Liquid eye shadow
Not so long ago, as a result of the beauty evolution, liquid eye shadows appeared on the cosmetic market. Innovation seems to have won the hearts of the most inveterate beauties of the world forever. It became possible not only to create a luxurious make-up, but also to take care of the delicate skin of the eyelids without the effect of dryness.
Peculiarities
Ladies have long been accustomed to paint their eyelids with shadows. Every year, bloggers and fashion houses are looking for more comfortable and unique eyeshadow techniques because dry eyeshadow is difficult to use properly. They either crack, or roll, or crumble. Because of this, brands began to produce all kinds of makeup bases and even a special eye shadow base.
Now everything has changed radically, because liquid eyeshadow has a melting creamy texture that is easy to apply and lays down smoothly. However, the perfect make-up is possible with proper application in one layer, otherwise there is a possibility of makeup rolling.
The uniqueness of the shadows lies in the most natural composition and unusual formula.
Among the main ingredients are glycerin, vegetable oils and waxes. It is thanks to them that the structure of cosmetics does not spread and does not damage the delicate epidermis around the eyes, and at the same time carefully cares for the skin and protects against negative factors.
The main feature of the product is its high resistance both in severe frosts and in the summer heat. The product does not spread or crack.But still there is a chance of early drying in the package with its constant use or improper storage of the cosmetic product.
How to choose?
As a rule, you need to proceed from the color type of appearance, eye and hair color. Only a successful combination of eye shade and coverage can emphasize the expressiveness of the look and create an irresistible make-up.
There are a few more nuances that help to avoid an undesirable result:
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For sagging eyelids, it is better to use matte shadows, as mother-of-pearl will put an unnecessary emphasis on them and visually make the look heavier.
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Young girls are advised to use shades slightly lighter than their natural eye color.
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It is advisable for older women to choose warm matte tones, as they mask imperfections and wrinkles.
A wide range of colors is not all that the palette of liquid shadows is famous for. In any store of professional cosmetics, you can buy shadows with a metallic effect. A stunning shimmer of a dense, but not heavy look, tone will add radiance to the eyes. Although it is better to use this color only for young girls, since the makeup is quite bright, and the pigment should lie flat. Accordingly, the product can focus on mimic wrinkles.
Golden colors are suitable for girls with a warm color type. This option is suitable for both weekdays and evening out. It looks especially elegant in combination with black eyeliner.
In general, matte and semi-matte palettes of liquid shadows are now being produced, but brilliant options remain the most popular.
A product with small sparkles visually refreshes the complexion and gives the image lightness and femininity. The most important thing: do not overdo it, otherwise the makeup will become tasteless and vulgar.
When using liquid beauty products, it is not necessary to use one color. The best makeup artists of fashionable gloss have long proved this. It is enough to choose harmonizing shades of light and dark pigment. This version of "smoky ice" looks much more effective than with standard shadows.
However, having studied the reviews of the members of the forum, the desire to acquire such a miracle remedy disappears. Girls complain about a significant difference in the shade in the package from the result on the skin. Also, there are often customers who are dissatisfied with the quality of the shadows.
That is why when buying, you should give preference to well-known brand brands, and apply the shade you like on the skin so that its true color appears.
How to use?
To beautifully make up the eyelids, the skin must first be prepared. With dry epidermis, a primer is enough as a base, and for normal - powder. Having given preference to light shades, they should be applied to the entire surface of the upper movable eyelid. But dark ones can be used as liquid eyeliner.
When creating a complex smoky ice make-up, a light tone should cover the eyelid completely to the eyebrow line. The main color is applied only to the moving eyelid with light movements without pressure. Next, apply the third dark shade of shadows to the outer corner of the eye. Everything is carefully shaded.
Regardless of the number of shades used at the same time, you need to remember that only makeup applied in one layer or as thin as possible will turn out to be of high quality and lasting. And after using liquid shadows, you need to wait a couple of minutes for the coating to dry. In some cases, experts recommend lightly grabbing liquid shadows with colorless powder for greater durability.
Only after such simple manipulations can eyeliner and mascara be applied.
You will learn more about how to apply liquid shadows from the following video.
What to dilute?
The easiest way to solve the problem of dried liquid shadows is to use the trash can. Sometimes you can take action to save your favorite product.
The product is perfectly diluted with any eye drops or you can use lens washes. A good option would be to apply the product with a wet method using a sponge or brush. The easiest and most risky way is to dilute with a small amount of vegetable oil.
True, not all brands lend themselves to such manipulations. Some girls even note that as a result of dilution, cosmetics lose their original qualities. Therefore, the only way out is to close the package tightly after use and properly store liquid shadows.
In any case, a spoiled product is not so offensive to throw away, because all possible measures were taken to save it.
Makeup
You can make makeup quite neutral and elegant using liquid shadows as eyeliner. The arrow drawn from the outer corner of the eye to the middle of the upper eyelid looks most impressive. In addition, this method does not require a lot of time and special skills.
In the presence of bright shades, it is possible to make soft and discreet eye makeup. It is enough to gently blend the shadows or lightly powder them.
On popular review sites, you can often find eulogies in favor of using liquid shadows as a base for crumbly options. True, perfect makeup is achieved as a result of a combination of identical shades and with the condition that they are applied as evenly as possible.
Brown-haired women with a warm skin color type are recommended to use blue, golden and apricot shades.
Burning brunettes will come to the place of a combination of lilac and golden tones. For a more expressive effect, you can draw arrows with brown, pink, olive and copper colors of liquid shadows.
The cool color type is perfect for shades of blue, green or purple. They can be used as an eyeliner or as a base tone, brought down in black.
Conclusion
So, in order not to make a mistake when choosing such a capricious product as liquid shadows, you should take into account your color type of appearance, the shape and color of the eyes, the quality of the skin of the eyelids and the way they are further used. Before buying, be sure to check the quality and shade of the desired color by applying it to the skin of the hand. Only then will the product show itself in reality.
Matte liquid shadows are suitable for any age category of women due to their ability to mask imperfections and mimic wrinkles. Additionally, such products make the look softer, more feminine and fresh, and also focuses on the eyes.
Cosmetics with glitter and metallic colors are best used for evening outings, as a result of makeup looks quite catchy, which is not always appropriate in the daytime.
In addition, before applying them, it is worthwhile to fully prepare the skin of the eyelids, using a primer, a base for shadows or regular powder.
The choice of liquid shadows should be in favor of quality, not shade. After all, cheap brands are a low-quality fake, which can ruin not only makeup, but also sensitive eye skin. Or even get irritation and an allergic reaction.Another plus in favor of branded cosmetics is that a cosmetic store has a license for products and the ability to use a tester when choosing a shade of liquid shadows.