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How to Choose Eye Shadow Texture and Powder for Beginners

September 27, 2022

From nude mattes to vibrant shimmers, the possibilities for eye makeup are endless. But in addition to choosing shades and finishes, you also need to consider what texture to use. So what textures work best for simple, neutral eye makeup? Below we will introduce you to the texture and powder of eye shadow, evaluate the three dimensions of eye shadow, and how to choose the texture and powder of eye shadow.

Eye shadow Texture and Powder

First of all, the eye shadows on the market are generally divided into liquid eye shadows, cream eye shadows, and powder eye shadows. As a novice, powder eye shadow is relatively easy to get started with. It is recommended that novices buy powder eye shadow. Powder eye shadow is divided into single-color, two-color, and multi-color eye shadow palettes. If you are a novice, we recommend that you buy multi-color ones. Multi-color ones are generally more complete. Different eye shadow colors on the same plate have different effects. Knowing their respective functions, you will be a lot handier when buying single-color eye shadow plates. Eye shadow powder is mainly divided into matte, pearl, and sequins. Eye shadow is divided into pearl eye shadow and matte eye shadow. Simply put, it is the difference between glitter and non-shine.

  • Matte: No sparkle, that is, no glossy, matte effect. It is often used as a primer for the eyelids, suitable for daily makeup, looks low-key, can express the layering of eye makeup, and is very friendly to novices. Choose matte eye shadows with fine powder and poor powder that are dry, and easy to agglomerate after applying to the eyes, which is difficult to smudge.

  • Pearlescent: with shimmer, has the same luster as pearls, is a more delicate shimmer, and has a brightening effect.

  • Sequins: more shimmering than pearls, large shimmers.

Evaluation of the Three Dimensions of Eye Shadow

1. Color Rendering

The color on the eyeshadow palette is the same as the color on the skin, that is, the color rendering is high. The difference (generally lighter) is that the color rendering is low. Generally, we can dip a small amount of eye shadow with a finger or an eye shadow stick, and then apply it on the back of the hand for observation and comparison.

2. Scalability

See if the eye shadow can evenly smudge the eyelids. This mainly depends on the silty. Generally, dry and rough silty has poor ductility. Fine powder, there will be a flying powder phenomenon, but this is also a good thing. The problem of flying powder is also very easy to solve. You can use a setting powder to set the eyelids and apply eye shadow before painting. If you are a beginner, use an eye shadow brush to dip a little eye shadow powder. Then look for something and tap it lightly to see if there is any powder, or brush it on the back of your hand to see if it will fly. There is also some eye shadow on the finger and then push it away on the back of the hand to see if the eye shadow is easy to push away. A set of eye shadows must be even and easy to smudge in order to draw a natural and beautiful eye makeup.

3. Saturation

It is the vividness (purity) of the color. For example, orange with high saturation is very bright, and orange with low saturation is close to flesh color. Of course, before distinguishing saturation, it is necessary to distinguish between cold and warm tones. Orange is warm, blue is cool, but this is relative. Most of Asians have warm skin, and even the whiter skin is more warm tones. It is recommended to buy warm colors to be more commensurate, and avoid dark blue, green, purple, and other colors with high saturation and cool tones.

The Choice of Texture

The natural eyebrow and eye condition determine the texture, generally matte and pearlescent match. Use a matte primer, then light up the center of your lids with a pearlescent shade. Makeup is the best.

1. Matte

It is mostly used for shallow eye sockets, relatively swollen eyelids, and long distances between eyebrows and eyes. The matte eye shadow does not reflect light, which can make the eyes visually inward, not swollen and swollen on the eyelids, but make the eyes have a deep effect, deepen the eye sockets, and shorten the distance between the eyebrows and eyes visually, which can deepen the eye sockets. tail triangle.

2. Pearlescent

It is mostly used for deep eye sockets, without fat on the eyelids, and the distance between the eyebrows and eyes is relatively close. Pearlescent eye shadow is reflective, which increases the three-dimensional sense of the eyes and makes the eyes have a protruding effect. Because of the certain reflection of pearl eye shadow, it will make people look more spiritual, and the distance between the eyebrows and eyes can be widened visually, which can also be used to highlight some needs. Do highlights in places such as the nose of a lying silkworm.