Make up artist recommend that, when you are wearing eye shadow, you should pile on extra loose powder under the eyes to catch any stray particles of eye shadow. After shading the eyes, this can be removed by dusting off with a large make-up brush. After application, if you feel your choice of eye shadow is too intense, tone the color down by dusting with face powder or gently wipe a foundation sponge over the eyelid to make the overall effect more subtle. To ensure that your eye shadow is long-lasting and crease-proof, make-up artists advise application with a damp make-up brush. As the eye shadow is blended into the skin, it will dry. Also, because the product will cling to the wet brush, stray particles of powder will not collect on the cheeks.

1. Apply a light color over your entire eye lid from lash line to brow. Use a large flat eye shadow brush. Always use good quality brushes.

2. The second step is to apply a medium shadow color on your lower lid from lash line to the crease of your eye. Use a fluff brush.

3.The third step is to use your darkest color as a liner and apply along your lash line. To insure shadow will not flake, dampen your eyeliner brush before applying shadow. This will make it last longer

If you wear glasses, take into consideration the type of lenses you have when you are selecting make-up. If you are short-sighted, corrective lenses will magnify your eyes, so unless you have naturally small eyes wear muted or natural shades of eye shadow. If you are longsighted, your lenses will make your eyes appear smaller, so use eye shadow to strengthen them. Dust eye shadow along the socket line and outer corners of the eyes, but do not shade the eyelid heavily. Avoid wearing eyeliner on the upper lash line and steer clear of dark eye shadow, as this will make the eyes appear smaller than they are. Also, frames will cast a shadow on the face, so disguise any darkness with a Concealer one shade lighter than your foundation.