Unfortunately, when actually buying eye shadow, you have a very limited possibility to test them thoroughly and decide whether your favorites are worth the money spent on them. Purchasing cosmetics of these types is always done by trail and error, but you can limit the probability of making an incorrect choice of you follow the tips presented in this section.

Before buying an eye shadow do a simple test :

Apply a little loose powder on your hand in order to remove the fat and to matte the skin.

Then with a brush, apply the eye shadow on your wrist.

See how the cosmetic spreads on your skin. Pay attention to the following points.

Is the cosmetic’s consistency velvety and homogenous and dose the color leaving a smooth film?

Dies the cosmetic stick to the skin well (rub the application area with your finger a good eye shadow should still

Remain in its place), or does it move around during the application?

Does the eye shadow change its color after being applied on skin?