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THE BASICS: BRUSHESCONTENTSREGIME EYESHADOW TUTORIALWe have included video tutorials by experts andinfluencers we admire and recommend. Use the media togive yourself that added push to explore the world ofeyeshadow and elevate your look.03ALL ABOUT... EYESHADOWEDITOR'S NOTEA brief introduction by editor and publisherBelinda Bennett, who explains what this tutorialis about and why we produced it.From fluffy to precise - we take a look at thefour most-used eyeshadow brushes. Learnabout their shapes and applications.What eyeshadow to use if you are just startingout. Advice on finishes, palettes and brands. Wealso offer a rough price guide.Simple ways to ensure your brows are in greatshape - essential if you want to make the mostof your eyeshadow looks.Basic eyeshadow techniques anyone canmaster.040608EYESHADOWPRIMERESSENTIAL TO CREATEA FLAWLESS BASE10BROWS12EYESHADOW APPLICATIONwww.regimeskincare.co.uk© Regime Skin Care & Belinda Bennett

Editor & PublisherBelindaBennettEditor’sNoteREGIMEWe believe our readersdeserve the best and mosteasily accessible contentwhen it comes to make-upand skincare. That is why wealways strive to deliversimple, no-nonsense how-toguides. This Limited EditionEyeshadow Tutorial ispublished in addition to ourmain FREE magazine, REGIME.We've put together this guide toinspire you to use eyeshadowwith confidence. It draws ontechniques developed byindustry experts. Step-by-step,we take you through the basics- so you can enjoy eyeshadowas much as we do!Eyeshadow Tutorial

Angled brushFluffy blending brushA precision brushSmudger brushA bad workman will often blame histools and, when it comes toeyeshadow, having the correct tools iseverything. Applicator sponges areuseless for even the simplest looks, sodo what you've been putting off -throw any you have got in the bin.Invest in some decent brushes. While there are more than 20 types ofeyeshadow brushes on the market,you will most likely only ever use four.TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on make-up brushesWhat you will needREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  5E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LAngled Brush: This brush is perfectfor building colour and takingpigments right into the crease of thelid. It can help to define the socketline and can also be used under theeye, below the waterline. It's a greattool for blending too and deliversprecision application.Fluffy Brush: Essential for blending,this is the tool that will ensure thereare no harsh lines of colour on yourlids. This brush is available withdifferent bristle lengths and degreesof softness. Sweep it across the lid,back and forth, wherever you wantto soften the look or 'blow out' ashade. Precision Brush: With a clearlydefined tip, this brush is great fordetailed looks or for applyingeyeshadow as a liner - top or bottomof the eye. It makes applying colourto just one part of the eye socketeasy.The Smudger: This brush is the be-all and end-all, if you want to tryyour hand at creating a smoky eyelook. It is small and ideal for workingwith product that is close to the lashline or the outer corners of the eyes.Take a look at Smitha Deepak'sexcellent tutorial on the 'Only 4Brushes You Will Need for EyeMake-Up'.

It is easy to get distracted whenbuying eyeshadow. With so manypressed pigment palettes to choosefrom, it is no wonder that most of usend up with more make-up than wewill ever use. As a rule, choose a palette with a goodmix of mattes and shimmers and withjust one or two glitters. Mattes areimportant so try to find a palette thathas a choice of shades that can beused as a base colour and in or abovethe crease. Mattes are also great forsmudging and using as a liner. SHELF LIFE: Generally, eyeshadowpalettes are good for a year onceopened.TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on topeyeshadow palettesWhat you will needREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  7E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LHygiene and Safety: Never letanyone else use your eyeshadowpalette or brushes. Ensure all yourmake-up meets UK/EU safetyguidelines. Buy from known highstreet retailers or top onlineplatforms to ensure you aren'tduped into buying fake products. Clean your brushes once a week, ifyou can. Shade and Swap brushcleaners are great betweenapplications, but they are nosubstitute for a proper wash.Bacteria transferred from the eye tobrush will end up being transferredto your palette as well. So, keepthings clean. You will reduce yourchances of an eye infection.Eyeshadow Quality: High-qualityeyeshadows don't have to costmuch. If you are a savvy shopper,you will find great palettes fromboth under £20 and under £10 -depending on your budget andnumber of pan requirements.Affordable Brands WeRecommend: For good qualitypressed pigments, take a look ateyeshadow palettes from UK brandsMakeup Revolution, Revolution Pro,W7, Barry M and LaRoc. With greatdeals, inspirational palettes and lowprices, you can't go wrong. Justdon't forget to check the palette youchoose has at least three mattes.Premium brands include UrbanDecay, Benefit, Too Faced, NYX,Bobbi Brown and RUDE. Note: We have no connection to anyof the brands we've mentioned.Above, left: UCanBe Mirror palettecollection. RRP: £27Above, right: Urban Decay, NakedReloaded. RRP: £29Below: LaRoc Lost In Paradise eyeand face palette. RRP £19.99

