1. Stay Don’t Stray Primer by Benefit is an amazing concealer and eyeshadow primer. You need a primer on your eyes so that your makeup has got something to grab on to. This should always be the first step for your eyes and your face. Primers really help eliminate or minimize any creasing or smudging and give your makeup way, way more staying power.

2. M.A.C Paint in any of the colours will work but Stilife is my all-time fav! Really, any cream shadow will work for this step I’ve just loved this product for years, know it works with virtually every colour you could possibly think of to layer over it and lends a beautiful soft champagne coloured shimmer to the lids. Adding a cream shadow before your powder product makes the pigments really pop! An added benefit of this step is also that layering the cream shadow or paint makes your eye makeup water-resistant! Which every girl loves….I wouldn’t go swimming and expect perfect makeup upon your exit, however it really does the trick for rainy or humid days and for tears. If you have problems with teary eyes from allergies or contact lenses this is a must!

3. Now apply your chosen shadow. Remember to pat your product on instead of swiping from side to side. (That puts the shadow on and then promptly takes it off again! If you pat gently over your lid area you will get  more even coverage with less “fall-out!”) Josie Maran is in my kit and being used quite frequently these days. The pigments are really concentrated and have a lovely texture…..also love that the line is a natural and organic makeup line dedicated to pure, toxic free & eco-friendly beauty products.