Such an unusual, extravagant solution allows you to draw attention to the eyes and make the image memorable and stylish.
The color red has long been considered a symbol of luxury, wealth and high status. Only brave women who are not afraid to appear too bright and noticeable can decide to wear this shade
- Psychology and makeup
- Temporary trend or emerging prospect?
- Smokey eyes: bloody haze
- Is it possible to completely paint your eyelids with red eyeshadow?
- Themed makeup: getting ready for a party
- Who is red eyeshadow suitable for?
- Arrows: option for everyday wear
- Application technique
Red color: fire before our eyes
The color red has long been considered a symbol of luxury, wealth and high status. Only brave women who are not afraid to appear too bright and noticeable can decide to wear this shade. Naturally, all shades of red are suitable only for confident girls who like to stand out from the crowd. This applies to both clothes and makeup.
Naturally, all shades of red are suitable only for confident girls who like to stand out from the crowd
If scarlet lipstick is a true fashion classic and is in almost every girl’s makeup bag, then red shadows are much less common
You can’t find them in all lines of decorative cosmetics.
If scarlet lipstick is a true fashion classic and is in almost every girl’s makeup bag, then red shadows are much less common. You can’t find them in all lines of decorative cosmetics. This is not surprising, because such eye shades are not in demand and popular among customers who prefer not to take risks and choose proven classics.
Most often, shades of blue, gray, brown and cream are used for eyelid makeup. However, if you want to emphasize your uniqueness, you should look for red eyeshadows: your makeup done with their help will simply attract the attention of others!
Such eye shades are not in demand and popular among customers who prefer not to take risks and choose proven classics.
If you want to emphasize your uniqueness, you should look for red eyeshadows: your makeup done with their help will simply attract the attention of others
Red shadows can be used alone or combined with other shades
Advice! If you don't want to take any risks, choose a bright ocher shade. With their help, you can create an unusual makeup that will not seem overly extravagant and will not attract undue attention.
Psychology and makeup
Each color has a specific psychological meaning. This is very important to consider when choosing makeup products, because people tend to focus on a person’s image when assessing his personality.
Each color has a specific psychological meaning
This is very important to consider when choosing makeup products, because people tend to focus on a person’s image when assessing his personality
What does the color red mean? It is believed to be a symbol of danger
So, what does the color red mean? It is believed to be a symbol of danger. It’s not for nothing that directors who want to show the heroine as a fatal, dangerous woman dress her in outfits of scarlet shades. The color red represents overflowing energy and sexuality; it is energizing and a little scary. Therefore, red shades in makeup are not suitable for every girl. If you are a fairly modest, quiet person who prefers an interesting book to going to a nightclub, perhaps you should not try on the trend that this article is dedicated to. This also applies to women who are embarrassed by excessive attention: with red shadows on your eyelids, you will have little chance of going unnoticed.
Advice! Want to create a fresh, understated makeup look using red eyeshadow? Apply gray shadows to the entire moving eyelid, highlight the corner of the eye with white, and carefully blend a small amount of red shadows in the center of the eyelid. Your makeup will turn out to be quite delicate and classic, but it will have a certain zest!
The color red represents overflowing energy and sexuality, it is energizing and a little scary
Therefore, red shades in makeup are not suitable for every girl.
If you are a fairly modest, calm person who prefers an interesting book to going to a nightclub, perhaps you should not try on the trend that this article is dedicated to.
How to do red makeup
Makeup in green tones for blue eyes
For those who have decided to apply makeup with red shadows, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the step-by-step description of the process:
- Hydration. Not a single make-up session is complete without this important procedure;
- Masking of problem areas with a corrector;
- Applying makeup base using a sponge;
- Applying matte powder;
- A light touch of blush.
In order to hide the shine of the skin, you should use mattifying powder.
Preparing the skin for makeup
If your skin is oily, you should first treat it with a toner. Dry and normal skin should definitely be moisturized with cream. After it is absorbed, you can move on to the next procedure.
Applying tone
It is advisable to select basic toning products that are half a tone lighter than the skin. The application of tone begins with a primer, which will hide unevenness and pores and make the face smoother.
If necessary, you can use a concealer with a light texture that will help hide skin imperfections and give it radiance. If problems in the form of spots and pimples are too noticeable, they are masked with a corrector before applying the tone.
