EOTD: All Night Blue...

Do you own an eye shadow that works for you every single time, that never EVER fails to deliver on pigment, that is the most exquisite shade, blends effortlessly, lasts all day, has minimal fallout, and doesn't crease or flake regardless of the base you use? Well I sure do - it's called L'Oreal Infallible All Night Blue :-)

I've raved about it ever since it arrived in my letterbox (yet ANOTHER gift from Hissycat Krissy - is there no end to this wonderful woman's generosity?). I haven't had quite the same euphoric reaction to the other shadows in this range - all are pretty shades, but none of them has the same edge as far as intensity is concerned. I'd been searching high and low for a deep and mysteriously broody yet vibrant blacky-blue for months, and found my dream come true in this eye shadow.

The presentation is a wee bit different, as is the formula. It comes in a round screw-top pot with a black plastic insert that compresses the powder keeping it securely in place, even when travelling. The powder is a mix of shimmery and sparkly bits that are easily captured by your brush, and when used with a moistened applicator, lays down like a buttery cream. Best of all, it's just as intense at the end of the day as it is at the beginning :-)

After this brilliant introduction, I planned on buying the entire set. However after checking them out, I found the rest of the colour range to be rather bland and uninspiring. The Purple Obsession is a lovely hue (as is Forever Rose), but I was hoping for something as bold as the blue. Oh what I wouldn't give for an emerald or aqua in this range, and they'd have me in a heartbeat with a duochrome violet :-)

To create this look, I used the following:

Tightlined with bhcosmetics black liquid liner felt pen

MUA Secret Gel Eyeliner in Exhibition as a base (this was disappointing, but I'll do a separate review later)

L'Oreal Infallible All Night Blue all over the top lid

Palest blue from the Physicians Formula Casual palette along the top lashline

MNY Master Precise Liquid Liner on the lower lashline with some All Night Blue smudged over the top

bhcosmetics Waterproof Eye Liner in Midnight on the waterline, blended with essence white kajal

MUA matte beige on the hood

MNY The Falsies Waterproof mascara

Do you have a favourite eye shadow that never lets you down, regardless of the circumstances?

Take care of you,

kats xxx