The weekends are so precious these days. After slogging through some major insanity at work, I cannot wait until the weekend rolls around again and to recuperate. Not to mention I get to play with some makeup looks for a bit. I am still experimenting with new techniques, especially on my eyes. I need the practice because I suck at so many levels.
Today, I decided to whip out the free Lumiere mineral eyeshadow sample I received with my purchase from lovingminerals.com. By the way, this is my first foray into loose mineral eyeshadow. On it's own, it looks like a shimmery bark brown shade. To my surprise, it went on a little orange. Well, it is called Honey Brown and real honey does contain golden tones after all. I tried to lessen the orange-ness with a shimmery pink shade from MAC. I don't think I like the outcome though.
It looks better with flash. Believe it or not, I had brown eyeliner on but my application was so terrible that I had to smudge it out, which is why the crease colour is browner and darker.
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I stay away from warm browns – like you, I find it does not enhance my looks. Try a cooler brown or brown-taupe. They are pretty and workable as crease and liner. As for concealer, the I Nuovi UnderCover is great for me as is Lancome Effacernes
Thanks for the rec, ParisB! I may have a few neutral browns and a taupe shade somewhere. I was hoping to do a pink and brown combo today but kinda failed.
I'd play with eyeshadows and rub them off again and again. Definitely takes practice. But I see that you're getting the hang of blending! Keep it up!I'm using the Revlon spa concealer. doesn't conceal much but it feels comfortable and looks natural
Thanks, Connie! I don't dare rub my eyes too much these days because they are getting wrinkly
But I definitely need to practice, which is why I save the more "adventurous" stuff for the weekends.
Honey brown look so pretty. =)
Hi lyn, where to get StriVectin SD Eye Cream in Malaysia and how much it costs there?
Dunno if it's the camera but the colour makes your eyes look a tad 'bengkak' lah…Oh well, please include a closed eye shot so can see the colours yea! Thanks!
Jyoan : Thanks for the compliment! It is a pretty colour but I'm afraid it's not for me. I find it a tad bit warm.Beautyknot : StriVectin is available at Sasa and standalone counters (there is one in Metrojaya, Mid Valley Mall). I believe a tube costs RM295 but it's quite a large and would take ages to finish.
Thanks so much, lyn. That's quite pricey. I'll check the price in TH and other country to see if any better deal. "b
Beautyknot : Agreed it's very expensive
It seems ok and I'm not completely in love with it.Alien Poo : There won't be any re-takes, lil' poop. And you'll probably end up being the lucky recipient of Honey Brown 