Do you use matte eyeshadows in your looks? Why/why not?
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I do, and I like using them, but sometimes I still end up with all shimmer shadows, just because I have more color variety in those. I love how they add dimension to the crease with the matte finish, though!
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I’m a huge fan of matte eyeshadow and think it doesn’t get nearly the love and attention it deserves in the makeup community:)
I feel like glitters and shimmers look so pretty in the pans that we forget that’s not what matters–it how it looks on the eye that’s important:)
Some fav matte shaes are L’Oreal’s Brushed Suede and Lush Raven and MAC’s Brule, Saddle and Embark:)
i love matte eyeshadows!
Yes, I do. There was a time when I only wore matte e/s, but now I like to mix and match, depending on my mood and look.
Absolutely, for everyday look matte eyeshadow for a natural look and a highlighter.
I use matte eyeshadows, but actually I don’t really care what formula the eyeshadow has, even if it’s a lustre. If I love the color I buy it, no matter if it’s a matte, frost, satin or lustre.
I do – although I find I generally prefer shimmer because it is easier to work with and have a bigger impact, I like matte shadows, particularly pale candy shades, a lot.
Beauty from the Earth recently sent me a bunch of their new matte shadows to review, so I’m using them more and more. I think you can definitely mix the two finishes, as well.
I would love to use more matte shadows… good ones are hard to come by.. and Mac ‘s Matte2 ones were the one’s that convinced me to switch to matte shadows
Yeah, sometimes. I like using matte eyeshadows in the crease or the outer v as I find they add a little bit more impact to the look and make it look more interesting.
Yeah the only thing I use mattes for are to add depth to the crease or outer corner, personally not the biggest fan of them though
I love them! I prefer to combine with shimmer eyeshadows or a smokey look
Rarely. I find them more difficult to blend. But once in a while I will use them for a netural eye.
I try, but I have a hard time making them work for me. I always think I don’t look that good with an all matte eyeshadows look, so most of the time I end up using a matte higlighter but shimmery (or at least satin) lid and crease colors. Such a shame I can’t get them to work!
All the time. I think they are more sophisticated and more age appropriate for me. Sometimes I like a slight shimmery sheen, but nothing OTT and no glitter. Matte is classic and never looks like a trend.
Yes,
– to tone down my looks in case I use bright and bold colour on my lips
– my face but better
– easy daily looks
…. in this case are natural/nudie/brownie matte eyeshadows….
for vivid other-that-neutral-colours matte eyeshadow.. it’s usually just to add a statement in my overall look…
Whatever… I like matte eyeshadows…!
I’m not a fan of matte shadow, I like a little shimer or pearl finish
Yes…I love matte shadows!! Especially for the crease…it just adds more dimension than alot of the shimmery shadows do…I used to love love love shimmer shadows and I am starting to turn away from them a bit…dont know why, I just feel some of them are way too shimmery…
love matte shadows they create more depth
I only have a few matte eyeshadows, but the two I love the best are matte2 finish: handwritten and blanc type. Blanc type especially as I use it every day for a highlighter!
I do use them in my looks but i seem to always reach for a lil shimmer
I try to use only matte shadows as I much prefer them. However, many in my collection are at least slightly simmer so it’s difficult.
I prefer matte for all of my makeup really.
I like them in theory, but only play around with them when I have time to perfect my look. I feel like they take a lot more effort to blend out well. I do like to use them to line, though, because their pigmentation is usually so great.
YES! Come on now, I’m a makeup addict! LOLLLZZ!! I love mixing textures and if the shadow is a good quality matte, I am in heaven!! Yesterday I did an ALL matte look using white on the inner third up to the crease Fig one on the outer corner in a c shape just up to the crease, Vibrant Grape blown out above the crease blending out into the white, and Shadowy Lady to darken the outer edge!! I really liked this look!! I think today I will make my first video and use this look! I’m nervous, but ready to join the wonderful world of YouTube!! Any advice?
I like to do an all matte eye when I want something subtle and sophisticated. Matte white highlighter under the brow is truly amazing.
I try not to do an all matte or all frosty eye. Mixing it up adds dimension.
I didnt think I would but Ive tried them and I love them. Sometimes I like to tone down my look with a nice pigmented matte e/s
Matte browns and matte blacks and sometimes navy matte eyeshadows are nice, but I mainely use mate browns and blacks.
All the time. I love the matte look. I like my looks to be sharp and chic. Im not much into shimmer. I do mix up my shaods though. I have a lot for matte, frosts and veluxe pearls.
I like to mix it up too. And I prefer a matte shadow for highlighting or anywhere above the crease. An all-over, from lashes to brows shimmer usually looks a little too drag queen in my opinion.
I always incorporate at least one matte e/s, its essential to create a balance in make-up.
So if I put shimmery/glitter on my eyelid, Ill use a matte e/s for the highlight on the brow bone or the external V, depending on how shinny the eyelid is.
On the other side, if I use mainly matte e/s, Ill use a shimmery one to highlight the browbone or the inner corner of the eye.
I like matte shadows, as it is sophisticated and I like the velvety finish to it. I especially like to use mattes for the crease and a matte nude colour for brow bone highlight. My favourite mattes are MAC matte and matte2.
I use both matte and shimmer. I usually end up mixing the two and it comes out nice.
Now we moved into our new apartments that has a lot of bright lights, I found out MAC lustre formula and Mineralized eyeshadows are just too much, making me look like a drag queen. Now I prefer using matte shadows (matte2 or MUFE mattes, not MAC matte!) for contouring and a bit of shimmer for highlighting.
I do love them but only certain colors. A lot of matte eye shadows can seem flat if it doesn’t have a smooth or deep color to it. I think a lot of times adding shimmer is just a way cosmetics companies take regular colors and make them attractive and wearable. I do hate chunky glitter and shades that are too shimmery.
I tend to use shimmer eyeshadows only. I wear glasses, and I feel like each time I try matte ES, it kinda dulls out my eyes, while shimmer ES opens it.
I don’t but I really want to try using matte shadows.