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00:03 This video is a beginner's guide to eye makeup,
00:05 from using primers, picking brushes, choosing eyeshadows,
00:09 application methods, and fun tips and tricks.
00:12 Let's start with primer.
00:13 Primer helps our eyeshadows to last longer
00:15 and prevents the oils from creasing up our shadows.
00:18 Or you could use your concealer or foundation as a base
00:20 and set it with a little bit of powder
00:22 to keep it lasting longer.
00:24 It's kind of the old-fashioned way.
00:25 Eyeshadows come in different textures, tones, and shades.
00:28 It can be kind of confusing, but you really only
00:30 need three to four shades to create a basic look.
00:33 Firstly, a highlighter, which should be at least one shade
00:36 lighter than your skin.
00:37 You can also use your facial highlighter,
00:39 which is a great way to bring your look together.
00:41 One matte mid-tone.
00:43 This will help to blend out your eye makeup softly.
00:46 Try using a matte bronzer if you can't find one.
00:49 And a contour shade.
00:50 This should be at least two to three shades
00:52 darker than your skin tone.
00:54 And this will add shape and shadow.
00:56 You can also have a matte black eyeshadow, which can be
00:58 used in tons of different ways.
01:00 For brushes, I like to have three to four, or two in my case,
01:03 because they're double-ended.
01:05 Firstly, a flat brush for applying
01:07 eyeshadows and pigments.
01:08 When you're using this brush, glide it over the shadow
01:11 or press lightly to pick it up.
01:13 A small smudger brush for detailed work,
01:15 but this is optional.
01:16 Most importantly, a blending brush.
01:18 This is soft and fluffy.
01:20 When using this, lightly dip the tip of the brush in the shadow.
01:24 And finally, my favorite go-to brush.
01:26 This is kind of flat at the base,
01:27 but blends right at the tip.
01:29 Begin with a flat brush and your lightest eyeshadow.
01:32 If you pick up too much, tap off the excess.
01:34 Never blow on your brushes.
01:36 It's unhygienic.
01:37 Start right at the inner corner of the lid.
01:39 This is where we want the concentration of the product
01:41 to be.
01:42 And you can then blend it across the lid.
01:44 Here's a fun trick.
01:45 Dampen the tip of your brush, but don't soak it.
01:48 And brush off any excess.
01:49 And then pick up a little bit of product.
01:51 Don't worry, it won't ruin your eyeshadow.
01:53 Apply it as normal, but I'm focusing on the inner corner.
01:56 And you can see how it really shimmers and shines.
01:59 It's really fun.
01:59 Take the flat brush again and a little highlighter,
02:02 and pat this underneath the arch of your brows.
02:04 I don't like it to be too shimmery,
02:06 so I gently wipe to remove any excess.
02:09 Next, take your fluffy blending brush and your mid-tone.
02:12 Keep your eyes open for this.
02:14 Blend above the crease, starting on the outer corner,
02:17 and work inwards this time.
02:19 If you aren't sure where to start blending,
02:21 place your brush on the edge of your nose
02:23 and up towards the edge of your eye
02:25 to create an imaginary line.
02:27 Everything below this needs to be kept clear.
02:30 So blend your eyeshadows inwards to this point.
02:34 Next up is contouring.
02:35 Remember to keep the shadow at the very tip of the brush.
02:38 And start from the outer corner and blend
02:41 into the crease on the outer half of the eye.
02:45 Your mid-tone is always higher than your contour,
02:48 so it's important not to blend this up too high.
02:52 Go back in with your clean mid-tone blending brush
02:55 to soften the edges, but you shouldn't need to reapply.
03:00 For underneath the eye, I'm going to use that same flat
03:02 brush, just going to wipe it clean.
03:05 Taking a mixture of the mid-tone and the contour,
03:07 I'm going to sweep this underneath my eye
03:09 right on that outer corner to meet that highlight.
03:13 You can also join this to that outer edge.
03:16 To darken the look, I'm going to take
03:18 a little bit of that black with the same brush
03:20 and apply it on the outer edge.
03:23 Keep it as close to the lash line as possible.
03:26 Then sweep it slightly underneath to match.
03:29 Complete this look by curling your eyelashes
03:32 and adding some mascara.
03:34 When using mascara, a big mistake we all can make
03:36 is by pumping it.
03:38 This only pushes air inside and causes it to dry out quicker.
03:41 Apply mascara right at the roots and wiggle out
03:44 towards the tip.
03:46 If you always end up with mascara on your skin,
03:48 use a mascara shield or a piece of card.
03:51 Soon you'll be adding things like liner and lashes
03:53 to complete your look.
03:54 It all just takes practice.
03:55 Have fun.