by Cheryl B.
Beauty Q&A
When and Why Would I Wet Dry Eye Shadow
Though it is possible to purchase creams eye shadows, most
eye shadows come in a dry pressed powder and now more readily with the
popularity of mineral makeup, many come in loose powder. But why when and why
would you ever need to apply a dry shadow wet?
There are several different reasons that at times it may be
preferable to apply your powdered eye shadow wet.
Shaping/Contouring
Applied wet, powdered shadow is easier to work with if you
are contouring or shaping. Let’s say that you would like to apply a dab of
color at the outer corners of each eye to really get your eye color to pop or
to enhance the clothing colors that you may be wearing that day. This effect
may be done with dry eye shadow but if you wet the applicator just a tiny bit,
the effect goes from “just there” to “amazing eyes.”
Staying Power
Another reason to apply wet, is that it will give the shadow
more staying power; it will not rub off as easily. It stays put where it dries.
Just be sure to blend generously while it is still damp and blendable so there
are no noticeable lines.
Control
More control is another reason to apply your shadow wet, and
by wet, I do mean just a dab of water on the tip of the brush or applicator.
Too much and it will become messy and then difficult to correct. There is a
fine line in how much wetness and you will need to find it to achieve the look
you desire. You will though have way more control over exactly where the color
goes and how it goes on so because of this, you need to give a little more
attention when working with wet shadow.
Enhanced Colors and Options
Lastly, wetting the shadow deepens and awakens the color
considerably. It enhances the color to its fullest potential. It is especially
effective for evening looks.
Mixing Colors
In addition to enhancing the colors, if you enjoy
mixing eye colors to get just the right look or colors for you, or coming up with your own new exciting blends, you will find
it much easier to mix your shades wet than dry.
Remember, just a dab of water on the tip of the brush. You
may need to re-dab with each stroke of shadow. Once you try this method, I am
sure that you will fall completely in love with the results and find that it
gives you way more choice in looks and style than previously had with only dry
application. It basically doubles your options for the same amount of shadows.
Have fun, experiment and before you know it, you will have deepened your colors, increased your selections, learned optimal control in shaping, enhancing and contouring your eyes while developing a new level and look to your eye shadow application.
