Look – MAC Sugarsweet Eye with Red Velvet
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Here’s my Sugarsweet look from yesterday! 
I used Red Velvet as I mentioned I probably would do, and to be honest, I wasn’t loving it. I felt like Red Velvet tended to eat color rather than amplify it. For those interested, Red Velvet and Dear Cupcake feel like virtually the same color; when I patted Dear Cupcake over Red Velvet, there was no color change whatsoever. I had tried using both Sugarshot and Motif eyeshadows on the inner portion of the lid, but neither of them showed up; so I ended up packing on Goldmine eyeshadow to finally get some oomph in that area.
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Red Velvet shadestick (dark pink), Goldmine eyeshadow (gold), Dear Cupcake eyeshadow (pink-coral), Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow (fuchsia-purple), Shadowy Lady eyeshadow (dark burgundy-purple), Femme-fi eyeshadow (soft neutral highlighter), Urban Decay Underground 24/7 Ransom Liner (dark purple), Plushlash mascara (black)
- Cheeks: Refined mineralize skinfinish (peach-nude), Dior Coral Riviera blush (soft coral)
- Lips: Lollipop Loving lipstick (sheer coral-green), Chanel Tangerine Dream Aqualumiere Gloss (coral)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Red Velvet = Fuchsia; Dear Cupcake = Paradisco; Refined = Soft & Gentle; Lollipop Loving = no dupe
Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Red Velvet shadestick all over the lid as the base. On the inner lid, apply Goldmine eyeshadow using the 239. Apply Dear Cupcake eyeshadow to the middle of the lid. Darken the outer lid using Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow using the 239. Darken crease with Shadowy Lady eyeshadow using the 226, then overlay with Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow. Sweep Femme-fi eyeshadow underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Urban Decay Ransom Liner on lower lash line, and Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with Refined mineralize skinfinish using the 129, then highlight with Dior Coral Riviera blush with the 188. Apply Lollipop Loving lipstick to lips, and then top with Chanel Tangerine Dream Aqualumiere Gloss for color and shine.
Check out more photos!
I really, really love how your hair looks here! :)
Thanks, Grace!
I was looking for a great pink look to do since I just dyed my hair a deep, rich brown. I came across this one and noticed that you had a gray top on. I'm wearing gray as well and thought this would be perfect! Thanks for this look!
Thanks so much, Maxiene!
I love the contrast between the beautiful colorful eye and your charcoal shirt. Love it:)
Thank you, Jennifer!
Thats so cool! :) your hair is looking stunning here :)
Thanks, Calico! How are you?
This looks so amazingly vibrant. I tried to do something similar yesterday (used Evening Aura in place of Goldmine and used Bronze to neutral out the Stars n'Rockets some)and I see what you're saying about Red Velvet. But it sure does make the pink stand out and it lasted all day without creasing (I did use UDPP under it tho').
Thanks! :) Sounds like you did a very lovely look!
WOW!!! I love how you did your eyes. The colors go so well together. Simply gorgeous!!!
Aww, thank you so much!
This is really cute, Christine. :)
Thanks, Stacey!
OH I love it Christine! It really suits you.
Thank you, Suuz!
nicee
Thanks, Monica!
I love this look! So pretty, wonderful colors.
Thanks so much, Rennah! :)
this is way too pretty!!! love all the colors
Thanks, Melissa :D
You look stunning Christine!
:) Thank you, Sandra!
This looks so pretty on you! Work it, girl! :-)
Aw, thanks a ton, Ceci!
Hi Christine. It is gorgeous!
Thank you my dear!
Wow Christine your hair color is beautiful! I am soooo addicted to you, ok that probably sounded a little strange, so let me explain! Everyday I look forward to seeing what new looks and info you have, Mac being my favorite of course!! All of your reviews, swatches and pictures are the best! You are the Bomb!
Aww, thank you, Jody :) I am SO flattered!
Wow! It looks amazing, can't wait to try this look! Love the color combos and it looks wonderful on you.. as always!
Thanks, Naz :D
super pretty I love it
Thanks a lot, Heather!
Of course the look is great, but I am SO loving your hair in this shot!
Thank you, Letitia!!
I really like this look, its very pretty. The colours work well together.
Thanks a lot, Elle! I am happy to hear you think so!
Very pretty look, I love the combination of colors.
Thanks, girl!
I love this look! & I really love your hair in this too! :)
Aw, thanks, Andrea :D
wow! both of those msfs look really good on you :) (refined here and perfect topping on your previous look)
Thanks, Livia! I didn't think they would at first!
OMG ! This is one of my favorite looks on you ! I love everything : the hairs, the cheeks, the eyes and the lips :D Your skin are so beautiful ! I don't read your blog, now, I want all the produtcs lol Do you use fondation ? If yes, the color are perfect !
Aww, thank you so much, Ju!! :) I do use foundation!
Pretty, and your hair looks good too, And I love the dark grey top, it makes the color pop!
Thanks so much! :) I'm glad you liked the hair, too!
Ohw wow this look is really beautiful!! And it suits you really well....!! CiaoOo Marieke
Thank you, Marieke!
Discussion and debate are highly encouraged, and we expect community members to participate respectfully. When asking a question, please check the FAQ section (above) for information about purchasing, price, dupes, and the like. If you have general feedback or need technical support, please contact us.
Comments that include advertisements, self-promotion, insults, etc. may be in violation of our comment policy and subject to deletion. Please see our comment policy for more information.