Using a cream eyeshadow palette is straightforward and can create beautiful eye looks. Here’s how to apply it effectively:
Application Techniques
Preparation
Before you begin, ensure your eyelids are clean and dry. You might want to use an eyeshadow primer to help the cream shadow last longer and prevent creasing, although this is not always required with cream formulas.
Application
- Using a Clean Finger: Begin by taking your chosen shade of cream eyeshadow with a clean finger.
- Pat and Tap: Pat and tap the colour gently onto your eyelid. Avoid dragging the colour as this can move the product and cause uneven distribution.
- Focus Colour: Concentrate most of the colour at the inner corner of your eye.
- Blending: Now, switch to your ring finger. It’s best to use your ring finger for blending as it has the lightest touch, which helps in achieving a more subtle and natural finish. Softly blend the shadow upwards and outwards. Blend the colour to your desired intensity and shape.
- Layering: For a more intense color payoff, you can add more layers, ensuring that you blend between each application to avoid a cakey look.
Additional Tips
- Working Quickly: Cream eyeshadows can set fast, so it’s important to work quickly with blending.
- Layering: You can layer multiple cream shadows to create a multi-dimensional look. Start with lighter shades before adding darker ones.
- Tools: While fingers are great for application, you can use synthetic brushes for precise application or for more blended effects.
- Colour Choices: Consider your skin tone and the look you want to achieve when choosing the colours.
- Clean Up: If you make any mistakes, use a cotton swab with a touch of makeup remover to clean up the edges.
- Setting: You can also set the cream shadow with a powder eyeshadow of a similar shade for extra long wear.
Example Application
For a classic look, you could use a champagne shimmer on the inner corner and a warm brown shade in the crease, blending them carefully with your ring finger.
By following these steps, you can achieve a stunning and long-lasting look with your cream eyeshadow palette.
