How do you put eyeshadow in the crease? If you look at my page you will see my eye shape…I dont know exactly the shape. I don’t know how to describe it. But I’m part Asian and black and I don’t know how to put the darker eyeshadow in the crease without making my eye look funny.

First, don’t use too much color.  Start with a light amount.  Then  close your eye to find the crease.  Take your finger and press just above the eyeball.  Where you can push in is your crease.  Then, take our eyeshadow brush (which is perfect for the crease), and go back and forth with the color (like a windshield wiper).  Be sure to blend the color well—that is the key…blend, blend, blend!!!!

Asian eyes are usually ‘hooded’.  This means the upper lid hangs down past the crease, and most of the lower lid does not show.  Because of this, it is important to create the illusion of a crease by extending out the original crease (see  picture)

Because of the unique problem, I suggest staying away from very dark colors.  Instead, use light to medium colors.  When using a crease color as instructed above, stick to a mauve or brown.

Liner:  If the hood goes all the way down to the eyelashes, apply a small amount of liner on the top lashes, and full amount on the bottom.  This helps to compensate for not being able to see the top eyeline.  However, if you can see the top line, put very little on the bottom (see above picture), and line the inner eye with white pencil.  Be sure to focus liner on the outer corner of the eye.

Review:  Overall, focus on extending the crease, and focus on the outer corners of the eye to accentuate the shape of the eye.  Do not use very dark colors, and try not to line the bottom lashes.  A light shimmery color on the lid helps to open the eye.

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