Question: Blue Eye Shadows, Favourite Blush & Powder Brush, Best Crease-proof Powder Eye Shadow

Question:

I rediscovered Clarins recently and your review of the palette "So sublime" was a happy finding as is almost same with one of my first palettes, I just love it.

My question is: do you have any idea how the soft shimmer eyeshadow cool blue #19 looks? (snipped)... I have dark eyes and medium toned skin and am in love with blue shades for the moment (snipped)...



I checked out a couple of local Clarins stores and I didn't see #19. Therefore, I checked online again and there was none. Finally, I called Clarins to see if it is sold in Malaysia and the girl told me the highest number (= latest colour) would be the #15 Blue Iris that I have reviewed. Perhaps that #19 was a mistake as it shouldn't exist?


Hmm, I don't know.... Maybe it was an older shade that's long been discontinued! OK, so I couldn't manage to find that colour, I decided to repost this swatch of the only cool blue I found in Clarins. And I am also doing a comparison picture of all the dark blues I have as this reader also mentioned about comparing other blue eye shadows in various palettes and etc.

Clarins Single Eye Colour Long-Lasting #12 Icy Turquoise

If this is the colour asked, I'd say it's a nice shimmer cool blue. However, it won't be an essential colour for me as I don't wear light cool turquoise well unless I it is coupled with another darker blue or black. I always find that I have to anchor down a light blue one way or the other. Personally, I prefer dark blues.

Dark Blue Eye Shadow Swatches

I am not sure if I missed out any... I know I picked the wrong Star Powder. It was supposed to be 904, a much darker blue. Oh well, that colour is long discontinued anyway! Couple of them look rather similar in the picture. Maybe I shouldn't have gotten so many blues myself! However, the subtle differences in real life made me buy them all... *_* And I wanted to try all these different brands as they have different textures! OK, that's another story!

Questions:

I really like the way your cheeks glow. Could you please tell me what are your favourite blush brush and powder brush?



I don't stick to the same brush as I like varieties. :P However, This is my ultimate favourite blush brush as it's super soft and never sheds! One thing though, if my memory's correct, this brush might have been discontinued... If that's the case, you may want to try eBay. But please just don't ask if I'd swap mine as I know I won't!

Anna Sui Cheek Brush 1

I much prefer the shape of Anna Sui Cheek Brush 1 instead of the straight flat cut ones, i. e. Make Up For Ever Blush Brush 20S. (I owned it for a very short period. I believed I used it twice only and swapped it away immediately! It gave me the ultimate clown cheeks!) My guess that flat cut blush brush would probably be useful for girls with large round cheeks. It just couldn't deal with my prominent angular cheeks!


And this is my favourite powder brush.

Make Up For Ever Powder Fan Brush

I did this collage so you can see the before and after used pictures. I have had this for years and it does shed at times. I caught this little light hair coming off so you can see what's the occasional shedding like. It's only one or two strands and I promise you that's really not often or else my brush would have been bald after these years!


This Powder Fan brush is different from those normal small fan brushes such Make Up For Ever's own Fan Brush. The small ones are thin and used for dusting off excess powder. Personally, I find those redundant! However, the large Powder Fan Brush has thick bristles and it's great for applying powders and even blushes!!! I use a lot of highlighting type of blushes and this brush is just a God send. It makes my life a lot easier.


And thanks to The Brush Guard, I can finally travel with this brush! I used to carry my other Make Up For Ever N12 MR Retractable Powder Brush when I am on the go. But this Power Fan Brush can finally join me when I travel.

Question:

What's the best crease-proof powder eye shadow you have tried? Does it have to be worn with an eye shadow primer? (Snipped)...



I think I have to give this award to Christian Dior Iridescent Quints. All the palettes from that line have been working like super glue on my lids. I am still very impressed by its wet character working so well. It's like wearing pigments wet with a sealant. (What I hate the most is powdery eye shadows that transfer to my puffy lids immediately after they are put on.) Oh and best of all, I don't have to wear an eye shadow primer underneath. The colours stay on well and no creasing. :)














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Review: Clarins Colour Quartet For Eyes 80 So Sublime

Review/FOTD: Clarins Single Eye Colour Long-Lasting 15 Iris Blue, Limited Edition, Spring 2009

My Makeup Tools

Review: The Brush Guard - Variety Pack

Review: Dior 5-Colour Iridescent Eyeshadow 809 Petal Shine



My Colouring:

MUFE Full Cover Extreme Camouflage Cream #4, Lift Concealer #3, Duo Mat Powder Foundation #202, Face & Body #20, High Definition Foundation #125, Liquid Lift Foundation #2, Clarins Instant Smooth Foundation #1.5, Pupa Professionals Triple Action Powder Foundation #02 (when tanned)

Light Asian skin (obvious brown spots on cheekbones, slightly dry & doesn't break out easily), dark brown eyes, jet black hair, medium pigmented lips.

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