Eye shadow is a cosmetic which is applied on the eyelids and under the eyebrows, to help make wearer's eyes stand out or look more attractive. Eye shadow comes in many different colours, and is usually made from a powder, but can also be found in liquid or pencil form. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 1212 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Cosmetics ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 1212 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Cosmetics ... Nubian wedding with some international modern touches, near Aswan, Egypt Preparing for the photographs, at a wedding in Thornbury Castle, England A traditional Japanese wedding ceremony A wedding is a civil or religious ceremony which celebrates the beginning of a marriage. ... Assorted cosmetics and tools Cosmetics ( ) or make-up are substances used to enhance the beauty of the human body. ... An eyelid is a thin fold of skin and muscle that covers and protects an eye. ... The eyebrow is a bony ridge above the eye that protects the eye and bears a tuft of facial hair in most mammals. ... Powder is a substance that has been crushed into very fine grains. ... A liquid will usually assume the shape of its container. ... A selection of colored pencils. ...
Civilizations across the world use eye shadow predominantly on females, but occasionally on males. In Western society it is seen exclusively as a feminine cosmetic, even when used by men.
The main makeup components you may want to consider when dressing up your pretty peepers are mascara, eyeshadow and possibly eyeliner, though sometimes pressed powder or a light foundation will work wonders for circles under the eyes.
Traditional eyeshadow powders are very easy to use with small applicator brushes and foam pads.
The cream shadows generally come in small squeeze tubes that really enhance the look of your eyes with a light application across the lid, reaching up to your brows if you wish.
Since the lid color is going to be the focal point of your eye makeup, the part that makes your eyes stand out the most, I like to use a good eyeshadow brush and a good quality shadow that is soft, blends easily, and won't crease.
Using the eyeshadow color you've chosen for your lid, swipe your brush across the color a few times, tap off the excess, then apply the shadow across your lid in small strokes.
Using a small eyeshadow brush, pick up a bit of the color with the brush, tap off any excess, and apply to the area just under your eye brows.