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poppet · 09-23-2005, 04:23 PM

Do you tend to apply your powdered eyeshadow with water to help it be brighter and stay on longer, or is there another secret to this that I need to be let in on? I've a lovely shade of pink that's light when applied dry and dark n groovy when applied wet, but it dries out fast.

mrthumbs · 09-23-2005, 06:25 PM

this thread deserves a bump. I was asking myself that same quesiton earlier today.

LexiLexxx · 09-23-2005, 06:38 PM

Do you mean, dries out fast on your eyelid? Or In the container?

There are several thing's you can do to, keep it on..without water/cracking/drying.
MAC Cosmetics, sell's a cream colour base, and eye paints. I would choose a very light colour, so you can keep your "Pink Shade".

MAC is all about colour, alot of pigment..so you might look for a color that's close your your Fav. shade :-)

Back in the day, I also sold an eyelid foundation...best thing to do, is hit your local drugstore and look high and low. So many products, so little time, LOL

~LL

RRRED · 09-23-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mrthumbs

this thread deserves a bump. I was asking myself that same quesiton earlier today.

phogirl69 · 09-23-2005, 07:26 PM

Always use a foundation and put translucent powder over it so it works as a "base" on which your eyeshadow can adhere. Apply with a high quality brush
such as Mac or Shue Umera, don't use that cheap applicator shit. Using the right tools/brushes is very important.

I don't use water at all. If you use a high quality eyeshadow like Mac which is pigmented it really shouldn't "dry out". I always use a frosty neutral shade on top of the foundation as a base too, and all the dark stuff on top.

I can only recommend a frosty pink color as a "Base" on which to build a smoky eye look. I Personally do not like pink eye shadow by itself, it makes people look like they have a bruised and fucked up looking eyes.

Also, gfy is not the place for makeup questions. I highly suggest makeupalley.com, I go there a lot and it's the place for makeup reviews/tips.

Besides the net, makeup is my hobby... i used to live for it...

sniperwolf · 09-23-2005, 10:15 PM

lol.. what a thread.. oh well I don't use eyeshadows my eyes get easily irritated but then I see some useful tips here.... hehe.. setting up a new thread in adult sites?

MissEve · 09-23-2005, 10:20 PM

makeupalley.com is evil! Ive spend way to much money buying stuff recommended there. Its a great resource though.

Babagirls · 09-23-2005, 10:30 PM

put chapstick or a small dab of vasoline on your eyelid & then use the tip of your finger several times.

that will make the powder thick AND stay on for 24 hours at least.

titmowse · 09-23-2005, 10:30 PM

yep. base underneath the shadow plus a good product and good applicators. although for shadows, i think sponge gives a heavier color than a brush. i've always been impressed with princess marcella borghese shadows.

Babagirls · 09-23-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Babagirls

put chapstick or a small dab of vasoline on your eyelid & then use the tip of your finger several times.

that will make the powder thick AND stay on for 24 hours at least.

holy fuck am i tired! i meant to say...

put chapstick or a small dab of vasoline on your eyelid & then use the tip of your finger to apply the powder/eyeshadow several times for a thick coat on your eye.

that will make the powder thick & stay on for 24 hours at least.

phogirl69 · 09-23-2005, 10:45 PM

I would think that Vaseline or chapstick would make it more greasy and slide off though? ... Try those MAC Paint things, I heard they stay on forever but i haven't tried any yet though. A lot of the MA's at MAC are stuck up bitches too and act like they are too busy when you are trying to buy stuff, but SOME are nice though (not many though).

Babagirls · 09-23-2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by phogirl69

I would think that Vaseline or chapstick would make it more greasy and slide off though?

gotta let it dry for abotu 10 mins and rub it in to the skin, let the skin absorb it then apply.

been doing that since i was 21 & has yet to fail me.

Elli · 09-24-2005, 12:54 AM

The wet brush method is a common suggestion, but I've found the effect doesn't last that long, and in fact it dilutes the colour. I just got some decent creme eyeshadows (Revlon is great) and played with them instead. Sparkly and light with great colour. Just be careful with eyeliner, because it smudges easily.

poppet · 09-24-2005, 01:35 AM

Thank you very much all. Trying to get my makeup dark enough to look decent for shoots, since I'm so pale I tend to look washed out.

Appreciate the advice lots!

