Mineral shadows can provide an unrivaled luxury make-up for the whole day. They have significant differences from typical pressed shadows. Mineral eye shadows look luxurious and in different lighting the spectacular play of shades can impress the imagination.
Composition of mineral eye shadow
Since ancient times, minerals extracted from the ground, were considered a standard of excellence and grace, and manifested themselves as a wonderful cosmetic. All eye shadow on a mineral basis is suitable for any type of skin, including problem . The structure of shadows includes:
- Boron nitride is a mineral that gives the skin an excellent soft light glow effect;
- zinc oxide - has an anti-inflammatory, absorbent effect;
- titanium dioxide - hides skin imperfections, and also protects the skin from the harmful effects of UV;
- diamond powder - prevents premature aging of the skin and gives it radiance;
- aluminosilicates (mica) - has a softening, light-reflecting effect, hides fine wrinkles.
Cosmetologists assure that such shadows are absolutely safe, therefore if left for the night on the skin, nothing terrible will happen. Real mineral shadows should not contain: talc, perfumes, lanolin, bismuth emulsifiers, preservatives, since these ingredients can cause allergies and acne.
Assortment of mineral shadows
The world of mineral cosmetics is very large. Among the famous brands specializing in the production of shadows on a mineral basis, we can distinguish: Mary Kay, Bare Escentuals, Everyday Minerals and Sweetscents.
The shadows of these and other companies are represented in different structures:
- matte ;
- pearly;
- with metallic luster;
- with soft sequins.
The latest innovation was the mother-of-pearl mineral shadows produced by Mary Kay . They are suitable for any eyes and skin tone. They include vitamins A, C and E, which take care of the skin of the eyelids. Such shadows do not slip and do not crumble. They are easy to apply and have an intense color.
And in the company Elegant Minerals were presented the latest summer seasonal novelties-mineral mineral shades, with a huge selection of shades. Their main advantage is that they can be used for dry and wet application. With a dry application, a brilliant velvet effect is created, and with a wet (for this the brush just needs to be slightly sprinkled with water), the shadows become saturated and juicy. Still it is worth noting that such shadows are universal: they can be used as eyeliner, like rouge, add to the lip gloss, nail polish. Perhaps the only drawback of the shadows from Elegant Minerals can be considered their rather large cost, but their quality will necessarily pay for all the costs for them.
Applying shadows on a mineral basis
If you do not know how to use mineral shadows, do not deny yourself buying them. It's pretty simple. They are easily applied, evenly laid down and do not roll down in the crease of the century. Before make-up it is necessary to apply
Such shadows, like all the others, need to be applied with patting movements, without rubbing or smearing them. Before applying the mineral shadows on the eyelid, try the chosen shade on the inside of the palm, so as not to overdo it with the color saturation. Due to the fact that such shadows have a rich texture, they are economically spent. They are also washed off easily with the help of ordinary water or any means for make-up.