Apply an eyeshadow of your choice to your eyelid. For beginners, try a single neutral shade like taupe or aubergine. Use a rounded shadow brush or your finger and make quick, short swipes across the lid, working your way up to the brow bone.[5] The shadow should go from your lash line to just beyond the inner crease. From there it fades upward toward the bone. Set with a thin dusting of translucent powder.[6] If you're using a brush, tap it lightly on the side of the eyeshadow case to remove any excess