With the countless makeup tutorials offered by self-proclaimed makeup artists, it can be difficult to know where to start when learning about makeup. There’s so much information and outrageous looks when all you really wanted to learn was how to do an efficient smokey-eye for an evening out. The most basic advice is to learn by doing, and to follow a few of our expert tips, outlined below:

1. Do: Use a primer

It may seem like an annoying step to be taken but in order to get the eyelids ready one needs to use the primer as it ensures that the makeup will be applied smoothly and even looking. The primer is like a magnet for the eyeshadow pigments. It holds onto the color and prevents it from smudging, creasing or fading.

2. Don’t: Use a sponge applicator

One should avoid using a sponge eyeshadow applicator. Most of the makeup palettes have a small plastic tool that has a triangular-shaped foam on both sides. This tool, however, is of no use when it comes to blending the eyeshadow to achieve a perfect smoky eye effect. Therefore, to attain that professional eye look one must avoid the usage of this sponge applicator and rather buy some eyeshadow brushes. There are many amazing brush kits that are affordably available in the market.

3. Do: Blend the eyeshadow

There is some difference in every eye shadow that is available in the market today. While some look uneven or patchy there are other eyeshadows that are pigmented, that can blend well and are buttery.

When one applies the eye makeup the eyeshadow needs to be blended towards the eyebrow tail. One needs to focus mainly on the pigment at the outer corner and blend it thereafter. The color also needs to be diffused out and up that will help the person achieve the illusion of a lifted eye.

A person has spent forever trying to blend the eyeshadows in the most perfect way. But for some reason, it will look a little undone. Major part of the eyelid needs to be covered with the eyeshadow and it needs to be blended well on the lower lash line with the help of the pencil brush that will help in tying the look together.

4. Do: Pay attention to color

There are no concrete rules that come with the undertones of the eyeshadows because makeup is meant for experimenting. But definitely while stepping out of the house one would certainly wish to have flattery shades that blend well with the skin tone. The warmer color palettes are best for those who have a skin that has gold or yellow undertone. If the undertone of a person is pink, they need to go ahead with cool-toned eyeshadows as they will make a person look more attractive.

If a person wishes to enhance the color of the eyes, they need to understand the shades that would suit them:

• Brown eyes should be prepped with indigo, purple, navy and cobalt shades.
• Green eyes should be dressed with berries and purple hues or wine tones.
• Blue eyes should have an eyeshadow that is peach, orange, and copper-based.

5. Use eyeliner

The eyeliner will improve the person’s eyeshadows effect and leave the eyes polished. The person needs to get a black kohl pencil with which the lower and the upper waterline trace one needs to use smudge brush so the pigment can be buffed along the lash line.