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Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Pastel Blue brings back childhood memories

June 4, 2012

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow

When I was a little girl one of my favorite things to do was to play with my mothers makeup. I remember watching her carefully apply her makeup by the window, to catch the natural light. I remember how carefully she applied her red lipstick, filled in her perfectly arched eyebrows and applied her mascara and eyeshadow. She always looked so beautiful with her big brown eyes and long black hair. I always wanted to put on makeup too to be just like my mother, it looked like so much fun and my mom always looked gorgeous. One of the colors that my mom used a lot was blue eyeshadow, and yes I know that blue eyeshadow has gotten a bad rep over the years but back then it was very much in vogue. Besides the blues of today and not the blues of yesterday.

Blue eyeshadow today has been greatly modernized to look much more chic and fashionable. So when I saw Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Cream Eyeshadow in Pastel Blue it whisked me away back to my childhood full of makeup dreams and perfume wishes. This Aqua Cream eyeshadow is not the dusty powdery shadow of the 1990’s, it’s very pigmented with mother of pearl particles to give a super rich color payoff that’s easy to blend and lasts forever, plus it’s waterproof.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow: An ultra-pigmented, long-lasting waterproof cream

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow: An ultra-pigmented, long-lasting waterproof cream

Sometimes an object can bring up such strong memories of the past and for me its blue eyeshadow; for the rest of my life it will always remind me of my mother. I guess I can say that I am fortunate to have a mom that prides herself on how she looks. Watching her apply her makeup inspired my femininity. And to this day I still laugh about how she would shout “You’re leaving the house without any lipstick?” as I walked out the door. I can truly  appreciate her tips now because she made me the beauty lover that I am today.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream Eyeshadow, $23

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: blue eyeshadow, cream eyeshadow, MAKE UP FOR EVER, Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream, Make Up For Ever in Pastel Blue, waterproof eyeshadow

Smashbox Limitless 15 hour Wear Cream Shadow in Neptune with Swatches

May 21, 2012

Smashbox Limitless 15 hour Wear Cream Shadow in Neptune

I’ve always had a love for cream eyeshadow because it’s easy to apply, feels great on the skin and just seems to last forever. Cream eyeshadow is also super quick to apply. On days when I am feeling lazy or when I just can’t get my powder eyeshadow on right I reach for my cream shadow, apply a quick sweep a color and in minutes my eye makeup looks amazing.

Smashbox Limitless 15 hour Wear Cream Shadow in Neptune

Today I am taking a closer look at cruelty-free brand Smashbox and their cream shadow in Neptune. Here is what Smashbox had to say about their formula: “Specifically developed in studio to stand up to hot studio lights, this super creamy formula provides vibrant color that lasts up to 15 hours with no creasing, caking or flaking. And because it’s transfer, sweat and humidity resistant, your look will last long after the photoshoot is over.”

This vibrant blue-green ocean inspired teal hue is a beautiful shade for summer. Smashbox has not only created a beautiful shade for summer but also a long-lasting cream eyeshadow to weather the upcoming hot summer days.

Smashbox Limitless 15 hour Wear Cream Shadow in Neptune

What do you think of Neptune for summer?

Smashbox Limitless 15 hour Wear Cream Shadow in Neptune, $18

Disclosure: The product featured in this review was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee review and all opinions are my own. For further information, please see my disclosure policy.

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Filed Under: Makeup Tagged: cream eyeshadow, smashbox, Smashbox cream eyeshadow, Smashbox Limitless 15 hour Wear Cream Shadow in Neptune, Smashbox Neptune Swatch

shu uemura – égérie 2010 spring/summer mode makeup collection

February 20, 2010

shu uemura introduces us to their Spring 2010 Égérie line, Égérie means a rebellious and daring spirit who never loses her sense of elegance and sophistication. This collection has truly captured what it was going for, it’s edgy enough for night and but can be soft enough for the day.  The colors are a celebration of beauty, take a peak!

new shu uemura

I must say that I love this collection, the colors are stunning. Take a look at the égérie Rouge Unlimited Nude Beige:

shu eumura

The nude beige color would work well for so many complexions and this lip color may be one of my favorite Spring/Summer 2010 picks. Isn’t the packaging fun? When I buy a product I want the entire experience, I want great packaging with an even greater product. Shu Uemura continues to deliver unique, clean packaging with quality makeup.

Take a look at the Satin Radiant Stick appropriately named “blush”

shu eumura blushshu eumura blushAnd last but not least is my fav shadow from this line,it’s an eye shadow duo called “starry violet”:

shur uemura starry violetstarry violet

Experience a behind the scenes look of the égérie video shoot:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL5GVG7eP70[/youtube]

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Filed Under: Beauty, Makeup Tagged: Blush, cream eyeshadow, Eye Shadow, nude lipstick, shu uemura, Spring 2010 makeup

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