Make up – eyes

Steal: Covergirl ‘Eye Enhancers’ eyeshadow trio

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Before I had a spare $20+ to buy make up at departments stores…or let’s face it, before I could apply/qualify for a credit card 😉 I got the majority of my make up at CVS, or from my Mom’s vanity!

And even though I love the experience of exploring the beauty counter at department stores, and being pampered by the ladies behind the counter…I still frequent CVS, Target and other chains regulary because there are so many great products behind those doors as well.

One such product that I’ve used for years is Covergirls Eye Enhancers eyeshadow trio in Shimmering Sands

Covergirl makes a few different eyeshadows that fall under the ‘eye enhancers’ line…however, my Shimmering Sands is my go-to trio. As the name implies, you have 3 different but complementing shadows to play with – Satin Earth which is a shimmery (yet subtle) deeper brown – below on left, Toasted Sand which is a light shimmery brown – below in middle, and Sunkissed Sand which is a pinky-neutral – below on right. Each shadow has just the right amount of shimmer, glides on smoothly, and stays put during the day.

Application strategy:

  1. Coat entire lid with Toasted Sand…it’s a nice neutral shade
  2. Use the Satin Earth in the  outer crease, to provide some depth/a bit of dramatic contrast
  3. Use the Sunkissed Sand in the inner corner of eye, which brightens/opens the eye a bit

I have hazel eyes/fairer skin (except when sporting the self tanner!) – however, I feel like this neutral trio will complement most skin tones .

This shadow trio is available at CVS for <$5…I always keep one of these handy. You can find it at most pharmacies – it’s been around foreva’!

Splurge: Chanel liquid eyeshadow

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Technically the street name is: Chanel Ombre D’eau Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow

Chanel has a thing for fancying up product names

CHANEL OMBRE D'EAU FLUID IRIDESCENT EYESHADOW in Delta

You can find it at most dept stores – I’m partial to Nordstrom (scroll down for link)

As this post is titled, this eyeshadow is a splurge. However, it is a good liquid shadow and to me, worth the extra investment – why?

  • At $32, you want it to last, and I’ve had my first bottle for almost a year, and I wear multiple times a week
  • The shadow itself, lasts long. I put it on in the morning, and it lasts through until evening
  • Once applied, it dries quickly and stays in place
  • However, it doesn’t get dry or flake off
  • Most importantly, it doesn’t crease. I have found that, with other liquid shadows, the shadow gravitates towards my eyelid creases and clumps, which looks messy
  • It is iridescent in nature, but not sparkly. So it’s not too over the top for work
  • You can put one layer on for a more subtle look, or you can apply multiple layers for a more dramatic look. I apply one coat for work or 2-3 coats per eye if I’m going out at night
  • Because it’s liquid, it travels well…you don’t have to worry about broken/crumbling shadow
  • It’s not designed for sensitive eyes/skin – but it hasn’t bothered mine, which can be finicky

 How to use:

  • It’s technically a liquid powder, so you need to shake it before you use it each time, to combine the ingredients
  • Swipe lightly over the eye, give it a couple of seconds to dry, apply another coat(s) if you’d like!

 I have 2 colors both of which are very neutral and can be worn everyday – they are Delta, which is more gold/nude and Source which is a pale pink. Both of these colors make a good base for other, deeper colored shadows.