Makeup Tutorial: The Perfect Eyes For Every Day

by Jessica De Leon on October 14, 2009

I am very excited to unveil the very first makeup tutorial here at Jessica Who?, today’s look is nicknamed “the minimalist” as it is a very basic look that can be applied every day.

Read on for a full step by step tutorial and enjoy :) !

Tools Needed

  • 2 shades of your favorite eye shadow
  • A shadow blender brush (or your favorite eyeshadow brush)
  • Eyeliner (optional)
  • Mascara

Details

The natural look is an easy and simple technique that can be accomplished in a few minutes or less. The look requires two colors, a lighter shade and a darker one; you can use any colors that you like.

Colors in the same family work great, like the browns we are using today. However, complimentary colors are also a lot of fun. Try a green (darker – 2) and brown (lighter – 1) look.

I use and love Mac eye shadows as they are versatile and highly pigmented — a little goes a long way, therefore they last longer. They also come in many different shades and textures.

The colors that we are using in this tutorial (natural look) are “All That Glitters”, which is a beige with gold pearl (veluxe pearl) and “Shroom”.

“All That Glitters”

“Shroom”

“All That Glitters” is the darker color and “Shroom” is the lighter. Usually the lighter color is applied first, all over the entire eyelid and brow. Then, the darker color is applied just on the lids.

Instructions

Step 1 – Load your brush with the lighter color, using light to medium pressure

Step 2 – Blow or tap off excess powder off of brush

Step 3 – Using your brush, sweep the lighter color over eyelid, crease and brow

Step 4 – Next take the brush and apply the darker shade just on lids keeping it within your natural eye crease

Step 5 – Be sure to take the brush and blend where the two shades meet to avoid a harsh contrast

Step 6 – Finish off eyeliner (optional) and mascara. You can use mascara alone for an even more natural look.

Results

Things To Keep In Mind

Always prep your skin before applying makeup. Never use concealer on the lids of your eyes as this will only cause the eye shadow to run or move as the day progresses.

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{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Teresa Bowers October 14, 2009 at 8:21 am

The tutorial looks great,but those eyebrows need some work!

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2 Jessica De Leon October 17, 2009 at 9:59 pm

Thanks :)

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3 Tanya October 14, 2009 at 10:21 am

Thank you for this post, Jessica – it’s just what I need!

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4 Jessica De Leon October 17, 2009 at 9:55 pm

You’re welcome Tanya

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5 KS October 14, 2009 at 5:48 pm

TY, Jess. Wonderful technique.

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6 Jessica De Leon October 17, 2009 at 9:58 pm

:) You’re welcome

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7 Veronica October 14, 2009 at 7:15 pm

Thank you for the tutorial. The pictures are especially helpful. Hope to see more tutorial like this in the future. =)

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8 Jessica De Leon October 17, 2009 at 9:58 pm

You’re welcome, glad you like it and thanks for the feedback. I will be working on more tutorials soon :)

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9 Sylvia October 15, 2009 at 8:12 am

Super – most useful!

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10 Jessica De Leon October 17, 2009 at 9:59 pm

Thanks Sylvia ;)

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11 leslee October 16, 2009 at 2:02 am

Eyes are always the hardest. Thank you~~~~~~~~. New ideas are very helpful.

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12 Jessica De Leon October 17, 2009 at 9:59 pm

Yea eyes are tough. You’re welcome, glad you liked it :)

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