Eyeshadow

Eyeshadow is the fundamental step of eye make-up. It brings colour, depth and dimension to the eyelid.

Basic application

1. Base: Apply a thin layer of concealer or powder to the eyelid. This helps the shadow stay in place all day and makes the colours look more vivid.
2. Transition shade: Spread a light tone close to your skin colour into the crease. This step makes the darker shades applied later look soft.
3. Main colour: Apply to the mobile eyelid.
4. Depth: Add the dark shade to the outer corner and blend inwards.
5. Highlight: Touch a light tone onto the inner corner of the eye and under the brow.

For lasting wear

Shadow can crease on an oily eyelid; using a base reduces this noticeably. Tap off the excess when you load your brush as well — fallen shadow spoils base make-up. That is why professionals do eye make-up before base make-up.

What comes next

After eyeshadow comes eyeliner or a tightliner, and mascara last of all.

This is a cosmetic product. Avoid getting it in the eye; if sensitivity develops, stop using it.