How to choose the best shade for a century?

Eyeshadow - a kind of decorative cosmetics. Used in everyday, theater, business and evening eye makeup. Produces several species which differ texture and application method.

The color palette includes basic and additional colors. When choosing a look for a method of applying makeup, accessories for use, composition and texture of the shadows.

Types of eye shadow

At the heart of the issue of varieties of shadows - the difference in principle, the application of decorative cosmetics. Modern makeup is based on the creation of several layers: base, accents, contouring.

Applied alternately from one color to another, it focuses on the outline of the eye, the allocation of light and dark areas, which uses a set of two more colors.

Developed two options for eyelids and eyebrows to summarize. No different in structure options for brow ridges repeated natural hair color, have a matte texture.

Available means in three variants:

• monotone color;
• combined (mixture of three colors);
• palette.

Kinds:

• matt;
• pigmented loose powder;
• translucent loose powder;
• gleaming;
• reflective (high-light).

Types consistency of decorative cosmetic products:

• compact;
• friable;
• liquid;
• cream (mineral oil based);
• pencil.

Color

monotone colors available in all variants of consistency. Liquid funds are intended for a professional make-up, which is kept on the face for more than 10 hours. More common options crumbly or compact form.

The alternative - a monotonous color of the pencil, which replaces pigmented powder and applied by shading brush, sponge or fingers. Used to create the base color or as an accent in addition to the basic palette.

combined options - a combination of two or three or more colors in a single tool, to an inhomogeneous mixed state. It is found in baked models. Combined color and texture, such as matte and glossy powder.

The tool is designed to create an evening make-up. Applied with a sponge or brush. Used to create emphasis on the lower and upper eyelid, around the eyes, under the eyebrow.

The palette of colors - common type, which is produced for daily and professional use. There palette of two complementary or contrasting colors, voluminous sets of 3-20 colors.

Is produced in the form of a dry compact set is more common with the same texture (a matte or flickering), but sold and combination with hi-lite colors for contouring.

Texture eyeshadow

matt options for creating daytime makeup and a base for a night out. Produced in solid and liquid form. Advantage matte texture - held on the skin to 5-10 hours lie evenly without slipping.

Perhaps drawing on unprepared skin (without cream base). The matte agent is applied to the movable part of the century, in the shaded side of the eye incision, in the evening embodiment supplemented shimmering color spots.

Pigmented loose powder Shaping facial areas. It is used in the evening makeup. Purpose - to reflect the light, sparkle. Advantage - the allocation of plots eyes, variability of image creation.

Translucent loose powder It is used to create a make-up day. Mode of action - reflection of light. It is used to create the effect of a healthy and refreshed skin. Available in pastel colors and basic.

flickering shadows - means contouring eyes. Unlike pigmented loose powder, sold in the pressed, and baked cream form. Feature - the establishment of a clear smooth lines, which do not need shade.

Saturated with sequins, large light-reflecting particles.

Reflective or high-light (highlight) - specially designed to highlight the protruding face sections: the upper part of the century (under the brow), average eyelid, corner of the eye, cheek bones, the frontal bone. Apply to the eye and face.

Feature - in the absence of opaque element powder, consist only of a light reflecting pigment. Vypuskyutsya colors close to skin color: gold, bronze, silver, beige, ivory, white, brown, pink.

Consistency eyeshadow

Available in dry and wet shade. Both options are used for daily and professional makeup. When choosing guided by convenience, the presence of a set of tools and habits.

Dry are: Pressed, baked, crisp.

Pressed Eyeshadow - common variant, which appeared first in mass production. Consistency is the most dense. Quality tool rests evenly and retains the same color on the area of ​​application.

baked means It refers to high price range.

Among the features:

• monotone color or a combination of several colors with the same or different texture;
• lay down an even layer;
• not showered for 4-8 hours;
• applied with your fingers, brush or sponge.

Crisp eyeshadow They have the consistency of a light powder. They are sold in the bank and are applied using a brush, at least - the fingers. The least dense of all, used as a base element or contouring century.

Liquid consistency is sold in a tube, pencil jar, with the applicator tank.

Liquid eye shadow in a tube - the means of decorative cosmetics, which is suitable for dry and mature skin. Intended for rolling in the same layer of sections with roughness and wrinkles. Suitable for women with active facial expressions, because after freezing point not crumble.

Manufactured product options with an applicator for prolonged professional use. Not suitable for face oily skin because of falling into the corners of his eyes. Applied from the center to the sides of the century, by analogy with the tonal basis. It lies exactly in the form of heat.

