Eyeshadow help!!?

Question

ok, so i absolutely LOVE how Nicole from the Pussycat Dolls has her eye makeup in the music video "Beep" (she's the one in green && the lead singer). i tried to do my makeup the same way, but i just can't get the eyeshadow right! do you have any tips or instructions on how i can do my eyeshadow that way? please and thank you!! :)

Answer 1

Some good tips in the previous answer, but if you specifically want the look from that video, you are going to need a very steady hand and some practice with liquid eyeliner to get the same fine black line all around the eye. Then, I would suggest using an eye shadow and a fine brush to draw in the colored accents beneath the eye. The smoky lid suggestions are good, but focus on the outer third of the upper lid and blend in (depending somewhat on your bone structure).

Answer 2

Can I get a picture?

I'm guessing a smoky eye, eh?

Here's How:
Prep the lid. The key to keeping eyeshadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free. To do this start with an eyeshadow base. I prefer to dab at bit of MAC's 'paint' on lids before shadow application. Or try Fresh Freshface Perfecting Eye Primer.


Apply eyeliner. If you're going for a typical black, brown or gray smoky eye, apply liner in one of those colors above the upper lash line, drawing line thicker in the middle of eye. If your opting for a jewel-toned eye (violet makes a gorgeous smoky eye), line eyes with a purple, blue or deep green liner.


Blend in color on bottom lashes For color on the bottom (a key smokey eye look) you'll want a lighter eyeliner & the key is to 'smudge it'. You can also apply a bit of shadow to get full smudge effect.


Apply light base color Again, the key to a smoky eye is pairing a lighter base with the darker hue. I prefer a nice cream shade for my base. Sweep a light, shimmery shadow over the lids to your browbone. I love Stila's whipped eye shadows $20. The moist 'mousse' consistency seems to stay on forever. My favorite colors are taupe & pearl.


Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease. Now that you have the base & eyeliner on, it's time to get the smoky effect. You need a darker eyeshadow shade. Using an eyeshadow brush blend in color starting at your lash line & blending up. Make sure to blend color into the lash line so the eye liner disappears. Stop deep color at crease.


Doublecheck your work Make sure eyes match & blend color with a Q-tip if need be.


Finish with several coats of volumizing mascara. Tried & true mascaras (featured in 'Elle' magazine's March 2006 issue) include DiorShow Mascara & L'Oreal Paris Volume Shocking Mascara. 'Elle's writer says they are the best volumnizers she's tried.