We will teach you everything: eye makeup for beginners

Are you prepared to explore the world of eye makeup? You’re in the right place if you’re just getting started and are experiencing some overwhelm. We’re here to walk you through the fundamentals and make learning how to improve your eyesight simple and enjoyable.

Applying makeup on your eyes can be challenging at first, but with a few quick tips and tricks, you’ll be an expert in no time. We’ll break down everything you need to know, from selecting the best products to becoming proficient with application techniques. Prepare to explore the fundamentals and let your imagination run wild.

We can help you achieve a natural everyday look or something more dramatic for a special occasion. Together, let’s take this journey to make applying eye makeup a pleasurable aspect of your beauty regimen.

9 rules for eye makeup

Basic advice for people who are unsure of where to begin.

Make sure to take your eye color into account when selecting eyeshadow shades. Brown-eyed girls can choose any color, but the most beneficial will be shades of green or blue, such as emerald or ultramarine; green-eyed girls will benefit from red (yes, yes!), copper, or purple eyeshadow; peach, brown, and golden shades are appropriate for blue-eyed girls.

Keep in mind the fundamental phrases used to explain different eye makeup techniques. You can benefit from our diagram: Inner corner of the eye (number 1) 2 brow space, 3 outer space.

The characteristics of your eyelid structure determine which arrow shape or shadow application technique is best for you. For instance, draw attention to the outer corner of your eyelid if you have round eyes, and shade your eyes diagonally if they are not very big (we went into more detail about this here).

In the beginning, when you are still gaining confidence in your ability to use a brush or liner, you can use makeshift tools. You can use any kind of plastic card, a standard napkin, or plain masking tape (see here for additional makeup uses for it). They can be applied during the shadow application process, as shown in the diagram below.

Stock up on a basic assortment of brushes. Initially, you will only need two: an elongated, looser brush for shading and a small, dense, rounded brush with soft bristles for applying shadows. Here is more information about the various kinds of makeup brushes.

• Cream shadows are suitable for creating a single-color makeup, they can also be used as a base for dry shadows (by the way, cream shadows are the easiest for beginners to use, they can be applied directly with your fingers).
• Dry loose eyeshadows help to achieve the most vivid and saturated color, but at the same time require a certain skill when applying.
• But dry pressed shadows, on the contrary, are applied and shaded perfectly.

Don’t skimp on the eyelid primer; it will greatly increase the makeup’s longevity. Finally, you can use foundation in place of a specialty makeup base by dabbing a small amount of it onto your eyelids.

Remember that every shade in an eyeshadow palette has a specific area of application. Therefore, the outer corner of the eye should receive the darkest shade, the brow area should receive the lightest shade, and the crease should receive the middle shade.

Remember that precise shading is the secret to gorgeous eye makeup. If you want to know how to shade eyeshadow correctly, watch the tutorial video below.

Step-by-step lessons on beautiful eye makeup

Four image tutorials showing how to create amazing eye makeup for various events.

Daytime eye makeup

The ability to create basic, everyday eye makeup will be useful, even for people who don’t frequently shop for cosmetics. An important interview or a date can benefit from subtle makeup that enhances and intensifies the eyes, making them more expressive without drawing attention to themselves. Take the actions listed below.

Apply a thin layer of foundation or an eyelid primer to the eyelids. Apply beige eyeshadow to the whole eyelid and use a natural bristle brush to blend it in.

Apply matte eyeshadow along the orbital line, darkening the outer corner of the eye with a shade slightly darker than the skin.

Apply light matte or shimmery eyeshadow to the whole movable eyelid. Use a highlighter or shimmery light shadows to draw attention to the inner corner of the eye and the area between the brows.

Apply mascara after using a black pencil to fill in the spaces between the lashes on the upper eyelid.

Use the beginner’s makeup video tutorial if you want to add an intriguing and unique detail to your everyday look but are unable to execute complicated makeup looks.

