Go into any beauty
supply store and
you’ll see an overwhelming number of
eye shadow
colors. If
you’re considering updating your look, it can seem impossible
to choose! It is easier than you think once you know what to look for.
There are many people who just walk into the
store and buy any and every color you see. You might get lucky and pick
the right color! Most of the time, you’re just going to get
stuck with a multitude of eye shadow that just doesn’t look
quite right on you.
The good news is that you can gather some
great hints so you can choose the eye shadow that is right for you.
Consider:
Eye color
Hair Color
Skin Stone
Eye Shape
Once you have those figured out you have a
better idea of the eye shadow colors you can buy. The undertones to
your skin can help you if you’re still stuck.
Those with pinkish/red or blue undertone
have a cool skin tone. Those with yellow/orange undertones have a warm
skin tone. Those with an in-between skin tone are neutral.
There are many companies who include this
great information right on the package so you can see which of their
colors fit each category. Some of them list the information on their
webpage. It is just a matter of doing a little sleuthing in order to
find all of the information you need.
You can also have fun finding different eye
shadow colors. If something is very appealing to you, but
you’re not quite sure it will fit with you it is best to try
it out.
There are many department store counters
where you can “try on” different colors before you
buy them. The salespeople should be able to help you find the colors
that will work well for you.
If you want to shop online, there are easy
ways to do that as well. Some websites will ask you questions about
your skin tone and coloring. They will then shoot a list back that will
tell you which colors you should be shopping for.
Choosing eye shadow colors is one of the
most fun parts of learning about eye makeup application. There are so
many to choose from so make sure you pick the ones that fit your look
and style.
If you’re not sure, consult a
color chart. Most of all have fun and try different colors. You never
truly know what will look the best until you try them out.