In the class of makeup best practices 101, makeup artists recommend applying eye makeup first before moving on to face makeup with foundation first and then (and only then) concealer.

Do you do eyeshadow before or after foundation?

The general consensus for both makeup artists was that that eyeshadow before foundation is the way to go — especially when it comes to using glitter pigments, like the NYX Professional Makeup Metallic Glitter and dark or bold colors, like the Urban Decay Wired Palette.

What order should you do eye makeup?