Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in G125 Naiad

Hey loves!

So the elections just ended and I'm seeing the unofficial count of the votes, and I have to be honest, I'm not happy with what I'm seeing. Since I want to think of anything else but the elections in the Philippines, I'll just post something makeup related on the blog to somehow lighten my mood by just a but. I guess just a quick swatch post will do.

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in G125 Naiad

Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour in Currant Affair

Hey loves!

My sister, Tracy, just got here from Australia yesterday and we bonded the whole day today. Some of the older readers prolly know her because she used to be my partner in this blog. :) It has been two years since we last saw each other in person so I really, really missed her. We'll have more outings and shoppings soon so maybe I'll post some pictures soon.

Anyway, I'll just post swatches of this product...

Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour

Info from the website:
Creamy, crease-resistant eye colour wears for 8 hours. Instantly cools thanks to a unique applicator. Nourishing ingredients coax fine lid lines into a blanket of smoothness. Antioxidants help protect eye-area skin.

Tip: A little goes a long way-start with a small amount and build with additional colour as desired.

Bought this tube from a blogger friend. She was destashing because she was going abroad to study. Since I love eyeshadows, I can't resist buying this. Haha!

The shade is no. 11 Currant Affair.

I don't really know if this product is good. I didn't check for reviews and I never considered Clinique as a primary brand choice for eyeshadows. But it says it can stay for 8 hours and that it is smooth so I was sold... plus, my friend is selling it in a lower price. :P

The shade is a grey-purple shade... not something that others would easily pick... it's not a neutral shade that's easy to wear, but I think it would be a great base for a dark, smokey look.

It is true that it glides smoothly. It's quite pigmented as well.

Unfortunately, when I smudged it, the pigments were easily removed. :(
I even waited for some minutes before I wiped it. Quite disappointing actually.

On my lids, it's not as dark as the one I made on my hands. I did not want to put too much on to avoid creasing so this amount is the best I can apply on my lids evenly.

I do think it looks nice.

With eyeliner, it looks gorgeous!

I also add a darker shade to create depth too.

It looks gorgeous but it really does not deliver. I thought that since it claims to be long-lasting that I would not need a primer. Since it is a cream shadow and it has a matte finish, it can act as a primer... but it does not. It creases on my lids in around 3-4 hours only. I don't know if it's because of my oily skin or the humid weather... or the combination of both, but it just doesn't stay on my lids well. As much as I don't want to admit it, I am not happy about this and considering that it's $20 on the website, I don't think it's worth it. 

Have you guys tried the Clinique Lid Smoothie Antioxidant 8-Hour Eye Colour yet? Was your experience with it the same?

Cheers,

DAWN

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Eye Color in Halo

Hey guys!

I'm sharing another multi-purpose product from Ellana!

I really appreciate that Ellana provides us with these fabulous products that have more than one functions. You can see them in my reviews (click here to read them). This one that I'm writing about is an eye shadow that I also use as an eye liner and a highlighter.

Ellana Minerals Eye Color in Halo

Php 150.00.

I got this from my August Glamourbox.

Info about the product from the website:

Halo can be used as:

- BLUSH

- EYELINER

- EYESHADOW

- LIP COLOR (when added to lip gloss)

What is Multipurpose Mineral Powder?

It's pure high intensity mineral pigments that can be used as eyeshadows, eyeliners, blushes, lip colors, bronzers, and body shimmers. Our colors come in matte, shimmer, and frost finish. Note that some shades cannot be used for the lips.

Swatch on hand

LOVE the pigmentation. It gives a sort of ethereal feel. I feel like I'm one of those Elves in Lothlórien! (LOL) The shimmer and the fine glitters give that magical vibe into the beautiful purplish-pink shade.

Check out these shots below. It shows how I usually use it as an eyeshadow.

I use a darker shade of purple at the outer corners of the lids to add depth.

This would look good as a sheer blush to those with very fair skin. But since I have a medium-tone skin, I use it as a highlighter. See the photo below.

See that sheen on top of my cheekbones? That's Halo giving me that beautiful glow! I just love how it makes my face look "blooming," especially when the makeup colors used are mostly pink.

I also use this as an eyeliner. I usually line this below my bottom lashes to create a brighter set of eyes.

So what are your thoughts about this products? Have you tried any eye color shades from Ellana Minerals yet?

For more info about Ellana, check out their:

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Ellana is available online and at the following branches:

The Ramp, 2nd Floor Glorietta 3, Makati City, The Ramp; 2nd Floor Shangri-la Plaza Mall, Mandaluyong City; The Ramp, 1st Floor Trinoma Mall, Quezon City; Unit 203 La Fuerza Plaza 2, Chino Roces Ave. Corner Sabio St., Makati City

Disclaimer: If you click the Ellana links on this post (or the Ellana banner at the side bar), you get a discount when you buy online and I get a small amount of money in return because I joined their affiliate program. But even though I benefit from this, rest assured that all I stated in my posts are honest reviews. :)

Cheers,
DAWN

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Eye Color in Brilliance

Hey dears!

Remember my latest online haul from Ellana Cosmetics? My purchases amounted to more than Php 1k and I received this product as a freebie...

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Brilliance

This was their promo back then. Right now, I think you can receive a blush or a bronzer if you purchase products amounting to Php 1,000.00 too. :)

Here's a brief description of the product from the website:

Pure high intensity mineral pigments that can be 
used as eyeshadows, eyeliners, blushes, lip colors,
bronzers, and body shimmers. Our colors come in 
matte, shimmer, and frost finish.

Note that some shades cannot be used for the lips.

The price of this product is only Php 150.00.

I just love that it has multiple use. It conserves time, space (in the kikay kit), and money! 

The bronze frosty-metallic finish is just gorgeous. I think it would look great on almost any skin tone. Just look at the swatch below!

The pigmentation is so rich that you only need a small amount of product to create this intense color. Even if the shade is in the brown-bronze side, the beautiful metallic shine makes it a scene-stealer.

Although it can be applied in many ways, I usually use this as a bronzer and as an eyeshadow...

 Here's how I wear it as a bronzer.

It blends very well with my warm skin tone. Though it is metallic, it gives just enough amount of shine to create a subtle bronze glow on my skin. You can add more if you wanna achieve that bronze goddess look but as for me, this is enough for an everyday wear. I top it with a cute peach blush for a warm flush on my cheeks.

 Here's how it looks like when I apply it as eyeshadow.

 You can wear it alone but I like adding some dark shades at the outer corners of my lids for extra depth.

This is a very easy look to do and it's also very wearable. 

It really makes my eyes pop with the brilliant color. I don't even need to apply eyeliner to make my eyes stand out!

So here's me wearing Brilliance as a bronzer and eyeshadow:

So what do you think? What are your thoughts on Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Eye Color in Brilliance? :)

Cheers,

DAWN