What you decide to do with your eyes will largely determine the results of your complete makeup. Therefore, if you are a beginner at applying eyeshadow, it is always better to go through several tutorials before trying your hands on it. After all, you do not want to end up making it look like Halloween arrived early for you. So, here is your complete step-by-step guide that will help you go through the basics of applying an eyeshadow like a pro.

Products you will need
Before we dive into the details of applying an eyeshadow perfectly, there is a list of makeup products, which are essential for good eye makeup. Here they are:

• A moisturizer
• An eye cream
• An eye primer
• Eyeshadows
• Eye makeup brushes
• Kohl
• An eyeliner
• A mascara

Step 1: Base it up
Before anything else, it is extremely important that you prep the skin around your eye area. You can start by cleaning the eye area thoroughly and then moisturize it with an eye cream. Next, and one of the most important steps, is to apply an eye primer. This will let your eyeshadow stay for a longer time and it will give it the perfect finish. Alternatively, you can also use a concealer for this purpose.

Step 2: Pick the right eyeshadow
The shape of your eyes will play a significant role in determining the makeup technique you will be using. The eye area that you must analyze consists of the eyelid, the crease, and the brow bone. Besides, you must also take into account the complexion of these areas while deciding the shade or texture of your eyeshadow. For eyelid and brow bone area, pick textures like frost, shimmer, or shone and for the crease, use matte textures for best results.

Step 3: Pick dark shades for the crease
How you apply your eyeshadow in the crease area is a make-or-break deal. Therefore, be sure that you pick a darker eyeshadow to enhance the shape of the eye in this area. Shades like black, deep brown, deep gray, or deep purple would be the best pick for the crease area of your eye. Starting from the outer corner of the eye, in a ‘V’ shape blend the eyeshadow halfway through the eyelid using a fluffy eyeshadow brush. Do not stop blending until you see the color softening up.

Step 4: Apply kohl
Sure, eyeshadows play an important role in giving your eyes a dramatic twist, but no eye makeup is complete without kohl. On the lower eyelash line use kohl. You can leave it at this or if you wish to give your eyes a smoky-effect, you can smudge the kohl with a smudger or a pencil brush.

For best results and to enhance the effects of the eyeshadow, you can also use a white- or a beige-colored eye pencil on the lower lashes.

Step 5: Finish it up with an eyeliner
To give the final touches and to accentuate the shape your eyes further, apply an eyeliner. Starting from the outer corner, gradually apply the eyeliner inwards using small strokes.