Eye shadow isn't cheap, and you probably have more than just a few basic colors. If your collection has lost its luster, don't ditch it...amplify it. Almost every eye shadow can benefit from at least one of these makeup hacks, so get ready to experiment.
Makeup artists have always known that colors look different on different skin tones. Luckily, there are a few universal hacks which can instantly amplify your lightest shades and breathe life into those lackluster shimmers. All you need are a few multitasking products.
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1. Use primer
Primer doesn't just keep shadow from creasing; it also helps even out your lid, so that your color looks more true.
Primer doesn't just keep shadow from creasing; it also helps even out your lid, so that your color looks more true.
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2. Lay down a creamy base
Beauty bloggers, like Helen, and YouTubers, almost unanimously recommend M.A.C.'s paint pots, especially "Painterly", for creating a flawless base. Tip: Almost any cream shadow or concealer will also do the trick.
Beauty bloggers, like Helen, and YouTubers, almost unanimously recommend M.A.C.'s paint pots, especially "Painterly", for creating a flawless base. Tip: Almost any cream shadow or concealer will also do the trick.
3. Try wetting your brush
Wetting your brush is a surefire way to amp up pigmentation, but a foiling medium will really make that shade shine. You can buy a ready-made product or try this DIY tip. Either way, your shadow will look brighter within seconds.
Wetting your brush is a surefire way to amp up pigmentation, but a foiling medium will really make that shade shine. You can buy a ready-made product or try this DIY tip. Either way, your shadow will look brighter within seconds.
4. Make white liner pull double duty
Any color will look brighter and more pigmented if it doesn't have to fight with your natural skin tone. Apply a layer of white eyeliner or eye shadow as a base, then pack your favorite shadow on top with a flat brush.
Any color will look brighter and more pigmented if it doesn't have to fight with your natural skin tone. Apply a layer of white eyeliner or eye shadow as a base, then pack your favorite shadow on top with a flat brush.
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5. Intensify with a black base
Want to make those light shimmers or satins really pop? Kirin's photo tells the tale perfectly. Lay down a black base, either cream or shadow, then watch your favorite shade transform before your eyes.
Want to make those light shimmers or satins really pop? Kirin's photo tells the tale perfectly. Lay down a black base, either cream or shadow, then watch your favorite shade transform before your eyes.
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6. Layer for higher pigmentation
Want crazy pigmented lids? Layer a deep, rich cream base with a duochrome shade like Tynan does. Not only will you love your favorite shade more, but it will have longer staying power, too.
Want crazy pigmented lids? Layer a deep, rich cream base with a duochrome shade like Tynan does. Not only will you love your favorite shade more, but it will have longer staying power, too.