How to Use Occultum Seal Properly (And Why Pressing, not sweeping, Matters)

Loose pigments are not pressed shadows.
They need a binding base to stay in place and perform at full intensity.

Occultum Seal is designed specifically to grip loose pigment, reduce fallout, and prevent creasing, without heaviness or colour distortion.

Here’s how to use it correctly.

Step 1: Apply a Thin Layer

Start with clean, dry lids.

Apply a very small amount of Occultum Seal using:

• A fingertip, or

• A flat synthetic brush

Smooth into a thin, even layer exactly where you want pigment.

Do not apply too much.
You are creating a tacky surface, not a wet gloss.

Wait 10–15 seconds until it feels softly tacky.

Step 2: Press. Do Not Swipe.

This is the most important step.

Loose pigment must be pressed onto the tacky base.

Do not wipe.
Do not drag.
Do not blend immediately.

Swiping will:

• Reduce colour intensity

• Break down the tacky layer

• Lift pigment

• Cause patchiness

• Disturb any shadow underneath

Pressing:

• Locks pigment into place

• Keeps the shift sharp

• Builds opacity cleanly

• Minimises fallout

Use controlled placement. Build slowly.

Using Occultum Seal Over Existing Eyeshadow

Yes, you can apply it over finished eyeshadow to add sparkle.

But technique matters.

1. Complete your base eyeshadow first.

2. Lightly tap Occultum Seal onto the area you want to intensify.

3. Wait until tacky.

4. Press loose pigment on top.

Do not swipe or you risk pulling off the shadow underneath.

This method is ideal for:

• Spotlight centre lid effects

• Multichrome toppers

• Inner corner highlights

• Adding dimension to matte looks

Why It Works

Occultum Seal forms a lightweight, flexible film on the skin.

That film:

• Anchors loose particles

• Reduces fallout

• Improves wear time

• Helps resist creasing

It is not a glitter glue.It is not a thick cream primer. It is a binding layer designed specifically for loose pigments.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much product

• Not waiting for tackiness

• Swiping instead of pressing

• Trying to blend aggressively after application

Blend your matte shadows first.
Then apply Occultum Seal.
Then press pigment.

In that order.

Who It’s For

Occultum Seal is ideal if you:

• Use loose pigments or multichromes

• Struggle with fallout

• Want high impact sparkle without mess

• Prefer a lightweight gel over heavy primers

If you only use pressed matte shadows, you likely don’t need it.

 

Final Word

Loose pigment is high performance colour and Occultum Seal gives you control over where it stays.

1. Thin layer
2. Wait for tack 
3. Press — don’t swipe.

That’s the difference between messy sparkle and precision shift.

If you’re ready to experience loose pigment without the mess, explore the Occultum Luxe collection and see how precision application transforms sparkle into performance.