Glitter Cut Crease Simple Blue Eye Eyeshadow Look

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Cut creases are a style of eyeshadow that involves darkening the crease of your eyelid to create a dramatic, smoky effect. From social media celebrities to movie stars, this look has become very popular. With a few good eyeshadows in both dark and bright hues, some careful blending, and a little practice, you can recreate this glamorous style at home.

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   Start with a bare face. This way, you won't have to re-apply foundation if you make a mistake, and you'll avoid smudging your foundation as you work on your eyes. Start by washing your face with your usual cleanser and applying moisturizer.^[1]

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   Cover your eyelids with a light layer of eyeshadow primer. This will help the color last and blend more naturally. Most eyeshadow primers come in liquid form, and can be applied with a soft makeup brush.^[2]

   • If you want a subtle, less dramatic cut crease, use concealer instead of primer.^[3]
   • Lighter colors also make your eyes look more open.^[4]

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   Apply a neutral eyeshadow to your brow bone and inner corners of your eyes. Using a fine-tipped makeup brush, carefully apply a neutral eyeshadow slightly lighter than your skin tone along the underside of your brow and in the inner corners of your eyes.^[5] This will make your eyes and brows look more defined.^[6]

   • You can also keep the eyeshadow on hand to clean up any small mistakes or unwanted blurring when you apply the rest of your makeup.

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   Apply a medium-toned eyeshadow to your eyelid creases. Tilt your head back and use your eyeshadow brush to draw a slightly curved arch just above your natural eyelid crease. The curve should be less steep than your natural curve in order to open up your eyes and make them look bigger.

   • Matte, natural-looking shades will generally work best for this layer, although once you've got the hang of it you may want to experiment with bolder colors.
   • A fluffy eyeshadow brush is ideal for applying this outline.

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   Trace your eyelid creases again with a darker eyeshadow. Choose a color that is similar to your first layer, but darker. For instance, if you used a champagne-colored shadow for the first layer, try a dark brown. If you want a more dramatic look, go for black.^[7]

   • This should be a thinner line than the first layer of eyeshadow, accenting only the deepest part of your crease. Use an angled eyeshadow brush.
   • If you have hooded eyes, you may want to trace slightly above your creases with the darker eyeshadow so that the outline isn't lost in the fold of your eyelid.^[8]

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   Blend the darker eyeshadow up towards your eyebrows. Use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to gently blend the darkest part of your crease up into the first layer of eyeshadow. Use soft strokes and make sure the darker color is blending evenly.^[9]

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   Use a brighter eyeshadow below the cut crease. Bronze or gold can be a good choice for a dramatic look, or you can highlight your natural eye color by choosing something on the opposite side of the color wheel. For instance, warm tones like copper go well with blue, and a pink or purple hue will bring green eyes out nicely.^[10]

   • Be careful not to blend this layer of eyeshadow with the cut crease.

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   Add a thin line of concealer above your eyelashes. This will clean up the bottom edge of your eyeshadow and make the colors look more dramatic. Use a thin brush or applicator and be careful not to smudge your eyeshadow. This line should be about as thick as eyeliner, and applied along the full width of your lower lashes.^[11]

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   Apply liquid black eyeliner in a wing shape to create a cat-eye effect. Choose a marker-tip or liquid black eyeliner and extend your lines past the corners of your eyes and slightly upward, like a little wing. The eyeliner should become slightly thicker towards the outer corners of your eyelids, then come to a point at the end.^[12]

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   Add some glitter to your cut crease for a little sparkle. To create an even more glamorous look, you can trace over your cut crease with glitter eyeliner. If you want to add glitter to your lids instead, apply a thin coat of glitter base, then wait about 10 minutes for the primer to get sticky. You can then apply loose glitter using a dry brush.^[13]

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   Highlight your dramatic eyes by minimizing the rest of your makeup. Using light makeup and muted, natural tones for the rest of your look will make your cut creases look smokey and striking but not overdone. Choose a natural-looking foundation, minimal or no blush, and a muted lipstick or gloss.^[14]

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   Add false eyelashes if you want to intensify your look. For a dramatic, retro-pin-up effect, you can add thick black false eyelashes after applying your makeup. This can be a fun touch when you're going out clubbing or dressing up for a festival.^[15]

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• Question

  What do you use for a cut crease?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  You will need at least two shades of eye shadow, an eyeshadow primer, and a set of shadow brushes including an angle brush.

• Question

  Where is the crease in my eye?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  The crease is the place where the brow bone meets the eyeball. There should be a natural dip there that you can feel with your fingers.

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  Why does my eyeshadow crease?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  You probably need a different primer or are applying too much product. You can also decrease the chance of creasing by applying a thin layer of concealer over your primer before your shadow.

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  How do you do a halo eye shadow?

  

  Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.

  

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  You connect a cut crease application to a line of shadow in the same color that is applied along the lower lash line.

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  How do I get a cut crease?

  

  Drew Hawkins1

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  Start out by covering your eyelids with a light layer of eyeshadow primer and then apply a neutral eyeshadow to your brow bone and inner corners of your eyes with a fine-tipped makeup brush. Take a medium-toned eyeshadow and use your eyeshadow brush to draw a slightly curved arch just above your natural eyelid crease. Then, take a darker eyeshadow and trace your eyelid creases again. After that, take a fluffy eyeshadow brush to gently blend the darkest part of your crease up into the first layer of eyeshadow. Finish the look by using a marker-tip or liquid black eyeliner to extend your lines past the corners of your eyes and slightly upward, like a little wing.

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  Do you use concealer for a cut crease?

  

  Drew Hawkins1

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  You don't necessarily have to use concealer to pull off a great looking cut crease, but you can give your look that little extra something by using it to add some final touches. Once you've finished your cut crease, take you concealer and add a thin line above your eyelashes to clean up the bottom edge of your eyeshadow and make the colors look more dramatic. Be sure to use a thin brush or an applicator and be careful not to smudge your eyeshadow. Make the line about as thick as eyeliner and apply it to the full width of your lower lashes.

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  What brush is best for cut crease?

  

  Drew Hawkins1

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  For the best results, you'll want to use a few different brushes as you create your cut crease. Start by covering your bare eyes with a light layer of eyeshadow primer using a soft makeup brush for even coverage. Then, use a fine-tipped makeup brush to apply a neutral eyeshadow to your brow bone and inner corners of your eyes. Next, you can start your cut crease by using a fluffy eyeshadow brush to draw a slightly curved arch just above your natural eyelid crease. Add a thin line of darker eyeshadow that traces your eyelid creases and then blend the darker eyeshadow up to your eyebrows using a fluffy eyeshadow brush. If you want to add a thin line of concealer to make the colors look more dramatic, use a thin brush or applicator.

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Things You'll Need

• Eyeshadow primer
• White eyeshadow
• Medium-tone eyeshadow (matte, natural color)
• Dark eyeshadow (dark brown or black)
• Light, shiny eyeshadow (warm, metallic color)
• Soft, fluffy eyeshadow brush
• Fine-tipped eyeshadow brush
• Liquid black eyeliner
• Optional:
  • Concealer
  • Glitter eyeliner OR glitter base and loose glitter
  • False eyelashes

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To do a cut crease, start by applying a light layer of eyeshadow primer to your lids. Next, apply a neutral eyeshadow that's slightly lighter than your skin tone to your brow bone and inner corners with a fine-tipped makeup brush. Then, apply a medium-toned eyeshadow to your creases with a fluffy eyeshadow brush. Finally, trace your creases again with a darker eyeshadow, this time using a thinner line to accent only the deepest part of your crease. For tips on adding glitter to this look, read on!

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