Apart from the beauty blogger favourite Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze, my makeup collection was lacking on the neutral eyeshadow front. Mascara usually suffices when applying my makeup, as the term ‘natural’ simply does not apply when it comes to my lashes. Eyeshadow is often overlooked on an everyday basis and reserved for special occasions only. When watching Karima from Shameless Fripperies one day, I was influenced to buy these two eyeshadows. One in stick form, the other a cream and both at a drugstore price. Score! Oh and of course I got them on sale. You didn’t think I would pay full price, did you?
Covergirl Flamed Out Shadow Pencil in Melted Caramel 350
I haven’t owned a Covergirl product since primary school when I used to coat my eyelashes in clear mascara. A tip I’m sure I read in Totalgirl magazine, it was supposedly helpful in covertly making the lashes appear longer. All was well until I dropped the tube on the floor and cracked it. I also would forget I was wearing it, rub my eyes and begin to feel the sting. Though my first encounter was slightly unsuccessful, my next purchase was a victory.
A very basic, almost skin toned eyeshadow with subtle shimmer is how I would describe this crayon stick. As the shade is very close to my natural skin colour it adds a slight bit of definition to the eyes, where the light catches the micro glitter. The non creamy formula means that it can be drawn onto the eyes without the need to blend out, and will eventually prevent creasing which is a problem I always need to counteract. I tend to hold the stick on its side, sweep across the entire lid and use my finger to blend it out at the crease. A simple eye look complete in a minute. I also found that I haven’t yet needed to sharpen the pencil, which hopefully signifies its longevity.
Max Factor Excess Shimmer Eyeshadow in Copper 20
I hadn’t ever purchased a Max Factor product previously. I had heard quite a hype on Youtube around Max Factor mascaras, but it was never a brand that appealed to me. Perhaps the stand or the packaging was putting me off from what might be fantastic products.
This cream eyeshadow, however, looked like the perfect tone in an easy form. A mix of taupe, beige and copper tones, when blended onto the eyelid it creates a shade just darker than my natural lid colour. It’s undetectable in the photo, but the shimmer in the eyeshadow is amazingly reflective. No shimmer particles can be distinguished, its just a gleam that is almost the equivalent to a cheek highlight.
The texture of this eyeshadow is ridiculously soft. It’s the most creamy, whipped eyeshadow I have ever felt. I have swatched quite a few eyeshadows in my time and this is definitely the most enjoyable to feel.
So there are the new additions to my eyeshadow stash. Now to nudge these into my daily routine...
