How to do a beginner-friendly desi eye makeup look

Learn a simple, bold eye makeup look in the desi style using everyday products. It suits beginners who want an easy everyday or occasion eye look. You only need a few basic eye products and a mirror.

Beginner-friendly desi makeup tutorial 🦢✨🪷, by Neelima on YouTube. 7 min 52 s.

Video length
7 min 52 s
Time to do it
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steps
8

What you need

Steps

  1. Start with clean, dry eyelids. Apply a thin layer of concealer over the lid and blend it with your finger or a small brush to create an even base.

  2. Set the concealer with a light matte powder so the eyeshadow blends smoothly and does not crease during the day.

  3. Sweep a warm brown shade into the crease with a fluffy blending brush. Use small circular motions and build the colour slowly.

  4. Press a deeper brown or bronze shade onto the outer half of the lid with a flat brush. Keep the inner corner lighter.

  5. Line the upper lash line with kajal or eyeliner. Draw a thin line close to the lashes and extend it slightly at the outer corner.

  6. Smudge the lower lash line with a little kajal or brown shadow. Keep it soft and close to the lashes for a natural finish.

  7. Curl your lashes and apply one or two coats of mascara from root to tip. Wiggle the wand at the base to separate the lashes.

  8. Check both eyes in a mirror in natural light. Blend any harsh edges with a clean brush and tidy any fallout with a cotton pad.

Tips and common mistakes

Build eyeshadow in thin layers rather than one heavy coat so you can control the intensity.

Keep the eyeliner close to the lash line if you are new to liner, then extend it once you feel confident.

Use a clean blending brush to soften any hard edges between shades.

Wash your brushes regularly to avoid patchy blending and eye irritation.

Questions

Do I need expensive eyeshadow for this look?

No. A basic palette with warm brown and bronze shades works well. Blending matters more than the price of the product.

How do I stop eyeshadow from creasing?

Use a concealer base and set it with a light powder before applying shadow. Oily lids may need a dedicated eye primer.

Can I wear this look every day?

Yes. Use lighter shades and skip the heavy liner for a soft daytime version, then add deeper shades for evenings.

This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.

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