White Eye Shadow. Do You Dare?

03/06/11

I am often asked to do eye makeup for ladies (especially for special occasions). I thought I'd share a few tips on white eye shadow.  It's a shade that most women don't think about but looks really classy and strikingly beautiful if used correctly. White eye shadow is a staple in my makeup bag!!!

*White shadow is a great base color for your eye lid. If you apply it from your lash line up to your brow it will soften the appearance of the color shadow you will put on top. This can create a wonderful blending base and a smooth application for your eye color. Make sure this is with a matte color and not an iridescent one.

* You could also use a white shadow on top of an iridescent shadow (any color) to decrease the shine to a soft hue (This is great for a daytime look).

*Use just on the brow bone (under the eye brow) when doing a smoky eye look. Great for the night life.

*If you sometimes use a pink eye shadow but it makes your eyes look red and tired, you can replace it with white eye shadow to get the same effect with better results.

*A white shadow over dark eyelids give the same lightening effect as a concealer.

*You can also apply white shadow under the brow arch on the brow bone (the crease of your eyelid) to make your eyes look open and bright.

*After you've applied your shadow color, add a small amount of the white eye shadow to the center of your lower lid to brighten your eyes. Apply this with your finger for a thicker look (a brush can take off some of the color you've already applied to the lid).

*You can apply white shadow to your LOWER lash line to create a wet eye look.  This can be applied with your finger or an angle brush.

My Favorite tip!!
*Use a small amount of Iridescent white shadow on the inner corner of your eyes. This really brightens the eyes and draws attention to them. I do this for all my special occasions.

Try any of the tips or any combination of these tips. Please share with me if you have any suggestions for white eye shadow :) I personally use a few of these daily. However, different techniques look better with different eyes shapes. You won't know what works best unless you try it out.

A few different looks.....

 

Blessings to all,
Jennifer

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