EYE FACTS:
Slightly oily lids
Double eyelid on the left-side
Lid skin is slightly loose
Sensitive eyes
Crease prone near tear ducts
The following trial is based on MAC's Cream Color Base and Shadestick used as an eyeshadow base on it's own with nothing underneath. And directional cues are according to how you see the pictures on your screen (your left, not my left).
Cream Color Base (Left-Eye)
Color payoff
None. The CCB got sooo hungry, it swallowed the color right up. In the pictures below you can see the lid color (Ochre Style e/s) is hardly visible and shows up much better on the right eye. And overall, the colors appear a bit dimmer.
Crease Factor
CCBs are a pretty emollient product. So unless you're working with a dry canvas to begin with, you're in for some... let's just say it started creasing during my makeover the other day, lol.
Ease of use/blending
Easy. Just load your brush (or finger) and transfer product. As for blending, the brush seems to respond well to the emollient properties.
Tools
Firm bristles brushes like the MAC 242, 252 or a clean ring finger.
Using it this way is great if you have...
dry/normal eyelids
Using it this way is not so great if you have...
the least bit of oil on your eyelids, like yours truly :)
Overall...
NO WAY IN HELL AM I GONNA SPORT THIS ON ITS OWN!
Other trials with this in mind include:
-Using CCB over UDPP
-Using CCB over Paint
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Shadestick (Right-Eye)
Color payoff
Pretty good for it being neutral in color. Shadesticks are naturally a tad bit drier in formula yet with a tacky texture that still allows eyeshadows to adhere. And it's good to know that they have a variety of colors available to help bring out added vibrancy.
Crease Factor
I didn't experience any creasing using a shadestick on it's own, but over time it did look like it was starting to break up and look cracked. I think it may have been 'colored' on a little too thick. Perhaps if a thinner layer was applied and then smoothed out with a firm bristle brush, the cracked effect might have been eliminated.
Ease of use/blending
Fairly simple. Just pop the cap and color away at the areas you will be placing your eyeshadow. Be sure to run a firm bristle brush over it after to ensure the product is evenly spread across the area.
Tools
Firm bristles brushes like the MAC 242, 252 or a clean ring finger to smooth product out after applying to ensure proper and even product distribution.
Using it this way is great if you have...
oilier eyelids
Using it this way is not so great if you have...
dry eyelids
Overall...
It's a'ight yo.
Other trials with this in mind may include:
-Using Shadestick w/ moisturizer
-Using Shadestick over UDPP
-Using Shadestick w/moisturizer over UDPP
-Using Shadestick over Paint
-Using Shadestick w/moisturizer over Paint
Slightly oily lids
Double eyelid on the left-side
Lid skin is slightly loose
Sensitive eyes
Crease prone near tear ducts
The following trial is based on MAC's Cream Color Base and Shadestick used as an eyeshadow base on it's own with nothing underneath. And directional cues are according to how you see the pictures on your screen (your left, not my left).
Cream Color Base (Left-Eye)
Color payoff
None. The CCB got sooo hungry, it swallowed the color right up. In the pictures below you can see the lid color (Ochre Style e/s) is hardly visible and shows up much better on the right eye. And overall, the colors appear a bit dimmer.
Crease Factor
CCBs are a pretty emollient product. So unless you're working with a dry canvas to begin with, you're in for some... let's just say it started creasing during my makeover the other day, lol.
Ease of use/blending
Easy. Just load your brush (or finger) and transfer product. As for blending, the brush seems to respond well to the emollient properties.
Tools
Firm bristles brushes like the MAC 242, 252 or a clean ring finger.
Using it this way is great if you have...
dry/normal eyelids
Using it this way is not so great if you have...
the least bit of oil on your eyelids, like yours truly :)
Overall...
NO WAY IN HELL AM I GONNA SPORT THIS ON ITS OWN!
Other trials with this in mind include:
-Using CCB over UDPP
-Using CCB over Paint
**********************************
Shadestick (Right-Eye)
Color payoff
Pretty good for it being neutral in color. Shadesticks are naturally a tad bit drier in formula yet with a tacky texture that still allows eyeshadows to adhere. And it's good to know that they have a variety of colors available to help bring out added vibrancy.
Crease Factor
I didn't experience any creasing using a shadestick on it's own, but over time it did look like it was starting to break up and look cracked. I think it may have been 'colored' on a little too thick. Perhaps if a thinner layer was applied and then smoothed out with a firm bristle brush, the cracked effect might have been eliminated.
Ease of use/blending
Fairly simple. Just pop the cap and color away at the areas you will be placing your eyeshadow. Be sure to run a firm bristle brush over it after to ensure the product is evenly spread across the area.
Tools
Firm bristles brushes like the MAC 242, 252 or a clean ring finger to smooth product out after applying to ensure proper and even product distribution.
Using it this way is great if you have...
oilier eyelids
Using it this way is not so great if you have...
dry eyelids
Overall...
It's a'ight yo.
Other trials with this in mind may include:
-Using Shadestick w/ moisturizer
-Using Shadestick over UDPP
-Using Shadestick w/moisturizer over UDPP
-Using Shadestick over Paint
-Using Shadestick w/moisturizer over Paint
5 makeovers:
Wow that CCB really did eat up the color! I wish I didn't have oily lids. Those girls on specktra that can use vaseline as a base seem to get amazing color payoff, but I know it would probably be waste of time.
Your returning that base right? ....Well after your other two attempts :D
I just did a trial using it over UDPP and Bare Canvas Paint, and I think the combo works better for me. Oh, that's the base for my pink/purple FOTD! I think the CCB really helped with the color of Sushi Flower. I know for a fact that if I didn't have the CCB or at least a pink colored base under, that the color wouldn't have shown up as good as it did. And the overall look would have appeared dry. But I would suggest putting the CCB with your finger instead of a brush, because even with a brush, too much might be applied even if you spread it out.
great trial! i'm really enjoying following this!
this is super interesting. you're right, the cream color base sucked the color right up. :P i'm going to enjoy following this as well, it's very interesting. :D
yummy411/Chris: I'm glad you guys are. I'm hoping after all this I can find what works, hah.
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