Question:

One thing I always wonder when I look at your photos is: What eyeshadow do you use?

Last week I was tackling freelance questions, this week it’s eyeshadow! I am a die-hard M·A·C (Makeup Art Cosmetics) fan. Not only do they have a cool logo, sleek and minimal packaging, a staff that wears head-to-toe black and a recycling program that is light years ahead of its time (by returning six M·A·C packaging containers to a M·A·C counter, you receive a free lipstick), but their eyeshadows are extremely pigmented and can easily last for years.  

  

M·A·C was the first department store makeup I ever used. I was in the 7th grade when I purchased a neutral-colored lipstick and have been hooked ever since!

Though I have loads of fun eyeshadow colors, my schedule is way too busy to experiment very often. The three colors I use almost daily are:  

  

1. Crystal Avalanche, which is a super frosty white and makes a foolproof base. I brush this over the entire eyelid.

2. Scene, which is charcoal-y but neutral enough for every day wear. I use this in the crease.

3. Black Tied is a sparky, smoky black and very glam. I add this to the outer corners if I’m going out and need a more dramatic look.

All of their eyeshadow colors can be viewed and purchased here.

I should mention that before applying any shadow, I pat Studio Finish Concealer around the entire eyelid area. It’s got a super creamy consistency and amazing staying power. I’m one of those people that do my makeup once for the entire day, no matter what I have planned and this keeps my eyeshadow smooth and crease-free.