Black Opal Photo Tutorial
This jewel-toned look is every bit beautiful as it is easy to recreate—just follow the step-by-step photo tutorial! Like the dark backing of a black opal, this look uses black gel liner as a base to emphasize and intensify the play of color on the lids. Add a pair of tapered lashes to complete this regal creation!
PRODUCTS USED:
- Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Creme Brulee
- Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Barcelona Beach
- Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Mocha
- Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Vanilla Bean
- Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Corrupt
- Makeup Geek Pigment in Insomnia
- Makeup Geek Gel Eyeliner in Immortal
BRUSHES USED:
- Makeup Geek’s Pointed Crease Brush
- Makeup Geek’s Pencil Brush
- Makeup Geek’s Soft Dome Brush
- Makeup Geek’s Small Crease Brush
- Makeup Geek’s Bent Liner Brush
- A flat stiff brush (Like MAC’s 239)
STEP 1:
Apply Creme Brulee into the crease and along the lower lash line with a soft dome brush
STEP 2:
Add depth to the crease with a small crease brush and Barcelona Beach
STEP 3:
With a pointed crease brush apply Mocha to the crease and outer v
STEP 4:
Pat Immortal gel liner all over the upper lid using your ring finger or a flat stiff brush this will intensify the pigment being put on top of it
STEP 5:
With a clean flat stiff brush pat Insomnia all over the Immortal
STEP 6:
Blend Vanilla Bean into the inner corner with a clean small crease brush
STEP 7:
Darken the lower lash line with Corrupt and a pencil brush
STEP 8:
- Line the upper lash line with Immortal and a bent liner brush, creating a wing at the outer corner and a “beak” at the inner corner
- Apply Immortal with a bent liner brush along the lower waterline
STEP 9:
Apply a set of lashes (here I’m using Ardell Lashes Natural Demi Wispies) and your favorite mascara to your bottom lashes.
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