Eye shadow is one of the most essential makeup tools available to women. It makes your eye color pop and is a crucial part of your beauty routine. Many women use eye shadow for their everyday makeup look, but there are still some people who have no idea how to properly apply it. To help you avoid that, we have compiled this list of simple steps that can teach you how to apply eye shadow in the most stylish way possible.

The Right Tools

You should always buy high-quality eye shadow, because it’s the key to getting that perfect, long-lasting look. However, the right tools are essential for doing so. The following are all tools you will need:

-Eyeshadow applicator

This is your tool of choice for applying eye shadow. It looks like a small brush and is usually made from synthetic fibers such as nylon, plastic or metal wires.

-Smooth brush

This is your second tool of choice for applying eye shadow. It works just like a powder brush, but the bristles are broader and firmer, which allows you to apply color more smoothly without it clumping or becoming too harsh.

-Blender brush

This is your third tool of choice for applying eye shadow. This brush is comprised of goat hair and works in the same way as a powder brush, but it’s made to blend colors together instead of apply color one layer at a time.

Apply Eye Shadow

Start by applying eyeshadow onto your eyelids using your applicator. Using a downward movement, apply shadow only to the inner half of your eyelid. Undo this by starting at the outer corner of your eye and ending under the inner corner.

If you use a brush, start at the inner corner of your eye and blend outward. Then, go under the eye and blend outward again until you reach the outer portion of your eye. Next, end at the outer corner on top of the eyelid.