I’m using Honey Lust from Mac to demonstrate how this works because how you apply this particular shadow completely changes the finish!
The first swatch (on the far left) is applied dry, like you would normally use an eyeshadow. It’s pretty but it’s quite chalky and it’s not very vibrant at all.The second way of applying this shadow (the middle swatch) you have probably heard about before and it’s just using a slightly damp brush. This method nearly always creates a more pigmented look and is a technique I use all the time! I also find it makes my shadow last a little longer.
And finally the third swatch is the point of this post. I used some multi purpose solution – basically it’s just what you put your contacts in! I’ve seen this for about £3 in supermarkets so it’s super inexpensive and as you can see completely changes the look of your eyeshadows!
Multi Purpose Solution like this is normally just salt water and if you are going to use this you only need a tiny drop of the solution :)
I hope this has been helpful!
46 comments:
Wow, this is an awesome tip, i'll definately be out to get some of this soon! xx
Oh the colours look lovely, thanks for sharing :)
Now this is definitely one I haven't heard of before!! Rare in the wolr of beauty blogging :)
Thankyou for the tip, Ill have to try this out.
Lou
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xx
Oooh great tip!!! It really does make a massive difference! :)
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This is an awesome tip, I always seem to have contact solution laying around so I'm defiantly going to try this out! x
looks good!
Wow, great tip! I'll definitely be trying that out! :D xx
@Joy and Lucy thank you, I hope you do get around to trying it out as it makes such a difference!
@Ms Wedgie i know! thanks for commenting :)
Wow, what a great tip! I've never heard of this before and I have loads of that contact solution lying around. The difference between the swatches is crazy x
hehe i also use my lens solution to damp my brush ;)
Im gonna try it!!
Ooh great tip! I'll have to try that out :D
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I am gonna try it. Thanks for the tip.
@fashion Queen and closet fashionista let me know how it turns out if you do, I need to try this on mineral shadows to see how this works :)
such an amazingly useful tip!
Never heard of this before!!
im such a fan of golds on my eyes. for some reason it looks super good with brown hair
This has been SO helpful! I had bought some contacts and a solution a couple of months ago, but never ended up wearing the contacts! I can use the solution now :) x
aww AMAZING
Very useful tip! love that gold shade XOXO
great post & great tips dear :)
xx
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Gorgeous!
thank you doll! :) X
Loving these colours
Xisses, Onyxsta
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i never knew this! and being a contact lens wearer i have craploads of the stuff (:
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Oh wow, this is such a great tip! Love the difference it makes to the shadow, they all look so different!
I heard about people using solutions for their eyeshadows, but I didn't know it makes that much of a difference!... hehe~
Great tip!
Omg! Thanks for the handy tip! And im such a sucker for bronzy/gold type colours! Really great blog sweetie x x
@gertrude oh this will be a perfect way of using the solution up!
@Joanna and Nadia golds always look super classy i think, this is a great way of making them brighter :)
these are definitely the colors that I use a lot, bronzes and neutrals :)
Wow I'm going to steal all of my boyfriends contact solution now so I can try this out!
What a fantastic tip! I only began using eyeshadow for the first time a few months ago; so I am always looking for advice on application techniques! :)
OMG your post saved my life!!! and saved my wallet and eyeshadows too!! what a nice discovery!! how did you discover this :D?
thanks for sharing. you remind me i want to buy new eyeshadows. hope you're having a good week
xx
that's a beautiful color!
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Great post! Love it!
Omg honeylust looks so pretty!! I always avoided getting this shadow because it is so dusty and chunky, but it looks amazing with the multi purpose solution.
These shades are so pretty -- they look perfect for blending.
xo Josie
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@Vida I know what you mean, dry honey lust looks horrible but it completely changes :)
@Josie they do blend surprisingly well actually, I normally let the shadows dry then blend!! x
Great tip! I´m going to try this, thanks for this very useful info. :)
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Oooh I've heard about people using eye drops for loose shadows, but not this! I may have to give it a try, if it can make gross chunky Honey Lust look nice ;]
Thanks for the great tip! The colour shows up way more intense with the contact solution!
This post was so helpful!
I've had honey lust forever, but couldnt seem to find a way to wear it with some RA-CHA-CHA if that makes any sense.
Thanks!
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oh what a wonderful tip! ive got a whole bottle of the stuff just gathering dust that I was gonna throw away!! Would you just add a coupla drops to the brush? thanks for sharing lovely :)
Love Aysh xoxo
@Estee I know exactly what you mean, definately try this technique out!
@Aysh try it with just one little drop on the brush, you really only need a tiny bit of this stuff :)
Thanks for commenting!! x
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