Eyes: Shadow, Liner, Mascara & Lashes · Product guide
Eyeshadow guide
How to build an eye look from four shades, in the right order.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Eyes: Shadow, Liner, Mascara & Lashes guide.
When to use it
Transition, outer corner, lid, definition — in that order, every time.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
Substituting warm metallics for cool taupes is the single most useful adjustment on the deeper half of the Moroccan range.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
A large palette. Four shades do ninety per cent of the work.
The most common mistake
Starting with the darkest shade. Build from light to dark and the blend takes care of itself.
Questions
What does eyeshadow guide actually do?
How to build an eye look from four shades, in the right order.
When should I use eyeshadow guide?
Transition, outer corner, lid, definition — in that order, every time.
Does eyeshadow guide work on Moroccan skin tones?
Substituting warm metallics for cool taupes is the single most useful adjustment on the deeper half of the Moroccan range.
What is the most common mistake with eyeshadow guide?
Starting with the darkest shade. Build from light to dark and the blend takes care of itself.
Part of: Eyes: Shadow, Liner, Mascara & Lashes
Everything that goes on the eye, what each format is for, and the palette problem nobody names.
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