Well now what would Spring be without a pastel purple EOTD? I dug really deep into my palettes drawer to find this old favourite - W7 Silky Smooth Quad Eye Shadow - Shades of Mauve. This must be at least 3 years old, and yet the pigments are still as beautiful as they day I bought it, for about $6 at a discount chemist...
It's not listed on their website so it's obviously not made any more, but I've seen it at Chemist Warehouse in the last few weeks, so if you're lucky you'll be able to pick it up. Total bargain - the colours are just so fabulously complimentary, and the sparkle content is subtle yet provides a very pretty multi-dimensional finish...
For the base I used Face of Australia Budge Proof Gel Eyeliner in Pure Purple. I do love to use this cream as it takes a bit longer to dry than say the MNY Tattoos, and that gives me more time to apply the pigments over the top before it sets...
This was one of those rare times when I used ALL shadows from the one palette, starting with the white on the inner corner, then the pink, followed by the pale lavender, and I finished on the outer corner with the bold purple...
In the crease and underneath the lower lashline, I blended Highness from the Sleek V2 Matte palette, and of course, essence white kajal on the waterline...
On the lips I used Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Violet Frenzy, and topped it with Mirenesse 3D Forever Gloss in the shade Tease...
And for my cheeks, I used MUA blusher in Shade 6...
What's your favourite shade for Spring eyes?
Take care of you,
kats xxx
I've often looked at the W7 brand, but just wasn't sure on the quality. Going by your eye look, the eye shadows are lovely. Totally love this pastel purple look, hun xx
ReplyDeleteI've had mixed results with some of their products Indie, but the shadows are great - a bit like MUA, who don't do gel liner or lip glosses all that well, but their pigments are sensational ♥
DeletePurple's my favourite colour! & it looks so good with green eyes. I've got a fantastic W7 nail polish, so I know inexpensive doesn't necessarily mean inferior.
ReplyDeleteI love the lippy too - I've got a very similar shade in Chi Chi.
Yay for us purple lovin' gals! I'm with you hon, I've learn't to not discount the "discount" companies - some of the best eye makeup products in my kit cost less than $3 ♥
DeleteStunning eye look Kats, If I can hunt down this palette I'm going to purchase it in a heart beat!
ReplyDeleteIt's way pretty Monique - if I see it I'll grab it for you ♥
DeleteWow, those shades are so gorgeous!! I can never seem to get purple to look that good on me. I do love pastels for Spring though, especially on my nails! xx
ReplyDeleteCandy honey maybe you just haven't found the right purple yet - there are so many and they vary enormously e.g. blue-purples don't do me any favours, but if they have a fair amount of pink in them, then I'm ok. As for nails, then I bow to you my darling - the pastel (and glitter) queen!
DeleteOh I do love that purple lilac colour. That colour reminds me of my Yardley Pots I used to own many, many moons ago as a teenager. That colour is just gorgeous kats.....bring back the purple I say. :-)
ReplyDeleteSpot on Mandy - I had a Yardley Pot-O-Gloss that was exactly this shade. I used to wear it with a lilac jump suit - those were the days hey ♥
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