Holiday Makeup: Violets and Purples
Monday, December 7th, 2009
I did this look for fun before I took a shower on Sunday, and in my hurry, I forgot to take close-ups of the eyes/lips, so there’s just a couple of full-face photos, but hopefully you get the idea 
I wanted to use Illamasqua’s Static pure pigment, since it sure looks pretty, but I was so not feeling it in practice — it was gritty, never melded together, and really didn’t work. I layered it on top of the paint pot and then put the eyeshadows on top of that, and it even looked heavy and accentuated every little line on my eyelid (which aren’t even really noticeable until you pile makeup on top!). Static is really similar to MAC’s Pink Opal pigment, which is cheaper (by a lot) and never had any problems using before. Oh, and packaging? I think I already lost 10% of the product on my floor and countertop after only opening it twice. Two thumbs down for that! I’ll probably review it later, so you can hear me gripe it about it on the official then!
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral beige base), Illamasqua Static Pure Pigment (iridescent pearly white/fuchsia), Digit eyeshadow (pale, light purple), Beautiful Iris eyeshadow (medium purple), Parfait Amour eyeshadow (cool medium-deep purple), Make Up For Ever #92 eyeshadow (matte deep purple), Bisque eyeshadow (matte highlighter), Urban Decay Lust 24/7 Liner (purple), Stila Violet Smudge Pot (deep purple), Plushlash mascara (black)
- Face: Kiehl’s Tinted Moisturizer (in medium)
- Cheeks: Petalpoint blush (raspberry pink), Dior Rose Diamond Skin Shimmer (rosy highlighter)
- Lips: Guerlain Gemma lipstick (medium pink), Guerlain Crystal Pearl KissKiss Gloss (pearly white)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Petalpoint = Dollymix + Well Dressed
Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Soft Ochre paint pot all over the lid as the base with the 249. With the 239, apply Illamasqua Static pure pigment with water-based mixing medium on the lower lid. On the inner lid, pack Digit eyeshadow on using the 239. Apply Beautiful Iris eyeshadow to the middle and outer portions of the lid. Darken crease with Parfait Amour eyeshadow using the 226, then deepen with Make Up For Ever #92 eyeshadow with the 219. Sweep Bisque eyeshadow underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Urban Decay Lust Liner on lower lash line, and Stila Violet smudge pot on the upper lash line using the 209. Apply Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with Petalpoint blush using the 129, then highlight with Dior Rose Diamond Skin Shimmer with the 188. Apply Guerlain Gemma lipstick to lips, and then top with Guerlain Crystal Pearl KissKiss Gloss for color and shine.
Check out more photos!
Digit, Beautiful Iris, Parfait Amour, MUFE #92
Just love it love purple , is one of my fave colors
Thank you, Andrea!
I absolutely love this look! I will definitely try it since I have all the main colours (and dupes for Digit and Bisque). Thanks!
Thank you, Kristy!
This is so gorgeous, Christine.. those purples against your skin tone is lovely.
Thank you so much, Stacey! Hope you're well!
This is so gorgeous, I love the purples! I am totally looking for purples like that! I think I might cave on the KvD True Love palette after I'm done with finals hehe.
Thanks a lot, Catherine :) Good luck with finals!
I too love purples and this look, just awesome. I want digit and that deeper shade of purple at some point.
Thanks a lot, Bettina! Digit is one of my faves!
I love love love purple. It looks great on you. The lips I can't do wiht my complextion but great look!
Thank you, Phee! :)
You look so pretty here!! You are so glowing!!
Thank you, Raven!
Hi Christine!! This is gorgeous!! I have MUFE 092 and I think it’s so beautiful, I’ve been wearing it everyday since I bought it (a couple of days ago). I smudge black eye liner with an angle brush and then I dab MUFE #92 over that and it’s beautiful!! I think the colors look great on you, even if there on the cool side!
Sounds gorgeous, Mary! :)
Hey Christine! It's been so long!!! School has a hold on me!! I've missed your tutorials. P.S You look great, as always. xo.
Hey Sash! Good luck with school - finals time for you, yeah?
Pretty much. 3rd year Uni isn't quiet the party I expected. LOL
I love this and have all the purple so I think I'm going to wear this look this week :).
Thanks, Rosie! Hope you do :)
Hi, I'm pretty new to your site and I absolutely love it!!! This look is amazimg, I have to try it. Is there a MAC dupe for the MUFE e/s?
Thanks, Keren! Unfortunately, there isn't!
Love your eyes! The colors complement you so well. And the combo is colorful without looking tacky. It's not a dull look, yet it's very classy.
Aw, thanks, Alicia!
Hi Christine!! This is gorgeous!! I have MUFE 092 and I think it's so beautiful, I've been wearing it everyday since I bought it (a couple of days ago). I smudge black eye liner with an angle brush and then I dab MUFE #92 over that and it's beautiful!! I think the colors look great on you, even if there on the cool side!
Gawd, this looks so fab on you. I love to see a smoky monochromatic eye, it's a smoldering type of look.
Thanks so much, Kristina! Glad you liked it!
Sooo pretty and girly. I love purples and pinks and this look is just so so so beautiful on you. Saying that, I don't think there is anything that you couldn't work. :-) I really love Static pigment by Illamasqua. I'm sorry to hear it didn't work for you. :-( x
Thanks, Sarah! How do you use Static pigment?
I do agree that it's not the easiest product to work with but a few recommendations would be to: 1. Empty the product into a different container eg an empty pigment jar because it will be easier to pick up the product and you can use the lid to work it into a brush. 2. Use a fluffy brush like a 222/224/217 by MAC. Really tap of any excess and gently press the product onto the lid. It may seem like you're not putting on much but a little goes a long long way. 3. Treat the pigment like a glitter. Use an emollient/sticky base. If you don't mind a little creasing, MAC cream colour base is amazing. Otherwise press a little MAC eyeliner mixing medium onto the lid and gently press on the pigment over the top while it is still sticky. :-)
Thanks for the tips Sarah! I used a sticky base with it, and I still found it bleh! :( It seems like such a waste to have to purchase a separate jar for it when it should come with good packaging to begin with, LOL.
Lol. I know what you mean. Although I love the product itself, there certainly is room for improvement. Let's hope someone from Illamasqua is reading this! :-)
You used all of my favorite purple eyeshadows! I love it!
Haha! Thanks, Lisa!
Christine - petalpoint blush looks sooo amazing on you! I love the eyes and lips in this look but the first thing i noticed was how gorgeous your cheeks looked! Wish MAC would repromote this color!!!
Aww, thanks, AbbyL! Petalpoint is one of my favorites -- definitely wish MAC would repromote it or put out a similar shade!
This is gorgeous! I love purples and they look great on you. The lip color is very pretty too.
Thanks so much, Gio!
Very pretty. :)
Thanks, Anita!
I love this purple look. I have always been wanting to get the MUFE #92 eyeshadow.
Thanks, Bridgette!
Christine, i love this look..it's amazing
Thanks so much, Iya!
OMG, this is GORGEOUS! I love purple shadow! And it's so vibrant, but it's still easy enough to wear anywhere! LOVE it! I seriously need to buy Digit!
Thanks, Mariah! Happy to hear you liked it :)
Hi Christine, this looks really amazing on you! I love the way you have done your crease, just a little bit above the crease and the "cat" shape of it!
Thanks a lot, Sandra!
hello christine hey m back hhahahahha just catching up everything slowly looking awesome dear ... great look esp. the gloss really liked it
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