How beautiful to paint eyes with shadows: brown, green, blue, gray. Step by step instructions with photo

Eyes beautifully painted with shadows add brightness to the image, make the look more expressive and attractive. Eye makeup is able to make the traces of fatigue less noticeable, which is very important for working women. The variety of application techniques allows every woman to transform.

Cosmetics and makeup tools with eyeshadow

The key to a successful make-up lies in high-quality cosmetics. This is especially true for shadows. Cheap shadows with low consumer properties tend to clog in the creases of the eyelids and roll into lumps. Such an appearance will certainly ruin the experience.

The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and most sensitive, therefore, when choosing cosmetics applied to the eyelids, pay attention to the composition. Heavy metal compounds such as lead can cause serious irritation. It is recommended to check the allergenicity of cosmetics on the back of the wrist. This rule also applies to shadows.

Special tools help to beautifully make up eyes with shadows. Some types of eyeshadow can be applied with your fingertips.

Professionals use the following makeup tools:

• a set of brushes of different sizes and shapes - allow you to evenly distribute colors over all surfaces of the eyelid;
• applicators - the most popular tools for applying shadows, with their help you get denser strokes;
• sponges - designed for applying a thin layer of loose shadows, as well as for shading.

All instruments must be kept clean or bacteria can develop on them. Therefore, in addition to the arsenal, you need to have a silicone ribbed mat for cleaning the brushes.

Types of shadows

The competent use of eyeshadow can emphasize the depth and expressiveness of the natural shade of the eyes. Knowing the types of shadows and the peculiarities of using each of them helps to achieve the desired effect.

Dry

This is the most widely used type of shadow. Its popularity is due to the presence of persistent pigments, low consumption. Moreover, they have a long shelf life due to the inclusion of only dry components in the composition. Dry shadows are divided into compact (compressed) and crumbly.

Compact shadows can be applied in absolutely any way - with an applicator, brush, sponge or fingertips. Combining eyeshadow with a damp beveled brush allows you to replace your eyeliner.

Loose powder eyeshadows are mainly used by professional makeup artists. They are quite difficult to apply as they peel off easily and stain your face and clothing. Experienced craftsmen use them to get smooth transitions from one shade to another.

Liquid

The most persistent type of shadow. It is characterized by the presence of substances beneficial to the skin.Thanks to the liquid texture, you can adjust the density of their application, which allows you to use the same shade in day and evening makeup. A flat synthetic brush is used to cover the eyelid with liquid eyeshadow.

A variety of liquid shadows are creamy. Their difference is a greasy oil base, which hides wrinkles and moisturizes the skin. It is best to apply cream eyeshadow using your fingertips.

Pencil shadow

They got their name from the shape. Their main advantages are ease of application and speed of creating an image. Pencil shadows are mainly produced water resistant.

Shadow mousse

A relatively new product. It is recommended to use a brush or applicator for application. Shadow mousse has a significant drawback - it rolls on the surface and in folds. They are mainly used as a base for loose shadows.

Selection of shadows according to the color type of appearance

Many girls choose multicolored eye shadow jars. At the same time, they do not think about the harmonious compatibility of such shades with skin tone or eye and hair color. For the correct choice of shadows, you need to take into account the color type of the appearance.

Winter

The most contrasting color type, characterized by a combination of white, porcelain skin, blue or brown eyes and dark hair. Shadows of a cold scale help to enhance the expressiveness of bright eyes: blue pistachio, gray, pale pink. A warm range of beige and brown shades can also be used.

Spring

Soft color type with light skin of a warm undertone, wheat or golden hair and light brown or gray-green eyes. Shadows are also chosen in warm shades: beige, brown, brick red, caramel, marsh green. "Spring" girls are not recommended to use cold shades of shadows, which will be discordant with the overall image.

Summer

Cold color type, includes a combination of light or dark blond hair with an ash tint, pale skin and blue, gray or gray-green eyes. The cold range of shadows will ideally emphasize the appearance of the "summer" beauties.

Attention should be paid to blue, lilac, emerald, coffee, gray, lemon yellow. Shadows with a metallic effect are suitable for the summer color type.

Fall

Another bright color type with a warm range. Light or dark skin with a warm shade is combined with brown or green eyes and brown, red or caramel hair. For a harmonious look, beige, powdery, red-brown, burgundy colors are suitable. Cold shades are contraindicated.

