What is shimmer

Shimmer is a beauty product that gives a natural glow to the skin. No, no, these are not huge noticeable sparkles, but small particles. Further in the article there will be tips on where to apply it and which one to choose.

Shimmer in cosmetics

The popularity of the product increased several years ago, but stylists still recommend it today! Shimmer can be seen at all fashion shows and parties. It will look best in the evening; in daylight the image will look somewhat out of place. And if you want to shimmer during the day, then an illuminator or highlighter will look more natural. But that's a completely different story.

Shimmer comes in a wide variety of colors, it is used on different parts of the face and body. Choose, I don’t want!

Types of shimmers

The imagination of manufacturers does not stand still; they just can’t come up with anything. Because of this, there is still no exact definition of what shimmer looks like.

It can be in different textures and shapes:

• pressed: shadows, pencils and sticks;
• loose: blush, bronzer and powder;
• cream: lipsticks and creams;
• liquid: sprays.

The choice of shimmer texture directly depends on your skin type. Under no circumstances should you use liquid textures on oily skin, while dry skin, on the contrary, loves them. And none other than a cosmetologist can tell you everything about your face.

Still the most common type - products for eyes, lips and cheekbones. With their help you can create simply dazzling makeup. Girlfriends will endlessly ask for all the details!

How to use

The most important thing is moderation. You shouldn't apply shimmer all over your face, even if it's a masquerade party (although in this case anything is possible). It is also necessary to remember that glitter will highlight all the unevenness, roughness and imperfections of the skin. Therefore, it is better to use it on areas of the face and body with a perfectly smooth surface. Of course, as far as possible.

Do not under any circumstances use makeup products on acne-prone skin. They only make the condition worse.

The same rule applies here as with blush. Light shades are suitable for fair-skinned fashionistas: pink, silver, light blue, lilac, beige. And they will look good on darker skin. gold, bronze and red colors.

Shimmer application steps

First: It is necessary to carefully prepare the skin. Cleanse well, moisturize, nourish, cover with foundation and concealer. Only after these simple steps is it possible to move on to the second point.

Next step There will be a choice of where to apply the shiny particles:

• If this is a face, then you can focus on the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, chin, area under the eyebrows or under the lip. Again, you need to consider the type and condition of your skin.
• If you choose eyes, you should take a thin brush and make a small dot in the corner of the eye. And if you want something more, then a little glitter in the center of the eyelid will not hurt anyone. Thanks to this simple manipulation, your look will become much more expressive.
• And on the body you can... apply it anywhere! Legs, arms, décolleté, collarbones, neck - any place will be successful. And a secret: photo shoots in this look are simply incredible.

Do not use shimmer close to clothing. Better yet, test it at home. There is a high probability that it will leave dark stains.

• At the end, if desired, you can apply powder to tone down the shine a little. Girls are such girls: first they want it to shine more, and then eventually less. But not too little.

Which tool should I take?

For dry textures, you should choose a medium-sized brush made of natural bristles. It should be soft and pleasant to the touch. The shape is allowed both flat and volumetric. It all depends on personal preferences.

And for a creamy consistency, there is no need to buy additional devices: you can use your fingers. And this is not a typo! Just a few tapping movements and voila - the look is ready.

So, this article had all the essential information about shimmers. Now there are several times more women who know about the miracle remedy. That's all.