Is There A Way To Make Matte Eyeshadows Appear More Glossy/ Creamy?

Jan 31, 2016

Rida S.

Is there a way to make matte eyeshadows appear more glossy/creamy/buttery/satiny?

Jan 31, 2016

Shengmin L.

Try wetting your brush.

Jan 31, 2016

Rida S.

No that just increases the intensity of the pigment, doesn't gives it a buttery sheen.

Jan 31, 2016

Carolyn H.

You could pat a little clear gloss on top but that wouldn't last all day.

Jan 31, 2016

Victoria A.

Although the I hate Vaseline, what if you try mixing that with some of your shadow? Although I don't know the "rules" for using Vaseline so close to your eye?

Jan 31, 2016

Kara H.

Put a little Vaseline on your brush then apply your eyeshadow it works great

Jan 31, 2016

Lara R.

I think UD has an eyeshadow primer that does the job

Jan 31, 2016

Marleen B.

It Cosmetics palettes, I believe are all mattes, but they include a "TRANSFORMING" shade they include in their palettes. Its supposed to be able to turn any of the matte shades into a satin/shimmer shade. I don't own any of those palettes, but I've seen it advertised. They should sell that TRANSFORMING shade by itself.

Jan 31, 2016

Kathryn R.

I have Lucas Paw Paw ointment for doing a glossy eye, however it's mostly for photo shoots because it doesn't really stay glossy with that thick material without creasing soon. I imagine Vaseline might have the same effect, I'm not sure. Orlando Santiago is the artist at my last academy who taught us to use the Lucas ointment. I never asked if there was a difference with Vaseline. If anyone knows it's Jaqueline!!

Jan 31, 2016

Alma M.

Vaseline works and you can buy eye gloss or eye gloss shadows. Are you wanting the gleam look?  :)

Jan 31, 2016

Shengmin L.

Or maybe you can use a transparent creamy base and apply your matte shadow on top?

Feb 1, 2016

Rida S.

Thank you for all the replies! I only have vaseline at hand right now so will give that a try!

Feb 1, 2016

Megan G.

Keep applying a gloss over top all day. Or just wear a tinted lip gloss?

Feb 1, 2016

Kathryn R.

Jacqueline where do you live?? I want to be your neighbor and learn everything you know. Sounds like I need to start using google a little more. Matter of fact, (this is getting slightly off topic) I was thinking about what you said about how you question everything, you want to know the why and the how... I went to college for neuropsychopharmacology and that's how I was with that. I had to drop out when I had my son, didn't get to go back. But I was so fascinated by it, I wanted to understand the why and the how of everything. I feel like I missed my calling. Kinda sad, but being an artist is great. I'll just keep learning from you!  :)

Feb 2, 2016

Kathryn R.

Oh I was there for a few months a couple years ago. I learned that in Vegas everyone says that everything is 20 minutes away, regardless of the actual geographical location. ;-)