Eyebrow preparation
To begin with, the eyebrows are combed with a brush, then the lower border is drawn with a pencil or shadows and shaded. Which shade of cosmetics to choose depends on your hair color. After processing the lower edge, the upper border of the eyebrow is carefully shaped. Next, you can move on to filling the empty space between the hairs. You should not lean too heavily on the pencil or shadow so that your eyebrows do not become too graphic. Once the color is even, you can seal the result with clear gel, wax, or even hairspray sprayed onto the brush.
Eye makeup
The first step in eye makeup is to apply primer to the upper eyelid. If we are talking about daytime makeup, then a thin layer of beige shadows is carefully applied on top of the primer. The outer corner of the eye can be emphasized with slightly darker shadows. It is worth adding a little white to the space under the eyebrow to visually increase the arch.
Then you can draw the space between the eyelashes with a pencil and complete the makeup with mascara or use liquid eyeliner instead of a pencil.
For evening makeup, the same application rules apply, only the palette of shadows used will be much brighter.
Cheekbones and lips
It is better to choose blush in delicate, natural shades to give your face maximum naturalness. Lipstick is selected for the same purpose, so it should not be bright or overlap with the shadows.
For evening makeup, on the contrary, you will need a rich-colored lipstick. It is applied to the lips using a special brush, after outlining the natural contour with a pencil. A drop of gloss will help add seductiveness to your lips.
Nude base and red eyeshadow
These little secrets will help create a worthy frame for a bright accent on the eyes, preventing the face from turning into a colorful mask.
A lot has already been said about red lipstick; almost all girls use it. A large number of beauties now have other products in their cosmetic bags that can create a charming look in red shades:
- Red eyeliner (pencil). It is better to give preference to liquid eyeliner, as it is more durable. It is not difficult to create clear, expressive arrows, especially since there is no shortage of shades of red. The pencil is useful for lightly shaded arrows on the lower eyelid. At the same time, it is worth remembering the rule: no dark circles under the eyes, this will ruin the whole look.
- Red mascara is still quite difficult to find on sale, but you can easily order it in an online store. Branded cosmetics lie evenly on the eyelashes and make them very bright, especially against the background of gray shadows. Fans of false eyelashes can purchase red ones.
- The red eyeshadows on sale are replete with a variety of shades and names. If you wish, you can purchase several at once and experiment with tones. It is most convenient to apply them with a brush to the middle and outer edge of the eyelid, then gently blend. You will definitely need mascara, for example, a classic charcoal shade.
Interesting. With the help of cosmetics in red tones, you can create makeup in any style: from minimalistic red eyeliner to a smokey eye created from smooth transitions.
Temporary trend or emerging prospect?
The scarlet shade on the eyelids became a hit for the 2015–2016 season. Makeup with red shadows, a photo of which you can find in this article, literally filled the world's catwalks. Of course, not everything that designers offer becomes popular among ordinary women.
The scarlet shade on the eyelids became a hit of the 2014–2015 season
Makeup with red shadows literally captivated the world's catwalks.
Of course, not everything that designers offer becomes popular among ordinary women
However, the new trend was quickly picked up by Hollywood stars, and popular brands began to produce eyeshadow in all shades of red: from soft coral to rich scarlet. It’s difficult to say whether red eyelid makeup will become a must-have in a few years. However, now you can experiment and apply new images to yourself. Who knows, maybe soon red eyeshadow will become as commonplace as lipstick of a similar shade.
Advice! Don't try to transfer makeup from a magazine or catwalk into everyday life by copying it exactly. This usually does not lead to good results, especially if you are not a professional makeup artist. Adapt unusual makeup looks to everyday life by replacing especially extravagant shades with less flashy ones.
The new trend was quickly picked up by Hollywood stars, and popular brands began to produce eyeshadow in all shades of red: from soft coral to rich scarlet.
It’s difficult to say whether red eyelid makeup will become a must-have in a few years
However, now you can experiment and apply new images to yourself
Wear red in everyday life
A bold beauty experiment with red can be soft and subtle, despite the fact that it always attracts attention. To avoid looking tired or sickly, you can use dirty red pigment and stick to shimmer shadows, glitter eyeliner and soft red blush.
Smokey eyes: bloody haze
Perhaps the safest option for using red eyeshadow is smoky eyes, or smoky eye makeup. Why? Everything is very simple: this type of makeup involves the use of several shades of varying degrees of saturation, only one of which is accent.
Smokey eyes are a special technique for applying eye shadow. One shade should gradually transition into another, creating a hazy effect. Moreover, to create such makeup you need to use at least three shades of different depths and intensities. Also, we must not forget about careful shading: purchase a high-quality brush made of natural material so that your makeup looks neat and attractive.
