The Eyes Have It, Foolproof Ways to Use Eyeshadow
Most women have been fascinated by eyeshadow since they were little girls. It seemed the purview of fairy princesses, good witches, and glamorous movie stars. For most, it was one of the very first make up products they were permitted to wear when they reached their teenage years and for many the darker, the heavier, and the more glittery the better.
Problem is that many of us have never quite gotten the hang of applying this magic product properly. Yes, we have scoured countless fashion magazines and viewed the online video tips yet we never quite achieve that glamor look. Our eyes do not seem to “pop” as promised and frankly sometimes, we just look like for an advertisement for what not to do. So what is the answer? In two words, apply sparingly.
Instead of sifting through the countless eyeshadow shades that are in your make up drawer, considering tossing them out and starting over. Just as a good chef’s pantry has a solid stock of staple items, so should every woman’s beauty collection. With eye make up the basics, include quality neutral shadows, in either a multi-shadow tray or individual colors of tans, light browns, creams, and grays.
Okay, armed with a nice selection of neutral shadows it is time to apply them, remember the key word is sparingly. While many of us simply use the little foam applicator that comes with the shadow, for a flawless look, invest in an eye shadow brush. A brush is the secret to blending and blending is the secret to wearing shadow.
A recent trend is to start with a shadow primer, yes, just like a painting job, a primer helps to absorb or set the eyeshadow. This can be particularly helpful if your morning make up application is destined to go from day to date night. Shadow base really does help to keep the make up in place.
Most experts agree that three colors are the minimum for a wow look. Most choose a taupe shade for the base color, generally as light as can be found. The main color is applied to the lid and a coordinated highlight color is used in the eyelid crease. A tip here, start with the lightest color, the base and then move into the darker colors. Usually this means base first, lid second and the crease color last and lightly. Once all are in place, blend gently with the brush but be certain to blend well.
The jury is out on powder eye shadow versus cream eye shadow. This really is a matter of personal choice and the texture and consistency that each individual finds as the easiest to work with. Mineral eye shadow is very popular right now and many mineral beauty products are great for multi-tasking. A mineral powder bronzing or warming foundation can easily double as a shadow color.
Finally, there are a few eye shadow faux pas to avoid at all costs. Never use a deep or dark color directly on the brow bone. The look is far too dramatic for anyone other than runway models. Glitter and shimmer should be reserved for the younger set, they can really highlight wrinkles, and this is simply not a good thing. If a big event or holiday celebration begs for shimmer, use only the tiniest bit of gold on the brow bone.
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