ME930 Black Purple

Make Up For Ever ME930 Black Purple Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, warm brown undertones and a pearly sheen. It was substantially different in color and finish compared to the previous formulation; the new version is much deeper and a lot less metallic (and likely, the reduced shimmer meant it reflected less light and would be darker) (see side-by-side comparison). In terms of performance, I found little difference in practice--they both were pigmented, easy to work with, and long-wearing--but by feel, the new formula wasn't as creamy or as thick/dense on the lid (which may be kinder on more textured skin). The consistency of the new shade was smooth, slightly firm and moderately dense but never stiff or difficult to pickup with a brush. It applied evenly to the lid and blended with minimal effort. This shade wore well for 10 and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

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