You know when Gretchen Wieners was trying to make fetch happen?! This eyeshadow is basically the equivalent, except it totally does happen!
Colourpop is becoming one of my favorite shadow brands for many reasons! Despite their different texture (they are more of a mousse) which takes some time getting comfortable with, these babies won't break the bank, pack amazing pigment, and come in an array of different finishes.
A smokey eye is my go-to for a night out, it's sexy, fun, and I love how incorporating a metallic gives this look a more summery feel. For this look, I packed so quiche on top of a cream black liner. Doing this gives the shadow something to stick to, resulting in a more intense finish.
I wanted to bring out the reflects of this shadow by using a matte rich brown to blend out the crease and lower lash-line. Green and red are opposites on the color wheel, so not only does the warmth of the matte shadow pull the warmness of the pink violet in the green shadow, but compliments with it's chestnut undertones as well.
To tie the whole look together, I finished off with a highlight and gloss that also reflected the same pink violet tones as the eyeshadow!
p.s.-- I've found the easiest way to apply these Coloupop shadows is with your finger or a flat synthetic brush. Be sure to close the lid tightly after each use. Trust me, I ruined a few by leaving them open for too long!
products used:
eyes;
LA GIRL: HD Pro Concealer (prime eyes)
NYX: Kiss the Day (brow highlight)
MAC: Brown Script (transition / crease & lower lash-line)
NYC: Velvet Eyeliner- Black
COLOURPOP COSMETICS: Super Shock Shadow- So Quiche (lid)
ANASTASIA BH: Gleam Glow Kit- Crushed Pearl (inner corner highlight)
COVERGIRL: Lash Blast Mascara
SALON PERFECT: 615 Lashes
NYX: Micro Brow Pencil- Ebony
face;
NYX: Dewy Finish Setting Spray (prime)
RCMA: Cream Foundation
LA GIRL: HD Pro Concealer- Classic Ivory (conceal dark circles)
LA GIRL: HD Pro Concealer- Porcelain (conceal / highlight)
RCMA: No Color Powder
SMASHBOX: Contour Stick Trio- Bronze (cream contour)
MAC: Give me Sun Bronzer
HOT MAKEUP: Wanderlust Blush
ANASTASIA BH: Gleam Glow Kit- Starburst & Crushed Pearl
lips;
MAC: Lip Liner- Whirl
JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS: Velour Liquid Lipstick- Mannequin
MAC: Cremesheen Glass- Such Sweetness
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