Eyeshadow Knowledge: The Art of Makeup from Basic to Advanced
Eyeshadow, as an indispensable part of makeup, can not only give the eyes a three-dimensional sense, but also through color matching to show personal style and charm. The following is a systematic analysis of the core knowledge of eye shadow from the role of eye shadow, classification, color selection skills, painting method and precautions.
First, the core role of eye shadow
1. Enhance the sense of three-dimensional
Through the superimposition of dark and light colors, eye shadow can shape the visual effect of the eye sockets concave and convex, so that the eyes are more deep. For example, dark eye shadow is often used at the end of the eye and the hollow of the eye, while light or pearlescent colors are used to highlight the brow bone and the inner corner of the eye.
2. Expressing style and emotion
Different colors convey different atmospheres: earth tones are suitable for daily commuting, pink-purple tones show gentleness, and metallic shimmers are suitable for party makeup.
Texture classification and application of eye shadow
1. Powder eye shadow
Characteristics: colorful, easy to layer, suitable for new makeup. Characteristics: colorful, easy to stack, suitable for beginners, but may fly powder.
Suitable for: oily to normal skin, the pursuit of matte or pearlescent makeup.
2. Cream/stick eyeshadow
Characteristics: Strong ductility, high color development, but easy to take off, need to use a small amount. It can be used in small quantities.
Suitable for people with dry skin who prefer a natural, oily look.
3. Liquid Eye Shadow
Characteristics: glossy, long-lasting, but need to be quickly smudged.
Suitable for: advanced users in pursuit of shiny makeup.
The scientific logic of eye shadow color selection
1. Skin tone and color adaptation
Cold skin tone Suitable for pink and purple, cold coffee color, etc. Avoid gold and silver.
Warm skin tone: recommend orange, coral and other warm colors.
Fourth, eye shadow painting method and advanced skills
1. Basic steps
Priming: Use light-colored eye shadow ( such as beige, skin color) large area spread all over the eye socket, to enhance the subsequent color.
Transitional color: the main color (such as brown, pink) applied to the fold of the eyelid, outward smudge.
Deepening: Dark colors (e.g. dark brown, dark green) are focused on the end of the eye and the roots of the eyelashes to enhance the layers.
Highlighting: Pearlescent colors embellish the head of the eye, the eye and the brow bone to enhance three-dimensionality.
2. Special eye shape modification
Single eyelid/internal double: avoid large area of pearlescent, use dark colors to lengthen the end of the eye to create a darker look. Eye shadow lengthens the end of the eye to create a vertical enlarging effect.
Swollen eyes: matte cool-toned colors (such as gray-brown) to reduce the feeling of swelling.
Wide/narrow eye spacing: Wide eye spacing can enhance the highlighting of the head of the eye; narrow eye spacing can focus on the end of the eye halo.
3. Examples of popular painting methods
Gradual Layer Method: from light to deep superimposed on the same color, halo border Natural transition.
Fishing eye makeup: darker colors are smudged diagonally upwards at the end of the eye, with an upward eye line to lengthen the eye shape.
Pure desire inverted triangle: the lower eyeshadow and the silkworms focus on the carving, shorten the proportion of the middle chamber.
