Eyebrow shadows are gaining immense popularity among cosmetic makeup products. It used to be fashionable to dye eyebrows and eyelashes with persistent dyes, then toouage and microblading burst into fashion. Modern makeup is not complete without eyebrow shaping.
Benefits of eyebrow shadow over other makeup products
Shadows have gained immense popularity due to their advantages:
- When applied, shadows lay flat and look more natural than pencil.
- The shadows can be shaded to match the natural eyebrow, while the eyeliner looks bright, unnatural.
- Using a special eyebrow brush, shadows can be applied to lines that look like hairs.
- Shadows do not cause allergies like permanent makeup or microblading.
- Using shadows, you can change the shape, width and color of the eyebrows.
- The shadows are applied quickly and painlessly.
Disadvantages of shadows
Eyebrow shadows are easy to dye and even a beginner can cope with this task, however, like any product, they have some disadvantages:
- Shadows tend to wipe off and wash off, so it is inappropriate to use them for the beach, pool (you always want to be beautiful, especially if your eyebrows are thin and colorless). Also, on a rainy day, makeup can smudge.
- It is difficult to draw a thin line with shadows. Therefore, for lovers of eyebrow threads, you need to choose another tool.
There are many types of eyeshadows that differ in consistency and quality. If you choose the right skin care and correction products, they will look beautiful, last long and give a spectacular look.
Types of shadows and their description
Modern companies for the production of cosmetics and devices produce different types of shadows.
There are several types of eyebrow shadows:
| Shadow type | Description | Benefits | disadvantages |
| Wax | Sold in a set with 3 cells as standard: dark shades, light and fixing wax. It is applied in the last step and promotes styling and fixation of the eyeshadow. This set is suitable for owners of wide eyebrows with long and unruly hairs. The wax mimics the effect of lamination or long-term styling of the eyebrows. | Many companies produce wax shadows and a wide range of brands and shades are presented in stores. Their cost is much lower in comparison with laying or lamination procedures, it is easy to apply the product even for beginners. | Not suitable for everyone due to the fact that wax can be used to style natural eyebrows. If they consist of thin short hairs, such a product will not be suitable for decoration. |
| Liquid | The product is available in bottles as mascara, eyeliner or lip gloss. Completely paint over the contour, lie well and softly, filling in the gaps between the hairs. They dry quickly and do not require shading. | The brush dyes the eyebrows without sticking the hairs together. Ideal for those with thick eyebrows. | The downside is that the product does not stain the skin, therefore, it is not suitable for rare and bald eyebrows.Beginners may not be able to use liquid shadows due to the fact that they need to be applied right away, the first time, with a thin and even line. The high cost of high-quality liquid shadows does not allow everyone to purchase them. |
| Pencil | Many brands produce pencil eyeshadows. They are produced in a double-sided rod, where on one side there is a fixing pencil, and on the other - a sponge for shading. The pencil is easy to use even for inexperienced makeup artists. | One of the main advantages is ease of use and natural appearance. The pencil is shaded, which makes it possible to correct the shape and at the same time to make the color more faded, which makes the look more natural. | Lack of stamina. If you run your hand over the eyebrow, it can smear. Also, you cannot use this method for the beach. |
| Cream | They have a soft and delicate texture and are available in the form of a cream. Apply with a beveled brush or silicone sponge. | Suitable for those who do not have natural hairy eyebrows. | It does not last long, the product is smeared on contact. |
| Powdery | The powdery texture of the eyebrow shadow is loose and dry. It is applied with an applicator, perfectly and effectively shading bald spots. | Can be applied in the absence of your eyebrows. Visually similar to the toouage eyebrows, which are decorated with powdery shadows. Economical. | Not persistent, can be smeared and rubbed. |
| Dry | Dry eyeshadow is a generic term that includes pencil and powder. They are easier to apply and blend than wax or cream. May be waterproof when set. | Even a beginner can apply them. Errors can be wiped off with a sponge or shaded. | Dry textures tend to crumble, especially if the product is not of very high quality. |
How to choose a shade of eyeshadow?
Eyebrow shadows can be dyed in different colors every day, but it is better to choose a shade, depending on the type of skin and hair color.
Blondes
For owners of light hair, it is recommended to abandon dark eyebrows, as they will look unnatural and ugly.
In addition to hair color, you also need to take into account the color of the skin and eyes:
- if the eyes are blue, blue, turquoise, green or honey (amber), it is better to use light brown or graphite shadows;
- for owners of brown eyes and golden hair, it is better to use terracotta eyebrow shadows;
- brown-eyed women with light brown or amber hair can use light shades of the brown spectrum or chocolate, if the skin is slightly tanned.
Brunettes
The advantage of dark hair is that it matches any eye and skin color.
But, nevertheless, when choosing an eyebrow color, you need to be guided by the type:
- owners of black with blue can use the color "eggplant" or "crow's wing" for eyebrow shaping;
- for women with dark hair and dark skin, dark gray eyebrows are suitable;
- brown tones are suitable for summer color type;
- winter - gray shades.
