Tip #4: Build light layers

Once you've put down a transition shade, Parsons says you can slowly build on it by adding different textures and colors. Just make sure to start small. "Take your shimmer and pop on a little metallic just on the center of the lid, or just your inner corner. If you have a warm undertone try gold. If you're fair maybe something more icy," she says. "You can add the dark shadow. You can add bright blue. If you ever go too far, it can literally be wiped off. It's just makeup!"