Creamy eye shadow in a jar - option for the application for 10-60 seconds. Used to create a natural make-up and isolation of the movable upper eyelid. Applied with finger or hand, lie evenly and solidify. Suitable for dry and normal skin around the eyes. Smeared three movements from side to side.

Shadows of a pencil also refers to a liquid form. They are used for contouring the eyes, creating smokyeyes. Most often used in professional make-up. The consistency of a thick and dense, contains a high concentration of pigment for shading.

Disadvantage - the difficulty in smoothing the two shadows. Advantage - creating a dense and saturated color contour. Used as the basis for dry shadows.

Features and accessories

The choice of funds begins with color. Eyeshadow are available in two versions: palette means and monotonic. Models with one color becomes the basis for the acquisition of additional colors.

Palettes are of two types:

1. universal (there are all the basic colors for evening and day make-up);
2. special (set in a consistent scheme, only one type of make-up).

Special panel produced in one color or colors close and complementary. Kit allows you to create a database, brighten the area around the eyes and contoured lid. Choose a range of the color of the eyes, skin, hair and figure.

Building a palette based on the basic colors, which are complemented by light and dark tones. For color-based include: white, gray, brown, pink, blue.

Separately, there is a special kind of palette - to take stock of the eyebrows. Consistency - a liquid or powder, which does not crumble. Designed to underscore the natural brow line.

Available in a palette under the natural hair color: red kits, brunettes, blondes and brown-haired women. Accessories for applying shadows - brush, brush or applicator. Instruments made from natural and synthetic materials.

Features colors

White: Is used to visually expand the eye to emphasize the clear view. Not suitable for the base, because the circuit is designed to emphasize. Is applied to the brow line, lower eyelid corners.

Gray: Is used on a movable lower eyelid and outer corner of the eye, as a base. Gray palette suppresses the bright palette and applied to all tsvetotip appearance.

Apply with accents, tones, contrasting or bright. It emphasizes the use of monotonous fatigue and redness, as well as wrinkles.

Brown: extinguishes the bright colors. It is suitable for creating a database. It is applied to the upper and lower eyelids, feathered towards the outer corner of the eye.

Issued palette purely brown scale, which is supplemented with natural color (beige, sand, yellow). It is used for visual extension of the eye incision.

Pink: Used to refresh the mind, emphasize the freshness of the skin and blush. It is applied to the middle of the upper eyelid. It applies to all eye colors.

Blue: Used as a base for a warm palette. Palette with blue flowers includes brown, pink, and pastel colors. Suitable for make-up of gray, brown and blue eyes.

Feature palette - enables high-light shadows, which are designed to release the individual parts around the eyes and complete makeup.

accessories

Set of tools for working with eyeshadow based on the technique of applying the cosmetic composition. Available in kits containing brush and sponge, with or without accessories. It developed as a basic universal kits, which are sold separately.

Accessories:

• brushes;
• applicators;
• sponges.

Basic brush for applying makeup to the area around the eyes:

• Thin flat brush hair with a beveled, cut with or without it. Used for liquid and dry means, suitable for application of shadows on the lower and upper eyelid. Beveled option is used for shading in the direction of the cut.

• Thin narrow brush for liquid eyeliner and shadows. Stubble thick, bends, designed to display a flat line with a diameter of 1-3 mm. Used in a cream, liquid, rarely - dry shadows.
• Brush - petal used for applying foundation. It has long fibers and a maximum width - 12 mm. Give preference to natural materials, hair, sable, column, which is characterized by elasticity. The basis of several layers is applied.
• Brush and brush eyebrow suitable for the application of shadows on the skin under the hair. Pile them hard and dense, made of synthetic or natural fibers. It can not be used to work with the eyelids.
• Option to emphasize - flat and wide, but narrower than for applying foundation. The standard width - 5 mm. Used for high-light shadows, application circuit and the brightest parts.

Applicators for shadows - a brush with a replaceable or disposable nozzle wrapped around. They are made of synthetic material, but most - of the foam.

Suitable for:

• applying colored shadows;
• dry and liquid agents (stain put wet side shading - dry);
• applying pitch feathering, accentuation and contouring century.

Note the method of applying makeup with their help. The basic tone is applied in both the dry and the wet form of artificial tools, and shading is performed only natural dried brush.

pros

Compact eye shadows:

• transportable;
• include a set of accessory means for the application;
• combine the more harmonious shades.

Crisp eyeshadow:

• They allow you to create a seamless transition between tones;
• performed professionally makeup remains invisible;
• eyeshadow repeated natural skin tone.

Baked Eyeshadow:

• shimmering powder and pigments evenly applied to the face;
• it is composed of natural ingredients;
• you can create the effect of a natural shine.

