Early this week when I told you about the L’Oreal Infallible Colour Eyeshadows (still no news about availability in Malaysia) a reader Jen mentioned in the comments about wanting to see how I would use Forever Pink. Well, I wanted to know too! So, after a bit of hmm-ing and haw-ing, I decided that it was a bit dangerous to use Forever Pink on its own for fear of the dreaded pink-eye syndrome. But I’d learnt a trick or two after the Dior Rose Porcelaine episode!
Instead, I decided a darker shade will help distract from the pink, and will also add dimension and depth. I was going to go with a black shadow (and I’m sure it would be stunning pairing pink with black) but I opted instead to try Forever Pink with a deep navy blue in All Night Blue 🙂
For swatches of both the shades used, you will have to go to the earlier L’Oreal Infallible eyeshadow review post. You will see there that the pink is a light shimmery pink that looks quite scary in the tub, but which in fact, isn’t very scary on the skin.
If you choose to pair the pink with a deeper shade, you will quite easily avoid the pink-eye-oh-my-I’ve-been-crying-buckets look. The product has high shimmer with a slightly metallic edge which is less prevalent in the pink and less so in the blue featured here.
So this is how I wore it. Deep navy blue along the sides and to line, and the pink blended over. For some reason, Forever Pink on my lids pulls some golden tones, and sort of disappears into my skin colour. It isn’t quite pink at all, which can be disappointing, or a relief, depending on how you feel about pink eyeshadow 🙂
Where the pink meets the blue, you get an interesting purple tint so its really quite pretty and adds a nice dimension to the shadow. In real life, the blue I used to line the top lid is more prevalent and is very pretty when it flashes but I can’t capture it on camera. Just take my word for it will ya? 😉
And this is pretty much how it looked once I pull back from that close up. The eyes are defined so cheeks are kept softly pink with Benefit Hervana blush and Guerlain Rouge G Grace which is a pale blush pink on lips.
I’m quite pleased with this actually. I think its wearable to work, but my perception of what’s wearable to work is a little skewed since I can pretty much wear any sort of look to work if I like 🙂 But you have to agree that there is no dreaded pink eye, and its a nice defined look over all right? 😉
Dare you wear pink eyeshadow on the eyes yet? What other colour combinations would you pair with pink shadow? I’ve always been terrified of pink shadow and I still am, but am slowly also working around my fear and finding ways to make it work, because I love a challenge! 😀
Paris B
L’Oreal Infallible Colour Eyeshadows were previously reviewed in detail here. Regionally available in Singapore (limited selection) and Hong Kong. Unavailable in Malaysia until further notice
Crystal says
I like pink shadows! but the look u created here is awesome! love that combination of pink and blue.. i’m gonna try that out!
Paris B says
Thanks Crystal! Do give it a go and let us know how it turned out for you. I think it’s a pretty combo of colours 🙂
Sab says
Hi Paris B! 🙂 I’m kinda new to your site but I really loveee it! <3 I'm not sure if you had told this in a post before but have you used any sites that is for shipping to Malaysia from an US online shop that doesn't ship to Malaysia? For example http://www.vshub.com well that's actually like the only one I know, huhu. So if you had used any sites like that can you please please recommend me which one is the best, safe and cheapest? I'm only 15 so I can't afford to randomly use any one cuz I'm trying to find the cheapest but safe, huhu. Thank you so much! <3 😀
Paris B says
Hi Sab, I don’t use shipping forwarders, so I’m afraid I’m not much help. I rely on the kindness of friends or just look for stores that ship internationally. I find shipping forwarders too pricey in general unless one purchases a lot often, or have friends to share the cost. Thanks and good luck finding one.
Alene says
wo wow wooo! one of my absolute favourite looks!!!! i’m gonna go get it tomorrow!!! thanks for the inspiration Paris, super less than 3 you!
Paris B says
Lol! You’re so cute 😛 are you in a place where you can actually get hold of these? Lucky you!
Alene says
my friend works in singapore and comes back every weekend! must get!
Sunny says
OOOO I LOVE THIS COMBO! The purple baby these two have is gorgeous!
Pink is not my favorite color, but I’m not too scared of using it. The trick is to wear your eyeliner a little thicker so that you can avoid the pink eye syndrome by separating the pink from your eyes. Since I normally do wear thicker eyeliner, I haven’t had any problems wearing pink! You should give this a try Paris 🙂
Paris B says
LOL at “purple baby” hehe… Its a very pretty combination mostly because the pink is a very safe, subtle pink. I’ll give your thick eyeliner trick a go and see how it fares 🙂