Types of shadow texture

By texture, shadows are of the following types:

• Dry shadows. They are very practical to use, easy to apply. If necessary, they can replace the eyeliner, having previously moistened the brush in water;
• Liquid shadows... Due to their texture, they do not roll and give a shimmery effect. However, they are more difficult to paint;
• Cream shadows. They do not crumble, they moisturize the skin well. The only drawback is that the shimmering shades of such shadows emit fine wrinkles;
• Shadows - pencil. Used to achieve a hazy effect, applied effortlessly. The disadvantage of this texture of shadows is their instability;
• Mineral shadows. They are very persistent, their composition is devoid of harmful components. Can be painted with dry and wet brush;
• Baked shadows. This type of shadow is resistant to weather conditions, they do not crumble during the day. Can be applied dry or wet.

Eyeshadow brushes: types and purpose

Eye makeup brushes are divided as follows:

• Beveled brush. It is designed to apply liquid shadows along the contour of the eyelashes. With its help, you can effectively bring your eyes;
• Flat brush. Its main action is to highlight the mobile eyelid with the main shade. This brush creates a vibrant color effect;
• Large brush. She shades shadows, creating a haze effect;
• Oval brush. This type of brush is needed to highlight the crease of the eyelid She also shades shadows along the outer line of the eyes.

Preparing to apply eyeshadow

Before you start applying eyeshadow, your face should be cleaned as thoroughly as possible. The correct solution in this case is to use a cleansing facial tonic.

After this procedure, a cream is applied to the eyelid for moisturizing and better adhesion of cosmetics. If necessary, it is recommended to apply concealer or foundation on problem areas of the skin. The eyes begin to color after the cream is completely absorbed.

Varieties of shadow application techniques

The main ways to apply shadows:

• Classical technique. The main principle is that several shades are applied in turn. The movable part of the eyelid is painted with a calm shade, the stationary part - with a pastel color, and the outer corners of the eyes are highlighted with bright shadows;
• Vertical technique. The eyelid is mentally divided into vertical zones. The area located at the inner corner of the eye is painted over with a light tone. Then, moving to the outer corner of the eye, the color saturation of the vertical sections increases;
• Horizontal technique... The eyelid is figuratively divided into 3 sections horizontally: the main movable part of the eyelid, the fold and the superciliary area. A calm tone is used to stain the mobile eyelid, the fold is highlighted in bright color. The upper area must be painted over with a light tone.

Classic shading technique

The classic way of applying eyeshadow is perfect for any occasion, whether everyday or festive. The area between the folds of the eyelids and the eyebrows is always colored with a light color, and the outer corners of the eyes with an intense shade. The classic method is easy to learn, and it takes a minimum of time to implement it.

Vertical shadowing technique

Owners of narrow eyes should know how to paint with shadows correctly in order to visually expand their eyes.Vertical shading does an excellent job of this.

It is important to remember that the transition between vertical sections should be smooth. The first zone, starting at the inner corner of the eye, is superimposed with a light shade of shadows. The last section should be the brightest.

Horizontal shading technique

It is recommended to paint round eyes in this way. Women with narrow eyes should refrain from this method of applying shadows. It must be remembered that no matter what the basic tone is, the area under the eyebrows must be painted correctly - with an extremely faded color.

Dividing mentally into horizontal sections of the eyelid, the contour of the eyelashes must be highlighted with a pencil or liquid eyeliner. Then the area near the inner corner of the eye is painted over with concealer, after which you can start painting the rest of the skin.

The technique of applying shadows "Bird"

This shadow blending method is suitable for eyes that are close to each other. It is produced in the following sequence: the inner corners are painted with a pale color, which gradually intensifies.

Moving along the contour of the eyelashes, bright shadows are applied. The outer part of the eye must be painted over with the most saturated shade by drawing a check mark. An eye painted using this technique resembles a small bird with a tick-shaped tail.

Technique for applying shadows "Banana"

"Banana" is universal: suitable for eyes of any shape and size. Its basic principle: shadows of pastel shades are applied to the central zone of the eyelid in a circular motion. The corners of the eyes must be painted in a bright tone. The edge of the outer corner is also rounded with a saturated color.

