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DIY EYE SHADOW PRIMER

TUTORIAL + PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY NADINE, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY EUNICE CHUN

This is my absolute favorite favorite favorite way to prime the eyelids because not only does the waxy but smooth formula of a lip pencil lock the eye shadow down for the day, the nude shade actually warms up lighter eye shadows, creating a gorgeous glow. It’s pretty awesome. And since I’m guessing most of you already own a nude lip pencil, you don’t even have to buy anything! Here’s all you need to know:

TOOLS:

• Your Favorite Nude Lip Pencil — I love this super smooth one ($$$), this waterproof one ($$) and this one ($) that has a little bit of shimmer already in it.
• A Daytime Eye Shadow — this one has been my go-to daily lid shadow since it came out in 1995!
• Your Favorite Mascara — right now I’m so obsessed with this one to really coat each lash.

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