Eyeshadow primer is nowmanufactured and sold by a numberof beauty brands. While a good base iseverything, you don't have to buy aprimer specifically developed for theeyelids. If you are on a tight budget,any make-up primer or concealer willdo. To ensure your eyeshadow makesthe right impact, go for a shade or twolighter than your usual foundationchoice. Use a product suitable for yourskin type. A primer should be appliedto the lid after cleansing. TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on topprimers and concealersWhat you will needREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  9E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LWhy Use A Primer? There are lots of reasons why aprimer should be used. Here are justa few of them...Smooths the skin: A primer will ironout those wrinkles and make thecrease easier to work on. It will alsooffer a sheer base for pigments,making them easier to blend. Thinkof it as minimising imperfections fora silky, even base.Makes eyeshadow stay put longer:For an all-day or all-night look, youwill need a primer as well as a fixingspray. A primer helps to lock incolour.Helps stop eyeshadow fromcreasing: For a flawless look thatdoesn't streak or crease, a primer isa must. If you've gone to the troubleof applying eye make-up, you don'twant it to disappear or shift afterjust an hour or two, do you?How Much Does EyeshadowPrimer Cost?That depends on how much youwant to spend. A premium primerwill set you back between £10 and£14. Think along the lines of UrbanDecay and NYX. Don't want to sendmuch on a primer? The good news isyou don't have to. Barry M's LidLock costs around £5. If you reallyhaven't got the cash to spend on aprimer, use a concealer. Apply with a brush and pat until youhave achieved even coverage. Waita minute or two before applyingeyeshadow. Tip: We especially recommend youuse a primer on your eyelids if youare prone to oily skin or havemature skin.Primer how-tovideo by TooFaced

Always do your eyebrows beforeapplying eyeshadow - even if youhave a long fringe! Eyebrows frameyour face, making sparse or untidybrows a real turn-off. It is much easierto make eyeshadow look great if youreyebrows are neat and tidy, with adefined shape. You can put away yourtweezers because shaping the browsis really quick and easy - with the righttools. Save the tweezers for a pamperday. TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on trendingbrow productsWhat you will needREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  11E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LWhy Use Brow Products? To get a truly great eyeshadow look,brows should be filled in and shaped.It's actually not complicated. A fewinexpensive tools will get the jobdone in a matter of minutes. You canuse one, or a combination, of theproducts below to achieve thedesired effect...Brow pencil: Easy to use andinexpensive, all this productrequires is a steady hand. As well asbulking out the brows, you can tidyup the shape. Cost: From £3.Brush and brow powder: This typeof kit often comes with eyebrowstencils, which makes shaping yourbrows effortless. Cost: From £3.99.Soap styler: Tames unruly browsand keeps them in shape. Can alsoenhance colour. Consideredwaterproof and smudge-proof forall-day perfection. Cost: From £5.Here's a how-to guide by Shonagh Scott - Natural Fluffy Eyebrow TutorialEyebrows - the only thingyou can get into shapewithout exercising.

