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MAC Eyeshadow Swatches (brown transition shades)

Published on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Nikki3 Comments

I thought it’d be helpful to swatch some of MAC’s transition shades side by side since it can be hard to see the undertone differences on the website. These are shades I find suitable for my skin tone (MAC is C7/C8 and sometimes I can get away with NC45). The brand does offer both lighter and darker colors than what I have swatched here, so if nothing here suits your skin tone, all is not lost.

MAC eyeshadows cork, saddle, brown script, soft brown, texture, uninterrupted — L to R: cork, saddle, brown script, soft brown, texture, uninterrupted

MAC eyeshadow swatches - cork, saddle, brown script, soft brown, texture, uninterrupted dark skin — Top, L to R: cork, saddle, brown script, soft brown | Bottom, L to R: texture, uninterrupted

MAC eyeshadows brown script, swiss chocolate, bougie babe (LE) — L to R, Bottom to top: brown script, swiss chocolate, bougie babe (LE)

MAC eyeshadow swatches brown script, swiss chocolate, bougie babe (LE) dark skin — L to R: brown script, swiss chocolate, bougie babe (LE)

I know that Bougie Babe was a limited edition shade, but anyone who does have it may want to know how it compares to some of the permanent shades. All of the shades swatched with the exception of bougie babe are still available in the permanent range. The refill pans like the ones pictured cost $8. If you want any shade in regular packaging, those cost $18. Unfortunately the shade brown script can only be purchased as a refill pan.

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Covergirl Trunaked Queenship Cream Shadow Stick (960 unruly)

Published on January 27, 2021April 7, 2021 by Nikki2 Comments

After hearing some rave reviews about these Covergirl Shadow Sticks, I decided to check them out. I love a good purple eyeshadow, so I bought the shade 960 unruly.

Covergirl trunaked queenship cream shadow stick 960 unruly dark skin swatch — 960 unruly

This formula is creamy enough to glide on the eyes without tugging. Unfortunately, it does dry pretty quickly. I’d suggest doing one eye at a time so you can blend before it dries down completely. It has good pigmentation and doesn’t take much product to get the true color. I was surprised by the finish. To me, it appears mostly matte with a hint of sheen once applied to the eyes. I expected it to be shinier with more of a shimmer finish. I’ve only used this product with my fingers, so I’m not sure how it might perform when used with a brush.

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Sigma Warm Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

Published on January 17, 2021January 20, 2021 by Nikki2 Comments

I know what you are thinking. My favorite eyeshadow formulas are usually of the hard-pressed variety. Back in June, when I swatched the Sigma Cor-de-Rosa palette for you guys, I pointed out that the matte eyeshadows have a looser formula. While that is still true, I have enjoyed that palette enough to stop caring. So despite knowing the mattes would likely be the same, this Warm Neutrals palette caught my eye on the Sigma website, and I decided I had to have it.

I have only had a chance to use this palette a few times, so I’ve only got initial thoughts and swatches for now. Enjoy!

As expected, Some of the mattes are loose, but to me, they are not as messy as the Anastasia Beverly Hills Shadows. I also switched back to my go-to primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, and it works better with these shadows than the NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base. I’ll tell you a little about the shades that I’ve used. If I skip a shade, it means I haven’t had a chance to try it.

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Lancome Eyeshadow Singles (Gold Lame and Canyon Swatches)

Published on October 15, 2020January 30, 2021 by Nikki1 Comment

Lancome is a brand that always manages to draw me in. The packaging on some of the products can feel cheap for the price point, but the quality of the products themselves is always top-notch.

Lancome Color Design Eyeshadows Gold Lame and Canyon — Lancome Color Design Eyeshadows in Gold Lamé (left) and Canyon (right)

Despite being excellent quality, I don’t hear much about these eyeshadows. They are easy to use, they blend well, and no excess powder kicks up when using them. I have never noticed any issues with fallout. They are easy to sheer out if you like a light wash of color or build up if you need or want color intensity. The most comparable formula I can think of is the bareMinerals Gen Nude Eyeshadow formula. They are not hard to pick up on a brush, but they are not dry shadows.

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