Red Eyeshadow - A Bold Look

Did you ever wonder how Geishas can look very pretty with all that red or crimson makeup around their eyes and on their lips? Traditionally, a Geisha wears crimson and white makeup for their performances, effectively attracting more attention to their beautiful faces. However, wearing red eyeshadow can be very tricky, especially if you don’t want to end up looking like you’re getting dressed up for Halloween. If improperly applied, red makeup tends to make your eyes look tired, making you look like you’ve aged overnight. Still, if you want to try something new in your eye makeup, a red eyeshadow can add a great deal to your over-all makeup effect.

There are many ways to apply red eyeshadow to add a subtle but noticeable touch and make your eyes look more attractive. But first, you have to find a perfect shade of red that exactly matches the tone that you want to wear. True red can be too intense for your taste if you are the type who is used to wearing earth tones. In that case, try to look for the shade of red that is on the brownish or grayish side. You can also tone-down the color red some more by choosing a shade with hints of pink, orange or purple. Choose a shimmery or frosty finish for your shadow if you want a reflective eye makeup. A matte red eyeshadow is preferable if you want your makeup shine-free, and it is preferable if you have wrinkles around the eyes. Shimmery makeup can emphasize the lines on your face further.

If you just want a subtle hint of color in your eye makeup, use the red shadow as a thin liner. The red shade will hardly be noticeable but can add just enough color to brighten your earth-tone makeup. To do this, you will just need to wet a brush and draw a very thin line across your eyelids, very close to the lashes. If you want a more dramatic flick, you can just draw a thicker line with the wet brush for a more pronounced color around the eyes.

You can use a red eyeshadow as a soft wash eye makeup, blending it with a hint of gold for that rich Christmassy effect. Blending is the key to make the red eyeshadow look good on your eyelids. For a funky look, try to pair a red with green shadow and a black liquid liner. This can make your eyes pop out, attracting more attention to your eyes and lashes. You can also wear brown eye shadow and highlight it with a red shade for more accent to your eye makeup. Choosing to wear a red eyeshadow may not be very conventional, but it can work with your style if you know the right shade to buy and the proper way to apply it on your eyelids.