Annique Colour Caress Pigment Pot Vintage:

What are Pigments?

• Pigments are a fine, loose powder and the main ingredient in eyeshadow (minus the binder that keeps them pressed in a pan).
• Typically, when binder is added, it dulls the pigment’s color.
• Without binder, the intensely pigmented loose powder is known as pigment—they’re usually shimmery, but pigments can be matte as well.

How to Use Pigments—3 Ways:

1. EYES

• When you’re short on time, adding pigment to the lower lid is super quick but still packs a glamorous punch!
• Tap a light/medium shade into your pigment lid or onto a flat surface and use a stiff, flat brush to pick up the pigment (don’t forget to tap off the excess!) and gently pat on the lid.
• You can keep the color below the crease or bring it up slightly past the crease—either way works!
• Use a fluffy dome brush to blend out the crease and feather out any harsh lines.

ProTip: You can also use a light pigment to brighten the inner corners of your eyes or highlight under the brow bone—both will make your eyes appear larger.

2. CHEEKS

• Pigments are an amazing multi-purpose product—aside from adding a pop to your lids, they’re gorgeous as a cheekbone highlight.
• Hello, instant glow and dimension!
• To use, tap pigment into your pigment lid or onto a flat surface and use a cheek highlighter brush to pick up the pigment (don’t forget to tap off the excess!) and sweep along the tops of your cheekbones.
• Be sure to choose a light colored pigment that complements your skin tone.
• We love our pigment in New Years Eve for most any skin tone…it’s a stunning soft beige with flecks of gold.

3. LIPS

• Pigments can be mixed with lip gloss to create your own custom lip color.
• Take a small amount of clear lip gloss on the back of your hand (or another flat surface) and use a brush to mix your favorite pigment in with the clear gloss until you have a sort of paste consistency.
• Apply the paste with a small lip brush—don’t use the lip gloss wand to mix or apply as you’ll transfer the color back into the remaining clear gloss.
• Pigments can also be mixed with lipstick to tone down a bright color, change the undertone or add shimmer—mix pigment with a small chunk of lipstick (cut from the tube) just as you would with lip gloss.
• Mix and match to get the perfect shade!

ProTip: Add a light pigment to highlight the Cupid’s bow and make your lips look fuller!