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By Sophie Joaman • August 15, 2022 • 5 mins read
Ready to transform your eye makeup with an undereye shadow that slays? Of course, you are! Not only is eyeshadow under the eye sultry and sexy but it also really deepens and defines your beautiful eyes.
When done right, eyeshadow under the eye is flattering for each and every eye shape. So whether you’re yet to try it yourself or haven’t quite nailed it, we’ve got all the steps you need to achieve the perfect under-eye makeup technique and some of the dos and don’ts to keep you on the right path.
A lot of people use eyeshadow on top of their lids because that’s usually the done deal with eye makeup. Many also wear eyeliner on their bottom lid or waterline.
And while under-eye shadow is both a true classic and a huge current trend, so many people are still sleeping on it. Why should you learn more about it?
Well, firstly, under-the-eye shadow either on its own or blended with eyeliner, has the potential to make your eyes the centre of attention. Your eyes are the windows to your soul, and adding that depth to them can really bring out that sparkle in you.
On the other hand, you do have to be careful when applying under the eye shadow as too much, or too harsh can create a ‘panda’ eye effect where by your eyes are being dragged down by unnecessary dark shadow.
This too can make the eyes appear much smaller, which is not the ideal outcome of your makeup. Luckily this is down to technique and learning how to use eyeshadow under your eyes correctly can instantly transform your eye makeup for the better.
Once you’ve learnt how to apply eyeshadow under the eye, we guarantee that your eye makeup will be hotter than ever before. All you need are a few tools and some eyeshadow, either in a palette or on their own to easily complete the look.
You can also use it under eyeshadow to blend out your eyeliner or use it in the absence of eyeliner for a softer look. Either way, it really is a simple step-by-step process.
The best and most assured way to get your under-eye shadow looking perfect is to make sure that you are always using the right tools and applicators.
With this technique, using small and angled brushes will help you follow the shape of your eye and prevent you from applying too much product, which will subsequently give you a racoon eye.
Choose medium or small eye shadow brushes, with an angle to them to apply the first layer of product and then you can opt for a slightly fluffier brush to blend if you are looking for a more smoked-out vibe.
Having chosen the right brushes, go in with your first shade starting from the outer corner of your eye and working your way in. Choosing a lighter shade will help you map out the style you want and stop you from going in too heavy at the beginning.
This might even be the end of the process for some people who want a more understated look. So if that is the case, choose a neutral shade like a light brown or a gold (perhaps even a shimmer or brighter colour) and make sure it is blended in well.
Of course, if you are looking for that deeper definition, after applying your first layer, choose a darker colour and apply it to your under-eye once again, starting from the outer portion of your eye.
You want to make sure that you are applying this darker shade close to the lash line. If you’ve already lined your waterline this will help to fuse the two shades together.
If not, then taking the deeper shade close to your lash line will have a similar, yet softer effect. A good tip to avoiding your eyes becoming overly heavy is to only apply the shadow up to the middle of your under-eye and leave the rest of the eye without shadow.
You can then blend the eyeshadow out slightly towards the tear duct in your final step.
The very last thing to do in your under-eye makeup routine is to take a blending brush and blend the darker shadow in to avoid any harsh lines.
We recommend that you keep the eyeshadow as close to your lash line as possible and avoid pulling it down towards your cheeks. Thick eyeshadow under the eyes will only make your eyes look small and your makeup heavy, so keep it in place for the perfect finish.
It really is that easy to achieve the perfect under-eye makeup. With the right tools and a few simple tricks, your eye makeup can look even more stunning than you ever imagined.