Red-haired girls
For redheads, the shade of the eyebrows is determined depending on the shade of the hair:
- reddish brown curls - milk chocolate eyebrows;
- red hair "like" copper eyebrows;
- fiery red hair - chocolate or terracotta eyebrows.
When choosing eyebrow shadows, you should also look at the color of your eyes and skin. if it is pale and light, bright eyebrows will look vulgar, so there is no need to highlight the eyebrows. Better to use calm red and brown tones.
The choice of shadows by consistency
Shadows are presented in a wide range, which differ in purpose (for eyelids, for eyebrows), in type and composition, in consistency and colors. You can paint them with a silicone brush, fleecy or an applicator.
There are 2 main types of consistency: dry and liquid (oily). Dry eyeshadows include powdery and crumbly. Pencil, eyeliner, cream - these are oily and liquid consistencies that are advisable to use for owners of dry skin.
What brush do you need
In the arsenal of every woman, regardless of whether she is a professional makeup artist or an ordinary user, there should be at least three brushes for eyebrow shaping. It is recommended that they be made of natural material.
It is most convenient to draw the eyebrow with a beveled flat brush, although it is easy for some to draw out the spirit with a barrel brush.
A beveled silicone applicator can be used to apply waxy and creamy textures.
Selection of the shape of the eyebrows by the oval of the face
Eyebrow fashion is changing at a breakneck pace. Previously, the trend was thin thread-like eyebrows, then wider and elongated. Now the squeak of fashion - wide natural eyebrows and wax styling. Whatever shape and thickness is, it must fit the shape and type of face.
Oval
An oval face is considered almost ideal in terms of proportions.
Eyebrows can be styled according to the classic scheme so that they go between three control points:
- the first - at the bridge of the nose at the level of the extreme point of the wing of the nose and the corner of the lip;
- to determine the second point, you need to conditionally draw a diagonal line from the extreme point of the wing of the nose and the corner of the eye;
- the third point is the height, which is individually adjustable for each appearance.
It is important for an oval face not to bend too much. In this case, it is better to straighten the eyebrows.
Round
A round face is characterized by the absence of pronounced cheekbones. In addition to eyebrows, you need to shape the face with contouring in order to visually make it more elongated. To add elegance to the face, eyebrows need to be shaped with a bend. It is not necessary to make the shape too wide, it is enough to thicken at the bridge of the nose, make a thin tail at the edge.
Rectangular
In this case, you need to shape the eyebrows in almost the same way as with a square shape, just not raising them too much. The straighter they are, the less visually the face will look. But at the same time, the eyebrows should be longer than with a square face, so that it does not look narrow.
Triangular
This type of face has a large forehead. To reduce it, the contouring and the correct design of the eyebrows are applied and should be smooth, without sharp bends. The ponytails can be raised a little, due to which the forehead narrows much. Also, the image will be complemented by a properly selected hairstyle with bangs or curly strands at the forehead and temples.
Square
The face is said to be square when the cheekbones and jaw are at the same level. Due to this, there are no roundness and pronounced cheekbones. In this case, the eyebrows should be drawn in such a way as to give them a soft smooth bend, without sharp corners and geometric shapes. This will make your face softer.
How to paint eyebrows with shadow: a step-by-step guide
Eyebrow shadows, which can be dyed before and after applying the main make-up, are divided into several types. For example, it is better to shape the eyebrow with powder shadows first, and it is recommended to apply pencil products at the end of the makeup.
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Shadow pencil
Pencil shadows can be applied at the beginning of the make-up or at the end. There is no significant difference, for example, as when using dry and bulk products.
Stages of work:
- First you need to prepare your eyebrows and skin, apply a moisturizer and a base tone.
- If you used a greasy or damp foundation, you need to powder your eyebrows a little and comb them according to their growth.
- A contour is drawn with a pencil, and an eyebrow is shaded along its entire length with a sponge.
When performing design, it is important to shade the contour lines in order to smooth them out a little, then the makeup will look more natural.
Liquid shadows
The consistency of liquid shadows resembles an eyeliner. They are also applied, dry quickly and are taken with a thin film.
You can apply them upon completion of makeup:
- A base is applied - primer, BB cream, or a standard base to even out the skin tone and texture.
- With a pencil, outline the control points along which the eyebrow contour will be displayed.
- A smooth contour is drawn with a brush.
- The space inside the outline is painted over.
It is worth noting that you do not need to purchase liquid shadows that are too dark, because they do not look very natural when fully filled.
There is a second option for eyebrow shaping with this product. In this case, the contour is not drawn, an imitation of hairs is applied in a beveled small brush, as in microblading.
Wax shadow
It is advisable to use wax shadows for the owners of their eyebrows with long hairs.
You need to apply in stages:
- First, eyebrow correction, haircut and combing are performed.
- In a dark tone, lines are drawn where there are no hairs and the middle of the eyebrow.
- It is important to blend before creating a natural look.
- The entire eyebrow is drawn in a lighter tone and the shape is corrected, also shaded.
