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Difference between frosted, shimmer, matte and satin eyeshadow
When choosing eyeshadow, consider the age of your skin. What looks beautiful on women with more mature skin, may not be flattering for women with younger skin.
Frosted
Frosted eyeshadow has an opaque finish with a white or silver sparkle. Pastels are popular frosted eyeshadow colors for women with younger skin, as they brighten the eyes.
If you have fine lines or wrinkles, frosted colors may not be right for you; they have a tendency to magnify them. Shimmer, matte or satin eyeshadow are your better alternatives.
Shimmer
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For sheer coverage, with a hint of sparkle, shimmer eyeshadow is the answer. Many glamorous colors are available and can be worn by women of all ages. Light shimmer colors are often used to highlight the eye area.
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If fine lines and wrinkles are of concern, shimmer eyeshadow will not settle into fine lines if applied with a light touch. |
Matte
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For creating a natural look, consider using mid-tone matte shades.
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Matte eyeshadow has a higher concentration of color.
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Matte eyeshadow is excellent for shaping and defining the eyes.
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Matte eyeshadow is worn best by women with mature skin, rather than women with younger skin.
Satin
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If you prefer an eyeshadow that has a little more sparkle than a matte, but less sparkle than a shimmer, then choose satin eyeshadow.
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Satin eyeshadow works well on both young and more mature skin.
Makeup for the eyes: The Natural Look
With makeup, the Natural look is in. Get that "Natural Look" you desire by using a matte finish eyeshadow colors.
Use midtone brown color for the lid and crease area of the eye, and then highlight with a cream matte eyeshadow beneath the brow.
Simple Eyeshadow Color Guide
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Baby Blue Eyes: Experiment with orange undertone colors such as warm browns, bronze, and copper.
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Delicious Green Eyes: Try taupes, plums and violets.
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Chameleon Hazel Eyes: Try colors with yellow undertones such as deep greens, golds and lavenders.
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For Earthy Brown Eyes: All colors look great on you. Experiment with grays, blues, purples and pinks.
Hint: When you look closely at your eye color you will notice several colors. Play off those colors when choosing eyeshadow.
Soft, Even and Sheer Mineral Eyeshadow
(one of my favorite tips)
For soft, even and sheer eyeshadow, try these 4 simple steps.
- Dab dry eyeshadow on your brush
- Wipe your brush back and forth on a tissue. This removes a lot of the color, but that's ok - this is where the magic happens.
- Using your brush, brush color onto the lids.
- Reload the brush if you need more color
For awesome eyes....
Accentuate the beautiful colors in the iris of your eyes, instead of the clothing you wear for awesome eyes.
Eye color trivia: Colors in the iris of your eyes are caused by melanin, microscopic pigment cells that are as unique as your fingerprint.
Eyeshadow brushes
- Use a soft eyeshadow brush, instead of a sponge applicator when applying eyeshadow to the lids and under the brow.
- Use an eye crease brush for the crease of the eye.
- Have several brushes available to avoid mixing colors. Colors loose their vibrancy when mixed together.
Soft, beautiful eyes
For soft and beautiful eyes, always use light strokes with your brush, a small amount of eyeshadow and blend the edges of your eyeshadow colors. You can always add more eyeshadow if needed, but overloading the brush can ruin the soft and sexy affect.
When using dark eyeshadow...
Use light touch when applying dark eyeshadow colors such as navy blue, black, and charcoal grey. It is very easy to apply too much. These colors should be worn sheer for daytime use.
Eye Primer for longer lasting eyeshadow
Do you have a problem with eyeshadow that just won't stay on? If yes, try using eye primer on the eyelids, crease and just below the brow for longer lasting eyeshadow. Allow the primer to dry completely before applying your eyeshadow.
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Mascara Smudging?
If your mascara smudges, the problem may be caused by moisture build-up under the eyes; your foundation under your lashes is too oily; or your moisturizer is attracting your mascara.
To prevent mascara from smudging under the eyes, lightly dust translucent powder on the skin under the lashes to absorb excess moisture. Don't apply too much powder or those tiny lines and wrinkles will show.
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