Central Basics: Cosmetic Eye Shadow

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By Haywood Hunter


Cosmetic eye shadow is a product applied in the space between the eyebrows and eyelids. It is a form of makeup that is typically worn to make the eyes appear more attractive and stand out on the face. The product is made and sold by many companies, and comes in a range of textures and colors.

When applied correctly, this can add depth and dimension to an eye. It may also be worn to complement an eye color, or draw attention. Most of these products are made using powder or mica. They can also be found in mousse, liquid or pencil form.

This makeup is used in civilizations around the world, the female population being the primary wearers. In most western civilizations, this product is considered a feminine cosmetic product, even when males wear it. Naturally, the space between eyelashes and brows is twice as large for women as it is for men.

Most often, this is used to improve appearance. It tries to replicate the shadow created naturally on the eyes. In plays and the theater performances, bright and non-traditional colors are often applied to enhance or create a certain appearance.

There are several ways that this product can be applied. The different techniques may create a different formulation or look on the skin. Most application is done using a small brush or fingers. A key step in the application process involves blending the makeup into the skin. The product can be removed using an eye makeup remover or a thorough face washing. Baby oil and makeup wipes are also effective in removal.

All types of stores carry this product. Trained technicians who work in makeup stores are helpful at offering advice. They can teach you how to apply the product efficiently and suggest shades and textures that would look best for your skin. Sometimes more than one shade may be added to the lid to create a different effect or tie in colors from an outfit. There is no set way on how to wear this cosmetic.

Cosmetics have been around for a very long time. This type of makeup dates back to Egyptian burials of 10,000 BC. The Egyptians have used scented ointments and oils to treat their skin, and dyes and paints to color their hair and body for centuries. They stained their nails using henna, lined their brows and eyes with kohl and rouged their cheeks and lips. Both men and women used these cosmetics. The Greeks used perfumes, powders, eye shadows, glosses, dye and other cosmetics from an earlier period of time as well. Romans painted their faces to protect them from the evil eyes and discovered the multiple uses for different oils. The used resins and gums to repel evil spirits.

The majority of cosmetic eye shadow of today are made from sericite, mica, colorants, preservatives and magnesium stearate. Fillers are often talc. Liquid binders usually contain silicone, while dry binders are often magnesium stearate. The process of creating this product involves a balance between fillers, and dry and liquid binders. Once the combination is found, the shadow is then pressed and created. As with any product, quality is expected to vary based on the manufacturer.




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