Modern girls use two types of cosmetics: one is intended for skin and hair care, the second - in order to emphasize the beauty and expressiveness of the eyes, lips, make the face shape more attractive and hide appearance defects. Often you can find the term "decorative cosmetics." What it is? And why is it needed?
Decorative cosmetics is ...
This is nothing more than mascara, pencil, powder, in short, all that women need for daily makeup, face decoration. There are many manufacturers of decorative cosmetics, and in the assortment of each of them, as a rule, you can find a complete set of tools to create an attractive image.
Some girls remember how in childhood mothers and grandmothers said that the sooner you start using cosmetics, the sooner you get old. In the 80-90s, it may have been so, but today many brands withstand modern technologies in production and use high-quality source material. Of course, these are not cheap makeup products like Ruby Rose, as well as famous brands, whose products are distributed in underground passages at a price one and a half to two times cheaper.
Real high-quality cosmetics of popular brands are not only harmless - they can protect against more negative environmental influences. So, powder and foundation can create a protective film on the skin, and mascara will strengthen the eyelashes. The only thing is which manufacturer to choose.
It is also worth paying attention to the fact that there is medical decorative cosmetics. These are tonal products for problematic skin and lipstick for better hydration and prevention of allergies.
What is included in a modern set of decorative cosmetics?
In the handbag of a modern girl you can’t find anything, and it’s not for nothing that “evil” jokes are circulated about this. Typically, many women restrict the use of powder, mascara, eyeliner and a pencil or marker for eyebrows. A complete list of makeup products includes much more. Many ladies do not know about the existence of some. So, decorative cosmetics is:
- Mascara;
- eye shadow;
- powder;
- eyeliner;
- concealer;
- corrector for the face;
- eyebrow pencil;
- lip gloss;
- felt-tip pen / eyeliner for eyebrows;
- lipstick;
- Eyeliner;
- blush
- felt-tip pen for eyes;
- bronzer;
- makeup base;
- eyebrow shadows;
- highlighter;
- mascara for eyebrows;
- gel for fixing eyebrows and eyelashes;
- lip pencil;
- shimmer.
But this is not the whole list, but what ladies usually use in everyday life. Other makeup products are most often used in their work by professional makeup artists who need to make an ideal face (in all senses of this phrase) for models, public people and ordinary girls on the eve of an important day.
How to use funds?
Suppose, if everything is clear with pencils, then the role of a shimmer or highlighter may remain a mystery. To understand how all these tools work, the easiest way is to read the step-by-step instructions for applying makeup. To do this, you will need decorative cosmetics (this is all that is in the cosmetic bag) and at least a few brushes.
- Skin cleansing and moisturizing day cream.
- Makeup base. This is not a foundation, as many dare to assume. Although they have one goal, the result will be different. This tool is necessary to hide skin defects in the form of acne, pigments and irregularities, it smoothes the tone of the face and visually evens it out. The base must match the natural color. Apply on the massage points of the face, not reaching the hairline.
- Tonal foundation - needed to fix makeup.
- Bronzer. It is not necessary to use it, only if you want to emphasize the shape of the face or even change it. Instead, you can take the powder darker than the natural tone. It is usually applied to the cheekbones, wings of the nose and forehead.
- Highlighter. Designed to lighten skin areas. It is distributed under the eyebrows to emphasize their shape, on the nose and nasolabial triangle. Perfectly hides bruises under the eyes.
- Loose powder. It is necessary to apply it with light brush movements, “brushing off”.
- Eyebrows. For fixing, you can apply a gel fixer. There are several coloring agents to choose from: shadows, pencil, felt-tip pen and mascara. Each of them is worthy of attention, you need to choose yourself - what you like more. It should only be noted that the felt-tip pen and mascara allow you to achieve a sharper shape, and the pencil and shadow look more natural.
- Eyes. For coloring, take a felt-tip pen and liquid eyeliner for arrows, shadows, a pencil for the inner zone of the lower eyelid and mascara. Fixing gel can also be applied to the eyelashes beforehand.
- Lips. It is necessary to slightly erase the natural borders of the lips, applying foundation. Then draw a shape with a pencil, make up with lipstick or gloss, powder and make another layer.
- The last step is blush. Distribute at the highest point of the cheekbones.
Which brands of makeup are the most popular?
This type of product is in great demand in the market, so it is not at all surprising that a huge number of manufacturers have appeared. First of all, you need to determine the price - how much will be affordable. High-quality decorative cosmetics are not necessarily the one for which several thousand rubles will have to be paid. It's all about the brand: whether it is advertised or not and how many years it has been on the market.
A wonderful representative of budget decorative cosmetics is the German brand Catrice Cosmetics. Surely many did not even hear about her. Meanwhile, this brand offers the perfect value for money. The assortment has everything you need: products for lips, eyes, face and nails. This makeup products received positive reviews, so it's not scary to try it. By the way, Catrice Cosmetics belongs to Cosnova GmbH.
ArtDeco is also popular, but its cost will be slightly higher than that of the previous brand. And those who want to acquire professional funds, but cannot allocate too much for them, should pay attention to the South Korean brand VOV. The popular American brand NYX offers everything a modern girl needs, and Belarusian connoisseurs should pay attention to Relouis. And now, small reviews of the most sought after brands.
Seventeen
Having been operating since 1962, this Greek manufacturer is very popular, and not in vain. From the very beginning, the assortment of the company was replenished with exclusively high-quality goods, due to which it quickly took a leading position among similar companies and does not give them up to the present day. Decorative cosmetics "Seventin" reviews has almost only positive, and only a few products fell out of favor with the ladies. For example, Rockin 347 lipstick has an unpleasant taste and smell, and Longstay 34 eye liner quickly fills.
