White eyeshadows are some of the key items this season. In Shu Uemura’s Spring 2007 makeup look, white is the only color around the eyes. This season, a white eyeshadow is not only used as a browbone highlighter but also all round the eyes to create a clean, sophisticated and edgy look.
I have some eyeshadow palettes that feature a white eyeshadow but I decided to experiment different finishes, so over the last couple of weeks, I have bought some more:
1 Rimmel Color Rush Mono Eye Shadow (241 Matte White)
2 Rimmel Color Rush Mono Eye Shadow (244 Moonstone)
3 Boots Natural Collection Eyeshadow (Sea Shell)
4 Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow (25 Opal)
5 Lancome Color Design (904 Pearly Angel)
(I was tempted to buy Maybelline Dream Mousse Shadow (in 00 Vanilla Veil) just to try a different texture, but the finish was a bit too glittery for my liking.)
Finish-wise, 1 & 3 are completely matte, and 2 & 4 have a pearly finish. 5 also has a pearly finish but with minimal glitter.
Between 1 & 3, 1 is completely white, while 3 is a very pale beige, which doesn’t show very much on my skin.
Out of these five, I am particularly impressed with the texture of the two Rimmel ones. Very smooth and velvety.
So far, I like 1 the most. The matte white looks very good on me and I think the matte finish is the concept in Shu Uemura’s seasonal look as well.
Don’t go overboard with white eyeshadows, though. It should look like there is a soft and flattering spotlight around your eyes, which makes your eyes pop.
Also, sporting too much of a glittery white eyeshadow all around the eyes can backfire spectacularly under heavy pale florescent lighting…You don’t want the reverse-panda look!
I think it is best to use a matte white eyeshadow as an overall base and to use any pearly or glittery white eyeshadow sparingly and strategically (on the browbones or in the inner corners of the eyes), especially when you have to switch between daytime and nighttime looks.
White eyeshadows have always been very basic items, but now you can use them to create a whole new (and flattering) look!
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I have the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse Shadow in Vanilla Veil. It has lovely texture and doesn’t look glittery on the eyes at all – I think you’d enjoy it.
Hello Toya!
Thank you for your comment.
I actually have the Maybelline Dream Mousse in Lilac Cloud (it is called Divine Lilac here in the UK). I do love its texture.
I will definitely try Vanilla Veil again tomorrow.
I’ve stopped by your blog earlier today and I have been enjoying reading your posts!
Hi, I read about RMK cosmetics on your blog! Any way an American girl can get her hands on some?
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I was checking the RMK website and was surprised to find that it is not available in America. I really think it was before.
It is slightly strange, since Ms Rumiko’s career was launched and flourished in America…
Thanks for stopping by my blog, PJ – please continue to visit!