• Eyelid primer: do you need it??
• Beauty cheat sheet: how to beautifully paint your eyes?
• Eyeshadow for all occasions: liquid, cream and matte

Evening eye makeup

Once you understand the fundamentals of makeup application, you can handle evening makeup, especially for a special occasion. Paying attention to shimmery, shiny shadows is recommended if you want to achieve a festive look. How can I apply them to my evening makeup?

Make sure to carefully prep your eyelids before applying makeup. After applying the primer, add the beige shadows. Next, use matte-textured shadows that are a few shades darker than the skin to draw attention to the orbital line and lower lash contours.

Use a deeper matte shadow shade to accentuate the folds on the upper eyelid and to darken the corners of the eyes. Apply a dark color to the lower eyelid as well, but limit it to the outer corner.

Draw shimmering shadows in a bright shade over the remaining free-moving eyelid. Use a highlighter or light shadows with shimmer to draw attention to the brow and inner corner of the eye.

Subtle shimmery shadows appear understated, while vivid glitter produces a more extravagant effect. See a video tutorial on applying blue glitter makeup for evening wear.

• How to draw long arrows?
• How to make your eyes brighter?
• Video tutorial: evening makeup for brown eyes

Wedding eye makeup

Evening makeup is typically adapted for weddings, but it’s usually done in softer, more delicate shades. The newest styles, however, suggest that wedding makeup can be anything at all, including glittery.

However, we will take into account the option of traditional wedding makeup in soft, shimmering tones in our step-by-step photo instructions.

Softly apply a creamy, light bronze eyeshadow to the skin around the inner corners of your eyes, blending it into the center of your lid. Near the outer corners of the eyes, apply a darker shade of eyeshadow from the same collection. Then, blend the edges of various colors with a blending brush.

• For an optimal result, you can add a medium shade, and use it along the contour of the lower lashes, drawing a small arrow beyond the eye.

Using a brown pencil with a shimmering effect, fill in the spaces between the lashes. The lashes will appear thicker as a result.

Use a zigzag or twisting motion when applying mascara to create lush, gorgeous eyelashes.

Alina Fly Cloud, a beauty blogger, offers a gentle wedding makeup tutorial that is another option.

• Wedding smokey eye makeup
• Wedding makeup: beauty dossier
• 5 valuable tips for brides

Natural eye makeup

Choose light-colored cosmetics (peach, light brown, or light gray) instead of eyeliners, bright eyeliners, and mascara that promises a "dramatic" effect if you want your eyes to appear completely makeup-free. There shouldn’t be any shiny particles in the composition; the shadows should be matte and pastel. By the way, you can use a pencil to lightly line the upper eyelid instead of adding any shadows at all. Observe the beginner’s instructions.

Concealer can be used to cover up dark circles, spider veins, and other bothersome flaws that can detract from the makeup’s overall effect around the eyes. To balance out the tone, dab a little product onto the eyelids.

Put on an eye primer. Shadows can eventually begin to slide, even with light shades; the primer will help stop this from happening. In severe situations, dab the eyelid with a tiny bit of powder.

Apply Kerler mascara to your lashes. Three locations should be "pressed" into them: the very bottom, the middle, and the ends. Thus, you achieve a lovely, fluid bend.

Fill in the interseal space on the upper eyelid with a personal black pencil. If you’re talking about natural makeup, you can stop now since the eyelashes will appear visibly thicker and the appearance has already been "freshened up."

A training video featuring a basic version of Nyud makeup that could become your go-to look for everyday makeup.

Eye makeup based on eye color: application techniques

We mentioned a little earlier that you should consider the color of your eyes when selecting an eye makeup option. Let’s take a closer look at this subject: we’ve compiled comprehensive video tutorials on makeup application for brown, blue, green, and gray eyes below.

