How to apply metallic eye shadows

Here is a selection of sponge tipped applicators that is essential to use when applying metallic eye shadows.

The sponge lifts the powder and prevents it from falling all over eye area.

The best product to use in order to achieve a high shine, metallic finish, is a loose powder or pigment.

The best way to ensure that the powder or pigment adheres to the eyes is to use a gel liner or under make up base.

To achieve this look, apply the under make up base or gel liner onto the eyelid. This area is where you want the most metallic product and shine.

Dip the one side of the sponge applicator into the pigment pot  and apply on lid by dabbing. Do not wipe or paint across the lid. By dabbing, you will get a rich and even application of the product.

Use a blending brush to blend the product into the crease and slightly above the crease onto the brow bone. Keep in mind that you do not want to much metallic on the brow bone.

With an elongated, round eye shadow brush, apply a dark brown or bronze, starting at the outer eye corner and move along the crease into the inner corner. Make sure that this is well blended and not a definite line.

Finish your look be applying two coats of mascara.

If you want to brighten your eyes or just have a natural look, use a light shade or one close to your skin tone. Maybe opt for a tan, ivory,cream or rosy colour.

Apply as above without the application of the darker shade.

Bring the colour around, into the inner bottom lash line.

Apply mascara on both upper and lower lashes.