How do you use eyeshadow pencils in a look usually?
I’m so used to NOT using a base that I tend to only use them for multi-shade looks, usually on the lid, or as an eyeliner.
— Christine
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Most of the time I use them as a base or a crease shade. Occasionally I’ll use them with a palette to change the tones of shades (this works especially well with Nude Dip – I can make it an entirely different color story depending on what I add to my crease or part of the lid). Honestly, about the only time I use a shadow pencil (or 3) on its own is if I’m on vacation and it’s somewhere sweaty. The Laura Mercier shadow sticks did amazingly well in hot, humid Italy early this summer, sometimes with a sparkly topper.
I like to do put a liquid shadow down on the lid and crease and then use the shadow sticks on the lid for some dimension. I also use them a lot for inner corner highlight or for deepening outer corner without worrying about getting dark shadow everywhere. Some times i just use them all over the lid and blend out to the crease. The matte nude sticks also make a great eye shadow base. Also nudestix eyeshadow pencils are A+ in my opinion, they don’t crease, last forever, look great on the eyes, definitely underrated
For me, they are a “one and done” product for the most part. Swipe over mobile lid and blend upward (assuming I can do this before they set like concrete….yeesh, I remember those UD 24/7 pencils – there was NO time to blend them).
Absolutely! I find Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown the best as they set well and don’t move..I use the matte ones all the time as a lower liner and in the outer crease and lid and smoke out with a brush. No fallout!
I usually start with an all over powder shadow and in crease and finish up with the crayons…Love them!
Some of the other brands don’t set well, so LM and BB are the best!
I don’t. They don’t get along with my oily, hooded eyelids.
Because my eyes don’t seem to “like” eyeshadow primers, I use the jumbo pencils as my primer base.
As for regular size eyeliner pencils, I use those on my lower lashline especially if I want a pop of color or to significantly deepen the lashline. Also, I use one particular super black, super waterproof tear-proof life-proof liner for my upper tightline: Smashbox Always On Eye Pencil in Fishnet.
Where do you find that pencil at?
Hi Jocelyn, in the Smashbox area of Sephora or Ulta, but the slot it’s in can very easily be overlooked since it’s not very big or noticeable. Now, I just order it online from Sephora or Amazon.
I don’t use eyeshadow pencils at all in my eye looks – but if I did I would use them on the mobile lid and blend for a simple eye look.
Almost exclusively as one and done shadows. They are so easy for that purpose and there are several good ones out there.
I use eye pencils for definition and to extend longevity. The unique colors one can achieve when layering is so cool. It’s a quick way to define the outer V, create a smoky look, or add brightness. I love using pencils when they’re easy to blend and stay put where placed.