On TikTok, Tarte Cosmetics have demo-ed it. The idea is you draw lines of eyeshadow shades down your lid, then tap and blend with a fluffy yet dense brush. You work with the lightest colour on the inner corner and darkest on the outer corner.
Never has a smoky eye been made so easy… it looks harder to do than it actually is (we tested it to check). Beauty YouTuber Smitha Deepak showed the hack on her channel, and clearly this trick is doing the rounds as more people realise how genius it is.
6. Use your crease to guide your shape
No idea what or where your crease is? It’s about to become your best friend for nailing your eyeshadow.
Your crease is the natural fold in your eyelid, usually located where the top edge of your eyeball ends (sorry, no better way to explain). Consider it a barrier for where your eyeshadow should sit if you’re going for an everyday look. To find it, try Laura’s method:
“Looking straight into the mirror and with your eyes open, apply your chosen shade with a brush just above your eyelid. This will guarantee that, whatever your eye shape, you will have shadow that can be seen when the eyes are open.”
Try these single brushes:
7. Be careful not to overblend
Blending is the best way to soften darker shades and create a smooth transition from colour to colour, but it is possible to overdo it. “If your eyeshadow starts to look patchy and uneven you have over-blended”, says Huda. “If this happens just start again with your lightest colour and blend.”
8. Keep bright colours in the centre and on the lower lash line
It can be easy to get stuck in a neutral rut with eyeshadow shades, but don’t be afraid to try out some brights! Take your cue our guide on how to nail blue eyeshadow, this season’s cool-girl shade.