Eye shimmer is used to add glitter to eyes. It makes the eyes attractive, intriguing and captivating. For every party or an event, it is not possible to rush to salons to get your look done. Knowing the right application of eye shimmer, can help you put up perfect makeup. Here are a few easy steps to learn how to apply eye shimmer.
Difficulty level
Easy
Time required
15 to 20 minutes
Resources required
1. Eye shimmer
2. Makeup brush
Instructions
1. Quality eye shimmer
Before you begin to apply anything on your face, you need to get a quality eye shimmer that matches your dresses and highlights your eyes. At the same time you need to know about various types of shimmer so that you could buy yourself a perfect one. If you have an oily skin or a normal skin time then you should buy shimmer powder eye shadow as this would suit the skin. Shimmer Cream eye shadows have long lasting effect and therefore these are suitable for women with dry skin.
2. Check that shimmer compliments skin tone
Remember that you select a quality product that is meant for your skin type. Choose an eye shadow that flatters your features and compliments with your eyes. Go for colors that would suit your skin tone.
3. Wash your face
The first step is to wash your face thoroughly and pat dry it a towel. Apply moisturizer (especially if you have dry skin). Blend the cream nicely around your eyes to make the skin supple. Make sure that it has spread evenly. Now apply compact all your face and blend it with a concealer if you have dark circles or fine lines and moles. The concealer would cover the irregularities in a normal skin. Apply make to the rest of the face before you proceed towards the eyes.
4. Use eye pencil to line lower eyelid
Apply a bit of eye shadow that matches to your evening attire. If you want you can line your lower eyelid with an eye pencil of the same color. Donât do this if you fear that your skin would look dark after applying color on lower eyelid.
5. Take eye shimmer of makeup brush
Carefully take a little bit of eye shimmer on the eye makeup brush. Apply it gently over one eyelid. Try to brush in one direction, prefer the inside to outside style. If you are using a powder shimmer and not sure about its application, then wet your brush a little. Squeeze out excess water with fingertips. Now, draw a line on the eyelid.
6. Remove excess shimmer with a tissue
After this, you may dip the brush in powder, the wet tip dragging over the powder. This will allow the powder to stick nicely to your eyes. In case if you have applied a lot then remove the excess part carefully using a tissue.
7. Cream based eye shimmer
If you are using a cream based eye shimmer, then you donât have to be tensed, as they are easier to apply. You just need to have a spongy flat brush to apply evenly. Use a translucent powder on it for a stunning look.
8.Conventional way
You can also go the conventional way and apply your shimmer on the lashes. Just sprinkle some shimmer on the mascara brush and apply it on lashes.
Frequently asked questions
1.Question. What kind of shimmer do I need?
Answer. If you have an oily/normal skin then you can take powder shimmer, if you have a dry skin buy cream shimmer.
2.Question. I have dark circles, would shimmer look good on me?
Answer. Even if you have dark circles, you can apply shimmer. Just use a concealer and blend it with liquid foundation to reduce the visibility of dark circles. Take a healthy diet and enough sleep to reduce dark circles in long run.
3. Question. Which type of shimmer is easier to apply?
Answer. Cream shimmers are easier to apply.
4. Question. I donât want to use shimmer in traditional style. What should I do?
Answer. Well, you can use the shimmer to highlight eyelashes. Sprinkle some on mascara brush and your lashes would shine.
5. Question. Which brush shall be used to apply eye shimmer?
Answer. Use a pointy eye brush for powder shimmer and spongy flat brush for cream shimmer.
Quick tips
Use a concealer blended with liquid foundation to hide dark circles and fine lines. Wet the tip of your pointy brush with little water if you are using powder shimmer. Use a flat brush for cream eye shimmer. Apply shimmer in outward direction.
Things to watch out for
Never buy a low quality product. Also select a shimmer that suits your skin type. Select an eye shadow that flatters your eyes, matches your dress and compliments your skin tone. Donât forget to practice once or twice before you apply shimmer for an evening or party.