Using an eyeshadow palette can be seriously overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with a four-, six-, eight- or 16-pan palette, figuring out where to place the shades can turn into a guessing game. A shade too dark in the center of the lid can turn your sultry, smoky eye into Halloween makeup and a hue too light on the lash line will make all signs of dimension on your glitzy, glittery glam look disappear. To help you learn how to use an eyeshadow palette and get out of your one-swipe, one-shade eyeshadow rut, we spoke with celebrity makeup artist Billie Gene. Ahead, get his tips for creating any look using an eyeshadow palette.