Liquid eye shadow:

• resistant texture, which is held on the skin of 3-12 hours;
• bright color palette that echoes the colors in nature;
• do not crumble and slide down when properly applied.

Shadows of a pencil:

• versatile to use as eyeliner or base;
• conveniently transported, do not break;
• easily shaded with your fingers or a tool.

Mineral Eyeshadow:

• do not harm the sensitive skin around the eyes;
• repeated natural shades required for makeup Nude (nude);
• fall on the skin without additional training.

• Shadow natural makeup and allow you to adjust the shape of the eyes, their size, change the appearance visually.
• Day make-up created by the shadows that make it easy to emphasize the eyes, their color and shape without weighing down appearance.
• Shadow evening make-up - a pleasant surprise for the experiments: producing sets with matt or shimmering textures that are combined with one another.
• Available kits for masking skin characteristics: age spots, scars and other palettes include liquid and cream shadows which lie dense layer.

disadvantages

• Rolling. The problem is inherent in liquid and cream shades. When the skin releases the fat, means starts to slide, going to the corners of the eyes and facial wrinkles, and clogging pores.

The solution: use in addition an ad hoc basis; pick shadow normal or dry skin that is not prone to fat content; use liquid detergent in the winter.

• Emphasize wrinkles. Dry variants accumulate in the skin folds and old. Solution: Use shadows on mineral base with the addition of oils. Cream means suitable for aging skin.
• Crumble. Dry shade, not fixed base or spray, crumble if applied thick layer. Solution: Use a makeup brush with natural hair, and shake off the excess before applying pigment. To fix the shadows, use a cream base.

Issued dry shadow compact, which include a substance for fixing the pigment on the skin.

How to Choose Eye Shadow

• When choosing the shadows, pay attention to the type of skin. Dry suitable liquid agents, dry compact shadow stick, baked. For oily - cream, crisp, dry and compact.
• Cost. Dry embodiments are in low price range, baked and shadow stick - on average, and mineral oil based cream and liquid palette sold in high price range.
• Consistency: compact shadows can be dry or greasy, depending on the composition. Too compact soft shadows can roll, so more suitable for dry skin.
• Before buying a Test tool for yourself. Use and application of the proposed tool, and brush their labor. Note how shadows fall, whether the uniform texture, how easy it is shaded.

• Composition: select shade with natural and gentle components (oil, glycerol). They do not dry the skin and secured pigment.

what better

compact

Ideal pressed shadows are packed in a box made of high quality plastic, which is difficult to break. Inside there is a mirror and a standard applicator with a soft but dense foam tip.

Texture average between crumbly and creamy shades, dense, but dry. No flaking on the body of the box after closing and a small shake.

Note the combination of colors - high-quality palette chosen harmonious colors are combined with each other, and each block is the same texture. Tone falls evenly on clean skin, and tonal basis.

When applied shadows on a special basis, they shaded and do not roll down. Qualitative shadow dense structure. Using a fine brush, they can be applied as a liner, carrying straight arrows.

friable

Capsule tight-fitting lid and shake powder would not fly out. Ideal shade - with a soft texture, touch reminiscent of silk. Lie evenly using a brush or applicator.

We should not crumble during wear, but is acceptable when the pigment surplus fall to the area under the eyes while applying makeup. Taco prevent lack of professional skills only.

Ideal crisp shadows create a smooth transition between colors and textures. Equally lie exactly with dry and wet brush.

baked

Equipped with a small box size. After baking powder at a temperature of 60⁰ C, shadows become soft silky texture, because of which lie very thin layer, while maintaining the concentration of the pigment.

Pay attention to the monotony of the same color - it should not be changed. Qualitative baked shadows create pearlescent light reflection on the skin, flickering pigment is separated from the color of the substrate.

In the dry application creates a velvet effect, and the wet - satin fabric.

liquid

Quality liquid shadows are sold with a special removable applicator. After drying they assume a pronounced matte or glossy structure. Freeze on the skin for a few seconds, which is enough for shading.

Color liquid shadows concentrated, homogeneous.

The structure must necessarily include natural vegetable wax. Funds are available for allergy sufferers, as part of a natural wax which is replaced by a synthetic one. Indicator of quality of liquid shadows - glycerol composition, which nourishes and does not dry the skin.

The expensive means no alcohol.

Shadows of a pencil

The texture is dense, very soft. It rests on the eyelid homogeneous band and feathered. Indicator of quality equipment - the elasticity of the lead, which does not crack after impact and easy tochitsya. Note the figure on the packaging resistance.

mineral

Perfect cream shadows fall exactly on the dry and oily skin due to becoming a part of a set of essential and vegetable oils. Quality means tested by dermatologists, it is suitable for allergy sufferers and people who wear contact lenses.

