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Turn Eyeshadow Into Eyeliner In 1 Step

Turn Eyeshadow Into Eyeliner In 1 Step

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The versatile beauty hack you’ll never want to live without.

Sometimes an eye shadow is just too good to use only one way –
basically every one we own if it’s a Morphe palette. Our limited edition
holiday collection this year is all about unwrapping new ways to slay –
and part of the Tease The Season launch includes two stunning 9-pan eyeshadow palettes called Seize the Present and Share The Secret
that pack some serious shimmer. The holiday season is the perfect time
to play around with winter makeup looks, and we’ve been obsessed with
turning our fave pressed powder shadows into liquid eyeliners. From
waterline eyeliner to graphic eyeliner, we’ve cracked the case when it
comes to just how to perfect this technique. 

We asked Ryane Michaels, the Head of Education here at Morphe, for
her artistry tips and tricks on how to take any eyeshadow shade and
transform it into a gorgeous eyeliner. It all begins with our cult fave Continuous Setting Mist.

 

HOW TO APPLY

The steps are beyond simple and the looks are endless – start by
applying any pressed powder shadows first as a base. Then take your
favorite synthetic eyeliner brush, like the one included in our limited
edition Decorate Lavishly 5-Piece Face & Eye Brush Set
– it even comes with a truly innovative brush cleaner. Ryane explains
that synthetic brushes are better when dampening, so mist your eyeliner
brush a setting mist then twirl gently into the shadow you want to use. 

“You can start with a little mist then add depending on how dramatic
you want the look to be,” she says. “The brush doesn’t need to be
saturated. You’ll find it then creates almost a gel eyeliner or a glazed
texture.” 

There’s a little trick to the application process as well. Instead of
swooping this new texture over your lash line like you would a typical
liquid eyeliner, Ryane suggests a slightly nuanced approach. Stamp the
shadow gently in the middle of your lash line, then gently pull into the
desired shape.

“I love turning my eye shadows into liner, partially because it’s fun and so easy,” Ryane said. “You could just wet an eyeliner blending brush, but spraying your synthetic makeup brushes with a setting spray it not only deepens the color and finish but you’re doing double duty because it also infuses your look with serious staying power.” 

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