Designing the perfect eye shadow may seem like an easy task, but it can be a trick skill to master. Getting eyeshadow evenly blended and distributed is harder than it looks. No one wants to create raccoon eyes for themselves! The silver lining here is that there are simple tips to ensure your eyeshadow looks perfect.

Here are the tips and tricks beauty pros use to achieve the perfect eyeshadow:

1. Use an eye primer

Similar to a face primer, a primer for your eyes improves the texture of your eyelids. This helps your eye makeup go on more smoothly and last longer. Using an eye primer is what will make your eyeshadow go from basic to excellent. Additionally, an eye primer prevents your eyeshadow from fading away quickly or creasing.

2. Apply eyeliner to compliment your eye shape

Another way of sporting a unique eyeshadow is by ensuring that your eyeliner complements your eye shape. You can achieve this by applying eyeliner after eyeshadow to further accentuate your makeup look. Start with a thin line, following the natural shape of your eyes. You can build the thickness of the eyeliner as you go, especially in the outer corners of your eyes. This will highlight your face in a flattering way.

3. Use eyeshadow as eyeliner

This is probably the easiest and most convenient way to get a unique eyeliner. Transform your eyeshadow into a liner by running an eyeliner brush under water and then dipping it in your favourite shadow. Run the color across your upper and lower lash lines to highlight your eyes. Repeat this process for a bolder, more pigmented liner, or gently smudge the liner for a smoky eye look.

4. Use white eyeliner to make eyeshadow really pop

Another way of achieving a unique look is to try white eyeliner instead of your typical black liner. Apply your eyeshadow as usual, and then add a white liner on top. This can help to brighten your face and make your eyes look more open. You can also try adding white eyeliner under your eyeshadow to help the shadow colour stand out.