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Eyeshadow History

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Eyeshadow is a type of makeup that is applied to the eyelid and the skin under the eyebrows to make eyes stand out.  Eyeshadow is typically worn by women, and it comes in a wide variety of shades and textures.  In Western culture, however, men sometimes wear eyeshadow, and it is not uncommon to see eyeshadow on both men and women in theatrical performances and other performing arts.

Eyeshadow history goes way back. Eyeshadow has been used by men and women for many centuries, and its use dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece.  In Egypt, for example, dark dye was used to encircle the eye area to make both male and female eyes appear to have an almond shape.  Sometimes a powder eyeshadow was used, and applied with a small stick.

In modern society, the application and use of eyeshadow are similar to its original uses in Egypt.  Powder eyeshadow is the most popular form of eyeshadow, and it is typically applied with an eyeshadow brush that is flat on one end and covered on the other end with a small sponge.  Powder eyeshadow can also be applied with a small eyeshadow brush, which comes in a variety of shapes depending upon the purpose of the eyeshadow.  For example, darker shades are used for contouring and making eyes appear to have depth or dimension.  Because contouring shades are usually applied in the crease of the eyelid, eyeshadow brushes for darker shades are typically smaller and more angled than other types of eyeshadow brushes.

Eyeshadow used for highlighting, in contrast, is typically seen in lighter shades, and often has a luminescent or shimmering effect.  Highlighting eyeshadow is applied towards the top of the eyelid, or under the crease of the eyebrow, and therefore highlighting eyeshadow brushes are often larger and more flat shaped than contouring eyeshadow brushes.

Every cosmetics company in the United States carries a variety of shades and types of eyeshadow.  Benefit eyeshadow, for example, can be purchased in a grease less cream formula which promises to blend thoroughly and prevent smudging, and it can be applies with a finger.  Elizabeth Arden is another cosmetics company that carries a wide range of eyeshadows, and some of the most popular forms are sold in powder “quads,” which includes four shades of eyeshadow to enable both contouring and highlighting.

In deciding which eyeshadow is best and most appropriate, it is important for each individual to focus first on the color of their eyes.  This serves as the starting point for the contouring shade.  For example, if a woman intends to use a traditional look for make-up and she has brown eyes, she should seek an eyeshadow that includes as a contouring shade a brown color that is lighter than her iris color.  Many makeup artists, however, advise that as makeup trends have changed over the years, it is entirely appropriate to wear contouring shades that do not match iris color.  Brown eyes, for example, are complimented by green and violet shades of eyeshadow.  When wearing less traditional colors, however, an individual must remember to shy away from extremely bright or sparkling eyeshadows, particularly for daytime looks. Eye shadow history continues to evolve into the future.

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