We're going to keep things reallysimple and show you basic techniquesyou can use over and over again -with a limitless number of shades.It works with most eyeshadow palettesand makes choosing complementaryshades dead easy. We recommendyou start with a neutral theme to buildyour confidence before exploring whatyou can do with more vivid pigments.Get ready to master eyeshadow!TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on trendingeye make-up productsApplying EyeshadowREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  13E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LBase ApplicationMake sure your skin is clean andthat you have primed your lids. Werecommend you apply eyeshadowbefore foundation. Take a look atthe pans in your palette and find alight, neutral shade. Use the angledbrush to apply it across your lid, intothe crease and up to the lower partof the brow bone. Make sure theshade you use is a matte. This isespecially important if you havemature skin as shimmers canhighlight fine lines and creases.As well as setting your primer, thisbase coat will help when it comes toblending darker shades and give youa natural finish. If you are not surewhat light shade to go for, think ofpale peach, cream, a very light tan orwhite. Use light strokes with thebrush. There is no need to press thebristles hard against the skin andalways tap the brush after loading itwith pigment to avoid fallout. Next step...We are going to use four eyeshadow shades in this tutorial. If you aren't sure how topair colours, here's a great explainer from Sharalee's Box of Chocolates.

Next up is the transition shade. It isalways darker than the base colour. Ifyou are a beginner, we recommendusing a light to medium pigment. Forthis technique, you will need a fluffyblending brush. Start to get excitedbecause this is where a great lookbegins. TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on trendingeye make-up productsApplying EyeshadowREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  15E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LTransition ApplicationUsing your fluffy blending brush,apply a transition shade from theouter corner or the eye into thecrease of your lid. Blend lightly,moving the brush to and fro in anupward motion. Avoid taking thecolour all the way up to the brows.Keep working that brush for ablown-out finish that has no clearedges. You should be aiming toachieve a soft, blurry look with theupper shading blended to perfectionwith the base shade.Important: Do not take thetransition shade to the corner of theeye or onto the socket. Once youare happy with the effect you havecreated, you can move onto the nextstep. If you get stuck or think theshade you have applied is too dark,you can carry on and learn fromyour mistake (you may even like theend result) or remove what youhave applied and start again.Remember, practise makes perfect!Next step...Alexandra Anele shares in-depth tips on eyeshadow blending.

You are almost there. This is thepenultimate step in most eyeshadowroutines. You will need either anangled or precision brush and a fluffyblending brush. After this step, you willstart to see your look come together.You will need a shade that is darkerthan the transition shade. Ready?TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on trendingeye make-up productsApplying EyeshadowREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  17E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LThe CreaseThis part of our tutorial deals withnot just the crease but also theouter corners of the lids. Using yourprecision or angled brush, apply thethird shade to the outer section ofthe lid, extending the colour into thecrease. Using the fluffy blenderbrush or smudger, blend with thetransition shade. Use light upwardstrokes. The aim is to ensure thecrease shade gently blends into thetransition colour. You want toachieve a graduated effect with noharsh or obvious shade lines. By taking the darker shade into thecrease, you will give the eyes depthand definition. It's contouring forthe eyes. We recommend youpractise blending as often as youcan. Once you've mastered it, therewill be no stopping you! It is themost important technique to get togrips with, so it's worth putting inthe effort.Next step...If you've got hooded lids, watch this tutorial on creating a cut crease by AngelaBright.

This is the best bit of the process - andnot just because it is the last! In thisfinal stage, you can add a touch ofshimmer or even glitter to your lids. Itbrings all the stages together,revealing a stunning look that pops forall the right reasons.Take a deep breath...TIP: Follow us on Twitter@CareRegime for deals on trendingeye make-up productsApplying EyeshadowREGIME

www.regimeskincare.co.uk |  19E Y E S H A D O W T U T O R I A LThe LidWhoop! You're nearly there. For thefinal part of this tutorial, you willneed a shimmering shade or (ifyou're ready to party) glitter. Werecommend you use your fingers forthis final step, but you can use anangled brush if you want to.Start by patting the shade into thecentre of the eye lid. Use yourblending brush to gently move it tothe inner corner of your eye. If youhave mature skin, you may want toleave the light base coat there andsimply blend the lid shade towards it- stopping short of the actual corner.You can also blend the lid shadetowards the outer lid. Finish off your look with lashings ofmascara. You can also line the lowerlid with either your transition ordarkest shade using the precisionbrush. That's it! You've done it!Don't stop here - keep practisingand really get to know your brushesand pressed pigments. For a smoky eye look finished with glitter, check out this tutorial byTheMakeupChair.

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