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By Alexis Bennett, SELF
If you add only one new skill to your makeup routine, it needs to be cut-crease eyeshadow. In a nutshell, it's like contouring for your eyelids because it adds dimension and depth to the eyes. The best part: No color is off-limits. You could use earth tones or go wild with vibrant shades. Unfortunately, getting the creases on both lids to match can be tough. But we can thank Brazilian beauty blogger Juliana Leme for discovering a clever hack that will help beginners nail the look.
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It turns out the lid from a 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola can double as an eyeshadow stencil. All you have to do is press one side of the round cap against your natural crease line. Then apply your dark eyeshadow, tracing the edge of the lid. You won't have to worry about uneven lines, and you'll be able to enjoy a cold drink as you finish up your makeup. Press play on the video below to see how Leme does it.
Related: 9 Beauty Skills to Conquer in 2017 (and How to Do Them)
If you add only one new skill to your makeup routine, it needs to be cut-crease eyeshadow. In a nutshell, it's like contouring for your eyelids because it adds dimension and depth to the eyes. The best part: No color is off-limits. You could use earth tones or go wild with vibrant shades. Unfortunately, getting the creases on both lids to match can be tough. But we can thank Brazilian beauty blogger Juliana Leme for discovering a clever hack that will help beginners nail the look.
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It turns out the lid from a 20-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola can double as an eyeshadow stencil. All you have to do is press one side of the round cap against your natural crease line. Then apply your dark eyeshadow, tracing the edge of the lid. You won't have to worry about uneven lines, and you'll be able to enjoy a cold drink as you finish up your makeup. Press play on the video below to see how Leme does it.
Related: 9 Beauty Skills to Conquer in 2017 (and How to Do Them)
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