Color selection criteria

The eyeshadow palette is replete with a wide variety of different shades. It is important to know how to paint with shadows correctly, and how to choose the main color in order to favorably emphasize the look. The color of the iris of the eye plays a primary role in this matter.

Using different shades of eyeshadow

Each eye shadow color has a specific strength:

• The black. This color is able to visually reduce the area of ​​the eyelid painted over by it, makes the eyes more expressive;
• Brown. With its help, the look becomes deep and mysterious. Dominates bright colors;
• Blue and green. These colors are recommended to be used in conjunction with other shades. In their pure form, blue and green colors make the look cool;
• Yellow... Visually brightens the natural eye color;
• Gray. Makes the look soft, calm. Elderly women are not recommended to use it;
• White. Gives the gaze a gentle glow. Too much color makes the face look unnatural.

Choice of color and current makeup techniques for black-eyed

You can effectively emphasize black eyes with a brown shade of shadows and a black pencil. With the help of eyeliner / pencil, arrows are drawn in the style of "cat's eye", in conjunction with the selected shadows, the eyes will become expressive, and, at the same time, they will look natural.

For an evening appearance, the owners of black eyes are advised to apply makeup in the style of "Smokey Ice".

The choice of color and current makeup techniques for brown-eyed

For a festive event, the Smoky Ice style will also be appropriate here. Daytime makeup for brown eyes is based on the use of golden or chocolate as the main color. Drawn arrows (using liquid eyeliner or pencil) will harmoniously complement this picture.

Choice of color and current makeup techniques for gray-eyed

You can brighten up gray eyes with daytime makeup using calm shades of shadows: beige, sand or gray. And in this case, it is appropriate to emphasize the color of the eyes with blue ink. For parties, it is recommended to use not very bright colors. The most advantageous evening makeup will look based on purple, plum, blue eye shadow.

Choice of color and current makeup techniques for green-eyed

It is recommended to perform daytime makeup for green-eyed women using vertical technique. The inner corner of the eye is painted over in a light golden tone. The second zone is covered with a pale emerald color, the final tone is dark green. It is desirable to complement the makeup with a black pencil. Using the classic technique of applying gray eyeshadow and eyeliner, you can achieve a bright festive look.

Choice of color and current makeup techniques for blue-eyed

Everyday makeup for owners of blue eyes is based on the use of calm pastel shades of shadows: cream, sand. A pencil slightly darker than the main tone will come in handy here.

Evening make-up can be done using the Smokey Ice technique using more intense shades of shadows: purple, silver, dark blue.

Visage methods for hanging eyelids

For impending eyelids, there are certain makeup rules:

1. Moderate use of bright colors;
2. Arrows must point straight up;
3. Shadows should be carefully shaded.

Recommended option for daytime make-up: paint the superciliary area with a light cream tone, the crease of the eyelid is covered with brown. The main tone of the mobile eyelid is dark beige. An arrow pointing up is drawn with black eyeliner.

Evening make-up for overhanging eyelids can be performed using the classical technique. The color combination is chosen according to the color of the eyes.

Methods of visage with bulging and large eyes

Convex and large eyes must be visually reduced and lengthened. This can be done with a thin liner line. Daytime makeup can be supplemented: the edge of the eyeliner at the outer corner of the eye must be carefully shaded.

For parties, vertical makeup using dark shades of shadows that visually reduce the size of the eyes will be appropriate.

Visage methods for narrow and small eyes

Attention: eyeliner is contraindicated for narrow and small eyes. The main focus should be on the choice of shadows. It is recommended to perform daytime makeup with shimmering shadows using the classic technique.

Such shadows are also perfect for an evening out. To increase the shape of the eyes and make them more expressive, you can use a pencil, the color of which matches the main tone of the shadows.

Visage methods for deep-set eyes

Eyes with a deep set should be painted with light shades. A black pencil is contraindicated in this case. Daytime makeup is performed using the classic method of applying shadows: the basic tone is necessarily light, a beautifully drawn arrow of gray or brown color will give expressiveness to the eyes. Evening makeup can be done in a similar manner, but with brighter shadows.

