Simple Eye Makeup Tutorial with Just 2 Eyeshadows

This is the easiest eyeshadow technique ever! It’s become my go-to lately because it’s so quick and comes out perfectly every single time.

This simple eyeshadow shade combos look clean and fresh. Sometimes, I’ll even use my bronzer as eyeshadow for a true monochromatic makeup look.

If you are also craving a bit of simplicity and makeup minimalism in your life, this is the tutorial for you. Here is the simple three step technique, along with the products you’ll need. Learn more

STEP 1 | Prep

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STEP 2 | Liner

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To lift up the look of my eyes, I flick the liner up subtly at the outer edge. For my lower waterline, I usually use a skin tone shade liner to brighten my eyes and make my eyes appear larger.

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Using a slightly larger and fluffy brush vs my typical lid brush here allows me to apply color and blend quickly.

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You can use any color you want for this step, I generally prefer a lighter shade that is only 1-2 shades deeper than my skin tone.

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