Are You A Pale Princess? Here Are Lise Watier Duo Mineral Eyeshadows in Misty Green At Your Service.

August 22, 2011 | 16 Responses

Written by Sabina

When I received this eyeshadow duo as part of Lise Watier’s Fall collection, I instantly thought it’ll look stunning on light skin. My makeup-obsessed friend Sabina shares her thoughts on this duo on today’s post.

Lise Watier Duo Mineral Eyeshadows in Misty Green

Finding eyeshadows that I like and don’t hate my eyes has always been difficult to do. I bought MAC eyeshadows in the past, and was always happy with how they performed, but not with how they treated my eyes. The shadows always left my eyes dry, irritated and just overall a mess due to eczema. This makes it difficult for me to do dramatic evening looks. I was so thrilled with this Lise Watier Duo Mineral Eyeshadows in Misty Green ($25) because it’s so lightweight, but the color shows up so well because of the high pigmentation.

The shadows don’t have any sparkles in them, rather they are more metallic/shimmer looking. I wear the light green side as a soft highlighter in the tear ducts and on the brow bone, and even on its own all over the lid. It blends so effortlessly. I am in love with the dark green/grey colour from this duo. It shows up amazingly well with my pale skin. If you want a more subtle look, you can use less. But if you want a more dramatic evening look, you can build this shadow up to give a nice pop to your crease, and to give definition to the eye. The texture of the shadows allow for effortless blending; it feels like silk on the skin.

Lise Watier Duo Mineral Eyeshadows in Misty Green (with flash)

I had this shadow on for about 5-6 hours, and it stayed put throughout the whole night. I wore them to a dinner function, and then had a hot/humid/sticky subway ride home and the shadows didn’t budge one bit. There was no creasing at all, which I was totally surprised and happy with. The staying power of this duo was absolutely amazing.

Here’s a look I created using the eyeshadows. This whole look took about 7 minutes to complete (on both eyes).

Wearing Lise Watier Duo Mineral Eyeshadows in Misty Green

Get the Look

I put on Clinique cream shadow in Canvas-Light all over the lid and up to the brow bone. I used the lighter green all over the lid, up to the brow bone and in the tear ducts. I applied the darker green shadow in the crease of my eye, and half way through the lid, blended really well to ensure there were no evident lines. I took the dark green shadow all the way through the lower lash line, only to meet the lighter green shadow by the tear duct. I blended the two together, added Annabelle Black Khol Liner on the lower lash line, tightline, and smudged on the top lash line. I finished it off with L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara on upper and lower lashes.

Wearing Lise Watier Duo Mineral Eyeshadows in Misty Green

I really fell in love with this duo. It definitely did not disappoint. My eyes are so hard to please because they are so sensitive, but these shadows did the trick. I definitely recommend this duo to anyone who has sensitive skin. If you can’t find colours that compliment each other, Lise Watier has done it for you.

Written by Sabina

Sabina is a lover of chocolate, makeup and PR (yes, in that order). She loves trying out all different types of makeup, but is especially in love with all Lise Watier products! Sephora is her Mecca.

Pretty Colours, Eh?

Aren’t these colours so pretty on her light skin tone? I gotta be honest, I’m kinda jealous (just a little). I think it’ll look all sorts of wrong on my tanned skin, but if you’re a pale princess, give it a try!

Disclosure: Product was sent by manufacturer for editorial consideration only.

Believe It! Annabelle Smoothie Eyeshadow Pencil Is As Long-Wearing As They Come.

August 21, 2011 | 49 Responses

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I’m going to spare you the long-winded introduction that you probably never ever read anyway. I am really this excited to tell you about this drugstore gem that I just discovered. It’s called Annabelle Smoothie Eyeshadow Pencil ($8.95) and it is sensational. I have it in Acaidisiac, a limited edition bright turquoise.

Annabelle Smoothie Eyeshadow pencils are cream eyeshadows or eyeliners in jumbo pencil format. They go on the lids very opaque and creamy for effortless blending with a brush or finger. They promise more than 9 hours of comfortable wear without creasing, smudging or melting.

