How to Apply Metallic Eyeshadow

Intermediate 5 min 11 steps 31569 views Rating: 4.9/5 Published: 2026-03-13

Add a primer first.. Press down rather than brushing.. Work from the eye line outward.

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Steps

1

Add a primer first.

Step 1

Add a primer first.

2

Press down rather than brushing.

Step 2

Press down rather than brushing.

3

Work from the eye line outward.

Step 3

Work from the eye line outward.

4

Don't take it above the crease.

Step 4

Don't take it above the crease.

5

Choose a shimmer.

Step 5

Choose a shimmer.

6

Pick the right color for your skin tone.

Step 6

Pick the right color for your skin tone.

7

Don't use more than two colors.

Step 7

Don't use more than two colors.

8

Try a lighter color on the inner corner.

Step 8

Try a lighter color on the inner corner.

9

Add some to just the upper lid.

Step 9

Add some to just the upper lid.

10

Pair it with matte colors.

Step 10

Pair it with matte colors.

11

Use it as the dominant shadow.

Step 11

Use it as the dominant shadow.

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