HOW TO: Spring Eye Makeup

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{The finished product}

The shift from winter to spring means more than just breaking out the shorts from the bottom of your closet. It also invites the opportunity to experiment with new and interesting makeup. The fun thing about spring is that colorful makeup is almost always acceptable, whereas summer tends to welcome more minimalist looks.

I’ve never been exceptionally skilled at makeup application. I know this is ironic because I write a blog about beauty, but I’m actually experimenting as I go along, just like everybody else.

Today, I decided to branch out from my “natural” makeup routine and experiment with a fun spring eyeshadow combination. I used this 100-Piece Eyeshadow Pallet (pictured below) that I bought from Forever 21 for only $16!

Here are some photos and instructions on how to get the look! At the end of this post, there is an image of the makeup pallet that shows which colors I used and where.

Get the look:

First I used Benefit Stay Don’t Stray eyeshadow primer to prime my lids and make sure that the shadow stayed on. (Pictured above.) To apply eyeshadow primer, add just a touch to the tip of your finger and lightly dab it over your lids to even it out. Then give it a couple seconds to dry.

Next, I applied a light shadow to my brow bone. (Pictured above.)

Followed by a fun, bright green color on the inner corner of my eyelid. (Pictured above.)

Then I added a bright pink to the outer corner of my eyelid. And a deep purple to my crease. (Pictured above.)

I topped it off with some brown eyeliner and black mascara. (Pictured above.)

And this was the final result! (Pictured above.)

What do you think? Would you wear this shadow out in public or is it too colorful for your tastes? I think it makes a great “going out” look for spring!

On another note, what would you like to see more of on this blog? More “how to’s” like this one? More product reviews? More outfit photos? Let me know!

Disclosure: I received the Benefit Stay Don’t Stray eyeshadow primer free of charge from Benefit Cosmetics. I paid for the eyeshadow pallet, eyeliner and mascara myself.