“Metallics this Holiday Season”

Michael Moore

Metallics and the holidays go together like hot chocolate and holiday carols. So how does one wear them successfully without looking like the tin man from the Wizard of Oz?

1. What is the difference, Shimmer or Metallic?

Shimmer usually means that glitter of the raw ingredients have a sheen whereas metallic means that the eyeshadow itself is shiny. Shimmer is usually a more reflective sheen.

2. What is the best way to wear these tools with great success? Apply a matte eyeshadow base (sensational eyes) on the whole lid: lash line to brow. Avoid applying shimmer to the brow bone as this will accentuate the fine lines around the eye. Metallic makeup, like glitter makeup, calls for an even base so that it all goes on smoothly before applying any makeup. Eye and face primer will help prevent creasing and allow your metallic makeup to look even.

3. What tools to use for metallic makeup?

Over the years I find a dense bristle brush to be best, such as our Cast a Shadow brush. This style of brush allows you to pick up proper amount of color and prevents a lot of fall out. For less application or a dust of shimmer, use a longer bristle brush that has flexibility, such as our Divide and Contour.

4. Metallics sometimes can be a bit too much, so adding a pop of metallic shimmer to the center on the eyelid as a focal point can be more preferred by some. Try it on a smokey eye, a natural eye or even a more elevated cut crease eye.

5. Different metallics aren’t just for your eyes! Dew drops are a great addition to your beauty bag. They can be used as a liquid shimmer to be added over or under foundation. They are so versatile that you can accent the cheek bone, use on the eyelid, use on the lips under gloss, or even on top of one of your favorite lipsticks!

Eye liners can be a really simple way to add metallics to the eyelids. Use the Black Pearl or Chocolate Opal at the lash line to add something different!

A shimmered lipstick with a clear gloss on top with the everyday face makes a simple but effective way to add shimmer to the face.

6. Don’t be afraid of the trends, but don’t be a slave to them. Make them your own and wear it with confidence. Just a reminder…no tin man.

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