Eye Shadow

Pressed powder eyeshadows with a matte or satin finish tend to hold up best on oily lids when applied over a good eye primer. Loose pigments can look vivid initially but may crease more quickly. Baked eyeshadows are another solid option for oily skin as the baking process creates a longer-wearing formula.

Use a fluffy blending brush in small circular or windshield-wiper motions to diffuse the edges of any shadow placed in the crease. Build in thin layers rather than depositing a large amount at once. Clean your blending brush between shades to avoid mudding the colors together. Patience and a light hand are more important than technique.

Yes, but choose finely milled shimmer rather than chunky glitter, which emphasizes texture. Apply shimmer to the center of the lid rather than the full eye to create brightness without drawing attention to fine lines. A matte transition shade blended above the shimmer creates a polished, modern finish.

Do your eye makeup before your base. Press rather than sweep the brush to deposit shadow precisely with minimal fallout. A light dusting of translucent powder under the eye before application catches any fallout that does occur and can be swept away cleanly once the eyes are done.