Step-by-step instructions for doing smoky eye makeup
To create a spectacular smoky makeup look that will not go out of fashion for several seasons, you will need shadows in dark gray, white and red shades. A white tone is applied under the eyebrow and in the inner corner of the eye, red - in the middle of the eyelid, dark gray (or even black) - on the outer corner of the eyelid. Shades need to be shaded as thoroughly as possible: one color should gradually transition into another, and there should not be a clear boundary between them. A little dark shadow should be applied into the crease of the upper eyelid to emphasize the depth of the eye, and along the lower lash line.
Perhaps the safest option for using red eyeshadow is smoky eyes, or smoky eye makeup.
This type of makeup involves the use of several shades of varying degrees of saturation, only one of which is accent
Smokey eyes are a special technique for applying eye shadow. One shade should gradually transition into another, creating a hazy effect.
Smokey eyes require quite “heavy” eyelashes: it is advisable to apply several layers of mascara or even glue on false eyelashes. Makeup is ready. Don't forget to brush away any shadow particles from the skin under your eyes using a large brush.
Advice! Smokey eyes using a red shade are a rather “heavy” makeup that is suitable for a visit to a restaurant or a late date. In the light of candles, your eyes will shine especially seductively!
Makeup sequence
Facial skin preparation
How to properly apply makeup on your face at home: step by step
Before applying decorative cosmetics, the skin should be thoroughly prepared. If it is dry, then bright colors will only emphasize wrinkles and flaking that occur due to lack of moisture. On oily skin, cosmetic products last no longer than a few hours and then run off. That is why measures should be taken to maximize the degreasing and protection of such epidermis.
How to prepare your skin for makeup
It is very difficult to work with those with dull skin. The most colorful and bright shades in this case take on a dull and faded appearance.
Attention! On skin with a natural blush, red makeup looks natural and beautiful.
Applying tone
Before using decorative cosmetics, you should even out your skin tone and hide all unevenness and defects. Colors and shades will then look on the face exactly as they look in the original. As a tone, use foundation, powder, a special base for eye shadow or concealer.
Eyebrow preparation
When using bright shades in makeup, eyebrows should also look bright. Otherwise they will get lost on the face. They should not only be given expressive contours and shapes, but also outlined with a pencil.
Eyebrows need constant care
Eye makeup, shadows, eyeliner
To avoid giving your eyes an inflamed and painful appearance, you should first line the mucous membrane with white kajal. Red eye shadow should be applied not only to the upper part, but also to the lower part. Liquid cosmetics tend to dry out quickly, so they need to be blended very well. Before applying the decor, the skin tone should be even. This is achieved by rubbing a small amount of foundation over the eyelids or using concealer, eye shadow base, etc.
Cheekbones and lips
Lips complement the look and make it complete. To make them look discreet, you should give preference to lipstick in nude tones. The evening option involves the use of red and wine flowers. The pencil for lining the contours is selected to match the lipstick. If bright red shadows were used under the eyes, then lipstick should be taken in a more restrained shade (light pink or pearlescent). This will help avoid vulgarity in the created image.
Applying makeup
Often decorative cosmetics are also applied to the cheekbones. These are not only skin color-evening products, but also blush. When creating makeup in red tones, you should not give preference to bright colors of blush. Otherwise, the face will look “steamed”. The formation of cheekbones with the help of cosmetics is carried out depending on the initial type and shape of the face.
Is it possible to completely paint your eyelids with red eyeshadow?
Makeup that uses only red for the eyelids looks too extravagant and unusual. Of course, this option will appeal to young rebels who want to emphasize that they do not intend to follow generally accepted fashion trends. However, some caution must be exercised with the choice of shade. For this type of makeup, it is advisable to choose a muted, complex shade, for example, burgundy or wine. This will make your image mysterious, but at the same time non-trivial.
Makeup that uses only red for the eyelids looks too extravagant and unusual.
Of course, this option will appeal to young rebels who want to emphasize that they do not intend to follow generally accepted fashion trends.
However, some caution must be exercised when choosing a shade.
By the way, you can highlight not only the upper, but also the lower eyelid with red. This will immediately make your eyes bright and stand out. This makeup is perfect for going to a disco or club.
Advice! Active eye makeup requires fairly “modestly dressed” lips: choose a soft nude lipstick or pink lip gloss. You can’t focus on both your lips and your eyes: it looks vulgar and is only suitable for fashion shows or theatrical performances, but not for everyday life. If you decide to do such an experiment, be sure to choose a lipstick that matches the shade in tone.
Who does red eyeshadow suit and doesn't suit?
