How to use eyebrow shadows with wax? How to dye eyebrows and apply cosmetics correctly

Why do you need wax in eyebrow shadows?

A cosmetic bee component is added to the composition of eyebrow shadows. Wax has a number of positive properties:

• allows you to distribute the dye evenly without leaving light or dark spots;
• fixes hairs in a given position and holds them for a long period of time;
• gives eyebrows a healthy shine;
• wax softens coarse eyebrow hair;
• protects the coloring pigment of eye shadow from exposure to high moisture and temperature, preventing it from erasing and spreading;
• makes the contour soft and harmonious;
• cares for the skin, preventing dryness and irritation, nourishes with vitamins and minerals.

Wax in the shadows does not cause allergic reactions, does not clog pores and is well tolerated by the skin in warm and cold seasons.

What is eyebrow powder

Eyebrow powder is an innovation in the beauty industry, a wonderful eyebrow makeup product that can achieve the most natural effect.

In addition, eyebrow powder also has the following benefits:

• visually increases the volume of sparse eyebrows,
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• gives the fullest and most natural shade to very light eyebrows, while looking very organic,
• masks the mistakes of unsuccessful eyebrow correction.

Eyebrow powder is perfect for gray eyebrows, creating a natural hair color. Unfortunately, the powder is not suitable for girls with dark eyebrows, since naturally dark eyebrows themselves are quite thick. If you have thick eyebrows, you should tint your eyebrows with caution, as powder can add unnecessary volume.

Advantages and disadvantages of wax eyeshadow

The main advantage of buying such shadows is savings. One product or palette performs two functions at once - coloring and fixation. To preserve eyebrow makeup, it is necessary to apply a fixing agent at the last stage, which is a transparent gel or wax. In this case, you won’t have to waste time or money searching for a fixer. Just open the package and run the simulation.

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Wax eyebrow shadows are an ideal option for short hairs that are difficult to paint over with a pencil. The soft texture lies neatly on the surface and masks any imperfections, adds visual thickness and volume, and allows you to change the shape and width.

Manufacturers offer a large selection of shades of natural colors, some options in unusual tones and with the addition of mother-of-pearl sparkles. This is a product for every occasion.

Eyeshadows with wax are available in liquid and dry form. The first option is equipped with a convenient applicator or brush for distributing the composition over the eyebrows. The second involves working with pigment and fixing with a transparent agent.

The only drawback of cosmetics is low durability. Makeup needs to be adjusted periodically, especially in hot weather.

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Laura Posted 11/19/2017
first with eye shadow and then with wax to set it in place

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How to apply these eyebrow shadows correctly

Hair modeling is carried out in stages. The main thing is to properly prepare your face for applying cosmetics in order to get an aesthetic final result.

Instructions on how to paint your eyebrows with eyebrow shadows and wax:

1. Cleanse the skin of impurities and sebaceous secretions using warm water, gel or special lotion.
2. Pat your face dry. Do not apply creams or gels to your eyebrows. Due to the increased fat content, the wax will form lumps.
3. Using a special comb, comb your hair and give it the desired shape.
4. Use a hard bristled cosmetic brush with an angled edge to apply a small amount of eyeshadow. You shouldn’t take a lot of product, it will crumble and stain your face.
5. Draw the lower contour of the eyebrow. Blend in intermittent movements, working from bottom to top. You can apply a light tone to the base of the bridge of the nose and gradually move to a darker one - the gradient technique.
6. Darken the tip with shadows. Avoid clear lines to avoid creating a mask effect.
7. On another brush, take a small amount of wax and spread it around the entire perimeter of the eyebrow, starting from the base and moving towards the tip. Use a small amount of fixative to avoid making your eyebrows too shiny and glossy.
8. Brush off excess.

Liquid wax products are applied in an amount of 2 drops and driven into the skin.

If the palette contains two shades of eyeshadow, you can mix them to create the desired undertone.

Peculiarities

It seems that the peak of popularity of tattooing, microblading and eyebrow tinting has passed – make-up artists are massively advocating for a natural look. And since the trend for natural wide eyebrows has not been canceled, it means that you will still have to tint what nature gave!

