Every girl's cosmetic bag should have a certain list of cosmetics for every day and for a special occasion. Without a doubt, without shadows in makeup - nowhere, with their help you can not only create a unique image, but also adjust the shape and shape of the eyes. Today, a lot of types of shadows have appeared - liquid, baked, mother-of-pearl, glazing, mousse shadows, crumbly, matte shadows, and that's not all. Let's dwell in more detail on matte shadows.
First, let's briefly describe what shadows exist, and how matte shadows differ from all other types. So, eye shadows are liquid, compact, gel and loose. Compact are divided into mother-of-pearl and matte shadows, as well as baked ones. Compact are called pressed shadows with a lot of pigment. They are usually sold with a sponge or a synthetic bristle brush.
Baked shadows got their name because during the manufacturing process, the components are pouredwater and then evaporated. They can be applied both with a dry brush and wet, then the color will become brighter. Mother-of-pearl shadows contain a lot of glitter, or shine, so they are ideal for evening makeup and creating bright holiday looks. Matte shadows are also used to create unique looks and for catwalk makeup, but they, in contrast to shiny ones, are ideal for daytime and office makeup. Moreover, use
Glitter shadows during the day are considered a sign of bad taste.
Liquid eye shadows are sold with an applicator, so they are harder to apply and do not smudge, although they successfully replace eyeliner. Due to their texture, gel shadows require high skill of a makeup artist, and it is better to apply them with a thin brush. Loose shadows can also be difficult for beginners, as they need to be applied very carefully.
To create a bright look, a lot of things are now on sale: eyeshadow palettes, lipstick palettes and other cosmetics, in which the colors are chosen so that they can be used to create beautiful professional makeup for different occasions.
How to make matte shadows last longer? Above, we determined that matte shadows are good for daytime and office makeup, and glitter shadows are good for evenings when you need to stand out from the crowd. In the office, natural, inconspicuous makeup is preferable. In order for the shadows to last longer, you need to learn some secrets.
First - any shadows will better lie on a fat-free surface, so the eyelids need to be powdered,especially if you have oily skin.
Second - use a base, it will make the color brighter and the shadows will last longer.
Third - less is better, but better. Remember that the abundance of shadows creates the impression of plaster on the eyes.
Fourth - do not use cheap cosmetics. Better have 3 shades of high-quality cosmetics that will last longer and be less harmful to the skin than a full cosmetic bag of shadows that will crumble after 5 minutes after application.
Fifth - when touching up makeup during the day, do not apply layer after layer. It is better to spend a little more time, but to completely update the makeup than to smudge everything with another layer of shadow.