The choice of shadows and their combinations according to the irises of the eyes

It is sometimes not enough to paint eyes beautifully with shadows to emphasize their expressiveness. Combining shades of shadows with the color of the iris will help add depth to the look. The selection principle is based on the chromatic circle used in painting: contrasting colors emphasize each other.

Brown

Most colors are suitable for dark-eyed beauties. Pay attention to dark blue, olive, lilac, cornflower blue, eggplant, herbal shades. Pink, gray or orange tones are not suitable for brown eyes.

Green

Rare green eyes are accentuated by red pigments. The palette may contain chocolate, peach, golden, coral, emerald, violet, purple tones. Blue and pink shades are excluded from the range of shadows.

Blue

For blue eyes, a combination of delicate sandy, milky, nacreous, creamy, salmon, violet shadows and their brighter counterparts: coffee, coral, orange, carrot will be ideal. It is worth avoiding the blue-green and pink colors.

Blue

For blue-eyed beauties, the gamut is selected from the same palette as for blue eyes. Darker colors are used to achieve the desired contrast.

Gray

Gray-eyed women should give preference to pastel shades: mint, salmon, pearl, white, purple, lilac. For evening make-up, peach, eggplant, aqua colors are suitable. It is not recommended to apply turquoise, green and blue shades.

Examples of combinations of shadows in relation to the color of the iris are presented in the table:

There is a color that suits absolutely any iris. It's gray. By varying shades, you can create a spectacular look for every girl.

Step-by-step instructions: how to beautifully apply shadows?

It is easy to make up beautiful eyes with shadows according to the principle: apply a tone to the upper eyelid and lighten on the main part and under the eyebrows. Two shades are enough for daytime makeup, three for evening makeup.

Training

The preparation stage includes cleansing the skin and applying a layer of makeup base. As a basis, flesh-colored shadows, compact powder, foundation, BB cream can be taken. The layer is designed to level the surface of the skin, so it is applied quite tightly to the upper and lower eyelids.

Applying eyeshadow dry

The dry method of applying shadows is considered a classic. You will need brushes or a sponge to work. Initially, when the eyelid is open, the shade falls on the cavity. With light movements, the shadows are distributed along the entire length of the cavity.

Next, a shade is used that is 2 tones lighter than the previous one. They set off the middle of the century. Then, with the help of a highlighter, the inner corner of the eye and the brow region are highlighted. At the final stage, the main color is stretched with shading and the eyelash growth line is emphasized with an eyeliner.

Wet eyeshadow application

The wet method of applying shadows has an advantage over the classic in terms of durability and saturation. The same shadows look completely different if you add a little water to them. The application technique is to use a damp brush or sponge.

At the same time, the movements have a patting (impressing) character without strong pressure. Then the borders between the shades are shaded. This method is suitable for using baked and loose eyeshadows. The use of shadows allows you to create various makeup effects. There are several techniques for this.

Big eyes effect with shadows

Make-up that enlarges the eyes is done in the following sequence:

• A preparatory stage with cleansing, applying a base that evens out skin tone and smooths unevenness.
• Darken the outer corner of the eye with a flat oval brush. Stretching shading occurs towards the temporal region. With the same shade, paint over one third of the lower eyelid from the outside.
• Take a lighter shade and blend the previous applied tone with it. Stretching is also done to the temples. Apply the shade along the contour of the movable and lower eyelids.

• To visually enlarge the mobile eyelid, add shining pearlescent shadows. They are applied with patting movements. The use of fingertips is recommended.
• At the final stage of makeup, the lower mucous membrane is drawn with a light beige eyeliner, the eyelashes are painted over with black ink.

Smokey ice

The legendary “Smoky eyes” technique will help you to beautifully paint your eyes with shadows. To recreate it, you need a few natural-bristled brushes and a palette of compressed or loose eyeshadows.

Smoky Eyes can be obtained as follows:

• Preparation is performed in the same way as in the previous make-up.
• With the help of black (charcoal) shadows and a beveled brush, the growth lines of the lower and upper eyelashes are drawn.
• The resulting borders are shaded with a fluffy round brush.
• The darkest matte color of the selected range of shadows is applied along the crease above the movable eyelid with hammering movements. This uses a flat, rounded brush.
• All the resulting contours are shaded again with smooth movements.
• The entire surface of the moving eyelid is covered with a pearlescent shade of the following color in circular movements.
• Smooth shading strokes continue until a smoky effect appears.
• The make-up is completed by applying a highlighter to the inner corners of the eyes, dyeing over the eyelashes with black mascara and removing loose shadows from the face.

