Using a makeup brush for eye smudging is a key step in creating a delicate eye makeup look. The following is a detailed tutorial for using eye smudging:
First, prepare the tools and materials
Makeup brush
Large eyeshadow brush: Suitable for large area base application, with a wide color coverage and fast coloring.
Medium-sized eyeshadow brush: Used for darkening the inner side of double eyelids, and for blurring the area below the eyelids.
Small eyeshadow brush: It is used for locally deepening the triangular area at the outer corner of the eye, smudging the lower eyelid, and deepening the outer corner of the eye and the area below.
Detail brushes (such as flat-head brushes, tongue-shaped brushes) : used to brighten the eyelids and under-eyelids, draw under-eyelid shadows and eyeliner, and embellish the eyes to brighten them.
Blending brush: It is used to blend the boundaries of eyeshadow and the junctions of different colors, making the edge transitions softer and more natural.
Eye shadow
Choose an eyeshadow color that suits your skin tone and makeup style. Generally, it is recommended to use 2 to 3 colors in combination, such as a light base color, a darker main color, and dark accents.
Second, the eye smudging step
Base and blend the eye sockets
Use a large eyeshadow brush. Dip a small amount of light-colored eyeshadow several times and blend it in a large area within the eye socket line in a “Z” shape. This step is to lay the foundation for the subsequent eye makeup, making it last longer and more attractive.
Deepen the inner side of the double eyelids
Use a medium-sized eyeshadow brush, dip the main color eyeshadow and deepen it on the inner side of the double eyelid. This step can create a deep eye contour, making the eyes look more expressive.
Use a medium-sized eyeshadow brush as well. Dip an appropriate amount of eyeshadow and apply it to the areas below the bed and down. This step can highlight the three-dimensional effect of the eyes and make them look brighter.
Brighten the eyelids and tuck the eyes down
Use a detail brush, dip it in pearlescent light-colored eyeshadow, and brighten it in the middle of the eyelid (that is, the most prominent part of the eyeball) and the area under the eyes. This step can enhance the three-dimensional effect and luster of the eyes, making them look brighter and more expressive.
Local deepening and blurring
Use a small eyeshadow brush, dip it in dark eyeshadow and deepen it at the outer corners of the eyes and down to the lower areas. This step can create a more delicate eye line and make the eye makeup more layered.
Next, use a blend brush to naturally blend the boundaries of the eyeshadow and the junctions of different colors, and fade the edge lines. This step can make the eye makeup look cleaner and neater.
Detail modification
Use a detail brush to make detailed touches on the area of the under-eye shadow and eyeliner. You can gently draw a shadow line under the under-bed silkworm to make it more three-dimensional. At the same time, apply a blend on the eyeliner area to make it look more natural and soft.
Third, precautions
Take the powder in small amounts and frequently:
When using a makeup brush to apply eyeshadow, the principle of applying small amounts frequently should be followed to avoid taking too much powder at one time, which may result in overly heavy or uneven application of eyeshadow.
Pay attention to the direction of smudging:
When applying eyeshadow, start from the middle of the eyeball and apply it backward and then forward, rather than brushing it back and forth left and right. This can make the eyeshadow have a natural gradient of light and dark, avoiding the eye makeup from looking dirty and messy.
Keep the brush clean:
After each use, the makeup brush should be washed in time to keep it clean and hygienic. Avoid leaving other colors or dirt on the brush, which may affect the subsequent blending effect.
Adjust according to personal eye shape:
Everyone’s eye shape is unique, so when applying eyeshadow, one should make appropriate adjustments according to their own eye shape. For instance, for girls with puffy eyes, the range of smudging on the upper eyelid can be appropriately reduced to prevent the eye makeup from looking bulky.