Holiday Makeup: Violets and Purples
I did this look for fun before I took a shower on Sunday, and in my hurry, I forgot to take close-ups of the eyes/lips, so there’s just a couple of full-face photos, but hopefully you get the idea 🙂
I wanted to use Illamasqua’s Static pure pigment, since it sure looks pretty, but I was so not feeling it in practice — it was gritty, never melded together, and really didn’t work. I layered it on top of the paint pot and then put the eyeshadows on top of that, and it even looked heavy and accentuated every little line on my eyelid (which aren’t even really noticeable until you pile makeup on top!). Static is really similar to MAC’s Pink Opal pigment, which is cheaper (by a lot) and never had any problems using before. Oh, and packaging? I think I already lost 10% of the product on my floor and countertop after only opening it twice. Two thumbs down for that! I’ll probably review it later, so you can hear me gripe it about it on the official then!
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral beige base), Illamasqua Static Pure Pigment (iridescent pearly white/fuchsia), Digit eyeshadow (pale, light purple), Beautiful Iris eyeshadow (medium purple), Parfait Amour eyeshadow (cool medium-deep purple), Make Up For Ever #92 eyeshadow (matte deep purple), Bisque eyeshadow (matte highlighter), Urban Decay Lust 24/7 Liner (purple), Stila Violet Smudge Pot (deep purple), Plushlash mascara (black)
- Face: Kiehl’s Tinted Moisturizer (in medium)
- Cheeks: Petalpoint blush (raspberry pink), Dior Rose Diamond Skin Shimmer (rosy highlighter)
- Lips: Guerlain Gemma lipstick (medium pink), Guerlain Crystal Pearl KissKiss Gloss (pearly white)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Petalpoint = Dollymix + Well Dressed
Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Soft Ochre paint pot all over the lid as the base with the 249. With the 239, apply Illamasqua Static pure pigment with water-based mixing medium on the lower lid. On the inner lid, pack Digit eyeshadow on using the 239. Apply Beautiful Iris eyeshadow to the middle and outer portions of the lid. Darken crease with Parfait Amour eyeshadow using the 226, then deepen with Make Up For Ever #92 eyeshadow with the 219. Sweep Bisque eyeshadow underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Urban Decay Lust Liner on lower lash line, and Stila Violet smudge pot on the upper lash line using the 209. Apply Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with Petalpoint blush using the 129, then highlight with Dior Rose Diamond Skin Shimmer with the 188. Apply Guerlain Gemma lipstick to lips, and then top with Guerlain Crystal Pearl KissKiss Gloss for color and shine.
Check out more photos!
Digit, Beautiful Iris, Parfait Amour, MUFE #92
I LOVE this look. Now I have to go buy the colours I don’t already have. It’s amazing !!! And I also really like the lips 😀
Thanks so much, Margot!
I love purples and I love this look. Thank you Christine you look great!
Thank you, Emm!
Wow, purples look so good on you! This look inspired my make up for tomorrow. I already have a Mac palette that has a darker purple and a lighter violet, I am thinking of getting the Pleasure of Paris palette, do you think I should? *Specially after seeing such amazing look I couldn’t resist*
Is the Pleasure of Paris by NARS? I’m not a huge fan of NARS eyeshadows, but I haven’t seen that palette yet myself.
Thanks so much! 🙂
gorgeous! i love purple colours on your skintone
the lips are also very pretty
Thank you, Karrie!
Hey cutie,
I need a closeup of your eyes + lids, please! Thank you <3 Love the purples!
Hi Kurisu,
Unfortunately, I forgot to take close-ups, so all I have are these photos!
This is quite pretty and dramatic! I might to something similar this evening for a holiday party I’m attending.
Thanks, girl!
I love purple’s and this is a lovely look that can be worn anytime too. It is very pretty. I love the shades and I am surprised that I don’t have any of these from MAC, despite that I have a load of purple eyeshadows.
Thanks, Amy! Ha, I was trying to use all permanent eyeshadows, too 😉 MAC has a zillion purples, though, so it’s hard to own ’em all!
Purples and its related colors/shades from the same family are one of my favorite colors for the eyes! Love this look….it’s purple-lilac.
Thanks a lot, Vonvon!
Gorgeous! Wish you would have remembered to take closeups but no worries! I’m sure you’ll do another look soon to make up, riiiight? Haha, j/k 😉
Thanks, Roxanne! 🙂
Hey, you never know… pigs might fly…
Love it! Violets are my absolute fave, and this look is amazing on you 🙂
Thank you, Rae!
Love it 😀 Thanks for the mini-review on the Illamasqua pigment. I was hoping to get some of these, but they don’t ship them to Canada. 🙁 Good to know I’m not missing much on the one you used. 🙂
Thanks, Christy!
I can’t tell you how annoyed I was to have it just poof and spill everywhere. I think I was more annoyed by that than the fact that it didn’t seem to apply well when I used it, actually!
purple looks fab! x
Thanks, Lucinda!
So, so pretty Christine! I wish MAC would release a color like MUFE #92 so all my shadows can match in size. lol-I don’t want one giant MUFE shadow sticking out of my drawer haha 😉
Thanks, Gemma! LOL, I know how you feel. I keep my MUFE totally separate from my MAC, otherwise the different sizes would drive me nuts.
Hey Christine, I wonder what camera do you use? The colors look so vibrant with this camera!
