Eye Shadow

Achieve a more attractive look with eyeshadow

When we apply makeup, we do so to highlight our facial features and make them stand out. To achieve perfectly made-up eyes , eyeshadow is essential.

By applying eyeshadow, we can highlight our eyes, giving them a touch of color. This way, we can accentuate our gaze and bring out our most seductive side.

The texture of eyeshadows is usually soft for easy application and firm so they don't smudge once applied. With eyeshadow, we can create different effects to emphasize and enhance our eyes.

Types of eyeshadow

When choosing eyeshadow, we need to know our eye shape and iris color . It's also important to consider the effect we want to create, as each product produces a different look. Looking at the product's texture, we can find:

• Compact powder eyeshadow : This is the most common type and the easiest to apply. It's recommended for people with oily skin, but it doesn't last as long as other textures.
• Cream eyeshadow : This texture lasts the longest on the skin. It's suitable for all skin types except oily skin. It's ideal for long days, but it can deteriorate over time.
• Eyeshadow pencil : the pencil format, like the cream, is easy to apply and long-lasting. With it, you can create many different eye looks.
• Water-based eyeshadows: these formulas last a long time on the skin, but they are harder to blend because they dry very quickly. They are perfect for highlighting and intensifying your eyes.
• Loose powder eyeshadow or pigments: these add a lot of luminosity to our eyes. Because they have a very light texture, they can shift throughout the day and smudge under the eyes.

When choosing eyeshadow, we must select a color that best suits our eye color, as a strong contrast can have the opposite effect.

The way we apply eye makeup will also determine the final result . If our eyes are wide-set and we want to create an effect to counteract this, we can do so by applying eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye, near the bridge of the nose. Conversely, if our eyes are close together, applying eyeshadow to the outer corner of the eye will also counteract this effect. Similarly, if we have hooded eyelids, applying eyeliner towards the end of the eyebrow will help to minimize the appearance of hooded eyes and enhance the overall look.

Colors also play a fundamental role in creating effects in the eyes. Lighter tones give the eyes luminosity and make them appear larger. Darker colors, on the other hand, have the opposite effect, providing depth.

How to apply eyeshadow

The application of eyeshadow will vary depending on the final effect you want to create and the texture of the product, but there are a number of essential steps for its application:

• For proper eyeshadow application , it's recommended to use four different colors. The first should be a neutral tone, the second the main color of your makeup, followed by a dark shade to highlight your eyes, and finally a color to brighten them. Apply the main color all over your eyelid, the dark color to the outer corner of your eye along the brow bone, and the lightest color to the inner corner of your eye. Following these steps will make your eyes stand out and create a more defined look.
• If we use an eye primer before applying eyeshadow, we will ensure that the makeup lasts longer.
• To spread the product on the skin, you need to use a brush or a paintbrush. Suitable. Flat, stiff brushes are used to apply the main color to the eyelid. The rounded-tip brush is ideal for blending and distributing the color. The pencil brush is perfect for applying eyeshadow to the outer corner of the eye.
• We should apply the eyeshadow with gentle taps on the eyelid. But we can also do it with short brush strokes in the same direction.

The best eyeshadows on the market

At Perfume's Club you'll find the best eyeshadow brands on the market: Chanel eyeshadows or Estée Lauder eyeshadows . And in many formats, palettes or duos, textures and finishes.