Day make-up

For daytime daily eye makeup, pastel colors are chosen. The principle of application is based on the classic technique. Shadows are used compact or loose with a matte texture. To emphasize the expressiveness of the look, no more than two shades are used.

Nude option for every day

The trendy nude eye makeup is perfect for a business woman. Its feature is the use of beige shadows in combination with brown.

As a rule, preference is given to peach, sandy, pink shades, depending on the color of the iris.

Evening make-up with shadows

The eyes, beautifully painted for an evening look, are created using a bright contrasting palette of shadows. The presence of shiny, iridescent mother-of-pearl or metallic shades is a must. In contrast to the classical technique, the choice of colors can occur not only from one range, contrasting shades can be combined.

They will be selected for the color type of a woman, but there are universal colors for festive makeup, suitable for every woman. It is purple, dirty pink, brown, and silver.

The application procedure is as follows:

• the lightest shadows are applied over the base coat first, completely treating the movable eyelid;
• then the outer corners of the eyes are emphasized with shadows close to the color of the iris and shaded;
• a color contrasting to the natural shade is applied to the middle of the upper and along the growth line of the eyelashes of the lower eyelid;
• an obligatory element is eyeliner, as well as a highlighter in the inner corners of the eyes.

Features of applying shadows for different types of eyes

It is worth paying attention to the shape of the eyes. To emphasize the expressiveness of the look and hide natural imperfections, it is necessary to take into account some of the nuances of applying shadows to various types of eyes.

Close set

For close-set eyes, it is necessary to create the illusion of increasing the distance between them. This is achieved by applying very light (non-white) eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eyes and a little on the nose near them. The outer corner is emphasized with a darker color from the same range with the obligatory direction of the line up. It should look like a bird's wing.

Deep set

To bring your eyes closer, you need to use light shadows with a shimmer. They are applied over the main tone to the inner corners and the nasal region near them, with a slight glare on the middle part of the movable eyelid and under the eyebrow. The folds above the upper eyelid are drawn with dark shadows higher than with classic makeup.

Large

Happy owners of big eyes are recommended to use a black pencil or charcoal shadows to outline the eyelid contour to add extravagance and "zest" to the look. At the same time, soft shadows are taken, which are applied to the movable eyelid.

Round

Round eye makeup involves stretching their shape towards the corners. The palette is chosen dark, mainly the upper eyelid is painted over. In terms of texture, matte shadows are preferred. Darker shades are applied along the lash line and shaded towards the temples.

Narrow and small

The Asian type of appearance can be brought closer to the European look using the so-called "loop" technique. It is difficult to accomplish it with shadows alone due to the need to draw clear lines, so a pencil is additionally used.

The movable eyelid with an inner corner is painted over with light shadows. With a dark pencil to match the shadows, an arched line is drawn to the fold. Next, a parallel line is drawn from the outer corner to the fold. The space between the lines is shaded.

With lowered corners

You can make the illusion of raised eye corners using clearly traced elongated arrows pointing up. Arrows can be created either with a pencil or with shadows using a beveled brush.

The arrow color can be any that matches the color type. The line originates from the middle of the century, then smoothly passes to the outer corner, from which it goes to the end of the eyebrow line. Further make-up is performed according to the classical scheme of application.

With a swollen eyelid

A swollen or drooping eyelid makes the look less deep and expressive. The problem with a drooping eyelid appears with age with a decrease in skin elasticity, but in some it is a congenital feature. To make the look more open, a technology different from the classic is used.

The main rule of this makeup is that it is done with open eyes.

Other distinctive features:

• applying light shadows completely to the entire movable eyelid;
• with dark shadows, an imitation of a fold is drawn over the natural one until the middle of the century;
• only matte colors are used, shiny ones will highlight flaws.

How to make makeup last longer?

It often happens that there is no time to touch up makeup. Therefore, it will be very important to master the methods of increasing the strength of the make-up.

• Apply cosmetics only to a clean face.
• For eyelids, there are special bases and primers, the use of which will help the shadows not to crumble or roll down longer.
• Shading should be done with a soft natural brush that does not allow the shadows to crumble.

The eyes of a woman, especially beautifully painted with shadows, are the main instrument of conquest. Mastering various makeup techniques helps you always look perfect. Even a business woman who is immersed in her work feels much more confident knowing that her gaze is expressive.

Author: Anna Kotovich

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