Backfire is a shimmery finish eyeshadow described by Urban Decay as a “burgundy with purple shift”. I would describe it as a red-based purple with hints of duo chrome pink throughout. It is such a unique color and not like anything I have or have seen… Read More
MakeupGeek’s Afterglow pigment is a light white-gold shade; intense when layered on itself, but also easy to wear in everyday looks. My most favorite method of wearing this shade is as a middle of the lid highlight to help brighten looks and give “light” to… Read More
Finish: Satin / Creamy-white with shimmer Mylar is usually used as a highlight under the brow bone for an added pop of definition, but for this post I wanted to show you ways you can wear it on the lid. It does make for a… Read More
Stila’s In the Garden is one of the more unique palettes I’ve had the pleasure of working with; both in a variety of colors and easy finishes to work with. While there aren’t any glitter packed eyeshadows (thank goodness!), there are some that verge on… Read More
Wowee! A palette with color! YESSSS! 😉 I love the mixture of colors and neutrals in this beautiful palette from Stila. I hadn’t tried any of Stila’s eyeshadows before this post and I am highly impressed with them! If you are impressed by MAC, wait… Read More
The Theodora palette is a neutral palette of eyeshadows with two duo shadows that provide a multitude of looks. I have only just begun on this post! Based on the looks I’ve created with this palette thus far, I am not too impressed by the… Read More
Finish: Matte / Intense purple Purple Haze! A beautiful, vibrant blue-leaning purple that thankfully comes in an easy to work with matte formula. This is a lovely purple for those of you with cooler complexions that may find some of the warmer/red-toned purples (i.e. Plum… Read More
Finish: Matte / Muted bluish black Known Dupes: Carbon Nehru is described as a blue-black shade and works well in blue and purple combinations when you’re looking to add a little more depth or drama to a look. Similar to Typographic, but deeper and MUCH… Read More
Finish: Satin / Mauve plum with subtle shimmer Known Dupes: Illegal Cargo Shale is an interesting shade; it actually reminds me a LOT of Quarry, but with more plummy mauve tones, whereas Quarry is more of a straight toned down purple. Shale did take me… Read More
Finish: Frost / Chocolate laced with gold Known Dupes: Tempting Romp is a classic neutral shade with a small amount of gold mixed into the formula. I typically don’t like Frost finish eyeshadows, but I don’t have any troubles with Romp. It applies smoothly, evenly… Read More