Annabelle Smoothie Eyeshadow Pencil in Acaidisiac

Did it deliver? Oh, did it ever! On my slip-’n-slidey eyelids, I wore this without any eye primer before I went out for a day in the park. It was very humid and on top of that, this sweaty girl rode her bike by the lake. Ten hours later, my eye makeup was still in tact. Seriously amazing, yes?

Annabelle also claims that the pencils are waterproof, and this is mostly true. I found that it faded a little when I put a puddle of water on my eyelids and blotted. Yes, I know it’s extreme, but what if I get caught under a really bad storm?

After seeing this colour, I got inspired to recreate a look from the Christian Dior S/S 2011 RTW runway, featuring bright colour blocking makeup. It’s quite clowny and costume-y in person, but damn was it ever fun to recreate!

Source: Style.com

Wearing Annabelle Smoothie Eyeshadow Pencil in Acaidisiac

I’m also wearing Annabelle Le Big Show mascara (on Fembotika lashes), Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in-1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum, MAKE UP FOR EVER #17 Espresso Eyeshadow (to contour cheeks), and MAC Lady Danger lipstick.

And another face photo, complete with freaky blank expression

They are available now at pharmacies and mass retail stores.

What’s Your Favourite Long-Wearing Eye Makeup?

Besides this, I also love Giorgio Armani waterproof pencil, Smashbox Jet Set gel liner and of course, MAC Fluidline. They last even on my waterline!

Disclosure: Product was sent by manufacturer for editorial consideration only.

Lise Watier Fall 2011 Quatuor Wet & Dry Eyeshadows in Équinoxe + Métamorfix Liquid Transformer Are True Love.

August 3, 2011 | 13 Responses

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For Fall 2011, Lise Watier released this beautiful limited edition Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Quad in Équinoxe ($35), which is also the name of the collection. The inspiration comes from the colours of nature — the earth and sky — in September. The greys, muted blues, and chocolate browns make up a romantic colour palette that is captured perfectly in this eyeshadow quad.

Lise Watier Quatuor Wet & Dry Eyeshadows in Équinoxe

The palette contains a muted denim blue, medium grey, icy white, and a deep chocolate brown. When applied dry, all the eyeshadows have tiny, barely there sparkles, which keeps the eyeshadows from being chalky. These eyeshadows are silky smooth; there isn’t a single dud in the group. In a pinch, dark haired ladies can even wear the chocolate brown as a brow powder; just apply lightly!

Lise Watier Quatuor Wet & Dry Eyeshadows in Équinoxe

But Wait… There’s More!

(Cue infomercial voice.)

When you buy the Équinoxe Quatuor Wet & Dry Eyeshadows, Lise Watier will also throw in Mini Métamorfix Liquid Transformer absolutely free.

Lise Watier Mini Métamorfix Liquid Transformer

The Métamorfix Liquid Transformer lets you apply the eyeshadows wet, resulting in a more vibrant colour and sparkle. Don’t believe me? Check out the dry and wet swatches of these eyeshadows. The wet swatches were done as follows:

Swipe the eyeshadow pan with a dry finger, dip it in one drop of Métamorfix, then swatch it. This creates a sheer-ish base.
While the base is still damp, go over it with another dry swipe of eyeshadow.
Watch it sparkle.

Lise Watier Équinoxe Quatuor Wet & Dry Eyeshadow Swatches (dry / wet with Métamorfix)

With the Équinoxe quad and Métamorfix, it’s like you’re getting 4 eyeshadows and 4 sparkly, long-wearing cream eyeshadows or liquid eyeliners. This thing is never ever leaving my makeup bag. You need this! I give it a spot on my holy grail. Stay tuned for a look I wore using these eyeshadows.

The Lise Watier Équinoxe collection is available now until October 2011.

Disclosure: Products were sent by manufacturer for editorial consideration only.