How to Apply Eye Makeup Like A Pro

There’s a lot that goes into eye makeup including eyeshadow, liner, mascara, as well as making your eyebrows perfect. All of these segments have to be done well in order for everything to look consistent and really emphasize your eyes.

Of course, there are countless ways of how you can do your eye makeup, but there are some general tips that apply for every look. Once you get the basics, you can experiment with different colors, shapes, and looks.

So if you want to learn how to apply eye makeup like a pro, you’ll love this article. It is full of professional tips on how to apply eye makeup that will make the whole process a lot easier.

Let’s start!

Before we get into eyeshadows, eyeliners, and mascaras, you first need to apply your foundation. There are foundation creams that are made specifically for eyelids so I recommend that you use those. A good foundation helps to set the eyeshadow better and apply it will also be a lot easier.

If you apply eyeshadow correctly, it adds dimension to your eyes, makes them more pronounced and really accentuates your eye color.

One of the most important things for applying eyeshadow is having high-quality brushes. You need a range of different eyeshadow brushes that will not only help with the application, but with blending as well.

Here are some must-have brushes.

A wide shader brush – it is used for applying eyeshadow to the entire eyelid.

A blending brush –this brush is used for blending in the eyeshadow, particularly at the crease of your eyelid. It can also be used for applying eyeshadow on your lower lid.

A flat brush – also known as a dome-shaped brush. It is used for lining your eyes with eyeshadow or gel eyeliner.

These are the three basic brushes you simply must have, but it’s a great idea to have a whole set of different brush types. So don’t think you’ll get away with applying eyeshadow with only one brush because pros use many different ones.

You will need four different shades of eyeshadow. One for highlights, one mid-tone shade, one darker contour shade, and one dark shade. You can experiment with colors, but this is the basic setup.

Step 1
Use the flat brush and apply the lightest shade at the inner corner of your eye and below the arch of your brows.

Step 2
Use the blending brush to apply the mid-tone shade below the crease of your eye.

Step 3
Now apply the contour shade along the crease of your eye. Make sure to blend it.
On the lower eyelid, use the mid-tone shade and the contour shade.

Step 4
Complete the look by applying the darkest shade on the outer corner of your eye.
Voila! The eyeshadow is done!

Now it’s time to apply eyeliner. I suggest using carbon black Xlash Eyeliner. It is a liquid eyeliner that’s super easy to apply.

Draw a nice straight line from the inner edge of your eye all the way to the outer edge. Make sure that the eyeliner is not too thick and that it’s applied as close to your eyelashes as possible in order to avoid any blank spaces. If you struggle with applying eyeliner, you can first draw dots to make an outline and then connect the dots.

If you’re skilled at applying liquid eyeliner, you can try to do a winged look, but if you’re in a hurry, I suggest you skip it.

Mascara is absolutely essential for creating the perfect look, it transforms your eyes and adds drama and glamour. Professional makeup artists always emphasize that a high-quality mascara is essential.

Why? It’s hard to apply it perfectly if you’re using a mascara that leaves lumps or dries out quickly.

Applying Mascara

Mascara can weigh down your lashes, so always make sure to curl them before applying it. It will also open up your eyes and make them look bigger.

The trick is to apply the mascara starting at the roots of your lashes and then wiggle the brush and move it towards the top of your lashes. That makes it evenly distributed and adds volume to your eyelashes.

If you want to go for a dramatic look, apply two coats of mascara, but one is enough for a simple daily look. If you made any mistakes when applying mascara, wait for it to dry and then go ahead and remove the specks with a q-tip.

PRO TIP: If your lashes are not very long and lack volume, try using Xlash Eyelash Serum to make your eyelashes grow faster, become denser, and healthier which reduces shedding.

Even though most women use mascara on a daily basis, many of them find it hard to achieve those perfect, long lashes. People say that practice makes perfect, but that’s only if you’re practicing in the right way! Here are some common mascara mistakes- how many of them are you guilty of?

This is a very common one. So many people continue using old mascaras that are way past its expiration date.

You probably think, “What’s the harm there?”

But actually, it can be very dangerous and bad for your lashes. Different kinds of bacteria can grow inside your mascara tube if it’s very old which means you’re transferring it to your lashes. And that can lead to various infections or irritation to your eyes.

Also, mascaras become very dry if they’re used for too long and that will make your lashes sticky and clumpy. And that’s not a good look for anyone.

Did you know that a low-quality mascara can actually damage your lashes?

That’s right, low-quality mascaras contain low-quality ingredients that might irritate your eyes or cause your lashes to break or become thinner. That’s why you should avoid that type of mascaras.

However, there are hundreds and hundreds of mascaras to choose from too and you might not always know which are the quality ones. You might think that the price is the main indicator of quality, but that’s not always the case.

Just like there are expensive mascaras that are really not that good, there are also high-quality mascaras that are really affordable. One example is Xlash Mascara. It is suitable for every budget and contains high-quality ingredients including vitamins and minerals that keep your lashes safe.

If you curl your lashes after you apply mascara, they might actually break so that’s something you should definitely avoid. You should always use an eyelash curler before mascara and, of course, always use a high-quality curler. That way, you make sure that your eyelashes are properly curled and they’ll look much better.

No matter how skilled you are at applying mascara, there still may be some specks on your eyelids after you finish. But those small mistakes can be cleaned up more easily simply if you apply concealer on your lids before you apply mascara.

Most of us are probably guilty of pumping the mascara in order to get more product on the brush, but that is something that will ruin your mascara. Once you get air inside the mascara tube, it starts to dry out and you’ll have to throw your mascara in the trash long before its expiration date. Not to mention it creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

If you simply take the wand out of the tube and apply the mascara on your lashes, you will notice clumps and stickiness because there’s too much mascara. That’s why you need to remove excess product from the brush using a clean tissue and then apply the mascara.

If you don’t have the right technique, there’s little chance you’ll be able to make your eyelashes voluminous and long. There are a couple of great techniques you can use, but here’s the simplest one. While looking down, use the brush horizontally to apply mascara from the roots. If you wiggle the wand while you’re doing it, the mascara will be evenly dispersed on all of the hairs. Do the same for the bottom lashes.

Many girls seem to skip their bottom lashes when applying mascara, but that will not make your eyelashes really stand out. Applying mascara on bottom lashes as well creates that dramatic and full look while making your eyes look bigger.

There will always be some mistakes when you’re applying mascara, no matter how good your technique is. While mascara is wet, it can get on your eyelids and leave small black specks.

The trick is to wait for the mascara to dry and then remove the specks with a q-tip, it will come right off.

Mascara can also smudge during the day, especially if it’s not waterproof, so make sure you check in the mirror once in a while to make sure everything looks great.

Every woman out there has at least once slept with makeup on. But although you sometimes feel so exhausted and want to get to bed as quickly as possible, you still need to remove mascara from your eyelashes. Not doing so can cause your eyelashes to break and fall out, and your eyes will get red and irritated.

That’s why you always need to use makeup remover to clean up the mascara, even when you’re feeling lazy. You can do it in literally two minutes.

To finish up your look, you need to spice up your brows as well. You don’t need to go overboard with eyebrow products. What you need is a simple eyebrow pencil a tone darker than your brow hair. Use it to define your brows and make them more pronounced.

These are the basics of eye makeup application. Although it might seem complicated to do, it’s actually quite simple if you follow these simple tips and use the right products. Like everything else, applying makeup perfectly is all about practice, so don’t be afraid to experiment and make mistakes!