The modern selection of decorative cosmetics is simply amazing. Every day more and more products appear with different functions and rather incomprehensible names. For example, what kind of “beast” is this - shadows with shimmer? Let's understand together the meaning of this unfamiliar word.
Shadows with shimmer - what is it and why?
Today they are considered one of the most popular types of decorative cosmetics. They are used by women of all ages for everyday, evening and formal makeup. Professional makeup artists cannot imagine their work without high-quality shadows. Here, as well as on store shelves, you can find almost all existing varieties, including those whose packaging is marked “with shimmer.” What is it?
Shimmer eyeshadow is a popular type of decorative eye cosmetics. Their peculiarity lies in the inclusion of reflective particles.They are so small and unnoticeable that when they get on the skin, they make it seem to glow from the inside. Shimmer can be found in any shade. If it is dark, then the smokey eye will become even more dramatic and attractive. Adding to light palettes allows you to revive and soften daytime and nude makeup.
Important! The finish of such products may vary. You can purchase both wet and satin or matte shimmer shadows.
Tips for choosing
The first thing you need to pay attention to when purchasing is, of course, quality. Using such low-grade cosmetics can result in failure. Even the most expensive and branded shimmer shadows tend to accumulate in the creases of the eyelids. It’s difficult to imagine what will happen to those that were made using handicraft methods.
In addition to quality, when purchasing, you need to take into account the event for which makeup will be applied. If there is something special coming up, then shine and radiance are what you need. For such purposes, you can select palettes in bright and rich shades. Shimmer is usually not used for everyday makeup, except to highlight the corners of the eyes.
For those who have not previously used this type of cosmetics for decorative makeup, you can buy monoshadows or a palette of 2-4 shades to try. And also find a large set that contains shimmer, satin, and matte finishes. With their help you can create stunning makeup, complete with all the necessary details.
How to use it correctly?
The main thing you shouldn't do is apply too much glitter eyeshadow on your eyelids. Even if you are having a wedding or graduation. The end result will not be beautiful at all, but the opposite.
To achieve durability, it is advisable to use a primer as a substrate. Shadows are also applied on top of it (dry or wet). Only if conventional products are applied in strokes, then these should be driven into the skin, as it were, without stretching. Lighter shades are applied to the inner corner of the eye and under the eyebrow, dark ones fill the main part of the eyelid. To make your makeup look more natural, you need to shade it.
Important! For shimmer shadows, both an applicator and a natural brush are suitable. Some girls prefer to use their fingers altogether.
The advantage of eyeshadows with a glitter effect is that they can be used not only for the eyes. Many makeup artists can apply the same shade not only to the eyelids, but also to other parts of the face, thereby replacing a highlighter.
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