How to Wear Metallic Makeup

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prime your eyelids.

   Use a primer of your choice, put it all over your eyelids and blend it in.
   
   Blending is the most important step.
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   Step 2: Apply an eye shadow base.

   Put the eye shadow base (in white or a color that matches your metallic shadow) all over your eyelid until you reach your eyelid crease.
   
   Blend with your fingers. , It is best applied wet to take advantage of the metallic shine You can wet your brush by spraying water or a setting spray on it. , Apply your eye shadow all over your lid making sure not to get any passed your eyelid crease. , Blend in your eyelid crease to take away the harsh lines from the metallic shadow. , Apply your darker shadow to the outer third of your eyelid. , Keep blending until shadow is to desired smokey-ness. , This step is optional but adds brightness to the look , This will finalize the eyes and make your look more wearable. , Fill them in completely with lip liner. ,, Press lips together to blend. ,,
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   Step 3: Wet your eye shadow brush.

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   Step 4: Apply metallic eye shadow.

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   Step 5: Use the neutral shade to blend.

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   Step 6: Apply darker shadow for dimension.

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   Step 7: Repeat the last two steps.

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   Step 8: Use a white eye shadow and place it on your brow bone and in the inner corner of your eyelid.

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   Step 9: Apply eyeliner and mascara to complete the look.

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    Step 10: Line your lips with your desired shade.

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    Step 11: Apply a lipstick that matches the color of lip liner you chose

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    Step 12: Use your finger to dab a bit of metallic eye shadow in the center of your lips.

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    Step 13: Apply lip gloss over top to seal in your look.

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    Step 14: Start your day confidently with your simple bold makeup.

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