This is one of the prettiest FOTD I’ve seen from you.
I use a Nikon D90!
Very pretty look! I adore looks using this kind of purple colors (on the mauve/indigo side) but I don’t think they suit me at all.
Thanks, Chiara 🙂
I’m not always sure about them on me, since they’re so cool-toned!
hello christine
hey m back hhahahahha just catching up everything slowly
looking awesome dear …
great look esp. the gloss really liked it
Thank you, Rashmi! Hope you’ve been able to settle in!
Hi Christine, this looks really amazing on you! I love the way you have done your crease, just a little bit above the crease and the “cat” shape of it!
Thanks a lot, Sandra!
OMG, this is GORGEOUS! I love purple shadow! And it’s so vibrant, but it’s still easy enough to wear anywhere! LOVE it!
I seriously need to buy Digit!
Thanks, Mariah! Happy to hear you liked it 🙂
Christine, i love this look..it’s amazing
Thanks so much, Iya!
I love this purple look. I have always been wanting to get the MUFE #92 eyeshadow.
Thanks, Bridgette!
Very pretty. 🙂
Thanks, Anita!
This is gorgeous! I love purples and they look great on you. The lip color is very pretty too.
Thanks so much, Gio!
Christine – petalpoint blush looks sooo amazing on you! I love the eyes and lips in this look but the first thing i noticed was how gorgeous your cheeks looked! Wish MAC would repromote this color!!!
Aww, thanks, AbbyL! Petalpoint is one of my favorites — definitely wish MAC would repromote it or put out a similar shade!
You used all of my favorite purple eyeshadows! I love it!
Haha!
Thanks, Lisa!
Sooo pretty and girly. I love purples and pinks and this look is just so so so beautiful on you. Saying that, I don’t think there is anything that you couldn’t work. 🙂 I really love Static pigment by Illamasqua. I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work for you. 🙁 x
Thanks, Sarah!
How do you use Static pigment?
I do agree that it’s not the easiest product to work with but a few recommendations would be to:
1. Empty the product into a different container eg an empty pigment jar because it will be easier to pick up the product and you can use the lid to work it into a brush.
2. Use a fluffy brush like a 222/224/217 by MAC. Really tap of any excess and gently press the product onto the lid. It may seem like you’re not putting on much but a little goes a long long way.
3. Treat the pigment like a glitter. Use an emollient/sticky base. If you don’t mind a little creasing, MAC cream colour base is amazing. Otherwise press a little MAC eyeliner mixing medium onto the lid and gently press on the pigment over the top while it is still sticky.
🙂
Thanks for the tips Sarah!
I used a sticky base with it, and I still found it bleh! 🙁
It seems like such a waste to have to purchase a separate jar for it when it should come with good packaging to begin with, LOL.
Lol. I know what you mean. Although I love the product itself, there certainly is room for improvement. Let’s hope someone from Illamasqua is reading this! 🙂
Gawd, this looks so fab on you. I love to see a smoky monochromatic eye, it’s a smoldering type of look.
Thanks so much, Kristina! Glad you liked it!
Hi Christine!! This is gorgeous!! I have MUFE 092 and I think it’s so beautiful, I’ve been wearing it everyday since I bought it (a couple of days ago). I smudge black eye liner with an angle brush and then I dab MUFE #92 over that and it’s beautiful!!
I think the colors look great on you, even if there on the cool side!
Love your eyes! The colors complement you so well. And the combo is colorful without looking tacky. It’s not a dull look, yet it’s very classy.
Aw, thanks, Alicia!
Hi, I’m pretty new to your site and I absolutely love it!!!
This look is amazimg, I have to try it.
Is there a MAC dupe for the MUFE e/s?
Thanks, Keren! Unfortunately, there isn’t!
I love this and have all the purple so I think I’m going to wear this look this week :).
Thanks, Rosie! Hope you do 🙂
Hey Christine! It’s been so long!!! School has a hold on me!! I’ve missed your tutorials.
P.S You look great, as always.
xo.
Hey Sash! Good luck with school – finals time for you, yeah?
Pretty much. 3rd year Uni isn’t quiet the party I expected. LOL
Hi Christine!! This is gorgeous!! I have MUFE 092 and I think it’s so beautiful, I’ve been wearing it everyday since I bought it (a couple of days ago). I smudge black eye liner with an angle brush and then I dab MUFE #92 over that and it’s beautiful!!
I think the colors look great on you, even if there on the cool side!
Sounds gorgeous, Mary! 🙂
You look so pretty here!! You are so glowing!!
Thank you, Raven!
I love love love purple. It looks great on you. The lips I can’t do wiht my complextion but great look!
Thank you, Phee! 🙂
I too love purples and this look, just awesome. I want digit and that deeper shade of purple at some point.
Thanks a lot, Bettina! Digit is one of my faves!
This is so gorgeous, I love the purples! I am totally looking for purples like that! I think I might cave on the KvD True Love palette after I’m done with finals hehe.
Thanks a lot, Catherine 🙂
Good luck with finals!
This is so gorgeous, Christine.. those purples against your skin tone is lovely.
Thank you so much, Stacey! Hope you’re well!
I absolutely love this look! I will definitely try it since I have all the main colours (and dupes for Digit and Bisque). Thanks!
Thank you, Kristy!
Just love it love purple , is one of my fave colors
Thank you, Andrea!