7 glamorous tips so that you can rock a copper makeup look

When the weather is chilly, and you need a bit of warmth, a sparkly copper eye can be just the thing to liven up a gloomy day. Since most people look better in warm-toned shadow, this look works for a variety of skin tones and eye colors.
There are two key tricks to getting a glamorous copper eye: variation in shades and finishes. Since there are often multiple colors involved, you may want to map out your look in advance just to make sure you've got all the colors in the right place.
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1. Primer = longevity
Before applying any color, grab your primer and give your lids a light coating. Primer keeps shadow from moving, so it doesn't settle into your crease. It also keeps colors more true.
2. Apply a white base
If you're planning to use anything super pigmented, start with a white base coat. This will cancel out any darkness and ensure your color is true to pan.
3. Keep the entire look warm (h/t NatashaDenona)
Copper is gorgeous and naturally warm, so pick your shadows based on their undertone. Anything with blue or cool undertones will clash with your finished look.
4. Layer to build intensity
To achieve good depth of color, you may need to apply multiple layers. Some shadows don't have enough payoff to provide strong results, but layering will help.
5. Apply concealer to the lid to emphasize your crease (h/t An Knook)
When working with intense colors, they tend to blend together. Using concealer on the lid only will help you keep the colors separate and defined.
6. Add intensity with metallics or shimmers
To keep the finished look from looking flat, you need to include a metallic or shimmer shadow. This draws the eye to the lid and reflects light.
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7. Use a fixing spray to boost that shine
Having trouble getting that color to translate from the pan? Just spritz your brush with setting spray (Jomol likes MAC Prep + Prime Fix+, as do many YouTubers), and you'll increase the color payoff immensely.