How to apply shadows - how to cast shadows on the eyes

It would seem that it could be easier than putting shadows on your eyes? But sometimes, trying to make the same make-up, like in a magazine or in a movie, leads not so much to unexpected, rather, to deplorable results. All because of improperly applied shadows, because he can ruin even the most beautiful makeup. The same wiring, for example, is very easy to fix, but what to do with the shadows? To remake the make-up you have to completely erase them. Do not know, but really want to know how to prevent this? Read the article and the question "how to cast shadows" you will not have to ask more.

How to start makeup

Before applying make-up on the eyelids, you need to prepare them thoroughly: cleanse, apply the appropriate cream and base( you can use a foundation cream instead - if the skin of your eyelids is quite dry and powder, if the skin is prone to fat content).Of course, you can do without the base if you want, but with it not only will the time last, which your make-up will be preserved in an ideal form, but also the color of the shadows will appear brighter and more saturated.

As for purification, it is likely that everything is clear: your eyes like the whole skin, you need to love and cherish and never allow you to go to bed without first washing off the makeup. To begin with, you need to learn how to clean your makeup before going to bed and do not forget to put the base in the morning, and then take on the wisdom of properly applying the shadows. And are there such wisdom?

In fact, there is nothing complicated in the make-up of eyes. There are several techniques, mastering which, you can easily repeat any favorite make-up.

Shadows always need to be applied before you add eyeliner and mascara. You can impose them in this case either on the eyelid covered with a base, or simply on a well-cleansed skin.

: Do you have a special database, and you are not sure that it is so necessary for you? There is an exit. In the cosmetic arsenal of any girl there is always a white pencil( if you do not have it, get one urgently - just an insanely useful thing in the cosmetic bag).Before applying the shadows, you can cover the entire upper eyelid with a white pencil. And you do not need to paint the skin completely, you can simply hold several lines along the eyelid, and then shade them properly. Look at the difference between this simple advice: the shadows stay much longer, even on the oily skin, and their shade is much deeper than usual.

Than to cast shadows

Apply shadows to what most suits each of their kind:

• it's easiest to apply dry shadows with a wide and flat brush. So beloved by all applicators it is better not to use. Not only do they shake cosmetics not so well, so also think how many germs and dirt accumulate on them after months of daily use. Yes, the brushes will have to wash at least once a week, but after using them a couple of times, you will not even present your cosmetic life without them.
  
  In order to beautifully apply shadows, you need to have at least 3 brushes: wide flat, fluffy small and small in the form of a pencil, which you will bring the lower eyelid and add to the upper small accents.
• For application of crumbly shadows, the notorious applicators are the most suitable, they gain enough shadows and do not allow them to scatter so much around the face as brushes do. Even better, the effect will be if the applicator is previously moistened with thermal water.
• To apply liquid shadows is great for. .. your finger, this type of shadows will be quite easy for them to collect, and under the influence of the heat of your shade they will be just perfect.

Two variants of make-up

Make-up rules are advised to start applying shadows from the middle of the eye to the outer corner of the eye. At the same time, you need to constantly increase the intensity of the color of the shadows. The inner corner of the eye should be highlighted by a light shade of shadows - so the eyes will appear more open and bright.

There is another way of applying shadows. If in the previous version, their saturation changes depending on the distance from the inner corner of the eye, then here it depends on how close the shadows are to the eyelashes. That is, the closer to the line of growth of the eyelashes, the darker the shade of shadows, but under the eyebrows, it is better to add the lightest tone. And better, let these shadows not be pearly, it looks a bit defiant.

In general, it should be very dosed to choose and combine shadows. Do not know how to put shadows in order not to have an excess of gloss and mother-of-pearl? Do not apply only matte shadows, combine them with mother-of-pearl. That is, if the entire mobile eyelid is covered with shadows with glitter, it is better to add a matte eyebrow under the eyebrow and into the inner corner of the eye and vice versa.

Two of these options for applying shadows have one thing in common: in the first and in the second case, the shadows in the center of the century should smoothly flow into each other.

Color selection

Remember, the color of your shadows, as well as the eye, will always attract attention. Therefore, to take his choice must be very responsible, otherwise you can spoil the impression even from the most beautiful and properly applied makeup.

Make-up has its own rules, the classics of which can be called the requirement to focus simultaneously on only one part of the face. Never paint your lips with bright lipstick, if your eyes have already been inflicted with dark, saturated shadows. In this case lipstick, or better even shine, should be muffled, close to natural color. The same rule also works in the opposite direction: they made themselves a natural make-up - you can safely apply a red lipstick, for example, lipstick.

Usually makeup artists advise not to choose shadows of the same or approximate color as your eyes

Blue eyes will look great with reddish, pink or purple shades.

Greens perfectly shade:

• copper;
• is dark purple;
• terracotta;
• reddish.

Want to give your green eyes a little emerald shine? Paint them with silvery-gray or dark blue shadows.

Brown eyes will look best if they are painted with ocher shadows.

The shadows are able to change the color of the eyes just like the lenses. And their wonderful advantage - the opportunity to experiment - makes them an indispensable thing that helps girls to become even more beautiful.