Applying glitter eyeshadow

[taz1979]

hello

whats the best way of applying glitter e/s??

i got sum mineral based glittetr e/s that id like to put over some e/s

whats best method of doin this

it seems to cling to brush everytime i try??

 

[PaperFlowers]

Patting it on in little sections seems to work best for me.

I only use glitter or shimmery eyeshadows.

 

[taz1979]

thanx paperflowers but this is glitter with no base colour so the patting i found didnt really work as opposed to e/s with glitter mixed in...

dont know if i made any sense there lol

 

[PhantomGoddess]

Here is a stupid question, do you use a certain brush when you are patting?

 

[taz1979]

i use a normal small rounded eyeshadow brush made of i think goat/sable hair

 

[Ashley]

Have you tried applying it wet? I don't have any eyeshadows that are mostly glitter, but you can give it a try. Apply it wet by tapping/dabbing it onto your eye and then sweep some on dry to keep it on.

 

[taz1979]

i tried that too plus with sealent..but it just seemed to stay more on the brush

today i tried putting it on a bare lid that just had udpp on...the glitter applied fine

the problem lies in when i already have put e/s colour on and then want sum glitter on it too...hmm mayb i should just mix the glitter with the base colour

 

[PhantomGoddess]

Originally Posted by taz1979 /img/forum/go_quote.gif i tried that too plus with sealent..but it just seemed to stay more on the brush
today i tried putting it on a bare lid that just had udpp on...the glitter applied fine

the problem lies in when i already have put e/s colour on and then want sum glitter on it too...hmm mayb i should just mix the glitter with the base colour

That sounds like a good idea!!

 

[cescils]

I use and angle brush for a liner effer, or my fingers for a larger surface. The most important is putting a base that hold the glitters.

Sephora base is really good for this, Pure luxe liner gel wasn't bad too, but i need to test it again.

 

[bluebear91504]

hmm you should try a synthetic brush. when i use shimmer/glitter shadows, they apply much easier with synthetic brushes.

 

[princessmich]

Milan Gelle drops works great as a eye primer or to line the eyes. Using a primer definitely solves the problem. Personally i prefer it over the foiled method. Try different techniques and see what works best.

 

[MamaRocks]

Wetting the blush or your pinkie might work for patting it on ?

 

[kaylin_marie]

Try using your finger to pat it on.

 

[makeupfrreak]

i always use my fingers

 

[grapestain]

I use a good base then apply with a brush I've wet with visine. This is how I keep my glittery UD shadows on, otherwise there's glitter fallout allll over my cheeks after a while.

 

[princess_20]

my fingers! works for me

 

[SalJ]

I tip my head right back (to stop getting it all over my cheeks) and pat it on with my ring finger. That usually works!

 

[Gvieve]

Originally Posted by taz1979 /img/forum/go_quote.gif hellowhats the best way of applying glitter e/s??

i got sum mineral based glittetr e/s that id like to put over some e/s

whats best method of doin this

it seems to cling to brush everytime i try??

Hi Taz, Pur Luxe Mineral Lining gel is designed for this type of application as well as others. It provides an adhesive base to glittery shadows - but isn't sticky at all. It's also a great lining gel medium. HTH