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Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Top 5: Shimmery Navy Blue Eyeshadows

Here are the top five navy blue eyeshadows that I've tried and tested--they happen to be more shimmery than not--so perhaps next time around, I'll start adding finish into the mix :)

  1. Le Metier de Beaute Midnight Sky (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever I220 (A)
  3. ColourPop Etiquette (A)
  4. Giorgio Armani Minuit (A)
  5. MAC Lunar...

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Top 5: Soft Gold Eyeshadows

Top 5: Soft Gold Eyeshadows

If you prefer lighter golds, here's a look at the top five, permanent soft gold eyeshadows I've come across!

  1. Ardency Inn Sunday (A+)
  2. ColourPop Fringe (A)
  3. Gucci Antique Gold (A)
  4. ColourPop High Tide (A)
  5. Make Up For Ever ME512 (A)

>> See side-by-side swatches! <<

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Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows

Top 5: Copper Eyeshadows

Metallic/frosted copper eyeshadows are a dime a dozen! I went through all of the permanent versions of that medium, orange-based copper shade and here are the top five performers:

  1. Ardency Inn Copper (A+)
  2. Make Up For Ever ME700 (A+)
  3. NYX Liquid Gold (A)
  4. Urban Decay Half Baked (A)
  5. MAC Amber Lights (A)

>> See...

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5 Faves: Emerald Eyeshadows

5 Faves: Emerald Eyeshadows

Long-time readers will know that emerald-hued eyeshadow is a favorite of mine, but it is hard to find high-performing ones, and the last couple of years have brought us some really great shades, like:

  1. BUXOM Pre-nup -- a brightened, medium emerald green
  2. Kat Von D Iggy -- a bright, true emerald green
  3. Make...

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5 Faves: Autumn-Hued Eyeshadows (Cool-Toned Edition)

5 Faves: Autumn-Hued Eyeshadows (Cool-Toned Edition)

Autumn doesn't have to mean only warm-toned eyeshadows--there are cooler hues found during the season. Try this these types of colors for a smokier vibe instead:

  1. Makeup Geek Rockstar -- an iridescent beige
  2. Makeup Geek High Wire -- a bright, silvery-purple
  3. Make Up For Ever S556 -- a medium taupe
  4. MAC Fathoms...

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5 Faves: Autumn-Inspired Eyeshadows (Warm-Toned Edition)

5 Faves: Autumn-Inspired Eyeshadows (Warm-Toned Edition)

One of my favorite color combinations is a very "fall" eye with coppers and rich browns, and I love to add purple or burgundy to that mix for darkening and keeping the look from looking too warm-toned. Here are my favorites:

  1. ARDENCY INN Rose Gold -- a pinky-copper
  2. MAC Amber Lights -- copper
  3. Make Up For...

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5 Faves: Summertime Coppers

5 Faves: Summertime Coppers

Copper is a great color for summer and fall (though surely you can wear it any time of the year!), but it has a brightness and often comes in a more shimmery finish so it gives off that summer vibe while the reddish tones read autumnal as well. Here are a few summer favorites:

  1. Sephora Sly as a Fox --...

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Make Up For Ever Be Bold. Be Unexpected. Be You. Artist Shadow Palettes for Fall 2015

Make Up For Ever Be Bold. Be Unexpected. Be You. Artist Shadow Palettes for Fall 2015

Jamie Chung Artist Palette ($48.00) (New, Limited Edition, Online Exclusive)

Jamie Chung, an actress by day and fashion blogger by night, is best known for her cutting-edge sense of style and creativity. Her playful spirit and...

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Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation & Stick Foundation Coming Soon

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation & Stick Foundation Coming Soon

MAKE UP FOR EVER once again leads the beauty industry into the next era of makeup innovation and technology. As the original pioneer of the HD makeup category, MAKE UP FOR EVER continues to redefine and elevate beauty standards with the launch of its new ULTRA HD...

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Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows (x9)

Shades Reviewed

In this post:

Make Up For Ever I902 Quartz Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
91%
Make Up For Ever I904 Cotton Candy Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
93%
Make Up For Ever I916 Frosted Mauve Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
86%
Make Up For Ever S314 Nile Green Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
87%
Make Up For Ever S208 Baby Blue Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
83%
Make Up For Ever S404 Straw Yellow Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
92%
Make Up For Ever ME338 Acidic Green Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
100%
Make Up For Ever S312 Mint Green Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
92%
Make Up For Ever S226 Abyssal Blue Artist Shadow (Discontinued)
80%
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