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10 Secrets I Learned at Makeup Artist School

Want the tricks professional makeup artists use without going to makeup school yourself? We went to a makeup academy and got the goods — see our cheat sheet now

by Sharon J. Yi

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Lesson No. 6: Think opposites when it comes to color Remember how I learned that opposite colors on top of each other cancel each other out? OK, well today I learned if you place them side by side, they help each other stand out. Simple, but super important when you're trying to pick the most flattering eyeshadow colors. Here's a cheat sheet:

For blue eyes: Since orange is the opposite color of blue, anything with orange in it will make blue eyes stand out more. "It doesn't have to be a blazing sun color — it just has to have orangey undertones like gold, apricot, or peach," says Prior.

For green eyes: Red is the opposite color of green, which isn't to say you should apply a cherry red-colored eyeshadow to your lids. But you'll help your green eyes pop if you use colors that have red undertones, like deep plums and wine.

For brown eyes: Brown is a neutral color, so any color will work well, says Prior. "But the most standout colors are blue and purple."

SEE NEXT PAGE: Lesson No. 7: Stop applying eyeliner the wrong way

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very useful tips! thank you for sharing. I'm going to pin this and use this when i'm applying makeup on the weekends. I have more time to work on it, If i make mistakes, i can wash my face and start over! thank you :)

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