I figured one thing I get a lot of questions on is how I keep my eyeshadows so vibrant, and how do I prevent them from creasing.  So, I’ve decided to compile a list of my favorite eyeshadow tricks!

• Always, always, always use a primer.  I cannot stress this enough.  An eyeshadow primer will prevent creasing, and also keep the color from migrating around your lid and fading.  My favorite eyeshadow of all time is the Urban Decay Primer Potion.
• You can also use a colored base over your primer.  This can be a cream eyeshadow (Ben Nye‘s are fantastic and have an array of colors), an eye pencil (NYX Jumbo Eye pencils are nice, or you can use a colored eyeliner such as Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil), or any other colored base you can think of.  The one thing I enjoy about using these is you can play with colors and change them up a bit just by using a colored base!  One thing to remember with these bases is that they are creamy, and a little goes a long way.  Using too much will cause creasing even though you’re using a primer.  Oh, and just because you’re using a base, doesn’t mean you can skip the primer!  Always prime your eyes to keep them from getting oily!
• PAT your eyeshadow on.  Don’t just sweep it over the lid.  Patting it on will provide better, more even coverage, and will keep the eyeshadow where you put it.  Did you ever notice if you put eyeshadow on your brush, then sweep it over your lid some will always get to where you don’t want it?  Or you’ll get fall out?  Patting your eyeshadow on will help prevent this.
• When blending, use a clean brush, and use small circular motions.  Use a brush to apply more product where necessary, and blend some more!
• If you get some eyeshadow on the corners of your eyes where you don’t want it, or underneath your eye, keep some oil-free make up remover handy, and q-tips.  This is also essential to have in your kit for when you’re doing cat eyes.  The oil-free remover won’t make your skin greasy, and it’ll be easier to apply make up over it again.

Think I missed something?  Let me know in the comments section!

I’ve decided instead of just keeping a blog based on beauty products, that I’m going to get down to the core.  I’m going to say what I really feel.  Most of all, I’m going to open up and let people get to know me, and how I tick.  Instead of just answering beauty related questions, I’d be happy to give advice as well as my views on relationships, social stigmas, you name it.

I apologize in advance for my scattered thoughts.  More often than not I’ll get sidetracked mid-story.  I’ll do my best to avoid such circumstances, but I can’t make any promises.

Send in any comments or suggestions!