There are several types of eye shadow - friable, baked shadows, mineral shadows, eyebrows , etc. Everyone chooses his own version. Makeup artists believe that it is better than all other types of shadows to be applied, they last longer than others, beautifully look in any make-up liquid shadows.
Advantages and disadvantages of liquid eye shadow
Pros of liquid shadows, definitely, more than minuses, although there are those.
Pros:
- resistance, which is determined by the composition: vegetable wax, unsaturated acids, glycerin, colored pigments, alcohol (if the shade is qualitative, the alcohol does not dry the already tender eyelid skin, as it is leveled by the action of vitamin and nutritional supplements);
- makeup with liquid shadows is good in hot weather - shadows do not spread, in cold weather liquid shadows do not roll down;
- look good both in daytime and in evening make-up;
- a variety of colors.
Minuses:
- The shadows dry quickly;
- if the shadows are substandard, they can roll down,
- Until you put it on your eyelids, it's difficult to determine the color, because much depends on the relief of the skin and the quality of the application.
How to apply liquid shadows?
To make a neat and beautiful makeup with liquid shadows, you have to try a little. Since it's not easy to use liquid shadows, it's better to work out makeup beforehand so that it does not turn out too much or, conversely, is not bright enough or untidy, vulgar.
Some tips on how to make liquid shadows:
- Apply the shadows with the pads of the fingers - so it's easier to determine the amount applied and distribute them faster in the eyelid before drying.
- Apply shadows in one layer - so they will look more accurate and last longer.
- Before applying to the eyelid, apply powder - the shadows will lie more evenly.
- For daytime make-up, choose lighter shades, for the evening - more vivid and rich.
What are the liquid shadows to choose?
Liquid eye shadow Super-shock from Avon
- Advantages: look good, do not crumble, do not roll down, sufficiently persistent.
- Disadvantages: it is difficult to apply evenly, dry for a long time, too liquid.
Liquid Eye Shadow Pupa
- Advantages: persistent, a variety of shades.
- Disadvantages: quite expensive.
- Pluses: very persistent, look good.
- Disadvantages: quite expensive, there is a tingling on the skin.
Liquid eye shadow Mary Kay
- Advantages: persistent, do not slip.
- Disadvantages: a small variety of shades.