What are some good eyeshadow tips?

I am almost 12 and I am doing my makeup and I want to do my eyeshadow good. I feel like I am not doing it well. How sould I do it for my age....Plzz give me instructions..or..links..videos anything. ThanksWhat are some good eyeshadow tips?
Because you are twelve, you don't want to overdo your makeup. Don't wear eyeliner to school (especially not black, especially as a beginner). Mascara is okay if you make sure that it does not smear. For eyeshadow at school stick to more subtle, light, sparkly shades. You want an eyeshadow that contrasts with your eyes so that they stand out (for example, green eyes or blue eyes would use eyeshadows with a reddish tint, and brown is in the center of the color wheel so most colors look good). Light pinks, champagnes, creams, lavendars, light golds, and light browns are good for school. A good yet cheap eyeshadow is maybelline whipeed mousse eyeshadow in lilac dream. It is deleriously shimmery but subtle. Other good eyeshadows that are cheap and easily accessible are maybelline and covergirl. At night you can apply a little bit of eyeliner (I suggest staying away from black) in dark browns, navy, or purple. Brighter eyeshadows are more appropriate but you still want to stay away from dark. Bright blues, purples, or magentas pop out and are in style for spring 2008. When you get to eight grade you can start experimenting more with darker colors but for now you want to look like a gorgeous pro.What are some good eyeshadow tips?
try blending up instead of across (across looks like eyeliner) and try starting off with light browns and maybe some greens ... if you are going in a pageant or a dance or something like that dip the sqeegie into some water and squeeze it till it is damp then use it to apply the eyeshawdow!! ((hope i helped)) :]
When I used to work for Clinique, I LOVED helping young girls learn about skin care and makeup. Maybe you could go to a Clinique counter and have a great experience learning with someone who can give you personalized 1 on 1 help. They will expect you to buy something, and I always recomend at least eyeshadow and mascara because those can be the trickiest to master. Also, since Clinique's products are so gentle, they will be safe on your young skin. Either way, at 12 you don't need a foundation or skin powder, just some color and maybe a good facial cleanser and moisturizer (with SPF!!). If you don't want to go to a department store counter, buy products from Neutragena or Almay because they are also gentle (for the most part) and have flattering, natural colors. Good luck, have fun, and don't forgot SPF!!!
Well a good idea is to wet your brush/applicator and then swipe it in your shadow, it will give you more coverage and a better color. Try http://www.claires.com/beauty_eyes.asp?t鈥?/a> it has tips about your eyes. I'm your age so email me, I'm in desperate need of a pen pal. Hope this helps!!! :-)
My biggest tip for you is to buy yourself a big enough powder brush to do your eyeshadow. It is much easier and the shadow goes on really nice. The sponge tip applicators that come in the package are terrible, don't use them! I learned to do makeup by going into the department store and stopping at the clinique counter. Tell them you've never done your makeup before and you'd like to learn. They'll give you a whole makeover, and you can ask all the questions you want! Then you can take those tips back and find cheaper makeup at a drug store. The best products to buy from the department store counter are eyeshadows, blush and lipsticks because they do have more pigment than what you'll find in cheaper products. So if you decide you want to buy something, those are your two best bets.





Make sure that you pay attention to the tools they use to apply your makeup. That is the only way you can replicate the application at home.
it is not rocket science- just take the little applicator and rub it on your eyelid. make sure that you do not use a very bright or bold color like blues or dark purples


brown eyes- pink shadow


green eyes- light purple or gold


blue eyes- gold or light green
Well if you dont know already, something good to know is to always put the lightest color on top (under your eyebrow) then a medium tone, then a darker tone.
Work with at least a couple colors and blend,blend blend!
Something really important is to use an eyeshadow base. This helps the eyeshadow stay on all day/night and makes the colour really vibrant. I recommned Urban Decay Primer Potion or a MAC paint in Bare Canvas. Or if you are on a budget you can use your foundation or concealer.





Another tip is to never put dark colours in your inner corners because this will close your eyes up and you will look a bit tired. So put a light colour on your lid, a darker colour in your crease and then a flesh colour for a highlight. Also to make your eyes stand out even more put a white or sparkly colour in your tearduct which will really open your eyes.





Also invest in some good brushes because the sponge tip applicators are really not very sufficient for a preciese application. Try Sonia Kushack brushes from Target.





And finally BLENDDDD! Blending is soo important in all aspects of makeup.
youtube probably has a bunch of videos... try to keep it natural. for darker colors follow the crease line and don't go any higher. as an almost 12 year old keep it in the lighter pinks or shimmers unless you are trying to be funky every once in a while
Well, I am 13 and I have been wearing make up for a very long timee.


just use like a white eyeshadow. and some black eyeliner only on your bottom eyelids and just use some mascara.. don't go all in it or it will not loook good for your age....





Hope i helped :D
heres a link to a ton of ';how to'; videos ; http://youtube.com/results?search_query=鈥?/a>





good luck !