EYE SHADOWS
Types of eye shadows: The texture of eye shadow ranges from dull to a pearled shine to an iridescent finish. The titanium dioxide in the dull finish eye shadow improves coverage. This substance is absent in the frosted finish eye shadow as it tends to mask the desired pearl effect. Bismuth oxychloride, mica and fish scale essence are used to produce a pearly shine. The metallic finish eye shadow has copper, brass, aluminum, gold and silver powders. These have sharp-edged particles that can cause itching and should be avoided by people with sensitive skins. They can instead go for matte finish eye shadow that is applied gently with a sponge applicator and has least potential for irritation. Also, avoid using eyelid cosmetics that contain coal tar derivatives in it.
Who should use: The skin on the eyelid is thin and sensitive and can get affected if irritant and allergic products are used in and around the eye area. Use only products that have purified natural colours or inorganic pigments (titanium dioxide, iron oxide, manganese violet, carmine, iron blue, ultramarine blue, bismuth oxychloride, mica, copper, aluminum and silver), advises Dr Punjabi.
Types of eye shadows: The texture of eye shadow ranges from dull to a pearled shine to an iridescent finish. The titanium dioxide in the dull finish eye shadow improves coverage. This substance is absent in the frosted finish eye shadow as it tends to mask the desired pearl effect. Bismuth oxychloride, mica and fish scale essence are used to produce a pearly shine. The metallic finish eye shadow has copper, brass, aluminum, gold and silver powders. These have sharp-edged particles that can cause itching and should be avoided by people with sensitive skins. They can instead go for matte finish eye shadow that is applied gently with a sponge applicator and has least potential for irritation. Also, avoid using eyelid cosmetics that contain coal tar derivatives in it.
Who should use: The skin on the eyelid is thin and sensitive and can get affected if irritant and allergic products are used in and around the eye area. Use only products that have purified natural colours or inorganic pigments (titanium dioxide, iron oxide, manganese violet, carmine, iron blue, ultramarine blue, bismuth oxychloride, mica, copper, aluminum and silver), advises Dr Punjabi.