Make Up For Ever #15 Aqua Cream ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is described as a “taupe brown shimmer.” It’s too bronzy to be a true taupe–there’s a darker, chocolately bronze as the base color with a lighter bronze sheen. The sheen is almost taupe-like but not grayed out enough. It’s subtly warm-toned but doesn’t read orange or red. #15 has good color payoff and texture–very soft and smooth. It has a more metallic finish, which translates into smooth application. Bare Escentuals A-Ha is similar to the sheererd out version though a little grayer, while Urban Decay Lost resembles the heavier swatch.
Aqua Creams have a quick dry down, and once they have dried, they stay on all day long for me–no budging, smudging, creasing, or fading. They can be worn alone, as a base, or as eyeliner (and some shades can be worn on cheeks/lips, too; a few aren’t meant for eyes but for cheeks/lips entirely).
Make Up For Ever #15 Aqua Cream Review, Photos, Swatches
Christine has normal-to-dry skin with areas of dryness (cheeks, nose, and under the eyes). She has a light-medium skintone with subtle, warmer yellow undertones. Her best foundation matches include: Tarte Rainforest of the Sea in Light-Medium Neutral (best match), Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup in Desert Beige 2N1, Giorgio Armani Maestro Glow in 4.0, Hourglass Warm Ivory Vanish Seamless Finish, Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous in Dusk, MAC NC20/NC25, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Liquid in Y305 (140). (For more information, please check the FAQ.)
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Hey Christine!
This is a little off topic, but do you think you could do a video or post on how you swatch product? Whenever I go to the store, I can never seem to swatch anything properly! I always pick up too much product, to little of it, etc.
Thanks!
I L.O.V.E. this Aqua Cream. My absolute favorite. Not very adventerous, but very wearable.
Marina
This or #12 for my first MUFE Aqua Cream! I’ve never had a cream e/s before and these look so beautiful! I have blue eyes, so I think the copper tones in #12 may complement my eyes more. Also, is this close to MAC Bronze or Woodwinked or Indianwood PP? It looks kind of like it. Which one do you think I should get Christine, 12 or 15?
the color is sooo gorgeous 😀 …. would love to see your creativity with this Christine 😀 😀 …
Katie
I have a lot of trouble applying these. What type of brush do you use? I can’t use my fingers – my nails are too long. Whenever I try to apply these with a brush though, they look sort of “chunky” on my eyelid!
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Oehh looks very nice!
Hey Christine!
This is a little off topic, but do you think you could do a video or post on how you swatch product? Whenever I go to the store, I can never seem to swatch anything properly! I always pick up too much product, to little of it, etc.
Thanks!
I L.O.V.E. this Aqua Cream. My absolute favorite. Not very adventerous, but very wearable.
This or #12 for my first MUFE Aqua Cream! I’ve never had a cream e/s before and these look so beautiful! I have blue eyes, so I think the copper tones in #12 may complement my eyes more. Also, is this close to MAC Bronze or Woodwinked or Indianwood PP? It looks kind of like it. Which one do you think I should get Christine, 12 or 15?
I’d say #15!
the color is sooo gorgeous 😀 …. would love to see your creativity with this Christine 😀 😀 …
I have a lot of trouble applying these. What type of brush do you use? I can’t use my fingers – my nails are too long. Whenever I try to apply these with a brush though, they look sort of “chunky” on my eyelid!
249
I wear this color with Make Up For Ever #13 Aqua cream and it looks amazing. Neutral for everyday look.
This would be such a great color for lots of looks!
i have this one and #13, and i LOVE THEM!!! they are definitely a must. i like them better than mac’s paint pots.
Christine, which one will you prefer, make up forever aqua cream or Mac paintpot?
Aqua Cream
This was my first MUFE product! i love it! then i ran out and bought the HD blush in #5. love that too!!!
I love this MUFE aqua cream! It’s so work friendly if sheered out but you can build it up to be more metallic. Loves it!
What is the best way to apply these shadows?
I use the 249.
Such a pretty color, I’d love to use this as eyeliner!
is this color similar to mac indianwood paintpot?
It seems darker!
I love it!!!
Could I use this like I use a paint pot? I use paint pot like a primer.
Yes!