The mistake everyone makes when wearing eyeshadow

Forget about the first

Using an eyeshadow primer is vitally important when starting to apply makeup. Just spread a few drops of this product on your eyelids so that the shadow lasts longer, does not crack and the result is much more professional.

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion, € 21

Not taking into account the shape of your eyes

We have already talked about eye contouring on occasion, but we remind you of the basics. For droopy eyelids, apply light shadow on the eyelid, medium over the crease and dark just below the arch. And for an almond shape, make up the curve of the eye and the upper lash line with the darkest shadow, the middle one under the eyebrow and the light one in the tear area.

Rimmel Magnif 'Eyes Palette, € 10.50

Move from eyebrows

Making up our eyebrows has already become one more step in our makeup routine and there is no look that is complete without powerful and well-cared eyebrows. The shades in brown tones will be your best allies when it comes to filling in those bald spots that we all have. Use them sparingly if you don't want to get a Frida Kahlo look …

Benefit Foolproof Brow Powder, € 27

Do not outline

Going overboard (like Camilla Belle) is as bad as falling short of eyeliner. Just because you've used your entire eyeshadow palette doesn't mean you should ignore the eyeliner. Even if it's just to mark the waterline of the upper lashes, you should use it. And while you are, review it on the outside as well, even if you have achieved a beautiful smoke.

Stain you with the mask

It has happened to all of us. After a long time working with the shadows, we smeared them with mascara and panicked. There are several solutions, the first is to apply a little makeup remover with a cotton bud to erase those marks and apply the shadows again in that hole. The second is to cut out a piece of paper in the shape of the eye, place it on the basin with the eyelashes on the outside and put on makeup, as if you were using a shield.

Max Factor False Lash Effect, € 9.95

Do not apply mask

But the solution cannot be to apply it before the shadows. The eyelashes always get stained and if you don't, the makeup will be very dull. In addition, endless lashes, like those of January Jones, are always the perfect icing on any makeup.

Choose wrong colors

Many women make the mistake of matching the color of their eyes with that of their makeup and although it is not bad at all and can be a viable option if you like it, they actually stand out more if you paint them with their opposite tones. That is, if you have them blue, with burgundy tones, greens with violets … But when in doubt, resort to nude. They are a sure hit.

Victoria Beckham Eyeshadow Palette for Estée Lauder, € 75

Use only one color

The color block was carried for a while. But let's face it, eye makeup looks much better when we mix various shades to create play of light and shadow. If you decide to use only one shade, let it be with a smoky effect.

Sephora Easy Smokey Eye, € 12.95

Don't think about the complete look

When making up your eyes you have to take into account how you are going to paint your lips and cheeks and find a way to make the whole harmonious. In the case of Sarah Hyland, as you can see, such marked lips do not favor anything with such pale shadows. If it was day makeup, I could have done without the shadows. And at night it would have been better with a much more obvious smoke. Do you dare with dark lips?

Don't seal the makeup

The first layer, the first, is just as important as the last. When you have finished applying makeup to your eyes, and if you want your work to last the rest of the day or night, it is convenient that you seal it with translucent powders.

Becca translucent powder, € 34

Always wear the same look

If you have been given a huge palette, with a lot of different colors, you should give them a try. It's true that nudes are always flattering, but once you've mastered the technique of applying them, it may be time to experiment with other shades. The result may surprise you for good.

Sephora makeup kit, € 14.95

Excess shadow under the eye

Follow Diane Kruger's lead and use just the right amount of eyeshadow on your lower lid. Make up only the lash line and blend well by joining the line with the shadow that you have applied on the top. Nor is it convenient to abuse this technique, it is best to reserve it for the night.

Use the "standard" applicator

It's great that the eyeshadow palettes come with an applicator included, but let's face it, it's useless. It is best to get a shadow brush. Its application will be more precise and you will be able to blur the colors much better, an essential step.

Yves Saint Laurent Eyeshadow Brush, € 35

Use extra product

With the shadows it is better to fall short than to spend half a palette in a single night. Unless you are looking for a look as exaggerated as that of Nicole Richie - something that does not usually flatter much - it is better to blur more and play with various shades in the different areas of the eye.

Not removing your eyes well

It is a mistake that many women still make. Whether due to laziness or carelessness, leaving makeup on from the day before or not removing it carefully can cause the skin on your eyelids to lose firmness. Over time you will get more wrinkles and it will be much more complicated for your eye makeup to be flawless.

Avène Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover, € 15.15

And watch out for these 30 mistakes

And after knowing these mistakes that we all make, discover if you are adding years with your hairstyle and makeup and manage to rejuvenate your look.

Eye shadows can be imposing. They have given us all a palette with a thousand colors that we do not know how to use and, of course, when we launched ourselves, we ended up making a series of errors in a chain that made the result a disaster. That is why we have prepared a guide with the most common mistakes when applying eye makeup, so you will never fall into them again.

Mistakes you make when wearing your eyeshadows

Do not use primer. It is essential that before using the shadows you prepare the skin . In this way, your makeup will last much longer intact and the result will be more professional. You should also apply loose powder when finished to increase that effect even more.
Paint them with a single color. At least you need three shades of shadows for the eye to be beautiful. But if you want to wear just one, you should recreate that effect by applying more or less product and always blending very well.
Use the applicator that comes in the palette . That double sponge can come in handy for emergency touch-ups, but if you want to create good eye makeup you need to get a shadow brush that will allow you to draw and blend properly. And no, the ring finger doesn't work either.
Skip your eyebrows. The eyebrows are also made up with shadow and it is highly recommended if you want the complete look to be a success.
Do not wear a mask. It is just as bad to stain your shadow with mascara as not using it and leaving the shadow dust on your eyelashes. Take a few strokes carefully at the end and it will be beautiful.
Forget about eyeliner. Nor should you leave out the eyeliner. You don't have to do too thick a line, but your shadow work will look lackluster if you don't go over the lash line with an eyeliner .