In terms of overall makeup, eye makeup is the most eye-catching, the most personal style, but also the most difficult to describe and handle. Whether the eye makeup is successful or not, whether it is color or texture, eye shadow has a great influence on the use of collocation. Eye shadow is divided into pearlescent and matte. Many people do not know the difference between the two types of eye shadow when they first contact with eye shadow. Today, we teach you how to choose your own eye shadow, whether glitter or matte.

 

Eyeshadow Types

1. Matte eye shadow: pure color, easy to color, suitable for natural makeup, but also suitable for people with swollen eyes.

2. Glitter eye shadow: fine texture, soft texture, suitable for all kinds of skin, with bright colors and small shiny particles, making the eyes look more bright and more moving.

3. Water-soluble eye shadow: bright color, high saturation, uniform color after makeup, with metallic luster and texture.

4. Dense powder eye shadow: the powder is delicate and light, with slight shiny light, usually bottled.

 

2. What Is Glitter Eye Shadow

Pearlescent eye shadow refers to eye shadow with flash or reflective material. It has high gloss. As long as it is under the light source, the pearlescent eye shadow will shine, which can make the makeup look three-dimensional and fashionable. Pearlescent eye shadow is also the most “eye brightening” cosmetics in the eyes. It also has a certain modifying effect on the eye type, and can also enlarge the eyes. Glitter eye shadow is more suitable for girls with double eyelid, while girls with swollen eye blisters are not suitable for glitter eye shadow.

 

3. What Is Matte Eye Shadow

Matte eye shadow refers to eye shadow without flash film. The gloss is relatively low, and it is relatively dull after application. Its humidity will be lower than that of pearlescent eye shadow. The difference can also be seen from the pressure plate. Matte eye shadow is generally pressed very firmly, while pearlescent eye shadow is generally not pressed too wet. It can also be found when applying makeup that pearlescent eye shadow is very easy to use, and matte eye shadow will appear as powder. The matte eye shadow is suitable for girls with double eyelids and single eyelids. Girls with swollen eyes can also choose matte eye shadow.

 

Generally, if it is three-color eye shadow and eye shadow quad if it is glitter eye shadow, then all colors will be glitter eye shadow, but if it is eye shadow disk, which contains seven or eight colors, then in this eye shadow disk, glitter eye shadow and matte eye shadow will appear at the same time.

 

4. What Is The Difference Between Glitter Eye Shadow And Matte Eye Shadow

In terms of texture

Pearlescent eye shadow has a lot of fine sparklers in texture compared with matte eye shadow. In comparison, pearlescent eye shadow is also easier to fly powder than matte eye shadow, and matte eye shadow without glitter powder is also more solid.

 

From the perspective of color saturation

The matte eye shadow has high color saturation, is easy to color, and is very low-key. Pearlescent eye shadow is not very saturated due to its light and shiny color, but it is better than a bright color.

 

From the sense of makeup

Matte eye shadow has a low gloss, no sequins, and its general color is dark. The pearl eye shadow will make the eyes look concave and convex after being put on, and the effect of shining is very suitable for the evening party.

 

From the perspective of eye shape

Due to the high requirements for eye type, if you have swollen eyes or eye edema that day, the application of pearl eye shadow will make your eyes look more swollen. The matte eye shadow does not choose eyes, as long as you choose the right color, no matter what eye type, you can paint beautiful eye makeup. What is suggested here is that the matte eye shadow and pearlescent eye shadow should be properly matched, the matte eye shadow should be used to deepen the eyes, and the pearlescent eye shadow should be highlighted.