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Eyeshadows: Stilla vs MAC vs Bobbie Brown

Paula Sims <paulasims2...@hotmail.com>
Hello all,
I'm finally cleaning out my makeup closet and want to pare down to basic
essentials (that and the 1000 most used lipsticks). My dilemma is for
eye shadows.
The quad I have for MAC I really l like although they are a bit shimmery
and are hard for me to blend. Bobby Brown seems to deposit too much
color and is difficult to blend. Still is OK but doesn't last too long.
Other than the whole thing being due to my poor technique (which is very
probable), which shadows do you prefer and why? I'm trying to stick to
classic colors (tans, peaches, browns).
Thank you
Paula
"melizabeth" <chris1...@btinternet.com>


"Paula Sims" <paulasims2...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Hello all,
I'm finally cleaning out my makeup closet and want to pare down to basic
essentials (that and the 1000 most used lipsticks). My dilemma is for
eye shadows.
The quad I have for MAC I really l like although they are a bit shimmery
and are hard for me to blend. Bobby Brown seems to deposit too much
color and is difficult to blend. Still is OK but doesn't last too long.
Other than the whole thing being due to my poor technique (which is very
probable), which shadows do you prefer and why? I'm trying to stick to
classic colors (tans, peaches, browns).
Thank you
Paula
Oh goodness...each line has their own pros and cons...and to whittle them
down, good luck to ya!
Anyways, I prefer MAC overall. I find the blendability to be quite good and
the right brushes help with that (MAC and Trish). They have the best colors
out of anybrand IMHO.
My second favorite is Stila, due to the pigmentation and blendability. I
still use these regularly.
I only own one BB shadow. It is Charcoal Shimmer. I really like it, but
for some reason this line doesn't really do it for me. I can find similar
colors in a line I like better, such as the top two.
Good luck!
"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com>


"Paula Sims" <paulasims2...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Hello all,
I'm finally cleaning out my makeup closet and want to pare down to
basic
essentials (that and the 1000 most used lipsticks). My dilemma is for
eye shadows.
The quad I have for MAC I really l like although they are a bit
shimmery
and are hard for me to blend. Bobby Brown seems to deposit too much
color and is difficult to blend. Still is OK but doesn't last too
long.
Other than the whole thing being due to my poor technique (which is
very
probable), which shadows do you prefer and why? I'm trying to stick to
classic colors (tans, peaches, browns).
Thank you
Paula
Paula, do you use brushes to apply the shadows? My favorite are Shu
Uemura brushes but I also like MAC and Bobbi Brown. You deposit color
according to what you put on the brush. Swipe lightly if you don't want
a lot. I'm no longer the Stila fan that I was when Stila was first
introduced but I keep a palette of favorite neutrals and peach shades.
I think MAC is by far the best for the $ but I have more Bobbi Brown
than anything else. Seriously, work on your technique before you get rid
of a lot.
If the makeup artists such as Blushun and Diane lurk here and see your
post, they may be able to help you more with technique.
Audrey