Step by step pictures on applying eye makeup can help create a much needed visual for a basic eye makeup look. Once you master the basic steps to a pretty, polished eye, it's easy to expand to more complicated and artistic eye makeup styles.

The first step for most women is to apply under-eye concealer to hide dark circles or other flaws. Apply with a brush or with the index finger in a light tapping motion until the product is smoothed under the eye. If you don't need to cover any under eye imperfections, you can skip this step.

Prime the Eye

Apply a small amount of primer to the lid with a brush or your index finger. You can use a product made specifically to prime the eye (this will allow makeup to last the longest) or use a small amount of eye cream or concealer.

Apply Base Eye Shadow

Next, apply your base eye shadow on the lid of the eye. The base eye shadow is usually a light to medium color and will be applied to the lid of the eye using a small or medium eye shadow brush.

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