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Eyebrow shadows work better than pencils. They are softer, allow you to create a thinner and more natural line and fill the space between the hairs so that no one will guess that it is paint. Of course, to draw the perfect eyebrow, a pencil will also come in handy. But his task will only be to emphasize the most important areas - the tip, bend and beginning.

Of course, you can apply regular eye shadow in brown shades to your eyebrows. But they will most likely fly around quickly. Special shadows contain additives (including wax) that enhance their durability. They are denser and brighter, because... the skin under the eyebrows is much rougher than on the eyelids. In terms of shades, “for eyebrow” shadows also win – they are much easier to choose for yourself.

Most often, eyebrow shadows are not produced solo, but in sets: pigment plus fixing wax. There are usually two colors in the package, dark and light. Some people believe that a light shade is for blondes, and a dark shade is for brunettes. In fact, the two shades are given in order to mix them together. This will allow you to choose “your” color as accurately as possible.

By playing with shades, you can visually correct imperfections in appearance. For example, close-set eyes can be “spaced” by highlighting the beginning of the eyebrow (at the bridge of the nose) with a lighter shade, and the tip with a darker shade. If you put on makeup the other way around, you can “move” your wide-set eyes.

The wax included in the set is used as a fixative - it is applied on top of the shadows, as if sealing the design.

If the set does not include wax, it can be purchased separately, for example, in a pencil - this is very convenient to use.

Review of the best eyebrow shadows with wax

When choosing cosmetics, you need to focus on the type of appearance and the desired effect. For professionals, shadows are available in liquid form; for home use, sets are recommended, where the pigment and wax are in different sections and are applied step by step.

The following sets of shadows for eyebrow shaping are the most popular among consumers:

1. Shiseido Eyebrow styling compact. Premium cosmetics for connoisseurs of quality and light textures. The set includes two shades of pigments with wax and a modeling brush. The manufacturer offers a choice of three set options, from which every woman can choose the perfect tone.
2. NYX Eyebrow cake powder. The famous brand has developed 6 palette options based on the color types of appearance. The set includes eyeshadow in two shades, fixing wax, a styling brush, and an angled brush for styling. The cosmetics are distinguished by their high durability and color saturation.
3. Pupa Eyebrow design set. A relatively inexpensive, easy-to-use set of shadows for shaping eyebrows. The kit is equipped with dry pigment, transparent cosmetic wax, a brush, and tweezers for shape correction. Available in three shades.
4. L'oreal Brow Artist. The product is long-lasting, does not pill and does not have excessive shine. The wax matches the tone of the shadows.
5. Oriflame Eyebrow Kit. The manufacturer offers two pigments and eyebrow wax in one set. They match different color options and adhere securely to the skin. For tools, the package has a separate compartment where brushes are stored.

When choosing the color of eye shadow for tinting your eyebrows, you need to focus on your natural hair color. The paint should be 1-2 shades darker or lighter. As a last resort, you can use tone-on-tone pigment.

Coloring rules

Having chosen the right palette for yourself, you can start creating your makeup. This process can take place in the form of an implementation of one of the well-known techniques:

• shading in one color: ideal for fair-haired women;
• using a light color over the entire width with shading of the lower edge with a dark color: corrects the shape, lifts the overhanging eyelid;
• creating an ombre effect: light tone at the base on the wide part, dark at the tail;
• partial filling: involves drawing individual rods at the location of the voids.

Tools and materials

To achieve the desired effect, you need to select the necessary materials and tools. To create makeup you will need shadows and special brushes.

Types of brushes that may come in handy:

• angled, with synthetic bristles: used on thick brow ridges, provides precise application of pigment, helps comb hairs;
• soft flat: the rounded tip is used on thin arches, helps to implement the ombre technique, ideal for sensitive skin types;
• soft, beveled with short pile: suitable for beginners in the business of shaping eyebrows with shadows.

Shadow application technique

To best design your own face, you should purchase sets of shadows in different shades. These palettes are very convenient; they will help you create the perfect look, because you will have several tones at hand that match each other.

