Can anyone recommend an eyeshadow, preferably matte, that is in between lavendar and grey. I have blue eyes. A duo would probably make it easier to match with a liner shade, but I do have a dark purple and charcoal eyeshadow that I could use.

I would try Clinique or Estee Lauder if I were you. They have great matte powder eyeshadows in a variety of not-too-out-there colours. Great texture and very wearable shades. I'm sure they would have what you're looking for!

Yup - I second Oz - particularly about Clinique.

Mmmm hmmm. Thirded. Clinique eyeshadows are lovely!

Fourthd-ed! CA I have the Colour Surge duo in Blackberry Frost and it's just lovely. Looks quite purple on-screen but the lighter colour is a lilac-grey, and the deeper one is a blackberry (funnily enough)-charcoal.

http://www.clinique.com.au/templates/products/sp_shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT1017&PRODUCT_ID=PROD71480

You could also try Stila eyeshadow pan in 'Charm' or 'Key':
http://www.stilacosmetics.com/shop/product/58

Or M.A.C eyeshadow in 'Digit' or 'Idol eyes':
http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT6006&PRODUCT_ID=PROD70829

These colours would be divine with your baby blues, you lucky thing...

oohh I have some clinique ones that sound like what you are after - i got them a year or so ago so not sure if they'd still be in stock but would be certain they'd have a new similar one out.

also lancome have good ones too... good luck! :waving:

i should first confess that i'm a bit of a napoleon floozy at the moment - but i find the colour discs are matt and are easy to apply as little or much as you want: #1, #3 and #12 are the more purple-ish ones

also, in the ultra pearl i have #13 frosty lilac which i can wear during day because it is not too shimery

http://www.napoleoncosmetics.com/products/site/index.cfm?menu=products&sub=eyes&id=04B386BF-255C-73E1-81DF06492000304D&owner=1

it is a while since i used estee lauder, but i always found their shadows to be very long lasting and good matt colour (the down side is the $$$)

Did someone say Clinique? :chuckle:

I too love their eyeshadows. I'm looking for a sort of pearlescent beige one at the moment.

At the momeny I am really liking Bourjois eyeshadows along with the Playboy shadows available at Priceline. The have great blendability and are very reasonably priced. For a more prestige brand I don't think you can go past the Christian Dior Palettes. Clinique and Estee Lauder have a great range. I just realised I have far too many eye shadows.

At the momeny I am really liking Bourjois eyeshadows.

I have not tried their eyeshadows but have a few blushes - these are lovely. The packaging with the little mirror is lovely too. And that sweet, old-fashioned scent!

I have not tried their eyeshadows but have a few blushes - these are lovely. The packaging with the little mirror is lovely too. And that sweet, old-fashioned scent!


the eyeshadows r fab , lots of pigment & easy to blend

the eyeshadows r fab , lots of pigment & easy to blend

Mmm...must try these then.

Mmm...must try these then.
i'm a little biased as i once worked for them :redcheeks: :whistle:

I just read about the great Clinique GWP on at the moment, so I will definitely be checking them out. Do they have a good concealer for dark circles around the eyes, similar consistency to YSL Touche Eclat?

Thanks everyone! :worship:

I just read about the great Clinique GWP on at the moment, so I will definitely be checking them out. Do they have a good concealer for dark circles around the eyes, similar consistency to YSL Touche Eclat?

Thanks everyone! :worship:

Yes! They have one (can't remember what it's called sorry) that has a delivery mechanism very similar to the Touche Eclat and a really good concealer to boot.

I would try Clinique or Estee Lauder if I were you. They have great matte powder eyeshadows in a variety of not-too-out-there colours. Great texture and very wearable shades. I'm sure they would have what you're looking for!

go clinique...

http://www.clinique.com.au/templates/products/sp_shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT1017&PRODUCT_ID=PROD71480

my suggestion.

if I use any makeup it is clinique preferably alternatively The Body Shop offers some great colours.

Thanks, girls. Went with Clinique color surge eyeshadow duo in Lilac Truffle. I tried to find a pic, but the screen doesn't do it justice. Great GWP! :clapping:

I asked for a concealer for my dark circles and she got me the Line Corrector one. Didn't think I looked wrinkly! :tears:

They also threw in the Myer Emporium magazine, so I am very lucky. You also get a voucher for a 12 month Shop Til You Drop subscription for $29.

Thanks again. :worship:

Thanks, girls. Went with Clinique color surge eyeshadow duo in Lilac Truffle. I tried to find a pic, but the screen doesn't do it justice. Great GWP! :clapping:

I asked for a concealer for my dark circles and she got me the Line Corrector one. Didn't think I looked wrinkly! :tears:

They also threw in the Myer Emporium magazine, so I am very lucky. You also get a voucher for a 12 month Shop Til You Drop subscription for $29.

Thanks again. :worship:


Is this the one you got?

http://www.clinique.com.au/templates/products/sp_shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT1029&PRODUCT_ID=PROD71313

Yep that's it. The SA just picked it out for me. Not sure why she went with that one in particular, there was no 'selling' technique used. I forgot to use it this morning... doh! But I am wearing the duo. :makeup:

I know this is a bit late but thought I would post my suggestion anyway. I have a really nice eye cake by Pop Cosmetics in Violet Eyes. They cost around $45 and have a number of shades per eye cake.

Thanks, that is nice. The middle shade is pretty much what I was after. The darker colour in the Clinique duo is tiny, so no doubt I'll be revisiting this thread when it runs out!

I know this is a bit late but thought I would post my suggestion anyway. I have a really nice eye cake by Pop Cosmetics in Violet Eyes. They cost around $45 and have a number of shades per eye cake.

Ooooo! I like that one PCC!

PCC how do those Pop eye cakes wear? I always pick them up in store, but have yet to make a purchase.

PCC how do those Pop eye cakes wear? I always pick them up in store, but have yet to make a purchase.


i was wanting some new eyeshadow myself & have been eyeing these off

I have the Pop Smokey Eyes pallette in the black wallet. Must admit I've only really used the colours wet as eyliner so far though.

PCC how do those Pop eye cakes wear? I always pick them up in store, but have yet to make a purchase.

Medusa, I find the Pop Eyecakes really nice but I would recommend wearing a good eye primer underneith for extra staying power. I don't have much trouble keeping eye shadows on when I prime first with Benefits Lemon Aid but I think the Pop eycakes definitely need a primer for staying power.