- Apply wax on top with light brush strokes to fix the result.
It is important not to pour a large amount of wax on the brush, because it will ruin the eyebrow, it can melt and float... A small drop is enough to apply along the hair growth and distribute over the entire eyebrow.
Cream
For creamy eyeshadows, it's best to use synthetic brushes rather than natural ones.
The product should be applied as follows:
- Preparatory stage: moisturizing, applying the base.
- Apply shadows to the eyebrow with a hammering motion.
- You need to shade it with a brush or the pads of the little fingers.
Ultimately, creamy eyeshadows look natural as they blend in with the skin and don't stand out like liquid eyeliners and eyeshadows.
Powdery
Powder eyeshadows are applied with a brush or applicator:
- Cleansing and moisturizing the skin.
- Applying base and powder to match skin color (mineral transparent powder can also be used).
- Spraying color over the eyebrows, shaping them.
The rule of thumb for powdery brows is lack of clear contours. They should look natural without clear lines.
Dry
The sequence is as follows:
- First, the face is completely cleansed, then moisturizing and base are applied.
- It is not necessary to apply foundation on the eyebrows, it is enough to comb them.
- Some shadows are applied to the brush and the outline is drawn.
- The next stage is filling the contour.
- When the eyebrow is ready, you can lighten it along the contour with an illuminizer or highlighter to emphasize the sophistication of the curve.
TOP of the best brands of eyebrow shadows: review, prices
Eyebrow shadows, with which it is easy and convenient to dye, it is better to choose proven TM so as not to fall for the tricks of scammers. You can buy them in company stores or online boutiques.
The cost of cosmetics is different and depends on the type of product and the manufacturer's company.
Nyx
The company produces a variety of eyebrow cosmetics - eyeliner, mascara, shadows. Eyebrow Cake Powder is a two-tone dry compact eyeshadow set. Easy to apply, do not crumble or smudge. They are distinguished by their natural appearance and durability.
When using the fixer, you can add waterproof makeup with Nyx eyeshadow. Average price - 200 rubles... The set also contains 2 brushes - for combing and styling and for drawing the outline. The set also includes a make-up setting wax.
Essence
The company produces sets of pood shadows for eyebrow shaping. The assortment has a wide selection of shades. The kit includes a beveled brush for drawing and shading.
Also stencils for the three basic shapes that will help even beginners make an elegant make-up. Essence produces mascara, pencils and brow wax. The cost of cosmetics - from 250 rubles.
Loreal
French cosmetics are famous for their high-quality composition and durability. Loreal eyebrow shaping products are durable. The pencil has a greasy texture, but within a minute after application, it dries up and gives the appearance of natural brows.
Isa dora
"Isadorovsky" gel for shaping and styling eyebrows in a mime make-up is very popular. It creates the effect of natural eyebrows, perfectly paints all gaps, is applied gently, looks beautiful and natural.
The eyebrows appear thicker, clearer and more elegantly defined.It is convenient to use the gel, apply a small amount of the product to the eyebrow and shape it.
Vivienne sabo
Brow Arcade shadows are popular all over the world. Their cost is about 300 rubles. They gently lay down on the brow and define the skin for a powdery effect.
They are not suitable for thick eyebrows, it is better to use them for owners of thin and bald eyebrows.
Among the advantages, it should be noted that dry shadows from Vivienne Sabo do not crumble and are durable.
Inglot
Polish-made eyebrow cosmetics use natural raw materials and innovative technologies. High quality products of this brand are used by makeup artists all over the world. There are several lines of cosmetics, one of which protects against ultraviolet radiation.
The cost of the products is loyal:
- Creamy eyebrow paint from Jennifer Lopez - 1300 rubles;
- Dry pencil - 800 rubles;
- Bold pencil - 1000 rubles;
- Gel shadows - 1200 rubles.
Maybelline
Produces a wide line of eyebrow shading products - sets of dry wax shadows, pencil shadows. All products are certified and sold all over the world. It is based on only hypoallergenic components. All cosmetics are waterproof.
The cost depends on the type of product:
- Brow Drama mascara - 400 rubles.
- Eyebrow pencil rainbow - 400 rubles
- Set for correction Master Brow Pro Palette Kit - 500 rubles.
- Pencil Brow Satin Duo Eyebrow Pencil - 450 rubles.
Avon
The world-famous company produces eyebrow shadows, pencils and eyeliners. The products of this company are notable for their low cost and normal quality suitable for everyday use. The pencil can withstand 12-20 hours, does not smudge. Dry shadows do not crumble.
Prices range from 300 rubles, often the company holds sweepstakes and promotions, in which you can buy cosmetics cheaper. Eyebrow shadows are an indispensable product in a cosmetic bag and every girl should use them, even if she does not paint her face every day. Nature has not rewarded everyone with wide fleecy eyebrows, so you have to turn to the tricks of makeup.
In order for the makeup to look natural and emphasize the beauty, and not give away all the imperfections, it is necessary to choose the right cosmetic products, in accordance with the skin type, hair color and face contour.
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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