In our “Help Case” section we tell you what to do in case of various beauty incidents. How to fix a broken nail, revive dried mascara or remove foundation from clothes – we will answer one question in each material. Next is the question that has been worrying us more than ever for the last few years: How to choose decorative cosmetics in an online store?
Eyeshadow
The first thing you need to decide is do you need shades that are likely to suit you 100% or do you want to try something completely new?
In the first case, pay attention to the eyeshadow palettes you already have and see which colors have the least amount left. These are probably the shades you use most often, so they look good on you. Once you’ve identified these shades for yourself, try to choose a few palettes online that include them. The next step is to figure out which contestants deserve a place in your makeup bag. If it’s a popular brand, you’re likely to find reviews of its products on YouTube. Look at them and draw conclusions without turning off critical thinking. Another option is to look at eyeshadow palette swatches on Pinterest. By searching by product name, you can find photos in different lighting conditions and from different angles. From now on, it will be easier for you to decide.
The second option is that you want to try something new on yourself. However, in this case, it will not be superfluous to look for YouTube reviews and a product on Pinterest.
lipstick and blush
The most important factor you should pay attention to when choosing blush and lipstick is your skin tone. It is the name given to the color tone that passes from the skin to its surface and affects the overall tone. There are three of them – hot, cold and neutral. There are several ways to determine which skin undertone you have. One of the most common ones is to look at the back of your wrist in daylight and see what color the veins are. If it is greenish, it means you have a warm undertone. If bluish – cold. And if you see both shades – neutral. By the way, another way to find out your undertone for sure is to take our test.
Now that you know your undertone, you can move on to choosing a lipstick or blush shade. For girls with cold undertones, products with grayish tones (lilac, cherry and others) are suitable. And for girls with warm skin tones – peach, coral and bright red shades. Another win-win option to determine which lipstick color will look best is to slightly curl your lip and look at the skin tone inside. The one closest to it will be your ideal nude tone.
After that it will be easier for you to find the right one in the color palette. But don’t stop there. Open Pinterest, enter the name of the product and the chosen shade, and look at the swatches to make sure the shade in the online store matches the actual color.
Mascara
One of the main components of mascara is the brush. This is what you need to pay attention to when choosing a product. The silicone brush is suitable for both those who like to layer the product and those who like the natural eyelash effect. It picks up the perfect amount of product and distributes it on your lashes. That’s why we choose it most of the time. For those who want to achieve unrealistic volume, a plastic brush with bristles is suitable. Let’s get to the form:
– the classic straight line will make your eyelashes black and long;
— oval (universal) is suitable for both short and long eyelashes and makes them even longer;
– will curl and lift the curved eyelashes;
— will color and lengthen any cone-shaped hair.
You can find a more detailed and visual guide to brush shapes here.
concealer
But this is a real problem with the asterisk. Choosing a foundation shade is difficult even when in store as well as online shopping. The only sure way to do this is to test the product live. However, if this is not possible, you can try to do it online. First, decide on the texture. Basis or foundation is a dense product with good covering power. BB cream It has a light texture. It evens out tone but does not cover redness and dark circles under the eyes. CC cream – a product with an even lighter texture. The cream not only corrects skin tone, but also adapts to it and looks as natural as possible. Moisturizing cream with colored effect – A product that will create brightness on the skin but does not promise to hide all inequalities.
Once you decide on the texture, you can choose the shade. Compare the foundation shade you’re currently wearing to your on-screen contestants. Choose the one that is similar to it from the color palette. If you can’t decide between two similar shades, choose the lighter one. It is easier to make a light tone more saturated than to lighten a very dark tone.
Buy only from trusted sites
The beauty of online shopping is that you can compare prices of the same product on different sites and find the best deal. But there are pitfalls here too. This is what should alert you.
— If the price of a product on the website is very different from the price in other online stores.
— If the site contains a product that is not available in any other online store of the cosmetics chain.
Examine the site carefully. Read reviews about it to make sure of its reliability.
Source: People Talk
I’m Roger Gritton, and I’ve been writing for the The Fashion Vibes for over 5 years now. My specialty is beauty news; I’m passionate about covering the latest trends, products, and innovations in the industry. In my time there, I’ve become known as an authority on all things beauty-related.
I love discovering new experts to interview, researching up-and-coming ingredients and techniques that are making their way onto our beauty shelves and highlighting people who are making a difference in the world of cosmetics. My work has appeared not only on The Fashion Vibes, but also several other publications including the New York Times Magazine, Allure Magazine and Refinery29.
