The heirs of color pencils for drawing, the first pencils for eyes and lips appeared in the 1950s thanks to legendary companies producing office supplies Faber-Castell, Conte and Stabilo. The formulation of eyeliner or lip make-up pencils is similar to each other, the difference is actually only in the proportions of the ingredients: the pencil leads for the eyes are softer due to the predominance of oils, and the lip pencils are more resistant, since they contain vegetable waxes. Some believe that creating pencils for the make-up of the eyes and lips is elementary, but in fact it is a high-tech process. And in many respects the formulas of pencils are improved due to progress in the field of manufacturing of tonal creams and lipsticks (since the formulas of pencils are copied from their recipes).
Eighties in the world of cosmetics were marked by the appearance of silicone oils and pencils for make-up of eyes and lips. Their wonderful property of "sliding" allowed to reduce the concentration of heavy waxes and vegetable oils in cosmetic formulas. In the next decade, new types of waxes appeared. Lip gloss and tonal make it possible to make more transparent and more flawless, the lips began to look more natural, and the face ceased to look like a pale wall. Thanks to the discovery of new elements, the texture of eyeliner and lip make-up pencils has also been improved and become more diverse. The latest novelty: tiny, ultra-light balls of polymers, which make the texture of pencils airy. For example, a pencil-liner for the eyes of Crayons Yeux Haute Definition Studio Secrets Professional from L'Oreal.
Thanks to the creamy texture, it gently slides and easily draws a clear line. In addition, it does not spread at all and is not imprinted on the century. And last but not least, this pencil is perfectly shaded with a finger or a brush and is ideal for creating makeup smoky eyes.
Make Up For Ever specialists also work in the direction of improving and "softening" the texture of pencils. They make their texture softer, replacing waxes with vegetable oils. Pencil formulas are supplemented with vitamin E, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, has the effect of a UV filter and miraculously protects the eyes, as well as ceramides that nourish and strengthen the skin of the lips. Result: at the end of the working day, the eyes are as expressive as in the morning, and at the same time they are not red at all; and the contour of the lips - neat, clear and beautiful.
For the lips: a pencil with a stand and a soft texture Crayon Levres from Clarins. Very gentle and soft pencil, equipped with a brush Crayon Lissant from Shiseido.
Classics of the genre: in the morning you draw perfect eyes and immaculate sponges, and by the evening your look is more like the eyes of a pandochka, and the smile is a grimace of a clown. The more the pencil formula is saturated with fatty ingredients, the less resistant it is. Oils and waxes on contact with skin fat and under the influence of temperature begin to spread. Therefore, the laboratory began to look for film-forming components, easily evaporating oils and even sticky polymers. Also we put pigments in silicone, in plant amino acids and in palmitic acid, in order to strengthen the stability of the formula. The texture of modern pencils for make-up of eyes and lips has really become more resistant, and what is important - they do not accumulate in the folds of the skin.
As for the lips , the latest novelties among colorless pencils can be called real saviors. Thanks to them, lipstick does not spread - they create an impregnable border. In addition, the texture of such pencils is so light that you instantly forget that it is generally on your lips. And most importantly - they can skillfully correct the imperfections of the contour of the lips. Those who love bright red lipsticks will be able to fully appreciate the merits of such novelties.
In addition to the composition, the manufacturing process is of great importance. In pencils, the slots are twisted, the texture should be more resistant. Such a texture can not be too liquid and saturated with oils. Therefore, their formulas consist mainly of waxes, which provides a lasting result. Pencils that need to be undermined, supplemented with powders and oils, their slates are softer, while also quite resistant.
For the eyes: a pencil with an ultra-comfortable texture Crayon Yeux Haute Definition Studio Secrets Professional from L'Oreal. Convenient pencil, providing a rich and persistent color Dessin du Regard Haute Tenue from Yves Saint Laurent. A soft pencil with a comfortable applicator is easy to shade, gives a clear contour and inimitable color of Le Crayon Yeux from Chanel.
For the lips: a pencil that gives a stunning, durable effect Difiner D`liner from Benefit. Colorless twisting pencil, providing a delicate neat contour Contour No Color from Bourjois. A soft pencil will perfectly adjust the lip contour and give the persistent color of Crayon Cupidon from Guerlain.
Drawing lesson
As for the pigments, everything is very strict and precise here. In pencils for eyes, in no case can you add components that can badly affect your eyesight. Only natural dyes are used, which are extracted from plants and fruits and fixed on mineral components. Scientists invent intensive colors, combining different pigments with carmine (dye red), which allows you to get such bright colors as orange, pink, purple.
For the eyes: a pencil that provides an intense, persistent color (it was even tested by the team for synchronized swimming) Aqua Eye from Make Up for Ever. Pencil with the flickering effect of Crayon Oriental from Gemey-Maybelline. Mother-of-pearl pencil Duo Tone Eye Pencil from Estee Lauder. Pencil-contour with shimmering powder Phyto-Khol Star from Sisley. A waterproof pencil that gives the magical shining color of Contour Clubbing Waterproof from Bourjois.
As for pencils for lips, their formula should do without such mineral pigments, as, for example, ultramarine (bright blue), chromium oxide pigment (olive green or emerald color). They are replaced with proven organic varnishes, which are allowed to use for the mucous membrane of the mouth.
There is simply a huge number of different shades of contour pencils. In such an abundance, everyone can choose the most suitable option for themselves.
For the lips: a professional pencil Crayon and Levres Studio Secrets Professional from L'Oreal. The pencil-contour creates a clear and smooth line of the contour of the lips of Crayon Dior Crayon from Dior.
Pencil + care
Four cult make-up artists offer us their options for summer make-up. Purple or pink? Saturated or transparent? Matt or satin? The choice is yours!
Look at your skin without make-up in daylight and choose a beige shade of beige to it, as close as possible to the natural color of your skin. Apply it only to those areas that need correction, and thoroughly shade. Face a little powder. Then, above the upper eyelashes, draw a line with a brown liner, and underneath the shadows, shade a pencil or a pale pink color. This contrast will look very impressive. On the mobile eyelid, apply a purple-lilac shade. They gain a winning light and thus attract the eye. A little pink blush effectively refresh the image. Lip gloss should be transparent, but rather bright.
Summer is freshness, so use the easiest means with a weightless texture that is almost invisible on the skin. But at the same time they allow you to elegantly adjust the contours of the face and hide the skin imperfections. The main rule of summer makeup - all colors should be carefully shaded and literally merged with the skin.
We suggest to focus on freshness. This effect can be achieved with body-pink shades, a combination of matte and satin textures on the eyelids, and a rich shine for the lips.
Fashionable image of the season - a cheerful and flirtatious woman, perhaps even bold. So, fashionable summer makeup is a game of colors, textures, lightness and transparency. Pay special attention to the tone of the face: it is enveloped in a light haze of powder. The lips are pink and pink, without a clear outline. For evening make-up, you can use green shades, adding a yellow tint. Focus on the eyelashes, the completion of this image will be the bright lips of the color of pomegranate syrup.
With the advent of sunny days, women bloom, like flowers. Natural shine softens facial features and improves its color. Therefore, I use sunny golden-beige shades that warm the skin and improve mood. Apply a very few foundation on your face and cover with a light veil of loose powder. Give expressiveness to your eyes with a black pencil. For greater affect it can be slightly shaded. I advise you to use it with a satin texture and mother-of-pearl shine that will attract sunlight and give make-up relief.