Is it a glitter, or is it a super shiny eye gloss? Quelle suprise! ‘Tis both.
The MAC Dazzleshadow Liquid Eyeshadows ($22 each)
The sparkling new MAC Dazzleshadow Liquid eyeshadows come in 10 shades in every color you’d want to wear to schmexy time, to preschool library story time (IT ME), or any time, really.
“Get lost in eyes that tantalize, mesmerize and glamorize. Introducing the irresistible twinkle of our all-new daze-inducing Dazzleshadow Liquid. Available in a range of beaming finishes – from glaring glitter to subtle sparkle and cool chrome – this ultra-shiny liquid eye shadow glides across lids for a wash of brilliant colour that keeps its splendour for up to 8 hours. Its lightweight cooling formula sets quickly for the ultimate second-skin texture that feels ultra-soft on lids.”
— maccosmetics.com
Seriously, they’re such a find. You’ll never have to deal with renegade glitter bits cascading down your cheeks or under your eyes (or, in my case, up in my brows, and why or how glitter manages to get up there, I’ll never know) again.
And because of the reflective finish, you can also get the high-fashion look of magazine-style glossy eyes without that sticky, gooey, gross feeling on your lids. Dab some on the back of your hand with the doe-foot applicator, pick up the littlest amount with a tapered blending brush (THIS IS KEY! DON’T USE TOO MUCH!), blend on your lids, and it won’t budge all day long. (Watch the clock, though, because you’ll only have about two minutes to buff before the formula completely sets.)
Tip: Ease the transitions between the Dazzleshadow Liquids on your skin by blurring out the edge with your favorite tan or brown cream eyeshadow, since it’s easier to blend a cream shadow into another cream or a liquid shadow, as opposed to blending a powder shadow with a cream shadow. Similar textures = easier blending. Here I’m wearing MAC Cream Colour Base in Mid-Tone Sepia, but you can basically use any creamy brown eyeshadow you have around.
I highly recommend the two shades I’m wearing here — warm brown Rayon Rays (outer lids) and shimmery peach Every Day Is Sunshine (inner lids) — if you’re looking for something flexible, since they both work with neutral and bold lips.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 4 out of 5 hearts.
Your friendly neighborhood beautya ddict,
Karen
Linda Libra Loca says
August 16th, 2018 at 1:22 amI have one of the liquid eyeshadows pixi released earlier this year and love them used the exact same way. Can these be used as a topper on powder, too?
Kelsey says
August 16th, 2018 at 5:07 amJust so you know, the cat in that gif actually had a dislocated jaw. (Source: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/omg-cat)
Karen says
August 16th, 2018 at 6:35 amThanks for letting me know, Kelsey. I had no idea.
P.S. Thanks for reading the blog all these years. I think I started seeing your name in the comments back in 2009 (!).
Kim says
August 16th, 2018 at 11:07 amDid you change the gif? I’m looking at a totally different cat from the one in the meme link. And I’m glad the one with the dislocated jaw was taken care of. That was a bit alarming!
sarahc says
August 16th, 2018 at 6:22 amermahgerd, that pic of you at the bottom is errrthing!!!!! these actually look surprisingly wearable. might have to swing by the mac counter after work. thanks enabler! 😉
evo says
August 16th, 2018 at 7:11 amnow i want more! i only bought the dark purple one to use as a liner. however, it wasn’t dark enough so i had to put black liner on first and then put the purple on.
Karen says
August 16th, 2018 at 7:34 amHi Evo,
I use and love that trick all the time! Have you ever tried layering it under a white liner? It will make the purple even brighter!
Kim says
August 16th, 2018 at 11:03 amIt’s glitter and glosserific! Far too glam for me but it looks great on you!! 🙂
Kellly says
August 16th, 2018 at 11:11 amThose look beautiful! I think a shiny eyelid looks so great! I’m going to have to check these out!
Tatiana says
August 16th, 2018 at 11:40 amNot a fan of liquid eyeshadows, but I am curious about Pantherize and Every Day Is Sunshine colors.
That kitten gif is too cute.
Chelsea says
August 16th, 2018 at 5:54 pmSo pretty and glimmery! I’ll have to check these out.
OLIVIA says
August 17th, 2018 at 6:30 amYou’ve got me intrigued! Despite all the raving over the Stila Glitter & Glow, I was never able to make it work for me with WAYYY too much fallout everywhere (talk about looking like a super fancy sad clown). Hopefully these will actually stay put and not travel throughout the day.