Originally Posted by cursom /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Actually, my name brand loose shadows($18 per pot) are in fact worse than the indie ones I've purchased, and the only different ingredient is the dimethicone and preservatives. They look pretty great for 30 mins to an hour, the silicone evaporates and I'm left with a dull translucent creased mess, much like the lower-end outcome if I don't prep. Pressed eyeshadows are more effective because of the emulsifiers and emolllients in the mix to keep everything together while adding moisture so it doesn't dry and flake off, thus the smooth application with little fallout. From what I've read it isn't recommended to add them to loose shadows because of the fear of bacteria, and such ingredients are said to ruin the plastic pots that they are commonly stored in.