In a recent sale of Aromaleigh, I snagged these gorgeous earth-toned shimmery shadows called Satin Petals Frost. This is one of my favorite eyeshadow collections from Aromaleigh, mostly because of the amazing texture and pigmentation. Satin Petals Frost gives a satiny sheen that is very pretty without going overboard. I bought full sizes of the ones I was eyeing, because they were on sale at 45% off retail price. I am very particular about my mineral shadows- I want pigment, I don't want all-shimmer-zero-color-payoff mica bombs. Aromaleigh is one of those select mineral makeup brands that deliver. The shadows remain vibrant even without foiling; all they need is a good eyeshadow base. Second, the texture is very smooth, not gritty like some mineral shadows I've tried, and they glide like butter on the skin. Their range of colors is also mind-boggling- so many finishes, textures, colors, highlights and lowlights to choose from - just perfect for an eyeshadow 'ho like me. :D Most of all, I like how quick the turn-around-time is with this brand. I get my products usually in three business days, and for someone as impatient as I am, quick shipping (coupled with great quality products and accurate order processing) is high up on my list in choosing products that I fork out hard-earned money for.
Above are some swatches of the full sizes I got. I bought neutral colors that can be used as an all-over lid color. I also bought some darker ones that can be used as crease colors. Amaryllis is a beautiful terracotta color with taupe lowlights and copper highlights. I used this as my crease color for this look. I also used Balsam, a cool muted brown with grey tones. Foxglove is a lovely all-over lid color, a silvery pearl taupe.
I was glad to use one of my favorite mineral blushes, Lumiere Fresh Roses.
I used some of the most amazing glows/shimmer blushes I've tried, mineral or otherwise. These are from Adorned With Grace Minerals. For this look, I applied Glamorous.
I also used my favorite bronzey lipstick from MAC, Brave New Bronze.
I used my beloved coral bronze lipgloss from Jouer, Pink Sand.
Here is a step-by-step. All eye products Aromaleigh unless otherwise stated.
Apply MAC Butternutty shadestick all over lid and browbone, brows and on the lower lashline. Blend with finger. Apply MAC Layin' Low paint pot on the lid using a fluffy shader brush. Using Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8" brush (or MAC 239 brush), apply Foxglove on the lid using MAC Charged Water.
Using the same brush, apply Balsam dry on crease.
Using the same brush, deepen the crease by applying Amaryllis. Blend with the 224 brush.
Apply a little Ivy on the outer V.
Blend with the 224.
Using the same brush, apply a little Willow (not in pic) on the outer V. Blend the colors together using the 224.
Highlight the browbone using a light beige eyeshadow.
Line upper lashline using Indelible gel liner in Tanzanite. Apply mascara. Rim eyes with Urban Decay 25/7 kohl liner in Zero.
Apply Balsam on lower lashline.
Face:
Monistat gel as primer
MAC Prep + Prime Refined Skin Zone on t-zone
Shills Natural Science BB Cream SPF 30 (review coming soon!)
Earthen Glow Minerals in Helena over Shills
Urban Decay pencil concealer
Bare Escentuals Well Rested
DreamWorld whipped creme in Butterscotch (finishing powder)
Lumiere mineral silk blush in Fresh Roses
Adorned With Grace Minerals Glamour glow (shimmer blush) on top of Fresh Roses
Lips:
Soft Lips lip balm
MAC lipliner in Whirl
MAC lipstick in Brave New Bronze
Jouer lip gloss in Pink Sand
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