How much of a concern is fallout (from eyeshadow)?
I prefer less fallout, but I don’t mind some fallout as long as the eyeshadow itself still applied well–like it didn’t sheer out, turn patchy, etc. due to the fallout.
— Christine
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I do my eyes first in my makeup routine, so fallout doesn’t concern me at all. Easily cleaned up with a makeup wipe or cotton round with some micellar water.
Fall out is a big concern of mine, I have sensitive eyes, so fall out is terrible for me.
Sensitive eyes is also an important factor… there were several times when I wondered why my eyes start watering after applying eyeshadow… well… there was an embarrassing eye exam when the doctor showed me the specs of eyeshadow on my enlarged eye. š
In the grand scheme of things, it’s certainly not the worst thing that could happen… however, I’m not a fan of very fallout prone e/s’s. That said, I can certainly spare myself by applying glittery e/s’s with my finger over a glitter primer. Mattes with fallout are a bit more difficult to deal with. Thank goodness that getting any is much less likely these days!
Not a fan of fallout or migration and try to stick to products with minimal. Sometimes itās purely trial and error to figure out best application technique for special shades. Iāll persevere to a point.
For me fallout is a major concern. I tried several times, but I simply don’t like doing eyes first… I need to start with my base. I’m not going to sit and clean up the mess of an eyeshadow with lots of fallout.
It’s a big concern for me. I love shimmery, glittery eyeshadows but I want the shimmer and glitter on my lids, not on my cheeks, nose, etc. UD’s MCRA and Maui Wowie are such gorgeous colours but, for me, they are totally unwearable because of the glitter fallout! Such a shame!
I donāt really have an issue with fallout. Glitter primers and taking your time with eyeshadow you donāt really have an issue with such things or I donāt anyway
I hate it and unless the shadow is really special, I will stop using it. I use several serums plus sunscreen before makeup and the bits of shadow really stick. Even though I now do my eyes first, it still is a pain to have to clean up before proceeding.
I don’t mind a little fallout on application. I can use primer, tap off the eye brush, and use setting spray to tame fallout. Fallout brushes off with a fan brush easily enough. I’m more willing to tolerate fallout on application with a unique shade. If it’s a freaking snowstorm, though, forget it.
It’s usually a deal breaker if there is fallout during wear. The exception is light, shimmery or sparkly shades. I don’t usually mind a little extra fairy dust on my cheeks. Again, nothing excessive, though.
Itās extremely important to me. Iām a powder person and I buy eyeshadows not in pallettes because I donāt want to contaminate other colors, even if they are in the near shade range. Iāve never found MAC to have fallout (yes, I still buy the individual tiny compactsā¦more money but less hassle.) Also, I put my makeup on at a table and I donāt want to see fall out on my table or nearby compacts. If I do occasionally have fallout when applying it, itās easy enough to wipe where on my face itās kicked back.
Personally I am not a big fan of fallout, which does occur with some of Lorac’s shimmery numbers, but I find that if I apply only small amounts of eyeshadow at a time it can minimize the amount that falls out. As I don’t generally use glittery eyeshadows it’s not a deal breaker with me. You just have to be a bit more careful when applying them.
This is another one of those questions that my answer is yes and no. I don’t mind fallout during application but if it continues to fall out during the day, then I won’t use it again. I always use primer so if that won’t make it stay put, then I am done. Fallout during wear is much more difficult to deal with and particularly if you don’t see it right away. The Jouer Skinny Dip comes to mind. Beautiful shimmers but fallout all day long.
Extremely important. I research products to insure I donāt purchase anything with heavy fallout.
I have sensitive eyes and contactsā if I get anything on them it not only causes my eyes to tear and the makeup to run, but it ruins my lenses
I really dislike fallout, I can deal with it if it happens during application, but generally it means taking all skincare away and start over. It seems the fallout really stick to the sunscreen when I do the eyes first as I generally do.
If the fallout happens during wear it’s a lot worse, I’d try different primers but if it keeps behaving badly I’d not use that particular eyeshadow anymore.
I absolutely hate fallout. Iām not a very skilled person with eyeshadow to begin with so follow really contributes to a bad result also my vision is not the best so it makes harder to see to clean it up
If there’s a lot with mattes or shimmer/metallics, it’s annoying. I don’t run into that too often and I became more skilled with loose eyeshadows several years ago. I also refer to other’s reviews which spares me the trouble and waste of coin. I don’t use PET glitter or “flaky” make up products under any circumstances. My eyes are worth so much more to me.
I do my eyes first and often use glitter glue for very shimmery shades so fallout doesn’t bother me at all. I remember bloggers criticising Huda Mercury retrograde for awful fallout but I had the best time with it š
I didn’t get huge amounts of fallout from Mercury Retrograde, either. I absolutely love that palette.