What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear someone mentioning ‘mineral eyeshadow‘? While mineral makeup, in general, is associated with earthly colors and natural, almost nude effect, we tend to forget the spectacular array of colors and shades provided by nature. With mineral eyeshadows you can combine the lightweight, hypoallergenic, as well as non-comedogenic properties of chemical free mineral makeup with amazing spectrum of colors to choose from.
If that would not be enough, you will be awed by the versatility of application of mineral eyeshadow. Just by using different cosmetic brushes you can employ the same mineral powder as an eyeshadow or an eye liner. Different effects can be achieved by applying eyeshadow dry or wet, for a more intense and dramatic effect. And for those in a hurry, daytime mineral makeup can be instantly turned into an evening wear just by slightly wetting the already applied mineral eyeshadow with a damp brush. Here are just some extra tips on selection of and application of mineral eyeshadows.
While, usually, a good starting point for mineral eyeshadow selection is the color of your own eyes and skin tone, try to avoid exact matching of eye color with shadow. Simply by using a slightly contrasting shade you will add an extra dimension to your look.
You probably are aware that black is visually slimming, the same applies to eyeshadows; darker shades will make the eyes smaller, but the lighter ones will make them stand out more. Just be aware when deciding on the right ‘trick’ for the particular shape of your eyes. If you can buy a small selection of mineral eyeshadow colors that are relevant to the look you’re after and blend them together to create an extensive collection. Trust me you’ll love the mineral eyeshadow colors that will be just right for you, especially, since you can easily mix different colors to create your own, unique shades.