Methods of visage with round eyes

The Birdie technique is great for round eyes, making them look more elongated. This makeup can be done for any appearance. For parties, the use of bright shades of shadows is acceptable. Everyday makeup is based on calm, moderate colors.

Ways to visage with puffy eyes

Features of daytime and evening makeup for puffy eyes are as follows:

1. The fold of the eye is drawn with a bright dark color of shadows;
2. The lower eyelid should not be painted with ink and selected with eyeliner

By adhering to these rules, the swelling visually decreases. Depending on the case, a palette of shadow colors is selected.

Visage methods with lowered corners

You can correct the shape of these eyes with black eyeliner. "Birdie" in combination with pastel shades is recommended for daytime make-up, and "Smoky Ice" for evening make-up.

Methods of visage with eyes with a close fit

You can visually increase the distance between the eyes using a beige eyeliner applied to the inner corners of the eyes. Shadows should not flicker, it is desirable to implement the maximum smoothness of the transition between shades of colors.

Methods of visage for eyes with a wide fit

You can bring wide-spaced eyes closer in this way: the inner corners of the eye are drawn with a dark color of shadows, and the outer, on the contrary, with light. Eyeliner is used along the entire contour of eyelash growth.

Age makeup

Rules for applying age-related makeup:

• Use of light colors;
• The foundation should be light in texture;
• There should be a minimum amount of mascara on the lower lashes.

Natural makeup

The main rule: shades of shadows are as close as possible to hair and skin color. The arrows are drawn with a pencil to match the shadows: brown is preferable for blondes, black for brunettes.

Butterfly Wings Makeup

1. Foundation is applied;
2. The wings of a butterfly are drawn in black pencil;
3. The wings are painted over with a bright color of shadows;
4. Wing tips can be decorated with glitter;
5. Rhinestones are glued along the contour of the wings;
6. Eyelashes are painted with voluminous mascara. False eyelashes will be very appropriate here.

Loop Makeup

1. A make-up base is applied, then a pastel shadow color;
2. A loop is drawn with a pencil: from the middle of the eyelid, a smooth oval rise is carried out to the crease of the eyelid;
3. The outer part of the loop is shaded with dark shadows, and the inner part with a light shade;
4. The final touch is black ink.

Lasting makeup

Long-lasting makeup secrets:

• Cosmetics are applied to clean skin;
• A primer is used for the durability of the shadows;
• Long-lasting makeup is unthinkable without waterproof mascara.

Embossed makeup

Embossed makeup, thanks to the multi-layered overlay of shadows, creates a smoky, voluminous effect.

Method of implementation:

1. Apply a makeup base;
2. Shade the outer corner of the eye with a dark color;
3. Cover the main eyelid with a light color of shadows;
4. The distance between the center of the eye and the outer corner must be painted over with an intermediate tone;
5. The inner corners of the eyes and the brow zone are painted with light shadows;
6. The eyelashes are covered with mascara.

Smoky ice makeup

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Divide the eyelid into horizontal sections;
2. The eyes along the entire contour of the eyelashes must be circled with a black pencil;
3. The main eyelid is painted with dark shadows;
4. The outer corner is shaded in black, and the inner corner is shaded in dark gray;
5. The area above the eyebrows is painted gray;
6. Eyelashes are highlighted with black mascara.

Eye shadow techniques for evening makeup

1. Smoky Ice;
2. "Butterfly wings";
3. "A loop".

Eye shadow techniques for daytime makeup

1. Classical technique;
2. "Bird";
3. Vertical technique.

The secret to applying dark shadows

• Dark shadows visually reduce the size of the eyes;
• The upper fold of the eyelid, painted over with dark shadows, visually hides the swelling of the eyes;
• Dark shades of shadows add depth to the look;
• They are mainly used for evening make-up.

Makeup artist tips

Popular makeup artists working with media personalities have several of their own secrets for applying shadows:

1. To keep the shadows better, it is recommended to apply them with a damp brush;
2. The more used shades of shadows, the more beautiful and professional the final result looks;
3. The shadows are always shaded upward: this makes the eyes wider.

To captivate those around you with beautifully painted eyes, you need to select shadows depending on the shape and color of the eyes.As a rule, it is enough to master a few simple makeup techniques in order to shine and always be on top.

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