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I havepalettesin my bathroom that are just gathering dust.
Brianne Wills
Every time I open one to attempt eye makeup, I get discouraged.
Which color goes where?
Do I use cream or powder?
Brianne Wills
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Sometimes you dont have time to use a brush.
There have been many nights when Im in a hurry and just end up using my fingers.
But theres even a technique for that.
Brianne Wills
You want to tap the product onto the eyelid, not rub.
The way cream formulas work the particles are suspended in a clear, thick gel, says Waitesmith.
Tapping allows to build it up and even out the particles.
Brianne Wills
This trick is one Ive never heard in my years as a beauty editor, and its awesome.
Apply the product all over lids.
Waitesmith used theArtis Elite Mirror Oval 4($46) brush to get really close to the lashes.
Brianne Wills
Dont forget to go all the way down to the lash without leaving a gap, he says.
You have to use an applicator that allows you to get on the edge of the skin.
OK, so you watch any YouTube beauty vlog and a smoky eye takes about 10 products.
Brianne Wills
This option is a lot simpler.
Everybodys eyelid has big shifts in color.
Sometimes you could see arteries and veins.
Brianne Wills
Apply a color to match the lightest part of the skin.
It also helps grab whatever product youre using [on top].
Apply a darker shadow to the crease.
Brianne Wills
This is similar to creating a V-shape on the outside corner.
Highlighting your eyelids is very similar to highlighting your face.
In this case, thats the middle of the eyelids and the inner corners of the eye.
Brianne Wills
When Waitesmith pulled painters tape out of his kit, I was a little confused.
But its the no-fail tool he uses to create flawless winged eye shadow looks.
Remove the tape, and viola.
(Pro tip: Painters tape works better than Scotch tape because it wont disturb any foundation).
Getting shadow in the small space of the lower lid can be a real pain.
But when its done right, it really makes the eyes pop.
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