Tool 03 / The practice studio
Eyeshadow placement.
Choose your eye features, finish, and palette, then see four application steps on the eyelid.
The eye studio / Eyeshadow
See exactly where color goes.
Pick an eye outline and a look. The preview shows the complete placement immediately; tap each step below to focus on one part. Color stays on lid skin, clear of the eye.
The color sits on the skin above the eye. The eyeball stays clear.
Step 1 of 4 · Above the upper lashes
Blend the upper edge
Use a soft brush and a light amount of midtone on the skin above the eye. Diffuse the top edge.
For this selection: Blend slightly above your natural crease, then soften the edge toward the brow.
Palette: Soft taupe. A color family is an option, not a rule for your eye color.
A placement illustration cannot account for every eye. Blend gradually, check in natural light, and adjust the shape to suit your features.
One choice changes the whole look.
Try a different guide, or go deeper with the illustrated book.
Understand eyeshadow placement before choosing a palette
- Choose your eye features, then keep one palette selected as you compare the application steps.
- Identify the lid, crease and outer corner. Shadow is illustrated on the skin around the eye, not inside the eye.
- Compare the visible placement for your selected eye features. A lighter or deeper shade can change contrast; the illustration does not predict the exact appearance of a particular product.
Use eye-area cosmetics as directed. Color-additive restrictions can differ between eye-area products and other cosmetics.
Educational reference by DH Ramos, author of Makeup Theory. Updated October 1, 2026. For a correction or accessibility issue, contact topchoicemkp@gmail.com.