One of the oldest makeup artist tricks is to brighten up the inner corners of the eye with a shimmery white (or soft pastel) eyeshadow. I have heard it called the “angel effect” or even “baby eyes”. Whatever the term, it truly does deliver a radiant, and eye opening effect. This application was made popular by Kevyn Aucoin, who used this illuminating trick on all his celebrity clients.
Now, thanks to Cargo cosmetics, there is a product made specifically for capturing this look. The Eyelighter is a shadow applicator that is double ended. The first side is a matte shadow for the outer corners of the eyes, under the brows, and the lower lash line. The second side has a rounded tip applicator with a shimmer shadow for the inner corners of the eye.
This product comes in three different colors;
* White: this color is the universal brightener, but I suggest using it sparingly. The white can be very bright, and is best used a night.
* Gold: this is absolutely lovely on olive, or darker skinned toned women.
* Pink: perfect for fair to medium skin. This is my favorite color!
Makeup Artist Tip: Do not limit yourself with this product! All three colors can be used on top of the cheekbones as a highlighter, or dotted on the center of lower lip for a plumping effect. Have fun with the soft shimmer shadow as a soft all over highlighter. The matte shadow is also great on the center of the eyelid to accentuate your normal neutral eyeshadows, and really make them pop.
Where to you buy it?
Thank you
Macy’s has it!
Please tell where this product can be purchased
Ulta, Macy’s and Amazon all sell it, but they only sell the white and gold colors.
Hi! The links will take you to the product page where you can purchase these!
Hi Christina,
I purchased the gold and white colors but I cant seem to get the product from the tube. I have tried pumping the tips of both sides but nothing is coming out, it’s almost as if they have dried up. Have you heard of this before? What little I have been able to retrive,
I LOVE!! I’m hoping you can help me with this as knowone else seem’s to know whats going on!
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Debi
Hi Debi, Ugh! I am so sorry you are having this issue. I have never heard of the issue, but it could be the product has settling (mushed) into the end of the pencil top. My suggestion would be the try working abit of the product out with the wood end of a q-tip. Sounds a weird, but I have used this trick before!
Please let me know how that works, if not I would return the product and ask for a new bottle.
Thanks!
xoxo
c.
Amazon!!
I love this trick and have been doing it for a while now. It really does work. I will have to try that product though, never heard of it until now, so thanks!
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I have been hesitant about using any kind of highlighter because I don’t want to look too made up…I think a pink highlighter is something I’ll try
You should try it!
One of my favorites for years.
The Eyelighter looks awesome!!! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing your ideas, it was a great read on make-up.