Use a fluffy brush to sweep the eyeshadow back and forth onto the crease. If you’re wondering what your crease is, it’s the space between where your eyelids fold and where your browbone begins. The reason you need a shade or two darker is because it acts as “the middle man,” and brings the darker shade and the lightest shade together. Even if you decide to only use one eyeshadow on your lid, a transition shade will help bring it to another level, and give it an intensity that otherwise wouldn’t be there. I am using the shade “Taupe” from the Pro Palette. This will be our transition shade.Ī transition shade is something that helps to merge colors together, and also gives some depth to your eyeshadow. Next, take an eyeshadow that is about a shade or two darker than your own skintone and run it back and forth onto your crease. If you’re just starting out with makeup or are on a budget, e.l.f. I’m using the cult favorite Urban Decay Primer Potion. Primer also helps to intensify your shadow and allows it show more true to what’s in the palette or pan. Its purpose is to allow your eyeshadows to stick better, which increases its longevity. An eyeshadow primer is used prior to applying eyeshadow. Start by priming your eyes with a eyeshadow primer. Also, if you want to get more advanced and use single shadows, see our guide to the best single eyeshadow shades. You can read more about both palettes in this CF post. I personally haven’t tried it, but if you’re on a budget it’s worth looking into. A drugstore alternative is Maybelline’s The Nudes Palette.

I really love this palette and recommend purchasing it if you want to invest in a nice neutral palette. You can find Real Techniques at various locations such as Walmart, Ulta or even Kohl’s. I will be using the Base Shadow Brush from the Real Techniques Starter Kit, which has the fluffy, MAC 217 look to it.

You just need a brush that is tapered outwards and is fluffy and not dense to blend out your shades. Something reminiscent of a MAC 217 will do.

I highly recommend getting a fluffy blending brush.

Tips & Tricks for Recreating this Look:.

Mac eyeshadow tutorial beginners