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An Ode to MAC True Chartreuse

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An Ode to MAC True Chartreuse

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a really bright look, and of course, I had to go back to one of my favorite color combinations.  MAC True Chartreuse is easily one of my favorite products, because it applies so beautifully and vibrantly.

You will need the following…

For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249.  With the 239, apply a few drops of mixing medium to dampen the brush, then apply True Chatreuse pigment on the lower lid, blending just above the crease.  Next, apply #159 eyeshadow into the crease with the 222.  Take the 219 and apply #72 eyeshadow into the crease to brighten.  Apply True Chartreuse pigment on the inner lid and brush upwards with the 239 (dry), and then hold the brush horizontally and apply it damp to the lower lash line.  Use #72 eyeshadow on the outer half of the lower lash line using the 219 to smudge.  Bring everything together by applying Perversion liner on the lower water line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Buxom Lash mascara.

For cheeks, apply Echo blush on the apples of the cheeks and pat towards the temple with fingers, then highlight cheekbones with Amber Diamond skin shimmer.

For lips, apply Bare Pink lipstick on lips first, and then dab Soft Coral lipstick to brighten, for a complementing lip.

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Anitacska Avatar
Anitacska

Hmm, this one isn’t for me I’m afraid. It would look much more wearable without the bright green above the crease and below the lower lashline. I’d use a neutral highlighter instead. Just my opinion though.

P Avatar
P

These bright eyeshadows really bring out your eyes, but i couldn’t pull it off. I love the cheeks and the lips!!
Before I read the description, I thought “there she goes with Garance to tease me once more”.
I love Garance by screen and distance because Rouge G it would cost about $ 90,00 and I can’t find to swatch near here. Any day I will end up ordering it online abroad, just to finish the obsession. By the way, no Bobbi Brown here so far.

San Avatar
San

wow really poppin eyes :),wudnt u feel shy whn people stare at ur eyes coz this is such a beautiful color, im sure i wud gve a second glance…btw wat dress to wear wit this look n last pic really pretty/

Jennifer Avatar
Jennifer

Hey Christine! Beautiful look 🙂 Love the lip and eye combo. In the last picture, are you using a diffuser of some kind? Do you have just one flash gun? I’m sorry.. I’m not just a makeup geek 🙂

Niki Avatar
Niki

I was wondering what colors you used for this look, so thank you for posting this! I haven’t touched my brights in a while and now I’m inspired.

asha Avatar
asha

i like ur lip color and eyes offcourse.. u rock gurl 🙂
and i need a lill expert advice, i am new to blushes, i saw the review abt NARS orgasm and other blushes, but i need somethin with pinky bronzy touch and shud nt look too obvious, could u suggest me somethin, Christine? i am NC43 or NW40

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MacKenzie

Hi Christine! Longtime lurker, first post. Love your blog! Just letting you know that I spent the better part of yesterday researching your eye looks (I desperately need some new shadows and brushes) and you are an amazing talent. I know you love your brights and greens, but I have to say, you are drop-dead gorgeous when you do a black look!

AS Avatar
AS

Don’t get me wrong, I love that you are willing to try different looks! I wore a pink mascara the other day and a co-worker thought I was really ill! I’ve noticed chartreuse shades, even worn subtly, can also make people who don’t know there is such a thing as chartreuse eyeshadow think you need to go to the emergency room (or morgue), stat!

Chris25 Avatar
Chris25

Totally gorg, Christine! I like how well the chartreuse blended with the blue to create green. Sounds elementary, but it never occurred to me to blend them together. I have been buying green eyeshadow all this time! 🙂

Laura Avatar
Laura

I like the fact that she kept the colors separate and didn’t blend them into each other. I also like the fact that the blue adds a little “Peek a Boo surprise!” to the look when her eyes are open. ^^ But yes, blend is your friend. 🙂

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CeeBee

LOVE the last photo – so vibrant! You look beautiful and I really admire the way you’ve blended chartreuse and dark blue to make that electric green in the crease and lower outer lashline, topped off with that POP of bright blue!

I have way too much space between my crease and eyebrow to be able to blend colour so far past my browbone but it looks dynamite on you, no matter what anyone says! 🙂

Killer lip combo too – can’t wait for your reviews and lip swatches on the BB Rich Color lippies – I’m already planning a trip to Auckland next month so I hope they’re stocked in NZ by then.

PS. Have you seen the new Shiseido e/s trio’s?
There’s a beautiful violet (I’m lemming so bad) and a bright, bright blue and pink combo that I think would be right up your alley…

Alexis Avatar
Alexis

I love it! This look is absolutely stunning! So vibrant and literally eye popping! It reminds me of a chameleon. I think this look would look good for a fun night out!

Melinda Avatar
Melinda

I really love your expression at the last pic. Should do that for every look, Christine ahahha :))
overall so pretty but I don’t think I can pull this off, I had the lip color combo tho, MAC Kinda Sexy topped with MAC Enchantress (my usual) :))

K Avatar
K

Just wanted to say that I love the shot of the last photo. Hope you’ll continue to include one for every look!

Also, I kind of miss the closed eye shot. I think that was easier to see the detail in the crease than the half open/half shut one.

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Hilary♥

Very bold and bright, I like it =) It feels good to do something different every now and then, there are so many wonderful colors out there, why use neutrals and darks only? Awesome job Christine, this looks amazing on you! ♥

Fiona Avatar
Fiona

LOVEEEE THIS LOOK! thanks so much for inspiring me to experiment with brights again, pls do more bright looks, the last picture of you is sooo beautiful. I just has a lil question, on the waterline, you used a darkish blue eyeliner, I don’t think you listed the product in the product list of in the ‘how to’ could you tell me what it is? Thanks!

Donna Avatar
Donna

This is one of my favorite look.. It’s very summery and daring..:) btw, what’s mac’s nc40 equivalent to mufe hd foundation? I have 140 but it looks white and chalky on my face.. Also, what’s your best finishing powder recommendation? Macs natural finish darken my face every time I use it as setting powder.. I have really hard time finding my foundation shade.. It doesn’t match on my neck.. Thanks

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