Makeup for brown eyes

• You can use products of almost any shade, but do not forget about an important rule: light tones make your eyes look bigger, while dark ones, on the contrary, can visually reduce them.
• Do not neglect metallic shades, they will look very impressive.
• Don"t be afraid to use colored mascara – purple or blue. It will suit you perfectly!

Girls with brown eyes can even try out a vibrant pink eyeshadow shade.

Makeup for blue eyes

• Emphasis the color of your eyes with shades with warm pigments – caramel, peach, coffee.
• Blue or light blue eyeshadow is also acceptable, but their color should not exactly match the color of your eyes, so choose options one or two tones lighter or darker.
• Feel free to use all shades of purple (from lavender to bluish) and do not neglect bright eyeliners that will add the necessary zest to your image.

Makeup for green eyes

• The same rule applies to you as for girls with blue eyes: the most advantageous will be products from the warm range.
• Plum, eggplant and other shades of purple will perfectly emphasize the beauty of your eyes. The secret is simple: purple is located on the color wheel opposite green, so it creates an expressive contrast with it.
• Shades from the red range (for example, brick or terracotta) also suit you, but be careful: the red pigment on the eyelids will emphasize any redness on the skin of the face, so make sure that the tone is perfect.

Makeup for gray eyes

• If nature has awarded you with gray eyes, avoid dull shades – beige and dull pink shades will make your face look tired.
• Choose eye makeup products in cool colors: blue, turquoise, purple. By the way, the latter go well with fair skin.
• To “turn” gray eyes into blue, use blue-toned products.

Your go-to resource for learning how to apply eye makeup from scratch is this article. Whether you’re new to makeup application or simply want to hone your skills, we’ll walk you through the fundamentals using clear, concise instructions. From product selection to blending techniques, you’ll acquire the know-how and self-assurance required to craft gorgeous eye looks that complement your personal style.

How to choose eye makeup that matches your hair color?

If the hue of the eyes has been roughly determined, the next challenge is to successfully match the color of your hair with makeup. Check out our tutorial videos!

Eye makeup for blondes

• Blondes, as a rule, have fair skin, on which the slightest “errors” are noticeable. Therefore, before you start applying eye makeup, be sure to apply foundation and mask all imperfections with concealer and corrector. Otherwise, you will not get a flawless makeup.
• Remember that makeup looks brighter on girls with fair hair than on brunettes. Consider this feature when buying cosmetics.
• When creating natural eye makeup, use brown mascara, and leave black for evening outings.
• When thinking about eye makeup, it is important not to forget about the eyebrows. Line them with a taupe pencil, which has both gray and brown pigments.

Eye makeup for brunettes

• When creating daytime makeup, choose light peach, pink, purple, coffee eyeshadows and eyeliners. Such products can have a slight shimmer.
• Be careful when using products with a yellowish undertone (mustard, orange), as well as light green shades and salmon: they can make the complexion look duller.
• But shades of purple and gray, on the contrary, will emphasize the freshness of the face in the best possible way.

Beginner"s Guide	Tips for flawless eye makeup application
Essential Tools	Brushes, liners, and eyeshadows you"ll need
Step-by-Step	Simple steps to create stunning eye looks
Common Mistakes	What to avoid for perfect results
Product Recommendations	Top products for beginners

Gaining confidence and changing your appearance are possible with a basic understanding of eye makeup. You’ll discover what works best for you by experimenting with different styles gradually after beginning with the fundamentals. Recall that practice makes perfect, so don’t let your early mistakes deter you from becoming an expert in eye makeup.

With the advice and techniques in this guide, you’re ready to begin wearing eye makeup. Everything from realizing the value of primer to honing your eyeliner technique contributes to creating a strong base. Enjoy yourself and keep experimenting with makeup; there are no hard and fast rules, just countless options.

Accept the process and take pleasure in achieving various looks. Your newly acquired skills will come in handy whether you’re going for a more glamorous look or a more natural everyday look. You’ll develop your own special eye makeup technique over time that fits your own style.

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