Eye shadow is a
make up or cosmetic that is
applied on the eyelids and
under the eyebrows. It is
commonly used to make the
wearer's eyes stand out or
look more attractive. Eye
shadow adds depth and
dimension to one's eyes,
complements the eye color,
or simply draws attention to
the eyes. Eye shadow comes
in many different colors and
textures. It is usually made
from a powder and mica, but
can also be found in liquid,
pencil, or mousse form.
Eye shadow can be applied in
a variety of ways depending
upon the desired look and
formulation - typically
application is done using
sponges, fingers, and/or
brushes. The most important
aspect of applying
eyeshadow, and makeup in
general, is blending well. An
eyeshadow primer or base
can be applied to prevent the
shadow from fading or
migrating to the crease. Many
eyeshadow sets come with
three colors, the lightest being
the highlighter while the
darkest is used in the crease.
To apply, first lightly blend the
base (medium) color all over
the lid and then smudge the
darker color from the lash line
up to the crease. Once the
two colors are thoroughly
blended, sweep highlighter
onto the browbone and blend.
Finish with eyeliner and
mascara if desired.
