Which eyeshadow do you put on first? The lighter one or the darker one?

Question

When I usaully get my eyeshadow it comes with 2 colors a light color and then the darker color. For example I just got an eyeshadow with a light pink and then a reg. pink. Which do I put on first? What do you usaully do?

Answer 1

I just had this done!!! Dark goes on first to the crease of your lid. Blend upwards and well. Then put light from crease to brow. Continue to blend.
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Dark first from the middle of eye to the end of brow then blend the lighter from corner of eye through the dark color.

Answer 2

Lighter one goes on first, all over the eyelid, and can be taken up to the brow area as a highlighter. Darker one take into the socket, out to the edge of the eye, and along the lash line, key then is to use a cotton bud or another brush and blend, blend, blend, you can then build up the colour to what you want.

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Answer 3

First, I place a creme based primer (Mary Kay) then I put the lighter shadow on as a base, the darker color I apply as a creaser, lastly I blend the two colors very gently with the lighter shadow. You gotta make sure you're using authentic brushes. MAC has some nice pricey ones but are worth it. If you can get a brush set while Nordstrom or Macy's is having their yearly and half yearly sales it makes all the difference in the world!

Answer 4

What I do is put on the light one on first,over all of lid,than the darker one is for accent only.You can put in the eye crease,from the inner of eye to the outer of eye lid.You can also use the darker one on just half the lid (lower)after you put on the lighter one, all over the lid.Just play with it until you get the desired look.Try more than two colors for a dramatic look.Have fun.

Answer 5

Put the lighter pink all over the eye lid and then the darker pink in the crease and the corner of the eye lid. If you want something bold try mixing in a darker color (dark grey) in the crease and the dark pink below. If you want more pigment then dampen the make-up applicator with a bit of water and it will be a bit more pastey and it will create a darker shade of whatever color you use.
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Answer 6

Light To Dark Eyeshadow

Answer 7

Its said that you should put on the lighter one, on you entire eyelid. And then the darker one in the crease of your eye. I have tried the darker first and I didn't really like it. So try both and see what you like best. But I would put the lighter one on and then the darker one in the crease.

Answer 8

I usually do the darker in the crease and along lash line first. Then fill in with the lighter. That way you get a nice blend of the shades where they overlap without having a harsh line. Hope that helps!

Answer 9

It depends on the look, but I recently got a good tip from a make-up artist. It is to apply the darker shade around the corners and just in the crease...after that fill in with the lighter colour. Also, she showed me how to outline with a narrow line just around the eye both on the top and bottom. That makes one's eyes stand out more. You also might want to think about adding just a smidgen of glittery gold on the top lid and to use a lash curler. Hope it helps. Enjoy your eye make-up!

Answer 10

Use the lighter one first to sweep over entire eye area the use darker tone just on the eyelid.

Answer 11

Just because it is the same as 'painting" you put the lighter one on first....the darker one will cover over and hide the light color. Doing the reverse is not going to happen.