Amazing Base: Eye Cream Shadows

Laura Mercier Metallic Eye Creme in Platinum
Laura Mercier Metallic Eye Creme in Platinum

I just went to a wedding last weekend, and we had a girly ‘ol time doing each other’s makeup. I had a epiphanic moment when I realized there’s a product that I kept using on everyone (and myself) that I can’t do without: Laura Mercier’s Metallic Creme Eye Colour in Platinum, $22.

It’s a perfect shimmery base for parties that comes on bright and not holds onto any shadow you use on top of it, it never creases. I love that it’s a neutral beige color that i can layer on. You would think since it’s a cream that it would be greasy, but it sets in beautifully and won’t budge. I’ve used drugstore brands that just don’t compare, and this lasts a while since I don’t use it every day. Add just a touch to your tear ducts to really open up your eyes.

Mac Paints
Mac Paints

For something a little more inexpensive that I’ve heard works phenomenally well, there’s also MAC Paints for $16.50 that won’t crease even if you tried. Try it in Base Light if you like a gold shimmer, or Bare Canvas for something more neutral and matte.

x
Shy

12 Comments

  1. sidrah wrote:

    i think you meant 16.50 for the mac paints. i wish they were 6.50 😉 i looove all laura mercier products. especially the new golden mosaic bronzer.

    Posted 8.4.09
  2. shyema wrote:

    oh oops! my bad….i guess i did too 🙂 fixed it now, thanks!

    Posted 8.4.09
  3. Summar wrote:

    ohh i love a good eyeshadow….and i always get that crease, so this is good to know!

    Posted 8.4.09
  4. Sarah wrote:

    can you only use one color when you use these? like if you try to use the cream and then blend in some powder, it’d prob make a smudgy mess yes?

    Posted 8.4.09
  5. I’m a big fan of mixing eyeshadow, in fact I typically mix three colors. How well would this work with that concept? I bought a powder base from Mac once that was a similar shimmery beige, but it ends up getting lost underneath the shadow I would couple it with. It also doesn’t help that I have such a similar skin tone to the shade itself…now I’m curious to try this out.

    Posted 8.4.09
  6. shyema wrote:

    Sarah, I like this as a base and if I want to build with a different color, I top it first with a white or matte beige. It’s nice to start with this for me anyway because I still like a little shimmer on the brow bone, or the inner corner of the eyes.

    Sabrina, this color is a lighter, neutral shimmer so it’s great to layer on different colors as you like. And if you need a lighter base, like I told sarah, you can top it first with a light shadow. This is great to have underneath since it’ll hold the color and won’t crease.

    Posted 8.4.09
  7. Jess B. wrote:

    do you have pictures of people with it on or even of yourself, i want to see it on someone lol.

    Posted 8.5.09
  8. shyema wrote:

    trueee i should get that done for ya

    Posted 8.5.09
  9. Sameera wrote:

    I think I might try that first one. I hate how my shadows crease on my eyes or even just foundation. And I have reaaaaally oily skin. Like oil just drips off my skin.

    Posted 8.6.09
  10. Jess B. wrote:

    I am with you Sameera like my body is made up of oil that loves to come out oon my face….and so creases were such a huge deal for me…untill..my sister in law brought back thhis eye shadow kit from Pakistan with all the colors you could imagine and i swear 12 (+) hour of NO CREASE!! the color stays as is, no creasing, no need to apply more, its amazing! and I’m talking about oil+90 degree weather + humidity+ being out doors for about 11 hours… i would go chck up every now and then bc i was so paranoid n to touch up but not once had to worry about my eye shadow. Ill get you more info if youd like 🙂

    Posted 8.6.09
  11. Kay P wrote:

    I am a dye hard MAC user. I used so many brands and types before I was finally satisfied. So I def recommend trying the MAC Paint, especially considering the price different.

    However MAC Shadows are a bit to pricey for me and I only get them if they are in a pre-made pallet. lol

    Posted 8.6.09
  12. Farakh wrote:

    Please teach us how to use eyeshadow…. I don’t know about anyone else… but I need help.

    Posted 8.7.09

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