Along with its wicked sister winged eyeliner, eyeshadow is one of the trickiest techniques to master.

Even if you follow a YouTube tutorial second for second, you can still end up looking like someone attacked your eyes with a Crayola set.

This is because eye shapes are extremely different, and what works for someone with monolids may not work for someone with hooded eyelids.

But the good news is that trained makeup artists have dealt with peepers of all shapes and sizes, and they have some universal wisdom that will finally allow you to use that beautiful eyeshadow palette you bought with confidence...

1. Use at least two if not more makeup brushes

If you used only one eye makeup brush to create an eyeshadow look, you would a) have to wash it between each colour and b) have to choose between precision and a flawless blend.

Huda Kattan recommends the following for eyeshadow:

Short hair synthetic brush: For applying colour to the lids as it picks up maximum product.

Fluffy domed brush: For blending.

Rounded brush with dense bristles: To line under the eyes for a defined look.

Huda says she loves Zoeva brushes, and the GLAMOUR office is currently obsessed with the ones from W7 Cosmetics and Real Techniques.

If you're on the hunt for some new ones, check out our edit of the best makeup brushes.

2. Eyes first, foundation second

To make cleaning up fallout a breeze, always apply your eyeshadow before your foundation.

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