Th!nk · 09-24-2005, 02:14 AM

nice for starting up this thread... i somehow got some infos here.

u-Bob · 09-24-2005, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrthumbs

this thread deserves a bump. I was asking myself that same quesiton earlier today.

same here

MetroPornTour · 09-24-2005, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by poppet

Do you tend to apply your powdered eyeshadow with water to help it be brighter and stay on longer, or is there another secret to this that I need to be let in on? I've a lovely shade of pink that's light when applied dry and dark n groovy when applied wet, but it dries out fast.

Personally I wet my brushes before I put it on. But I've also used an atomizer on the make up before applying it.

Otherwise when it is dry I find that it not only doesn't last but it is almost impossible to even get it out of the package. Unless your buying loose powder make-up.

But if first put on a nutrulizing base. (Normally a white cream that cuts down on oil production - PH balances your skin) Then it will tend to last longer.

But it also should go without saying. By good make up not the cheap stuff and good brushes. (I find good brushes are more important that good make up.)

Hopefully this helps you out.

09-23-2005, 04:23 PM	#1
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09-23-2005, 07:26 PM	#5
phogirl69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,330	Always use a foundation and put translucent powder over it so it works as a "base" on which your eyeshadow can adhere. Apply with a high quality brush such as Mac or Shue Umera, don't use that cheap applicator shit. Using the right tools/brushes is very important. I don't use water at all. If you use a high quality eyeshadow like Mac which is pigmented it really shouldn't "dry out". I always use a frosty neutral shade on top of the foundation as a base too, and all the dark stuff on top. I can only recommend a frosty pink color as a "Base" on which to build a smoky eye look. I Personally do not like pink eye shadow by itself, it makes people look like they have a bruised and fucked up looking eyes. Also, gfy is not the place for makeup questions. I highly suggest makeupalley.com, I go there a lot and it's the place for makeup reviews/tips. Besides the net, makeup is my hobby... i used to live for it... Last edited by phogirl69; 09-23-2005 at 07:29 PM..

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sniperwolf Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,743	lol.. what a thread.. oh well I don't use eyeshadows my eyes get easily irritated but then I see some useful tips here.... hehe.. setting up a new thread in adult sites? __________________ ~Accepting design works~

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titmowse Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: TEXAS Posts: 5,320	yep. base underneath the shadow plus a good product and good applicators. although for shadows, i think sponge gives a heavier color than a brush. i've always been impressed with princess marcella borghese shadows. __________________ I still love everybody

09-23-2005, 06:25 PM	#2
mrthumbs salad tossing sig guy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: mrthumbs*gmail.com Posts: 11,702	this thread deserves a bump. I was asking myself that same quesiton earlier today.

09-23-2005, 06:38 PM	#3
LexiLexxx Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vegas, Baby!!!! Posts: 2,510	Do you mean, dries out fast on your eyelid? Or In the container? There are several thing's you can do to, keep it on..without water/cracking/drying. MAC Cosmetics, sell's a cream colour base, and eye paints. I would choose a very light colour, so you can keep your "Pink Shade". MAC is all about colour, alot of pigment..so you might look for a color that's close your your Fav. shade :-) Back in the day, I also sold an eyelid foundation...best thing to do, is hit your local drugstore and look high and low. So many products, so little time, LOL ~LL

09-23-2005, 10:20 PM	#7
MissEve Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 583	makeupalley.com is evil! Ive spend way to much money buying stuff recommended there. Its a great resource though.

09-23-2005, 10:45 PM	#11
phogirl69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,330	I would think that Vaseline or chapstick would make it more greasy and slide off though? ... Try those MAC Paint things, I heard they stay on forever but i haven't tried any yet though. A lot of the MA's at MAC are stuck up bitches too and act like they are too busy when you are trying to buy stuff, but SOME are nice though (not many though).

09-24-2005, 12:54 AM	#13
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	The wet brush method is a common suggestion, but I've found the effect doesn't last that long, and in fact it dilutes the colour. I just got some decent creme eyeshadows (Revlon is great) and played with them instead. Sparkly and light with great colour. Just be careful with eyeliner, because it smudges easily. __________________ email: [email protected]

09-24-2005, 01:35 AM	#14
poppet Just call me Tala! :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TECHIEMEDIA - the only host you'll ever need! (Did I mention that their techs ROCK?? Ask me about them.) Posts: 1,499	Thank you very much all. Trying to get my makeup dark enough to look decent for shoots, since I'm so pale I tend to look washed out. Appreciate the advice lots! __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.

09-24-2005, 02:14 AM	#15
Th!nk Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,996	nice for starting up this thread... i somehow got some infos here.