double take #2: GOLDS

double take #2: GOLDS

Monday, June 4, 2012

Hey guys!

Sorry for the lack of posts and videos but I've had loads of exams and essays but good news, I am now free for the summer! Yay! Hopefully I'll make up all of the missing posts to you ;)

I know many of you enjoyed my previous #doubletake post so here's another :)

I know how annoying it can be when you spot a shade you love but you just can't get your hands on it because its either limited edition, too pricey or not available where you live. I've rustled through all of my taupe-y shadows to see if I can help some of you out!

*= limited edition products

Flip* was a limited edition e/s that MAC released a few years ago. I only include this as many of you may have this already and may want to compare it to other golds on the market!

Amber Lights is a gorgeous bronze-gold with a super metallic finish. This is one of MAC's best eyeshadows in my opinion as the pigmentation and texture of this is to die for! This has a mid price point (£12 in the pot/£10 in pan form) and is probably the easiest to get hold of.

Casino is a colour that is very similar to Amber Lights, yet I can hardly ever find it in stores. The only difference between this and AL is that this has a chunkier texture (typical of a lustre finish) an perhaps leans more gold whereas AL is more bronze. This has a mid price point (£12 in the pot/£10 in pan form).

I received Dusty Road as part of a recent glossybox and have been enjoying it ever since. It's a loose powder, so it can be a bit messy, but it is a really gorgeous colour and is vegan! This is a sample of 1g (enough product for me!), but a full sized shadow is 2g and costs £7 and can be bought here.

T-B: Casino, Amber Lights, Flip*, Dusty Road 

Rubenesque was one of the very first items I purchased from MAC. It's a gorgeous peachy-rose gold which lasts all day. Mine's dried out a bit and has a chunkier consistency, however I did purchase this over 2 years ago. These are slightly pricey at £14.50 but they do last FOREVER!

The 24hr creas shadows from maybelline have been the talk of the town for a while now and the reason why is very simple - they're amazing! I wouldn't go as far as to say 24hrs but they do last nicely. This particular shade is in Eternal Gold and retail for the bargain price of £3.99! 

This golden cream eyeshadow from Collection 2000 is a gorgeous goldy-bronze that lasts pretty well, although I would recommend using a primer underneath. Only available in the UK though I'm afraid!

L-R: Rubenesque, Eternal Gold, Gold Rush

Bronx is a gorgeous bronze-gold with a buttery texture. This is a bit pricier than other options out there, but the quality really does reflect the price. Also, this is available world wide and is a permanent shade from illamasqua :)

I've done a review on this here so I won't get into too much detail right now, but this palette is great, and for only £4! 

2 shades from the Heaven & Earth Palette

So I hope this was helpful to you guys, and if you want to see any specific #doubletake posts, let me know in the comment section below!