Its two winning properties that make it very suitable for this role is its outstanding spreadability for a smooth application and its low covering power, aka translucency to avoid clown-like effects. In this case, mica is coated with one or more metal oxides (most commonly titanium dioxide) to achieve pearl effect via the physical phenomenon known as interference. It counts as a special snowflake as it is the only organic pink/red colorant permitted for use around the eye area in the US.

Why it's different: The densely pigmented formula keeps its color and can be layered for greater shade intensity. Pro tips: To create a clean slate for other shadows, apply a light shadow color from your lashline to your brow bone as a base. Case in point – its award-winning Skin Foundation is designed to complement your skin’s natural luminosity. Comes in a sleek, flip-top compact that can be used individually or popped into an empty Palette (sold separately). An all-new, multidimensional metallic eye shadow formula designed to give eyes instant incandescence.This shade is ‘Cement’ from the sparkle shadow range, and if pre-Christmas isn’t the time to inject a bit of a sparkle into life, then when is? Zinc Stearate is probably the most commonly used binding agent in powder makeup products such as face powders or eyeshadows. A mineral powder used to improve skin feel, increase product slip, give the product some light-reflecting properties, enhance skin adhesion or serve as an anti-caking agent. Waterproof, long-lasting eye makeup seamlessly stays put for up to 24 hours of non-settling, non-creasing, non-flaking, non-smudging, color-true wear. Sweep or smudge across eyelid for instant impact, and layer shades and textures to create a range of standout looks.

The drawback of mined minerals is potential impurities and the version used in cosmetics has to be white (not gray like cheaper grades), free from asbestos, sterilized and have thin plates for a maximum slip. A helper ingredient that helps to neutralize the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes. An inorganic (as in no carbon in its molecule, it is Cr2O3X(OH), the hydrated version of this guy) pigment that gives blue-green shades. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Ingredients: Polybutene, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Isododecane, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tin Oxide, Hexylene Glycol, Polyethylene, Synthe.I feel like it’s public knowledge that Bobbi Brown eyeshadows are not the most vibrant nor pigmented. Depending on the shade, eye shadow can be used all over the lid, on the lower lid, in the crease or as a highlighter.