wearing Clarins Smoky Plum Ombre Minérale Mono Eye shadow ($21) from the Opalescence spring collection on my eyes…
Critics are calling Smoky Plum “The sleeper hit of spring shadows!”
Well, not really… I have no idea what they’re calling it, but I’m calling it ohmygoshLURVE!
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I mean, I love Clarins and all, but when I think of sultry, pulse-quickening smokey shadows, Clarins doesn’t typically spring to mind. many of the time I head over to NARS, MAC, Chanel or Tom Ford for that.
Clarins Smoky Plum Ombre Minérale Mono Eye Shadow, $21
But Smoky Plum, one of 14 pieces in the new Opalescence spring collection, could confidently hold its own with the smokiest of the smokey. surprisingly complex, I think it’s certainly worth considering if you’re on the prowl for your next terrific smokey shadow.
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Smoky Plum is one of 14 pieces in the new Opalescence spring collection
A shimmery bronzed purple with taupe tendencies, it’s developed to be worn wet or dry, which just implies that applying it with a wet brush head coaxes out much more of the pigment and enhances the metallic finish.
Smoky Plum swatches on NC42 skin dry (left) and wet (right)
Either way, applied wet or dry, I think Smoky Plum is pretty damned hot, and I used a combination of wet and dry applications for my makeup in these pics to get those light-to-dark gradients I love when I wear smokey eyes (incidentally, I like to spell smokey with an ‘e’ before the ‘y,’ while Clarins spells it without one).
Swatches of Smoky Plum swatch on NW25 skin dry (left) and wet (right)
Wait ’til you get this purple puppy on your lids. Smoky Plum swatches beautifully on the back of a hand, but I think it’s infinitely prettier on eyes.
The first time I applied it, I remember looking in the mirror with the finished look and blinking incredulously a few times. Suddenly, tiny little flecks of silvery glitter appeared out of nowhere!
A closer look at Smoky Plum…
Additional eye makeup worn in this look: Katy Perry Lashes in Punk Princess and MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder
Also wearing MAC Powder blush in style on my cheeks and Jouer Lip Gloss in blush on my lips
Oh, and did I mention that it blends like a dream? On top of that, it lasts all day.
What do you get when you combine plum, taupe and bronze with a soft, silky formula and a shimmering, sparkly finish? how about this: the je ne sais quois that takes this eyeshadow from “Yeah, that’s pretty” to “Oh, my gawd, Becky, if I don’t get it I will cut a b*tch!”
I’m talking zero to rabid in less than 10 seconds, no joke. For me, Smoky Plum is the must-have morsel from the Clarins spring collection. love with extra .
PRICE: $21
AVAILABILITY: available now at Clarins counters and online
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Geniet van de stilte…
No, I’m not estimating my favorite Depeche mode song of all time (Somebody runs a close second…although you might not want to listen to that particular tune if it’s raining and you’re nursing a broken heart. just an FYI from personal experience.), but because I brought it up, why don’t we blast it for old times’ sake?
Construction on our condo is officially done. Like, DONE done, and I couldn’t be happier!
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Finding that out was the best part of my day. En de jouwe?
Uw vriendelijke wijk charme verslaafde,
Karen