Red eye shadow comes in a wide palette of shades, from which you can choose colors that best match a certain skin tone, hair and eye color. According to general rules, the darker the skin and darker the eye color, the brighter and more saturated the shadows should be.
Girls with fair skin are recommended to choose calmer red-pink tones; the following are in harmony with bronze skin:
- dark red;
- eggplant;
- cherry shades.
For dark-skinned girls whose skin has an olive undertone, makeup artists recommend orange-red tones.
These recommendations are not universal. When choosing the desired shade, you can experiment. For example, matte deep shades of red may suit fair-skinned blondes.
For blue-eyed and gray-eyed blondes, you can highlight your eyes with red by lining your eyelashes with a pencil. Afterwards it is lightly shaded by picking up a small amount of copper shadow on the brush.
Dark-skinned brunettes are not recommended to use makeup with a red haze; on the contrary, they can emphasize the contour with a clear arrow, while leaving the eyelashes without makeup. The use of red shades should be avoided if there are rashes, irritations on the skin, and if the eyes are prone to redness.
Themed makeup: getting ready for a party
If you want to be the star of Halloween, then you simply cannot do without eyeshadow in a rich red hue. You don’t have to limit your imagination: create the image of a languid, mysterious vampire or a beautiful tear-stained ghost who cannot find eternal peace!
If you want to be the star of Halloween, then you simply cannot do without eyeshadow in a rich red hue.
You don’t have to limit your imagination: create the image of a languid, mysterious vampire or a beautiful tear-stained ghost who cannot find eternal peace
Of course, for unusual stylized makeup, red shadows should not be used alone. Try combining them with other shades to achieve a voluminous effect and make your look more unusual and, of course, irresistible.
Of course, for unusual stylized makeup, red shadows should not be used alone. Try combining them with other shades to achieve a voluminous effect and make your look more unusual and, of course, irresistible.
Advice! Any eye shadow will stick much better if you apply it to a special base. The base allows any loose products to better adhere to the skin, so your makeup won’t smudge throughout the day!
Red makeup with arrow
Probably using a black eyeliner in red makeup is the most amazing option. The combination of these two colors is an unspoken classic.
But of course you can make the arrow brown, silver, gold. Or your makeup can simply be limited to a single red arrow, which will also be impressive and unusual.
Who is red eyeshadow suitable for?
Of course, the question cannot help but arise as to who is suitable for eyelid products in red shades, and who should avoid them (or at least be careful when applying makeup).
Of course, the question cannot help but arise: who is suitable for eyelid products in red shades, and who should refuse them?
It’s easiest for those with brown or almost black eyes. Red eyeshadow suits them best
But if you have blue or green eyes, you should think about it: red will create a “tear-stained” effect and fatigue
It’s easiest for those with brown or almost black eyes. Red shadows suit them best. But if you have blue or green eyes, you should think about it: red will create the effect of “tear-stained” and fatigue. And if you are unsure that you can do truly skillful, thorough and thoughtful makeup, you shouldn’t take the risk.
For gray-eyed girls, red is quite suitable. But there is one condition: it is desirable that the shade be closer to pink. Otherwise, gray eyes will look watery and expressionless: too active a shade on the eyelids will simply overshadow the color of the iris.
If you are not confident that you can do a truly skillful, thorough and thoughtful makeup, you should not risk it
For gray-eyed girls, red is quite suitable. But there is one condition: it is desirable that the shade be closer to pink
Bright makeup looks more harmonious on brown-eyed girls
Advice! Experiment with your look before purchasing eyeshadow. Apply a few strokes of lip pencil to your eyelids and blend it thoroughly. Look at the result: if your face begins to look fresher and your eyes become more expressive, then red shadows may well suit you and you should not refuse the purchase.
Choosing makeup by hair color
Makeup for green eyes and dark hair
Natural hair and skin color play the most important role when choosing a shade to recreate red makeup.
For blondes
A blonde can effectively use red in her makeup on her lips. Eyes are emphasized with such shades only if their color is blue, gray or green. When shading the pencil line made along the eyelash contour, you should lightly dip the brush in copper shadows. The result is a subtle smokey effect that can easily be used to create an everyday look.
Makeup for blondes
For brunettes
Red lipstick suits dark-haired representatives of the fair sex very well. It is this shade that makes their appearance even more expressive and sexy. They should not wear bright red eye makeup, unlike blondes. But an arrow of this shade and unpainted eyelashes will be very appropriate in the image.
