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I Only Have Eyes for You: Spring Eyeshadows

Monday Mar 16, 2009 – By Nicole Mitsch

83843547_5774369Prescriptives ‘In Bloom’ Eye Color Duo ($24, prescriptives.com) If you want your eyes to bloom in the spring then look no further than this adorable color duo. The colors are paired together to give you both a soft delicate neutral and bold defining sunflower shade. You can use softer color on lid and brow and the darker shade in your crease. Available in four shades- Petunia, Lily, Sunflower, and Marigold. Each packed inside of a limited-edition compact featuring a pretty floral design. Perfect to throw into your spring clutch.

p231448_heroUrban Decay Cream Eyeshadow ($17, urbandecay.com) Long lasting high tech eye color that will stay put. Color will give your tired look a shot of energy and fun. The creamy eyeshadow is whipped to perfection, each shimmering shade dries to a weightless layer of color. This cream shadow is gel-based and uses silicone technology to blend, correct and smudge. It does not crease, fade or hide in fine lines. It just doesn’t get better or easier than this. Once dry, shadow is light and as flexible as your own skin. So forget what you thought cream shadow was; this dreamy shadow from Urban Decay would totally change your mind.

1038_lgJosie Maran Eye Shadow ($18, josiemarancosmetics.com) Arriving in a state-of-art biodegradable compact you know upon first glance that these eyeshadows are going to be something special. And they are. Josie Maran Eye Shadows are rich in color, easy to blend, long wearing and can be applied dry or wet for more color intensity. Best of all the innovative formula contains natural, non-toxic ingredients, no fragrances or parabens. So good for you and good for the planet. And it doesn’t hurt that colors go on a stay on beautifully.

_5771365Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eye Shadow ($24, bobbibrown.com) This limited edition shadow instantly lights up eyes with a unique combination of shimmering pearls and glitter in a translucent base. Bobbi Brown is known for her beautiful colors and formulas and this shadow proves why. It’s a creamy-soft powder that glides on smoothly and clings to lids for crease free long-lasting wear. The color is super blendable and it comes in four amazing shades that are great for the spring.

_5779720Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Sand & Sea Eyeshadow Palette ($38, esteelauder.com) This luxurious compact is a showstopper with six vivid, high-impact shades of Pure Color Eyeshadow. Colors include- Turquoise, Aqua, Bronze Cube, Gold Nugget, Tea Biscuit and Ginger Drop. Use separately or together to create a beautiful sun kissed look great for the new seasons. Pure Color Eyeshadow gives eyes a new brilliance. Silky, long-lasting formula looks rich, wears without creasing.

cos37g_2_largeL’Oreal Paris wear Infinite Made For Me Naturals Eye Shadow Quad ($7.15, Drugstores Nationwide) Take the guess work out of shadow selection with this collection of eye-enhancing shadow shades customized for individual eye colors. Its simple, each quad contains shades that are best for the eye color they are based on. So women can buy the quad that will enhance their eyes without overpowering them. The eyeshadows are silky and long wearing. They won’t crease or fade and go on smooth. Create a great look for an amazing price.

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4 Comments – Add Yours

  1. LoveitNOW LoveitNOW says:

    I love all the options. They all look great!

  2. TeeMee TeeMee says:

    The Estee Lauder colors are beautiful. But I also like the LOreal colors.

  3. I am going to experiment a little more this spring, because I usually go with the browns. Need more color!

  4.  TeeKey says:

    I love, love, love eye make-up. I am doing soft pinks for spring but I am looking forward to rocking bold gold and blue hues for summer. Thanks for the tips.

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