Foiling Eyeshadow Technique

Want to take your eye look from soft shimmer to next-level shine? The foiling eyeshadow technique is your answer. Foiling transforms your favorite Loose Mineral Eye Color into a look that has even more high-sheen. 

 

Follow this easy tutorial using clean, skin-loving bareMinerals® formulas and tools to master the foiled eyeshadow effect.

What You’ll Need:

• Loose Mineral Eye Color in your favorite shimmer or metallic finish
• Shade & Diffuse Eye Brush – ideal for both precision and blendability
• A clean mixing surface (the lid works perfectly)
• Water or setting spray (like a facial mist)

Step-by-Step: Foiled Eyeshadow Tutorial

Step 1: Pick Your Shade

Start with a Loose Mineral Eye Color in a shimmer or metallic finish. Foiling intensifies shimmer, so this technique works best with luminous shades.

Step 2: Dampen Your Brush

Lightly spritz the Shade & Diffuse Eye Brush with water or a setting spray—just enough to make it damp, not dripping. A damp brush helps the pigment adhere better and gives that smooth, molten-metal finish.

Tip: Avoid wetting the eyeshadow directly. Always wet the brush or transfer pigment to a clean surface before foiling to keep your product fresh.

Step 3: Pick Up the Product

Tap a small amount of your chosen Loose Mineral Eye Color into the lid. Dip your damp brush into the pigment, swirling gently to create a creamy texture.

Step 4: Apply with Precision

Press the foiled pigment onto your lid using patting motions. Start at the center of the lid and build outward. This pressing technique helps amplify the shine and prevents fallout.

Want even more payoff? Add a second layer while the first is still slightly damp.

Step 5: Blend the Edges

Let the foiled shadow set for a few seconds, then use a dry brush to blend out the edges if needed for a softer transition. You can also layer a matte shadow in the crease for depth.

Step 6: Finish the Look

Add mascara or eyeliner as desired. The foiled shadow will be the star, but you can build around it with neutral tones or keep the rest of your look minimal.

Pro Tip: Try Foiling as Liner

Use a precision brush and the same technique to create a metallic wing or pop of shimmer along the upper or lower lash line.

Whether you're heading to a summer concert or just want to bring out your inner glow, foiling with Loose Mineral Eye Color is an easy way to elevate your eye look—no makeup artist required.