How to Do Zebra Eye Shadow Makeup
By Mary Wroblewski
How to Do Zebra Eye Shadow Makeupthumbnail Decide right away if powder or cream eye shadow will work best on your skin type.
You’ve probably heard of shimmer and sparkle eye makeup, but if you really want to make a fashion statement at your next “black and white only” party or other festive event, try creating zebra eyes. This fun and edgy look takes multiple steps, but it comes together quickly, especially if you refer to a picture of a real zebra for inspiration.
Topic To Do Zebra Eye Shadow Makeup:
- Smokey Eye
- Eyeliner Tips
To Do Zebra Eye Shadow Makeup Difficulty:
- Moderate
To Do Zebra Eye Shadow Makeup You’ll Need:
- Zebra picture(s)
- Assorted brushes
- Concealer
- Translucent powder
- Pinkish-mauve eye shadow
- White eye shadow
- Black eye shadow
- Black eyeliner
- Gray eye shadow
- Mascara
To Do Zebra Eye Shadow Makeup Instructions:
- Wash your face and apply a light foundation. Brush your face lightly with a translucent powder.
- Apply a concealer underneath your eyes to cover shadows, dark circles and other imperfections.
- Apply pink-mauve eye shadow to your eyelid and crease. Choose the hue to best complement your skin tone, for this color will serve as a backdrop for your zebra eyes. For a more dramatic effect, try a burnt umber eye shadow.
- Apply white eye shadow liberally over your eyelid, from the inner corner to up over the lid.
- Moisten the black eye shadow with an angle brush and draw a medium-thick line to the crease of your eye. Then blend this line gently with the brush.
- Choose quality eye shadows for your zebra look to increase the likelihood of the makeup lasting for hours without a touchup.
- Apply a medium line of black eyeliner to your upper eyelid. Make a thick line for an even more dramatic effect.
- Draw several squiggly black lines from the top of your eyelid to the crease with the black eyeliner, making them thick in some places and thin in others. Here is where a picture of the zebra look you wish to replicate will come in very handy, for you can make the black lines as wide, bold and pronounced as you like, just like those of a zebra.
- Apply dark gray eye shadow in your crease and blend it. The gray will make the white and black effect “pop.”
- Place black eye shadow in the outer corner of your crease and blend it.
- Smudge some white eye shadow in the inner corner of your eye and then run a line underneath your eye.
- Apply two coats of mascara to the top and bottom lashes. For a more dramatic effect, apply false eyelashes.
- Never fear: The mauve base coat will show through at the end.
- Dab your entire eye, on the lid and below it, lightly with white eye shadow — and then get ready to dazzle people with your zebra eyes.