How to Buy Powder Eye Shadow

Open up any woman's makeup bag and you will likely find powder eye shadow. However, the road to finding the perfect eye shadow to put in that makeup bag can be tedious. Follow these steps to help you buy the best powder eye shadow for your eyes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Look for hypoallergenic powder eye shadow formulations. Using hypoallergenic powder eye shadows will minimize the risk of irritation, rashes and itching. If you have sensitive skin, hypoallergenic makeup products are a must.
2. Select powder eye shadows that best compliment the color of your eyes. Women with brown eyes may choose to use green, blue, copper or bronze colored eye shadows. Women with blue eyes or green eyes, on the other hand, look good when they use eye shadows in the brown family.
3. Think about the look you want to create with your powder eye shadow prior to making a purchase. Eye shadow can help brighten eyes or make them appear larger in size. Eye shadow can also help give your eyes a smoky look. You may want to buy different powder eye shadows for daytime and for evening looks.
4. Match your eye shadow colors to your wardrobe. Neutral eye shadow colors such as browns and charcoals go with most outfits. However, if your wardrobe consists of a lot of red clothing, for example, you may want to avoid using purple eye shadow. Consider the items in your wardrobe before buying powder eye shadow in order to help you get the most mileage out of your eye shadow purchase.
5. Test out the powder eye shadows of interest, if possible, before buying them. Some eye shadows that look good in the eye shadow compact may not look good when you apply it to your eyes. Alternatively, an eye shadow may look good on your eyes but not so good in its compact. The only way to know what will look good on your eyes is to try on the eye shadows. Many beauty stores and department stores allow you to do just this.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to ask for help at a makeup counter in a beauty store or a department store if you need assistance in choosing powder eye shadow colors or brands.