Eyeshadow Base

Why use eyeshadow base?
Eyeshadow base is the must have absolute basic necessity of eye makeup. If you are not wearing eyeshadow base then there’s no point in even wearing eyeshadow! If you want your eye makeup to stand out, show up and last all day, then use eyeshadow base to give it that staying power. This video shows you the tools and techniques of eyeshadow base application.

Tools
Chisel angle brow brush or a small camouflage brush
Eyeshadow base

Tips
If you have too much eyeshadow base, it will crease.
If you don’t apply enough eyeshadow base, the eye shadow will not adhere.

You can apply eyeshadow base with a brush or your finder. If you are a makeup artist it is best to apply with a brush. When applying the eyeshadow base on yourself you can use your finger.

Application

• Use a spatula or small wooden stick to scoop a very small amount of eyeshadow base out of the container, onto the back of your hand, this keeps it sanitary.
• Then take your makeup brush and apply a line from the inside corner of the eye, up to the beginning of the eyebrow. Then apply a line of base from the outside of the lower lash line up to the outer corner of the eyebrow.
• Apply a small amount of eyeshadow base on the eyelid. Use your brush to blend the base from the lash line up to the eyebrow covering the entire eye area.
• You can use your finger to tap it out and smooth the eyeshadow base so that you have a thin, even layer.

One Response to “Eyeshadow Base”

1. VanityAlley (Vanity Alley) says:

   05/16/2009 at 10:30 pm

   New on VA: Eyeshadow Base http://bit.ly/14Nq5d
2. Nancy says:

   06/12/2009 at 11:07 am

   Excellent video.