Which is Better?⎪Eyeshadows that Set like Tattoos

Today I want to do a little comparison post, comparing between some of the eyeshadows that completely set like tattoos on the eyelids. I was going to originally just introduce one of these as my recent favorite, but I thought, why not introduce a whole bunch that have similar formulation and finish?

To start off, the one I wanted to really talk about was the Stila Smudge Crayon in the shade "Antique". The color works perfect for my skin and for the lazy days, I find it so easy to smudge my eyelids with just this shade. Because these smudge crayons by Stila are quite "un-blendable" all I can really do it slap it on. These eyeshadows set completely, pretty much the moment you put it on. I find it almost impossible to blend it, even right after application. Because of that reason, it was something that I didn't quite reach for. But because it sets so completely, it sticks on the eyelids all day. I also love the shade "Antique" in particular because it is so natural but gives dimension at the same time. I find that I can get away with this single shadow across the lid and not needing other shadows in particular.

With that being said, one of the most popular Stila shades is the shade "kitten". If I were fair-skinned, I would have loved this for the all-over-the-lid application. I guess people love the shade "kitten" for the same reason I love "antique" - but the only difference is that "kitten" would look to white on my skin. So if you are medium-olive skin-toned, the "Antique" would be the perfect everyday shade, and if you are fair-light skin-toned, "Kitten" would be gorgeous! But of course there are no rules!

As I was swatching the Stila "Antique" I thought it looked quite similar to Maybelline's Color Tattoo in "Bad to the Bronze" - one of the most talked about shade in the beauty blog world. I delved into this pot as well, but I didn't like it so much. I have still yet to find out what the hype was. First off, the shade was too dark and dull for my skin. Unlike "Antique", which looks natural but gives dimension, I found "Bad to the Bronze" a shade that just darkened my overall features.

The Maybelline Color Tattoo, I found, was also a bit too chunky. This, like the Stila Smudge Crayons, is that it is so difficult to blend. Considering how dark the shade is, I wanted to blend it out. But it just made a bit of mess on my lids! It does set, and the shade has silver pigments in it. I might look pretty on more of the fair skin tones so that the color pops. Otherwise, for me - this was a bit of a no-no.

Now, going on to the high-end products: Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow and Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon. I've already blogged about the Chanel one. I love it, and I especially love it in the summer because the shade is so beautiful and it has a water-wet look. As for the Charlotte Tilbury one, I've blogged about this one as well. I love the shade, pigmentation, and blend ability - all of that! But I still haven't figured out how I can wear it to look nice on me. If you do have light green eyes, this would probably look amazing.

Ratings: (out of 5 points)

Setting Power

• Stila Smudge Crayons: 5/5
• Maybeline Color Tattoo: 4/5
• Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow: 4.5/5
• Charlotte Tilbury: 4.5/5

Blendability

• Stila Smudge Crayons: 1/5
• Maybeline Color Tattoo: 1/5
• Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow: 3.5/5
• Charlotte Tilbury: 5/5

Color/Pigmentation

• Stila Smudge Crayons: 4/5
• Maybeline Color Tattoo: 3/5
• Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow: 5/5
• Charlotte Tilbury: 5/5

Lasting Power

• Stila Smudge Crayons: 5/5
• Maybeline Color Tattoo: 4/5
• Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow: 4.5/5
• Charlotte Tilbury: 4/5

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And God Created the Woman

I have been loving this all-in-one palette by Nars called And God Created the Woman. I refused to cave to this want, ever since it came out but it seemed such a bargain! Six eyeshadows, a pro prime, and a eyeshadow brush?? Come now. And so when I got a special discount code, I was cruising through my want-list and decided I was going to have to get this palette.

I don't own a lot of Nars eyeshadows, and all the eyeshadows contained in this palette were ones I don't own and are some of the most popular shades they have. Consisting from a very light shade to the darkest black shade, this versatile neutral palette is perfect sized and so convenient as well as flattering.

This set contains: (www.sephora.com)
- 6 x 0.03 oz Eye Shades in Alhambra, Bellisima, Kalahari, Galapagos, Coconut Grove, Night Clubbing
- 0.09 oz Pro-Prime™ Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
- #3 Eyeshadow Brush

I especially love the shades "Kalahari", "Galapagos", and "Night Clubbing". I have actually gone back to drawing my eyeliner with a powder rather than a pencil, gel, or liquid ever since I got this palette and I have been loving it! These colors are just great for Fall I think. It just naturally gives you this neutral yet smokey look instantly.

on my nails: Essie's Bahama Mama

This amazing set sells for just $59 and considering the package, I was indeed very happy with the thought. I also can't get pass the idea that it is such a cute chic sleek packaging! 

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One Eyeshadow is Enough

For the beauty addicts, one eyeshadow cannot be enough. It isn't feasible. But, surprisingly, it can be enough for those lazy days when you want wear less but dazzle nonetheless. I've gotten here a list of eyeshadows that you can wear on their own and still dazzle!

Giorgio Armani: Eyes to Kill

Now, these are quite the luxe items I must say! They are called soft eyeshadows that look more like a pressed pigment to me. Meaning, they do fly loose and so the package comes with a block press down thing so that you can always keep the pigments in tack. But, I must say that besides them being so loose sometimes, they are super velvety and uber-pigmented. Their eyeshadows have to be one of the best out there in the market. 

• No. 27 - craziest pink in town. A pink with hues of blue and green and gold. Sweep this on, or rather pack it on and let it glitter away!
• No. 26- gold. you want soft velvet luxe gold on your eyes, this is it.
• No. 24- the baddest of the smokey eyes! Seductive in it's dark brown hue with bursts of golden nuggets! Build this from right along the lash line and up, smoking it out by blending it. You'll get this intense smokey effect!

Chanel Eyeshadow Style

Need I say more about them? I've featured them on my blog before and they are crazy good. It's limited edition for now I think, so go grab some if you'd like. They are good all on their own. Why? The sparkle catches the light and contours your eyes as is. Love.

• Moon River
• Pink Lagoon

MAC

Not all from MAC can be worn on their own. They weren't meant to so it doesn't matter. But these two in particular look perfect on their own. 

• "Beaming" Pressed pigment- I've blogged about this before. Wet eyes on a different level. The gleam it gives isn't "sparkly" in the glittery-kind but in the wet-kind. It looks dark brown in the pan but swatched, it has the bronze, burnt-orange tone and it goes really well with orange blushes :)
• Sumptuous Olive- I bought this because the PersianBabe on Youtube listed this as one of her favorite eyeshadows and she always pulls off the greatest looks. It is simply as lovely as she described it to be. It's a green/gold with a brown undertone. In the pan, it looks green but when you swatch it it turns brown. But when you pack it on, then the green shines through again! Lovely. It lovely on it's own because it catches the light in a way where the green and brown/gold give such a wonderful mix. So, that by itself gives the illusion that it is two colors and not one :)

Maybelline

The cheapest of the bunch but pretty darn good! It's a cream kind, and it's the brown/bronze with silver hints kind. It's pretty good. And cheap. And long-lasting. And, I blogged about this one too.

• Color Tattoo in "Bad to the Bronze"

So, next time you don't want to do your eyes with too much pressure and you'd rather have the eyeshadows themselves do the job, try these. They make life dazzle :)

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