Tuesday 11 February 2014

EOTD: Essence Frosted Apple #2, 3 & 4...

As promised, I did a bit of playing around with essence Metal Glam Frosted Apple using different bases. The results were mixed, but here they are:

Base: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk
Verdict: Disappointing. Came out kind of a grubby reddish brown rather than pink, and the gold sheen is somewhat muted.  Boo!





Base: Camouflage Colour in Cool Pink
Verdict: Disappointing. A bit wishy-washy, and once again, the metallic sheen leaves a lot to be desired. Boo!





Base: Maybelline Color Tattoo in Too Cool
Verdict: Yay! Success at last - I KNEW this pink was gorgeous, but it took a white base to bring it out, and the gold is still shimmering there in sufficient quantity to make it interesting :-)




In summary, if you want more of the gold metallic sheen to stand out, then use a gold base. But if emphasis on the pretty pink is what you're after, then use white underneath :-)

And for comparison purposes, here is the original look using MNY Color Tattoo in Bold Gold...


Well gals, which one do you like best?

Take care of you,
kats xxx

6 comments:

  1. Hey Kats!
    I know you're disappointed in your first two attempts but I must say I actually like them and would wear them as a day shadow :) They really do look lovely sweety so don't be disappointed :D
    Your pink EOTD is so pretty and girly :) I love it!!! The white base worked so well to bring out the pink tones. I really must buy that Maybelline Color Tattoo. I'd love to own a nice white base shadow. I've been using a pencil lately :)
    Even though I love all your looks here I love your pink look the most. It really is gorgeous.

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    1. Gemma hon, so long as I get there in the end I don't mind having a play! But I'm a color gal as you know so all but the last one are just too dreary in the kits colouring book. As you might imagine ater 3 days of only pink shadow, I went beserk with multi hues today, hope the pics turn out xxx

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  2. Oh yes, Too Cool is my fave base to really showcase this beautiful shadow, which I actually bought today xx

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    1. Awesome Indie - great minds (and makeup fanatics) think alike ha ha... Oooh I can't wait to see what you do with it hon - I'm so looking forward to being stunned ♥

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  3. You are right about the bases not bringing out the pink in the first 2 eye looks; looks more shiny beige than pink. The white base certainly makes a difference in achieving a delicate pretty pink. Even though this is very pretty, I do like your original look more because of the shading at the corners. I think it gives the eyes more definition and a sexy look too :).

    Arty Girl
    bh.artygirl@gmail.com

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    1. Hey arty, i agree hon - this kind of pastel always looks better on me if I define the crease and smoke the outer corners. Happy to know how to bring out the pink though :-)

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