One of the most popular makeup items, aside from lipstick, is eyeshadow. Worn correctly, an eyeshadow can make your eyes pop or make them look dark and smoky for date night. Over the last couple of years, there has been a huge surge of beauty vloggers and makeup artists showcasing their eyeshadow contouring, shading, and other techniques. Unfortunately, for the everyday person, recreating these looks isn’t a piece of cake, and it’s easy to end up with patchy, poorly blended eyeshadow.

The article below talks about some of the common mistakes individuals new to eyeshadow application might be making, and what to do instead:

1. Ignoring eye primer
Most of the women consider it as an extra step that just wastes time, but it is important to understand that just like a face primer smooths out the skin for easy gliding of the foundation, applying an eye primer helps in a smoother application of the eye makeup. Also, it helps to hold on the eyeshadow for longer periods. The primer mostly works as a magnet and allows the shadow pigments to cling on to the eyes thus, preventing it from smudging or creasing.

2. Attempting kaleidoscope eyes
While there are plenty of bold eyeshadow looks going around, most of these are restricted to photoshoots or the runway. It is very rare to see someone walk out with neon pink or yellow eyeshadow. Experimentation is fine, but it is important to ensure that the eye makeup you apply matches your outfit, or contrasts it subtly, rather than looking completely different. Moreover, the concept of nude and sultry eye makeup has become popular and has overruled the concept of using statement eyeshadows.

3. Choosing incorrect undertones
Undertones are very important while choosing a shade. You should try to choose the right eyeshadow colors according to whether you have a warm, cool, or neutral undertone. But it is best if you choose some flattering and simple shades as per your skin tone. It is important to determine the undertones of your skin before choosing the eyeshadows. For instance, if you are someone with warmer undertones, then, you have to select for the palettes that have more warm tones like browns, caramels, etc. Similarly, if you are someone with cooler undertones, then, you must choose palettes that have pink or blue undertones. Determining the undertones is necessary if you want your eye makeup to look flattering and not overpowering.

4. Skipping the lash line
It is essential to not only blend the eyeshadow properly but also to ensure that no patch is left out. A common mistake a lot of people make is ignoring the lash line. This makes it seem like there is a gap between the eyeshadow and the eyelash, making the face seem strange. Simply take the eyeshadow that you have applied all over the eyelids, and take it down to the lower lash line with the help of a pencil brush to avoid this mistake.