Sunset Eyes with Maybelline Eye Studio
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Sunset Eyes with Maybelline Eye Studio
As promised, here’s a look using Maybelline Eye Studio Give Me Gold Eyeshadow Palette. I think these are definitely some of the better drugstore eyeshadows I’ve tried in recent history, particularly from such a mass marketed brand as Maybelline. I don’t think they are better than MAC or other high-end shades, but for $6-10 for four shades compared to $10-15 for a single shade, they’re a worthwhile option for those on a budget or who just want to try out a certain color and don’t want to shell out $16 for one shade that they’re not even sure they’re going to use.
I found these eyeshadows very easy to blend, but do remember to use a light hand, because it can be easy to over blend soft shadows such as these (I often have the same issue with soft eyeshadows from Urban Decay and Stila). I’m expecting to try out a few of the more colorful palettes in the next few weeks, because I am definitely curious to see just how well they do true color (because this palette is still neutral, which I do feel is an area drugstore brands are stronger at as compared to bright, bold color, for instance). I’ll keep you updated, but what better way to show you how these perform than with a look, right?
I also gave Bobbi Brown’s Extra Tinted Moisturizing Balm a try in this look, but it seems to run a little yellow-ish on me, so I think Medium Tint might be too dark or something (maybe I’m Light to Medium). I did love the scent, though — a very lemon-y citrus kind of smell.
You will need the following…
- Eyes: MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot (neutral beige base), Maybelline Eye Studio Give Me Gold Palette (champagne white-gold, gold, copper-bronze, bronze), Maybelline Eye Studio Sinful Sinnamon Marbleized Eyeshadow (burnt red / pink), Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black (black), Chanel Exceptionnel Mascara (black)
- Face: Bobbi Brown Extra Tinted Moisturizer (Medium Tint)
- Cheeks: Lancome Shimmer Mandarin Sky Blush (peach-coral)
- Lips: Benefit Jing-a-Ling Lipstick (soft rosy pink), MAC Nymphette Lipglass (sheer golden pink)
- Brushes: 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: For MAC substitutes, try Nylon, Goldmine, Amber Lights, and Bronze
For eyes, start by applying Soft Ochre paint pot as your eyeshadow base all over the lid with the 249. Using the 239, apply the gold eyeshadow on the inner third of the eyelid. Next, apply the copper eyeshadow on the middle third of the eyelid and lightly blend with the inner corner. Darken the outer third of the lid with dark bronze eyeshadow with the 239, gently brushing it into the lower crease. Lightly blend the dark bronze eyeshadow, with the 239, on the outer corner and lid. Next, define the crease by applying Sinful Sinnamon eyeshadow (the burnt red side) with the 226. To finish the eyeshadow look, sweep the white-gold eyeshadow as a highlighter on the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying Blackest Black gel eyeliner on the lower and upper lash lines with the 208. Finish by sweeping lashes with Exceptionnel mascara.
For cheeks, apply Shimmer Mandarin Sky blush to the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.
For lips, apply Jing-a-Ling lipstick first, and then layer Nymphette lipglass for a complementing lip.
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Great look! I saw it last night and since I have th Give Me Gold, went out this morning to buy Sinful Sinnamon and gave it a try. Really loving how it came out. Great look and I am simply loving your site, really amazing stuff here. :)
Thank you! :)
I think your eyebrow coloring is too dark. A shade lighter would be more fitting :)
My eyebrows are nearly black naturally!
Love love! You look great with natural makeup :)
Thanks, Lara!
i really love this look on you christine! i'm going to pick up this palette next time i go to the drug store :)
Thanks, Katrina!
hi, christine! i, like others, ran out to pick one of these guys up after i read your review and saw the look you created. i was sooo tempted by all of them, but got Give Me Gold, because i had seen it on you. wondering...what other of the palettes did you get? do they live up to your opinions of Give Me Gold? also...have you tried the liners? and when do you plan on reviewing the pearls? sorry to bombard you with questions. :)
I just have Green with Envy right now, but I haven't used it in a look yet... Not sure about the dates.
that lip combo is gorgeous!
Thanks, Chrissy!
Gorgeous!
Thanks, Lydia!
And your brows are great!! What products do you use for your brows?! So pretty!
I use MAC Espresso eyeshadow and the 266 brush!
You look impeccable! As a product junkie myself, I love to try a new look with fun and inexpensive drugstore brand. I was thrilled when I realized that while I was playing in the beauty department, waiting for a prescription a month ago, I purchased this eye shadow set!! I love to use the colors alone (the brow bone shade is beautiful) but had no idea how to mix them; you've answered my question and I'm going to try the application you used for tonight! I have hazel eyes as well and yours look incredible with these shades! Thanks for the post - beautiful!! xx
Thank you so much, Betsy! :) Hope you like the look on you!
So basically, tomorrow I'm going out and I'm going to buy the eyeshadow set and the eyeliner. Yeah, you could say I liked this look. ;D
Aww :) I am flattered! Thank you, Carolina!
love this look on you! i went to walgreens last night and they had these palettes for 40% off. i bought this one and the one in copper chic. i wore copper chic today and love the palette. i used it with udpp and it's not as intense. i'll try it with one of the mac paint pots next time to see if these colors stick more to the lid, but none the less, these palettes are great for the price.
Also try it over a colored or shimmery base -- that might help the colors pop a bit more, too :)
very pretty look! i love how blended it looks, and you made it seems o simple to apply!!! def. trying this look this weekend :) thanks christine!
Thank you so much :D
Very very nice makeup :) I love all the colors, the combination is my favorite and since I like this palette so much...I think I'm going to buy it :)
Thanks as always, Tavia :)
this is actually my favorite look ever from you. its soft and pretty. sometimes the super bright eyeshadow is too much for daytime. love it.
You can always wear the look at night or not at all if it's not to your taste or style... there aren't any rules :) Just because I post it at 9am doesn't mean I wore it at 9am or that you'll want to - always wear what you feel most confident in!
OH MY GOSH! Christine! Now I have to go and get these! Love this look so much!!!
Thanks a lot, Leigh :) I hope you like them!
I love this look! Looks amazing on you!
Thank you, Vicky!
very pretty!
Thanks a lot, Ting!
OMG love the lip combo there! I think I need that lipstick. ;)
Thanks, Smiley :)
Aw, Christine! You look stunning! One of the bestest pictures of you in the last few months. Is it a better lighting or tinted moisturizer that makes your skin glow??? Many previous pics seemed to make your skin too dark but this one is amazing. And makeup just blends in so seamlessly with your beauty!
Thanks, Sunsine! Not sure... same lighting as usual, tinted moisturizer is different than usual.
what do you use for your undereye area? In this pic you look fresh, so I guess in this one you didn't use anything...but what about the times you need something, what will it be? Thanks for your help :)
Nothing :( I am generally too lazy to bother with concealer for the undereye, lol.
It's really nice!
Thanks, Miriam!
you look awesome like always I'll def. have to give these a try
Thank you, Diana!
that's BEAUTIFUL!!! you look so pretty!!! I can't believe that came from maybeline, you did a wonderful job. Now thinking about getting this jajajaja cheap and nice
Thanks a lot, Luisafer! :)
I love the Bobbi Brown Tinted moisturizer on you! Better than the Kiehl's.
Really! Could you tell me what you liked better about it? :)
Love, love the eyeshadow colors! But I think the pink lip doesn't fit. What about a more "brownish" or golden color? Btw: I am from Germany and I really love your blog :)
Thanks a lot, Steffi! :) You could also go more coral if you want it to be more in line with the eyes!
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