BRUSH USED: MAC 239 (FOR PRIMER), MAC 213 (FOR BASE SHADOW)

Apply your eye primer all over the lid (within the dotted lines). Once you have that down, apply your base shadow (a base shadow is a color very close to your natural skin tone) all over the lid. This is your "medium color". The base shadow will just help to create a thin layer that acts as a "grip" for the rest of your shadows. It makes blending easier, too.

BRUSH USED: MAC 213

Apply your lightest shadow in the three main highlight points: in this case, just under the brow, the center of the lid, and the inner corner of the eye. This helps to give the appearance of a more open and awake eye.

BRUSH USED: GLAMCOR MINI CONTOUR

Apply your darkest shade on the outer corner of the eye in a "U" shape. The "U" should sit just above the crease of the eye, and extend down toward the lashline. Use a smaller, denser brush for this to get a more precise shape. Worry about blending later.

BRUSH USED: MAC 217

Blend that shit. Using a larger, fluffier brush will create a soft look (which is what we are aiming for). Blend by moving your brush in slow and small "windshield wiper" movements and small circles. Blending is one of those things that come with time. Take it slow to avoid the colors getting muddy and to keep a more precise look to the shadow placement.

BRUSH USED: GLAMCOR MINI CONTOUR

Add a little bit of the darkest color underneath the lower lash line, extending from the top lash line to just under the pupil.

Add lashes and/or mascara and you have a basic eyeshadow look! You can make this as light, dark, or colorful as you like.