The technique of applying shadows includes the following steps:

1. Prepare the skin: remove any remaining creams and decorative cosmetics. Wash your face with a suitable product, let it dry, apply cream base.
2. Comb the hairs with a special brush, directing the hairs in the desired direction.
3. Pick up some shadow with the brush and shake it off to remove excess. Otherwise, the dry substance may crumble, and the wet substance will look too bright.
4. Draw the tail, its upper and lower boundaries, and fill the space between them. The ponytail should look bright, noticeable, and stand out.
5. Create a kink, following the previous scheme. It should be at the level of the ponytail and clearly stand out.
6. Draw the lower border of the contour from the base to the break, acting without unnecessary pressure, imitating the natural growth of hairs with strokes.
7. Draw the top border, making sure that near the base it is as blurry as possible.
8. Shade the entire surface of the arc to give it the optimal shape. If your eyebrows are thick enough, you can skip this step.
9. Secure the achieved effect by treating your eyebrows with a brush with fixing wax applied to it.

How to choose the right color

There are many shades and shadows for eyebrows, which allows you to choose the best option for each individual case. The choice of a specific color should be based on the natural shade of the eyebrow hairs. In classic makeup, the shade of the eyebrows should be exactly one tone lighter than the eyelashes. However, today the trend is wide, thick, natural hair, the color of which is selected depending on the shade of the hair.

• For blondes and those with light hair, brown cosmetics are selected; choosing a very dark or black tone is wrong. Ash hair requires a corresponding gray shade of cosmetics. When using products to define facial hair, you don't need to go too overboard with defining your brows too much. This image makes you look old, looks unkempt or even ignorant.
• Brunettes with a light skin tone will look more advantageous with eyebrows of dark shades: dark gray, dark brown, and so on. It is important to understand that naturally dark hairs require constant correction and before dyeing you should work a little with tweezers to give it a beautiful shape. However, if a dark-haired girl naturally has dark skin, then even a bright black eyeshadow color can fit perfectly into the overall picture.
• For those with red or deep brown hair, reddish or brown eyebrows with a golden tint are perfect. This color ratio will be most advantageous within the framework of matching the natural tone.

Types of shadows

Manufacturers are attentive to the needs of fashionistas and offer universal sets, which include not only all kinds of shades, but also stencils for giving the desired shape, gels and wax that fix the effect, various combs and tweezers. All this provides complete comfort to their owners.

Shadows vary in composition and texture. These can be pencil shadows, dry and liquid, gel and wax. The most common are palettes that contain several shades, which is convenient for mixing colors to get the desired one.

The most convenient and practical tool for applying eye shadow is a brush or a special miniature comb. With the help of these devices, it is possible to apply the product evenly so that the eyebrows do not lose their naturalness.

Recovery instructions:

• We collect all the pieces (of course, except for those that were on the floor) in a powder compact and an eyeshadow box and with the back of the brush we rub them all to a powder so that there are no pieces left;
• Carefully pour the resulting powder little by little with medical alcohol until it becomes a thick paste. It is very important not to overdo it here. To do this, take alcohol into a pipette or syringe and add it in small portions to the remaining eyeshadow/blush;
• Mix the resulting mass until smooth and carefully level it. Now our task is to compress well and evenly what we got.

How to restore broken shadows to their previous appearance using alcohol: instructions

If the shadows are broken or scattered, they can be restored in literally five minutes. Proceed as follows:

collect both the eyeshadow powder and larger pieces in a plastic bag to finally crumble them into a homogeneous powder mass.

Carefully pour the resulting powder back into the packaging.

Use a pipette or syringe to draw up some alcohol. For a small case with shadows, a couple of drops are enough.

Mix it with powder little by little until it reaches a creamy consistency. It is important that the texture does not become liquid - the mass should be thick and dense enough.

Cover the “medallion” with shadows with a napkin and press onto the surface with the convex side of a spoon. This way they will be compressed again. By the way, the same action can be performed with a metal coin if it fits the diameter of the case.

Remove the napkin and leave the shadows open for a day. During this time, the alcohol will evaporate and the characteristic smell will disappear. After this, the shadows can be used again.