Sunset Eye Makeup Tutorial

Step-by-step

1. 1

   Prime and set lids

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   Apply eyeshadow primer across the entire lid up to the brow bone. Set with a light, matte base shade so that colors blend smoothly and stay vibrant all day.

   Tip: A nude or light peach base shade works best—it warms the canvas without competing with the sunset colors.

2. 2

   Orange in the crease

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   Using a fluffy blending brush, sweep a matte orange shade back and forth through the crease. Build gradually—start light and add intensity. This is the foundation of the gradient.

   Tip: Keep the orange above the crease fold so the lid stays open for the gold later.

3. 3

   Pink on the outer edge

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   Blend a warm pink or coral shade into the outer V and slightly above the crease where the orange fades. This creates the pink-to-orange transition that gives the sunset its depth.

4. 4

   Gold shimmer on the lid

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   Pat a metallic gold or warm champagne shimmer onto the center of the lid with your finger or a flat brush. Pressing (not sweeping) deposits maximum shimmer and keeps the color intense.

   Tip: Wet your brush with setting spray before picking up the shimmer for even more foil-like intensity.

5. 5

   Blend the edges

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   Go back with a clean fluffy brush and blend the transitions between each color. The orange should fade into the pink, and the gold should melt into the orange. No harsh lines.

6. 6

   Lower lash line and finish

   Step 6 of 6Almost done!

   Sweep the orange shade along the lower lash line for cohesion. Add a touch of gold shimmer to the inner corner. Finish with mascara and optional winged liner for definition.