Top 10 of 2012: Eyeshadows

These are my top ten powder eyeshadows (I say that, because there were a few cream eyeshadows I thought about including, but there were so many powder ones I wanted to include, too!). I’m not going to do a breakout for cream eyeshadows specifically, but know that Milani’s Shadow Eyez and Maybelline Color Tattoos would be taking honors on that list! There were numerous L’Oreal Infallible and Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense shades to choose from, too, so I went with my personal shade favorites.

• Make Up For Ever #303 — Holodiam powder is glittery fun
• OCC Overlook — plum
• Bobbi Brown Slate — matte taupe
• L’Oreal Golden Emerald — shimmering olive green
• Illamasqua Burst — matte blue-teal
• MAC Modern Pewter — dirty gold
• Burberry Pale Barley — warm medium-dark brown
• Chanel Complice — shimmering beige
• Milani Shocking Pink — matte fuchsia pink
• Giorgio Armani #24 — dirty olive-gold-brown

What was your favorite single eyeshadow from 2012?

Don’t Overlook This Plum

OCC Overlook Loose Colour Concentrate ($12.50 for 2.5g) is described as a “deep plum shimmer.” It’s a red-toned medium-dark plum with a soft, frosted finish. When applied dry, it has a more subdued finish–less of a sheen–than it does when used damp, where the frosted sheen comes forth. Urban Decay Last Call is redder, less purple. Guerlain Boulevard du Montparnasse is darker, more purple, less of a sheen. Le Metier de Beaute Fig is darker, more burgundy. MAC Plum Dressing is a smidgen darker and less frosted. NARS Caravaggio is lighter, more purple.

It has a soft, silky-smooth texture with a finely-milled powder consistency.  It’s opaque whether it’s used dry or wet, though there is a notable difference in the finish depending on the application method.  Because it’s so finely-milled, it applies evenly and melts against the skin like butter.  I tried it on the eye without a primer, and I didn’t have any creasing or fading even after a full eight hours of wear.

The Glossover

P	Overlook A+
	Not too red, not too purple; Overlook is a nice balance between the two that creates a wearable plum shade that has a lot of versatility.
	Product 10/10 Pigmentation 10/10 Texture 10/10 Longevity 10/10 Application 4.5/5
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OCC Overlook Loose Colour Concentrate

OCC Overlook Loose Colour Concentrate

OCC Overlook Loose Colour Concentrate

OCC Overlook Loose Colour Concentrate