Why Applying Eye Makeup Before Your Face Is The Safer Way To Put On Dramatic Makeup

Per Byrdie, applying your eye makeup before starting on the rest of your face is the best way to ensure you can clean up any mistakes without spoiling your look and having to start over. Winged eyeliner or cut-crease eyeshadow looks can be tough to get right the first time, and all the rubbing at your face is guaranteed to make your base makeup come off. By finishing your eyes first, you're saving yourself the hassle of reapplying your expensive primer, foundation, concealer, and everything else. 

Huda Kattan, a makeup artist and the owner of Huda Beauty, also recommends starting out with eye makeup first, as she advised Glamour. This way, you can clear any shadow fallout easily and without fuss (glitter eyeshadow, we're looking at you). 

If you still find yourself with smudged eyes and fallout due to the darker colors typically used for a more dramatic look, Kattan has a tip for cleaning up — simply: "Hold a tissue under your eyes as you apply your eyeshadow, and make sure to tap out your brushes once you've picked up product."