morphing shadows

[queenie50cat]

Just got my latest order today. I ordered Fire-morphing shadow and haven't a clue how to use it, can someone give me some help? Thanks, J.

[JenW]

In my understanding, if you apply them over a Cream Liner or by foiling (wet your brush with water or even Visine), the interference color will be more prominent. I think primers might have the same effect.

[queenie50cat]

Thanks Jen. Are the morphing shadows listed in a separate section or is Fire the only one? J.

[JenW]

We don't have them listed in a seperate section, yet. Here is a list, though.

"These include Sprite, Fire, Gasp, Breathe, Opal, Nymph, Pixie, Butterfly Blue, Highbeam, Hint, Teal Appeal, and possibly even Whisper."

I took this from the 'Tips on using Cream Liners" post under General Makeup Talk.

[Rhys]

Whisper definitely morphs. It looks lovely if you don't foil it, but when you do, it really sparkles and brings out the diamond highlights.

I think you could wear any of them without foiling or the mixing medium and they'd still be pretty - but foiling or the mixing medium brings out more of the 'oomph' and the interference pigments (the things that create the subtle sparkles and colour changes when the light hits).

[queenie50cat]

Thanks guys,now next question-the liner sealant is very thick, how are you mixing the morphing shadows w/ it, in a separate dish-how much do you need? I understand about using it underneath a liner or over a liner but unsure how to use w/ shadows on the whole lid. Thanks, J.

[JenW]

It takes very little of the Cream Liner. I still think it will be easier to apply the cream first and then the shadow. I probably will not take the time to premix it. I am going to try putting the Cream Liner on my lid (with my finger. You know this is my preferred method for anything of creamy consistency on my eye if I don't need a fine line!). A thin coat should do. Then I plan to put shadow over the top and use it much like a primer. I think the color payoff will be better by layering than premixing.

[queenie50cat]

Jen, interesting plan. I just posted under eye primer thread about what a hard time I had trying to mix the sealant w/ shadow to appy as liner. Have you had any success w/ using it to mix w/ for shadows. Thanks.

[JenW]

Jen, interesting plan. I just posted under eye primer thread about what a hard time I had trying to mix the sealant w/ shadow to appy as liner. Have you had any success w/ using it to mix w/ for shadows. Thanks.

In all honesty I think the premixing sounds like a step I would not want to mess with. However, I am totally willing to give it a try both ways and take a pic this week for comparison. I am for the quick and clean method. I would most likely apply the Cream Liner with a clean brush for a fine line, or my finger for all over my lid, and then apply the powdered shadows afterward with the appropriate brush. I may find the premixing does work better, though! It sounds like a great experiment. Check back on this thread early next week!

[queenie50cat]

Jen,Just want to make sure we're talking the same product-my container says-liner sealer and underneath that cream eyeliner. thanks, J.