For redheads
Red hair itself attracts a lot of attention, so it will be difficult to emphasize anything here. But using red cosmetics as decoration is very appropriate. Shadows can be selected according to eye and skin color. The only wish for the beasts is that they should not get carried away with unnatural colors and shades, they will look vulgar.
Makeup for redheads
To highlight lips, preference is given to natural red or burgundy colors. To create a calm and restrained look, apply soft pink or soft orange lipstick. They will help to effectively highlight the red hair color and will ideally go with the daily look of red-haired beasts.
Attention! If the lower lip is thin and inexpressive, then you should use a pencil to visually expand its contour, outlining a line a little further than the true border.
Arrows: option for everyday wear
Are you afraid to take risks, but want to add a twist to your makeup? Then try this fashion trend like red arrows. To make arrows, use a thin, angled brush, which should first be slightly moistened. Thanks to wet application, the shadows will appear brighter and more noticeable on the eyes. Simply draw a line as close to the eyelashes as possible and extend it slightly beyond the outer edge of the eye. As a base, use light beige or gray shadows, previously applied to the entire eyelid.
Are you afraid to take risks, but want to add a twist to your makeup? Then try this fashion trend like red arrows
To make arrows, use a thin angled brush, which should first be slightly moistened
Thanks to wet application, the shadows will appear brighter and more noticeable on the eyes.
Red arrows are not very noticeable, but your makeup will look unusual and attractive. This option is suitable even for the office (of course, if you purchase shadows of a not very bright shade).
Advice! The color red makes your skin look paler. In addition, unusual eye makeup always draws attention to all the imperfections of the face. Therefore, take care to create the perfect even tone before applying red eye makeup. It is also worth using blush, which will balance out too bright eyes and the entire makeup in general.
If you have already mastered the red kingdom, you can use scarlet as a base, and make the arrows of a different color
Black classic arrows on top of red shadows look extravagant
Effect
When focusing on red in your image, remember that many people associate this color with danger. Purely psychologically, this shade will create the image of a femme fatale.
Even a high-quality make-up in red tones will not suit every woman. If you are modest by nature, then you should avoid using this bright color.
Application technique
Red shadows require special care, because all flaws will be especially noticeable to others. If you want the color to be particularly vibrant, apply with a wet applicator. For a lighter effect, use a brush. By the way, make-up artists claim that ordinary brushes from art stores allow you to create no less impressive makeup than brushes from expensive professional brands!
Make sure both eyes are painted symmetrically. In addition, red eyeshadow requires neatly shaped eyebrows: don’t forget about this when creating your unusual look!
Red shadows require special care, because all flaws will be especially noticeable to others
If you want the color to be particularly vibrant, apply with a wet applicator. For a lighter effect, use a brush
Makeup artists claim that ordinary brushes from art stores allow you to create no less impressive makeup than brushes from expensive professional brands
Make sure both eyes are painted symmetrically
Advice! If you haven't slept all night or are tired: red shadows will highlight not only every vein in your eyes, but also an unhealthy complexion.
Red shadows are not suitable if the first wrinkles are visible on the eyelids. This is especially true for products that contain shimmering particles. A bright shade will further emphasize age-related changes.
Makeup with red shadows: step by step
Now you know how to do eye makeup in red shades. Don't be afraid to experiment and find your own style. Perhaps unusual makeup will not only surprise those around you, but will also help your beauty reveal itself even more fully and brightly.
Tone, blush, lips: what goes with red shadows?
Pomade
In makeup with red eye shadow, as a rule, it is not recommended to use a shade of lipstick that exactly matches the color of the eye shadow. If you want to focus on your eyes, choose a lighter, beige-pink or beige-brown shade of lip product.
If you want to make a double accent in your makeup, choose another rich shade for your lip makeup: wine, red-brown, plum.
Blush
Choosing a blush for makeup with red shadows is not so easy. The usual fresh, pinkish-peach blush will not work here. It is better to use a matte blush of a muted pink-brown shade, the color of a “dusty rose”.
Inglot Freedom System AMC Blush in shade 55
If you are not afraid of experiments, try applying bright red blush (in a small amount to begin with).
Tone
When using red eyeshadow, it is important to create the perfect tone: to even out the skin and disguise all imperfections.
For this:
- Use a silicone base that evens out the skin and smoothes out pores. Inglot Under Makeup Base
- Apply long-lasting, medium-coverage foundation.
- Use a light concealer under the eyes and another, heavier concealer and corrector to spot conceal imperfections. YSL Touche Eclat MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
- Set the concealer with powder; To complete all makeup, use a fixing spray.