Shadows, tonal products, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, lip gloss, eyeliner and eyebrow pencils - all this includes Seventin decorative cosmetics. Powder reviews also have good ones and can be used for application to the neck and décolleté. Prices: 250-1150 rubles.
MAC
Professional cosmetics of the highest class, which not only meets the goals of makeup artists, but is also suitable for daily makeup, is easy to use and can be used regardless of the age of the fair sex. MAC cosmetics in its assortment contains absolutely everything that women need: eye products (eyeliner simple and gel, pencil, eye shadow, mascara), lips (gloss, lipstick, pencil) and face (powder, concealer, blush, tonal cream). In addition, there are all the necessary tools for applying makeup.
Prices on average from 1300 to 5650 p. But many girls are sure that quality cannot be cheap. So, MAC cosmetics decorative products at one time collected only good, but everything once comes to an end. Some girls were disappointed with Lipstick and Opulash Optimum Black mascara.
L'oréal
Few people know that this brand has absorbed as many as 25 cosmetic brands. This is both a luxury product and a mass market, that is, an economy, so L'Oréal can be called a real empire. It includes Garnier, Maybelline and Vichy.
Speaking specifically about L'Oréal Paris, then this is a relatively inexpensive decorative cosmetics - an average of 500-800 rubles. But her quality is no worse than more expensive brands. Almost all the funds left warm feelings in the girls' souls, since it is pleasant and convenient to use them. It is also worth noting that in the manufacturer’s assortment you can find everything you need for applying makeup: mascara, wax and slate pencils, eyeliners and felt-tip pens, lipsticks and glosses, blush and powder, foundation creams and vibes.
Max factor
One of the oldest cosmetic brands in the world, Max Factor is 41 years older than the popular Clinique brand. In Russia, makeup products from this manufacturer appeared back in the days of perestroika and very quickly became loved and popular.
Few people know that Max Factor is an American businessman of Jewish origin hailing from the Russian Empire. Here is such an interesting note. A young man born in 1877, already at the age of 20, sold cosmetics of his own production in a Moscow store, and after moving to the USA he became a makeup artist, stylist and make-up artist. And it was he who became the father of decorative cosmetics.
Today, this brand is even more popular than during perestroika. The brand is famous for its excellent value for money and a huge selection of products. Max Factor is an inexhaustible palette of colors, ease of use, current seasonal news, quick effect and the ability not only to make yourself more beautiful, but also to provide additional care.
The range of cosmetics is also quite large, and the prices are pleasing - 150-1550 rubles.
PUPA
Another decorative cosmetics, reviews of which are good, is PUPA. The Italian manufacturer offers many different products to its fans.
Prices are different: from 130 to 1330 rubles. It is worth noting that the most popular baked products are shadows and powder. They look more natural and smooth the skin, making it more attractive.
LancĂ´me
It is considered a luxury brand, but the price of funds is corresponding - an average of 1000-3000 rubles. The assortment has everything to create the perfect image: cosmetics for the eyes, lips and face in a wide variety of forms. It is also important that these funds are not harmful, on the contrary, they are literally designed to protect natural beauty. But the reviews are pretty controversial. Some believe that the best means of “Lankom” are those that are made for skin care, while they cannot create decorative cosmetics. Other girls, on the contrary, are delighted with makeup products.
Estee lauder
The American brand, once formerly very modest, and today has become a huge corporation, deservedly takes its place in the ranking of "Best Make-up". Not every woman can afford the means of this brand, because their cost varies on average about 3-5 thousand rubles. But “Este Lauder” is a high quality and an opportunity to choose among a huge assortment of the company.
Decorative cosmetics of this brand offers modern beauties to use funds for eyes, lips, eyebrows and face. These are tonal creams, powders, blush, mascaras, eyeshadows and lipsticks, which help to create a unique image, while maintaining naturalness and individuality. Like products from other manufacturers, in some cases, Estee Lauder is the perfect cosmetics, and some products are disappointing.
Decorative cosmetics for girls in a suitcase - everything for little princesses
A woman from birth seems to understand that she is the most beautiful thing on earth. Little beauties strive to be like their mothers, they also want to paint nails, lips, make their cheeks even rouge and use eye shadow. Decorative cosmetics for babies up to 5 years old and for girls of 8-12 years old have appeared on the Russian market for a very long time. We will briefly review the most popular manufacturers: what is included in the kit and how harmless are such products?
"Princess"
The princess magic suitcase is designed for children over 5 years old. It includes cosmetics made without the addition of chemical dyes and which is hypoallergenic. The set includes palettes with shadows, blushes and sparkles for the lips, as well as lipsticks and nail polish. Recently, rings and clips have appeared in the briefcase. Any little fashionista will be delighted with such a gift.
Girls' mothers are no less enthusiastic about the set and confirm the safety of products. The cost of a suitcase is about 1700 rubles.
“Princess's wish”
This children's high-quality decorative cosmetics is produced by Markwins International according to the development and formulation of specialists in the field of cosmetology and health. The cost of the set is approximately 2600 rubles, but it includes a fairly large number of cosmetics: gloss for the body and lips, nail polishes, lipsticks, eye shadows and pencils, various tools, elastic bands, hair clips and a mirror. Thus, the little lady will be able to emphasize her youthful beauty.
Briefly about the main thing
Makeup is a very interesting and fascinating activity that every girl should know in order to create unique day and evening looks. Remembering all the steps is not difficult, the main thing is to use high-quality decorative cosmetics for the face, which will not only not spoil the appearance, but also protect the skin from the negative environmental effects that every woman faces in everyday life!