1 of 5 10 Makeup Tricks to Make You Look Gorgeous Start by applying some eye shadow primer all over your eyelids in order to ensure a long-lasting look. Once you have done that you can start applying gold eye shadow all over the eyelids. You can always use a neutral/beige/nude tone for the base. Then the next step is applying a darker (grey) shade, in the centre of your eyelids. To create a more smoldered effect you will need to apply black eye shadow to line the upper lash line, making a wing. Read More...