Estee Lauder does a Bronze collection every Summer. I’m not going to bore you with news on summer releases so early in the year because you would only expect them on the shelves earliest in May 2010. No point telling you about something now only to have you forget it in May right? 😉
Anyway, the reason you are reading about the Estee Lauder Bronze Goddeess collection is because I was a little taken aback when I looked at the promotional picture I received in an email. Did anything untoward catch your eye?
Well, it caught mine.
The eye makeup.
I love the teal colour of the new Liquid Eyeshadow in Aqua Flash (US$17.50). But do you notice that it isn’t blended much? Look a little closer below.
It seems to break every cardinal rule in eye makeup i.e. blend your makeup to prevent harsh lines. Teal is not an easy colour to work with on the eyes and personally, I felt that the colour unblended, looks a bit harsh on the model and on very tanned skin. Blended, it would look amazing.
The Exotic Bronzing Blush ($35) looks good though. As befitting the year of the Tiger, it comes striped with bronze and pink – I’d like to check this one out 🙂
So, what d’ya think about the teal on the eyes. Did you find it too harsh or did you think it looked great as is? 🙂 You can see the rest of the collection online.
Paris B
Hanny says
February 25, 2010 at 2:36 pmI am new-ish to makeup so teal would be a color that might prove a challenge, hahaha. But its very pretty indeed!!!
ParisB says
February 25, 2010 at 4:25 pmI don’t recommend Teal for eye makeup newbies to be honest. Gotta take it a step at a time and Teal is right there at the end! LOL… Speaking from personal experience of course. I dived straight in and used to look horrendous for a while 😛
Kahani says
February 25, 2010 at 4:23 pmIndividually the colours are all really pretty. But WHY are blue eyeshadow and oranage lips back? WHYYYY? It’s as bad as hammerpants!
ParisB says
February 25, 2010 at 4:25 pmAmen! From someone who actually remembers hammerpants on the original individual >.<
gio says
February 25, 2010 at 7:04 pmI love teals and that shade is gorgeous! I agree with you though, it should have been blended more. It looks a bit too harsh like that.
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 12:17 amI guess that was the impact EL is going for – not a look I’d do though 🙂
Shay says
February 25, 2010 at 11:00 pmActually, I think unblended on this model is rather cool. Gives an edge to this collection. Her face and features are angular, lips neat, jaws strong. Why not a sharp eyeshadow?
Perhaps a blended look would not be that attention grabing.
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 12:18 amThanks for sharing your thoughts. You’re right – it works on the model. On me I’d look like a bad throwback to the 80’s when unblended blue eyeshadow was all the rage 😀
Shay says
February 26, 2010 at 11:41 pmOh yeah, doesn’t work for everybody. I probably would look like I’m in the wayang show if I do that.
germaine says
February 25, 2010 at 11:18 pmI don think it look too harsh. but it does draw attention to the eyes if any1 is wearing this colour. its very beautiful and i tried this look once and it turn out very fresh and young.
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 12:19 amI love teal on the eyes – I wear it a lot! Haha… It does draw attention to the eyes which is great fun though perhaps not for everyday eh? 😉
Connie says
February 26, 2010 at 1:01 amLOVE THAT COLOR! I have a huge weakness for teal. Might just try the look out but of course, with better blending.
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 2:53 pmYes yes! Do the look I’m sure you’d look awesome 😀
jojoba (My Makeup Reviews) says
February 26, 2010 at 7:55 amThis collection is unreal! it’s one of the best collections from EL! seriously, you have to check it out and get something to try!
ps: i just linked one of your post to mine. thanks
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 2:54 pmI will once we get it 😀 Maybe try that bright teal and Exotic blush? 🙂 Thanks for the link love!
Blue says
February 26, 2010 at 9:44 amAm I the only one loving the the eye makeup application on the model here? Granted, it’s certainly not something for every day wear …. but I think it’s gorgeous for an ad campaign and would certainly not be out of place at all on the runway. It really makes the model’s eyes pop and I can’t help staring at it! I can’t wait to get my hands on it! In fact, I agree with the above comment … the entire collection looks fabulous!
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 2:55 pmThanks for sharing your thoughts! 😀
sesame says
February 26, 2010 at 10:03 amHaha…I thought you were trying to say something about her left breast. Hee…
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 2:55 pmErm, was there something wrong with her breast? *runs to see*
lyn says
February 26, 2010 at 10:25 amThe colour is definitely eye-catching! But you are right, it should be better if blended properly. I have not checked out EL for ages and it looks like they have been coming out with many interesting products.
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 2:56 pmEL surprises me now and again. I do hope to check this out when it gets here
Liliana says
February 26, 2010 at 3:31 pmI love how it looks on the model, stunning is the word. I do not know how well would look on me 🙂 but all in all this collection looks great. Blended I am not sure it will look that well.
ParisB says
February 26, 2010 at 3:35 pmI guess I’m a little too critical because I was a child of the 80’s and I remember all too well the blue eyeshadow unblended to the brows LOL…
Irene says
February 26, 2010 at 5:02 pmExcuse me for butting in but….the hammerpants is back. 3/4 ones. On women. I saw 3 instances in my campus and frankly speaking, they look horrendous (the pants, not the ladies!).
All Women Stalker says
March 1, 2010 at 1:10 amWow, a blue liquid eyeliner for less than $18? That’s like a dream come true!