Complete the Entire Eye Makeup with an Eyeshadow Base

What’s the main use of the eyeshadow base? When do you actually apply it?

What is eyeshadow base?

Normally, when you want to put on eyeshadow, you directly place colors on the lids and creases. That would have been sufficient if you don’t sweat the entire day or if you don’t develop creases or wrinkles. The problem is you do. In fact, it’s common for your lids to crease because of constant blinking and eye movements.

The eyeshadow base primer is applied before the eyeshadow. The main purpose is to help even out the application of eyeshadow colors by smoothing the creases of the lids. In the process, you prevent these so-called eye wrinkles from appearing all throughout the day.

The primer also makes the eyeshadow stay for a much longer time. You don’t have to worry about them disappearing once you start sweating or even exposed to water.

The primer can be in cream or powder form.

How do you choose the eyeshadow base?

The most popular choice will be the cream eyeshadow base. This is because it is of neutral shade. It goes very well with a wide range of skin color, and it easily complements with the hue of the eyes. It also doesn’t overpower your eyeshadow color choices. Nevertheless, if you have truly white skin, you should pick an eyeshadow base that’s colored white.

Since eyeshadow primers can cost something, you can look for other alternatives, including a homemade eyeshadow base. Usually, you’re going to need some liquid foundation, body butter, and a minute amount of cream. You mix them very well, then apply them evenly into your eyelids. (More recipes are available online.) Know, though, that their consistency and even effectiveness may not be the same as those of the popular brands.

How do you apply the eyeshadow base?

The first thing you have to do is to make a choice. What color should you pick? What type of base should you use? If you’re going to use the powder form, then you’re going to require a brush. On the other hand, if it’s cream based, then you simply have to use your fingers.

Once you’ve already decided, you’re then ready to apply the base. First, you have to work on a very clean face. Make sure there’s no dirt in the lids. Use clean water. Then let the skin dry. When everything is already clean, apply the base evenly but gently from the upper lash line all the way to your eyebrows. Cover the uneven skin tone.

What is the best eyeshadow base?

Since you’re dealing with your skin and makeup, you cannot settle for anything less. You should aspire for the best. But what is it? There are a lot of good brands available. You have MAC, Nyx, Benefit, and Artdeco, which is fragrance free.

There are cheap ones out there, but you cannot be too sure of the quality. These mentioned brands are the ones used by a lot of makeup professionals worldwide.