When to Use Matte and Shimmer Eye Shadows

Eye shadows can be intimidating for some women who do not know how to use them. This is especially true when it comes to shimmer eye shadows. If you are wondering when to use matte and shimmer eye shadows, you should follow these tips:

1. Eye shadow is supposed to enhance your eyes

You should not be complimented on your eye shadow, but your eyes. You can use both matte and shimmer eye shadows to get this effect. You should cover your eyelid with a light colored shadow and then use the matte or shimmer eye shadows just above the eyelid in the outer crease of your eye. You can also put a lighter eye shadow just under the brow. This will enhance the appearance of your eyes.


2. Use shimmer shadows at night

Many people wonder when to use matte and shimmer eye shadows, especially if they are not used to using eye shadows. Shimmer eye shadows should be worn in the evening. While you can wear both matte and shimmer eye shadows at night, you should only wear matte eye shadows during the day.


3. Use the right colors

Cool colors are those that have a blue undertone. Warm colors are those that have a yellow undertone. You should match your eye shadow with the clothes you are wearing so that you get a better effect.


4. Less is more with eye shadows

Again, you do not want to make your eye shadow too obvious. You should apply it sparingly to your eyes and not use too much makeup in this area, or anywhere else on your face, for that matter. You can go heavier on matte and shimmer eye shadows in the evening, however, as nighttime calls for a more dramatic makeup effect.


5. Get a palette of matte and shimmer eye shadows

You can get a complete color palette of matte and shimmer eye shadows that will give you all of the colors that you can want. You can experiment with these colors while you are at home and learn to apply them by looking in the mirror and seeing how they look.


Once you get used to wearing both matte and shimmer eye shadows, you will feel more confident when applying them. Remember to use shimmer shadows in the evening and to make your eye shadow and makeup less dramatic during the day. Learn to apply correctly and combine colors to show off your eyes and enhance these features.