Hair Styles and Make up

Eye shadow:

Eye-shadows must have the following characteristics:

-Its pH must be slightly alkaline to avoid irritation.

-Texture must be solid enough to avoid sliding and soft enough to be easily applied.

-They must remain impeccable during hours.

There are different presentations of eye-shadows:

- Compact eye-shadow: This is the most common presentation. They can have a matte or pearly effect, both can be applied over any type of skin. They are applied with a brush. They cannot be used for television, film and photography make-up.

- Eye-shadow in cream or fluid: Not commonly used. Indicated for very dried lids. Must be avoided in wrinkled or oily lids. Can be applied with a brush or with fingertips.

- Eye-shadow pencil: Apply directly with the pencil and blend it away with a brush. It must be fixed with translucent powder.