In my last post, I received a comment about how some people may not know why certain steps are required, such as adding in a transition shade to an eye makeup look. That sparked an idea for me to create a basic eyeshadow look and go over the directions step-by-step.

A basic eyeshadow look consists of a light color, a middle color, and a dark color. If you’re a beginner when it comes to makeup, this is a perfect look for you. Read on to learn how to recreate the beauty look shown above.

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What You’ll Need:

• I highly recommend getting a fluffy blending brush. Something reminiscent of a MAC 217 will do. You just need a brush that is tapered outwards and is fluffy and not dense to blend out your shades.
• I will be using the Base Shadow Brush from the Real Techniques Starter Kit, which has the fluffy, MAC 217 look to it. You can find Real Techniques at various locations such as Walmart, Ulta or even Kohl’s.
• I’ll be using the LORAC Pro Palette. I really love this palette and recommend purchasing it if you want to invest in a nice neutral palette. A drugstore alternative is Maybelline’s The Nudes Palette. I personally haven’t tried it, but if you’re on a budget it’s worth looking into. You can read more about both palettes in this CF post. Also, if you want to get more advanced and use single shadows, see our guide to the best single eyeshadow shades.

Let’s Begin!

Step 1:

Start by priming your eyes with a eyeshadow primer. An eyeshadow primer is used prior to applying eyeshadow. Its purpose is to allow your eyeshadows to stick better, which increases its longevity. Primer also helps to intensify your shadow and allows it show more true to what’s in the palette or pan.