APPLYING EYE SHADOW WITH JUST ONE COLOR

Most of the time we use multiple colors to apply eye shadow with.  Eye shadow quads, like the one in picture below, are popular options.

 REVLON Colorstay 12 Hour Eye Shadow in Stonewash Denim

Matching similar colors together is a great way to achieve a look.  However, you can also apply shadow with just 1 color.  By varying the heaviness of your stroke, you can lighten or darken just 1 shadow color, enabling multiple shades on the eyes.

Here I am using only 1 color: L'oreal Wear Infinite Eye Shadow Single in "Reflecting Pool".

These are the steps I took to achieve the look:

Step 1: Rub shadow onto your finger

Step 2: With your finger, apply shadow to entire lid and brow bone

Step 3: Use a shadow applicator, apply more of the eye shadow on just your lid, over your crease.  

Be sure to apply more color as needed.  Use a heavier stroke to create darker color.

Step 4: If you want to, also use applicator to line the bottom of your eyes with the same color

Step 5: Rim your eyes with a black liner

Step 6: Curl and apply mascara to lashes

DONE!!!! 

Eye makeup with depth, all from 1 single eye shadow!

Quick, easy, and pretty painless!