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Can anyone recommend a range which does MATT eyeshadows ?

63 replies

catsmother · 02/03/2008 22:09

I am finding it really difficult to find a make-up range which includes genuinely matt eyeshadows. Even if they appear to be so, time and again I find most shadows contain specks of "glitter" (though not overtly glittery). Personally, I feel self-conscious wearing sparkly shadow in the day .... it's just not me. Plus, am "getting on" a bit and believe I am "supposed" to go for matt shadow as it's apparently less ageing.

Thanks.

OP posts:
PrincessPeaHead · 02/03/2008 22:20

MAC do dead flat ones

They are the best I think

brimfull · 02/03/2008 22:21

I know what you mean,bloody difficult to find ime.
I think some nars eyeshadows are matt.

Also check out chanel,fab but £££.MAC do have a few matt ones I use one called "kid"

Dior · 02/03/2008 22:21

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Kindersurpise · 02/03/2008 22:21

Another vote for MAC, they are fab.

fishie · 02/03/2008 22:21

yes.

Kindersurpise · 02/03/2008 22:23

While all you MAC fans are here, do you use MAC brushes to apply the eyeshadow? What ones do you use?

brimfull · 02/03/2008 22:25

I use smashbox brushes I bought on ebay,just a normal blending brush and a short stiff one for lining.
Body shop and ruby and millie do good ones as well.

Dior · 02/03/2008 22:26

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DualCycloneCod · 02/03/2008 22:26

mac

DualCycloneCod · 02/03/2008 22:26

i find hey can eb rahte rageing though
i misx iwht a mac pearl called frost

DualCycloneCod · 02/03/2008 22:26

no, "nylon" not forst

expatinscotland · 02/03/2008 22:27

tie: MAC or Stila.

both as good as the other, IME.

Dior · 02/03/2008 22:28

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DualCycloneCod · 02/03/2008 22:29

i bet its shale

brimfull · 02/03/2008 22:29

dd is going for a eye makeup lesson with MAC ,she wants to learn how to do glammy eyes.

expatinscotland · 02/03/2008 22:29

Bobbie Brown also does real matt.

Kindersurpise · 02/03/2008 22:30

I just discovered MAC recently, bought foundation (OMG, the brush was dearer than the foundation) and now have eyeshadows too.

I love the variety of colours and that you can replace one colour in the set.

DualCycloneCod · 02/03/2008 22:31

there
tbh is no point buying any other brand.

fishie · 02/03/2008 22:31

i find a little pearlising is essential, dead flat is for the smooth skinned eyelid.

fishie · 02/03/2008 22:33

finger for eyeshadow but a nice brush for powder/foundation.

Dior · 02/03/2008 22:33

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DualCycloneCod · 02/03/2008 22:33

ooh yes
i havet he rahter bright jewel blue and it needs pearl

my MOST commented on once is the hyascinth blue" moons reflection "- grey eyeliner than a slash of MR accross the lid.

i had three copliments one day

Kindersurpise · 02/03/2008 22:34

I love the names, I really want to buy the colours "romp" and "naked lunch"

DualCycloneCod · 02/03/2008 22:38

god they are faband last for ages

Dior · 02/03/2008 22:39

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