Eyeshadow Archives

New Natasha Denona Yucca Eyeshadow Palette Review And Swatches

August 27, 2023

When I saw pictures of the Natasha Denona Yucca Eyeshadow Palette, I wasn't sure it would look good on me. Afterall these were shades I don't normally use. Let me just say it “I'm afraid of color.” And this eyeshadow palette has yellows, teal and some gold and green shades as well. That being said, I'm also trying to go out of my comfort zone and add more color to my looks. So I went ahead and purchased it.

The Sephora website says that this is “A set of 15 new fiery shades in an exquisite palette that synergistically merges …

Black Brown Smokey Eye With Nude Lipstick Look

February 21, 2022

For the longest time, I stayed away from Black Eyeshadow. After all I am a brown eyeshadow gal. I love neutrals and have a huge collection of eyeshadows. Black smokey eyes is out of my comfort zone. That's why I decided to do this black brown smokey eye with nude lipstick look. Let's see how it went.

Cream Eyeshadows For My Black Brown Smokey Eye Look

As my base I used the Nudestix Magnetic Eye Color in the shade Night. It is really pigmented and I was scared to use it at first as my darkest looks have been with …

New Chanel Spring-Summer 2022 Mediterraneen Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palette Review

January 18, 2022

The entire Chanel Spring-Summer 2022 Makeup Collection is stunning. I purchased The Mediterraneen Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palette and one beautiful blush from the collection.

Last year I picked up many eyeshadow palettes. I tried new brands, new color stories. And I thought to myself, no more eyeshadow palettes. But then I saw the Chanel Spring-Summer 2022 Makeup Collection. So I went right ahead and got the Mediterraneen Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palette from Nordstrom. The products are also available online at Chanel.com. Read my review for the blush shade Peche Rosse here.

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How To Make Eyeshadow Pop

August 13, 2021

Sometimes you buy an eyeshadow, because it looks great in the pan. That teal or the amazing duo chrome eyeshadow you picked, somehow does not look the same on your eyelids. And that is so disappointing. But fear not, I know a tip to make eyeshadow pop.

This happens for multiple reasons. Maybe the eyeshadow is not pigmented enough. Or maybe you need a primer. In most cases though using a base will help the eyeshadow color to pop.

Things you will need

Your favorite eyeshadow, preferably a vibrant one that needs more pop on your eyelids
A white eyeliner

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Stunning NARS Summer Solstice Eyeshadow Palette Review

May 21, 2021

When I saw the NARS Summer Solstice Eyeshadow Palette, I thought it to be beautiful. But, that was it. I was a little intimidated because of the red eyeshadow included in this palette. Although this maybe true, this palette also has other warm shades and I thought I would love it. So I bit the bullet and purchased it.

Sephora website says this is “A limited-edition eyeshadow palette that features nine rich bronze and golden tones. This new, limited-edition palette includes nine vividly warm shades. It contains a spectrum of rich bronze and golden tones, designed to spark glowing dimension. …

NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil and NYX Professional Makeup Epic Ink Eyeliner

November 12, 2020

How do you start your makeup? Do you do your eyes first and then the rest of your face or vice versa? I always do my eyes first and then my face. It helps that after my eye is done, I can clean up my under eye area before doing my face. I always apply sunscreen first, and apply my face and eye primer after the sunscreen dries. Today I have a quick review of two NYX Jumbo Eye pencils and Epic Eyeliner in Brown.

Target website says “NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo …

Bareminerals BOUNCE & BLUR Eyeshadow Palette Review

November 8, 2020

Sitting at home during the quarantine, I find myself focusing more on skin care, than makeup. Somehow, I miss my daily routine of getting ready for work in the morning. I would use certain products for a few days, then shop my stash and find different palettes, shades etc and use them for a few days. I loved to switch up my routine every few days. Today was the last day of my kids' school and we went to school to wave goodbye to all the staff, teachers, school nurse, paraprofessionals. I leaped at this opportunity and decided to wear …