Dry shadows fall on the skin without preparation (application database) and do not fall off. The color palette is suitable for day and evening make-up, full of only natural range. Bright, unnatural color - a sign of becoming a part of not only the mineral components.

How to use eye shadow

Mineral shadows in operation do not harm the thin skin around the eyes. Suitable for long-term makeup (for 24 hours). Not necessarily to wash at night, the color is enough to update a few times a day. Care shadows reduced to individual recommendations from the manufacturer.

Synthetic shade (liquid, dry, baked) are applied to the eyelid for a period of up to 12 hours, after which the manufacturer recommends to wash off makeup and give the skin a rest. Liquid shadows can not be stored in direct sunlight or in the refrigerator.

Excessively cream options lose uniform texture.

Manufacturers do not recommend to apply shadows on eye mucosa (portion above the line of the lower growth of eyelashes). Exceptions are mineral resources that are not hazardous to health.

Manufacturers eyeshadow

100% Pure

It is a line of eyeshadow from Oriflame Swedish company, which supplies cosmetics in 63 countries. Official website, which presents sets - http://ua.oriflame.com/

The peculiarity of the shadows - a wide range of rich palette, which do not change the color of the skin. Compact Dry funds provided by one color: natural, with flickering or completely matte texture.

ARTDECO

Is a German cosmetics company, which produces eye shadow mineral based. Official site - http://www.artdeco.com/ru/

Presented sets and palettes for an evening and day makeup. Gamma pastel, ashen. Baked mineral eye shadows are repeated coloring or color.

Product Features - ostentatious luxury, shimmering and glossy textures that echo the fashion of natural ice Smokey (smokyeyes) 20-30 years of the last century.

Bell

A Polish cosmetics company, which takes the average price niche. Get acquainted with the shadow sets on the official site - http://bell.pl.ua/

Feature - a palette for an evening or daytime makeup. Available in dry and cream shade with a wide range of scales. Emphasis on shimmering textures, but sold and monotonous matte eye shadow base.

BEYU

This German company produces eye shadow since 1999. Official site - http://www.beyu.de/

Product Features - release sets a gradation of shades to create a basic eye makeup. Available in shimmering and matte texture, cold and warm palette. One set includes 2-6 colors and double-sided applicator.

Bourjois

Cosmetics brand from France, who specializes in creating healthy and natural cosmetics. The site of the company - http://www.bourjois.ru/

Issued eyeshadow in dry and liquid form, as well as mineral baked means. Feature - edition cosmetics collection at the time of the year. A rich palette of choice for natural, day and evening makeup.

Produce sets and single colors in packages. Another feature - the box body is made of high quality plastic that does not break. The kit includes an applicator with an original anatomic handle.

L'OrealParis

French brand that specializes in the niche cosmetics related to high price range. Official site - http://www.loreal-paris.ru/

Made all kinds of Eye, which differ attention to the texture of funds, color stability. Available kits for day and evening makeup, among which the high-light means photosensitive pigment.

Loreal mosaic combine textures and shades. They are recognized universally.

Lumene

The company is based in Finland, specializes in decorative and medical cosmetics. Official site - http://www.lumene.com/

Different mineral composition of cosmetic products for centuries. Baked releases agent, cream, compressed and liquid. Palette follows the natural color, perfect for creating a natural (nude) make-apa.

Feature - edition set of two harmonizing colors.

MAXFACTOR

A US company specializing in the production of professional cosmetics. Official site - http://maxfactor-international.com/

Unlike brand - creating paletok smokyeyes to the original selection of colors (olive and gray, pink, and chocolate). The company specializes in professional cosmetics. Releases funds from the natural composition, matt and glossy texture.

MaybellineNewYork

This American brand specializes in creating a bright set. Official site - http://www.maybelline.com.ru/

Sets repeated coloring of exotic flowers, there are collections for evening makeup in disco style, creating a completely natural way. Cosmetics belongs to the middle-price category. Difference - the issue of proof of funds on the basis of the gel.

Pupa

Italian brand produces niche cosmetics. Official site - http://www.pupa.it/rus/

Unlike brand - release paletok compact shadows of evening and day make-up with the addition of natural ingredients. Matte and shimmering texture is equally good on the skin, without sliding.

Revlon

The first US-based makeup. The official website of the brand - http://www.revlon.com/

Unlike the company - Issue of shadows with subtle texture, reminiscent of silk, and resistant formula. Makeup lasts eyelids 3-8 hours. Kits staffed by gradations of the same color present in the composition of natural ingredients, oil and wax.