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Whats not to love about an eyeshadow stick?
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says Mali Thomas, global artist in residence at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.
Bobbi Browns global artistic director, Hannah Murray, agrees that eyeshadow sticks are ideal for portability.
But both pros emphasize that there are no limits when it comes to experimenting with eyeshadow sticks.
With no hard and fast rules, anyone should feel free to explore different colors and pigments.
For example, if you have warm, rich undertones, I recommend using bronze and gold shades.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to pick up a few shades for different occasions.
Professional makeup artist Colby Smith encourages us to think of eyeshadow sticks as cream shadows in pencil form.
Its essentially a jumbo eyeliner, Smith says.
So, why choose eyeshadow in pencil form over traditional pressed powder?
Most sticks feature a pointed or round tip, making it easy to glide the formula onto the eyelids.
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