How to play
Pick one or the other for each of the questions below, and copy/paste your answers in the comments. Can’t wait to see your picks! Mine are listed below. ?
This or That: The Eyeshadow Edition
- Cool or warm toned eyeshadow?
- Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot?
- What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing?
- Eyeshadow primer — yes or no?
- Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend?
- Loose or pressed?
- Eyeshadow primer — yes or no?
- Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no?
- Matte or satin?
- Glitter or pearl?
- Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals?
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow?
Yaaargh! I love both! Cool does a better job of carving out a crease, but warm tends to be more flattering on my skin tone…so I guess warm?
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot?
I’ll take the shadow stick in a heartbeat!
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing?
Fallout!
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no?
I haven’t really been doing any intense blending lately, so I’m going to pass. But if and when I get back in the mood to do more elaborate looks, then I’ll say yes, since primer really does seem to make a difference when you’re doing elaborate things with shadow.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day, or a blazingly bright purple that’s easy to blend?
Ooh, this is tough! What the hell, I’ll go with the purple…
Loose or pressed?
Pressed.
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no?
Sure why not!
Matte or satin?
Satin because it’s easier to blend, but it has to be one that isn’t very shiny.
Glitter or pearl?
Glitter!
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals?
Do you even know me at all? LOL! I’ll take the neutrals!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen ?
P.S. Happy Friday! How’s it going on your end? This week felt exceptionally long to me (on Tuesday I was already ready for it to be over with, LOL!), so I’m really happy to have made it to today. I’m also *very excited* about lunch today because I went shopping yesterday at Trader Joe’s and grabbed another bag of the Harvest Apple Salad Kit, ? otherwise known as “the most bomb salad at TJ’s right now.” It’s excellent as is, but if you have the time, I highly recommend joojing it up with chopped fresh apples and pomegranate seeds.
Mmm… I did it the other day and immediately gobbled it up! TJ’s sells prepackaged pomegranate seeds in a cup near the salad section, BTW, but I just buy the whole fruit and dig ’em out.
Your tummy will thank you!
One last thing: I woke up with this song stuck in my head…
P.P.S. TGIF!
OMG I miss TJ’s Walnut Gorgonzola Salad, that was my jam. I miss apples!
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow?
Cool; my olivey undertone makes warm eyeshadows look dirty on me.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot?
Steek!
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing?
Eyeshadow fallout because creasing can be remedied with:
Eyeshadow primer — yes!
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend?
I’d actually take the bright purple.
Loose or pressed?
Pressed; years ago I was ALL ABOUT that Bare Minerals eyeshadow, tho!
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no?
I keep trying and I keep hating it on me!
Matte or satin?
Satin.
Glitter or pearl?
Pearl, though I found a really cute Colourpop glitter called “Hungry Ghost.” It’s just the fairiest glitter when I’m in the mood to be fay-ish.
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals?
I’m with you and the neutrals!
Staying away from people as much as possible; but good friends who are leaving for Japan for a few years are taking us out to Roy’s in Ko’Olina, outdoor seating thank goodness. Happy Aloha Friday, Karen!
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? Depends. I go through periods where I prefer one and then switch and prefer the other
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? I don’t use cream eyeshadow much. I guess I’ll say doe foot.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Fallout. Creasing can be mitigated with a primer but fallout, not so much.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Not usually because I mostly forget to put it on. :F
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? Brown
Loose or pressed? Loose, but pressed is a close second
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? See above
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? Sometimes, depending on how glam I want to look. Usually I don’t wear it unless I’m more dressed up.
Matte or satin? Satin. No question about it.
Glitter or pearl? Oooh, that’s a tough one to choose. Pearl for every day, glittery for highlights or when I want a special effect,
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Neutrals so long as a very subtle purple would be considered a neutral.
This or That: The Eyeshadow Edition
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? I gravitate towards cool tones, I know warm tones are “in” but they usually look orange on me.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? Cream stick, I find it easier to work with.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Fallout
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? I don’t normally reach for it.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? Brown, it’s my go to look.
Loose or pressed? Pressed.
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? Yes!
Matte or satin? Satin, I love a little shimmer.
Glitter or pearl? Glitter!
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Neutrals.
This or That: The Eyeshadow Edition
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? warm
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? eyeshadow stick
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? fallout- I hate mess!
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? yes for powder, no for cream eyeshadow
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? workhorse brown
Loose or pressed? I like both, but probably pressed
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? yes for powder, no for cream
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? yes
Matte or satin? satin
Glitter or pearl? pearl
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Neutrals all the way
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? Cool
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? Stick. Easier to control how much goes on.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Fallout
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Yes, only because I need one with color to cover the redness in my lids.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? Workhorse brown.
Loose or pressed? Pressed. Loose is such a mess.
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? Nope
Matte or satin? Satin!
Glitter or pearl? Pearl
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Neutrals. Really wish I had picked up a backup of the original Urban Decay Naked palette before it was discontinued. Even when I’m sleep deprived and brain, I can pull together a good look with that palette.
Have a good weekend!
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? Cool- warm seldom looks good with my skin.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? Cream stick for life, baby!
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Fallout, because it a-l-w-a-y-s becomes a major situation.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Depends on what products I’m using, how long I need it stay on, and what kind of look I’m doing.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? The workhorse brown, and will you tell me what it is, because it is as elusive as the perfect purse.
Loose or pressed? Pressed.
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? No.
Matte or satin? Satin.
Glitter or pearl? Pearl.
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Neutrals.
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? Warm toned!
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? A Stick please
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Creasing, because Fallout can I fix
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? I use a cream eyeshadow as primer (maybelline colour tattoo)
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? The Brown
Loose or pressed? Presses
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? I have never tried it. Perhaps I should do it…
Matte or satin? Satin
Glitter or pearl? Pearl
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? It depends: for me no neon pink or green brights, but yes please for the reds, coppers and purples…. in my book that IS bright 😉
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow?
Cool tones, please! There seems to be a shortage of them for some reason.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot?
Cream eyeshadow stick.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing?
Creasing is the bane of my existence! Hooded lids really don’t help.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no?
No, skip it.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend?
Today, let’s go with purple. I can’t remember the last time I wore eyeshadow, so might as well go all out.
Loose or pressed?
Pressed, always.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no?
Still no!
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no?
Yes.
Matte or satin?
Satin.
Glitter or pearl?
Pearl.
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals?
Honestly, neutrals.
Apples in salad is so good. TGIF! We did an apple cabbage sauté the other day, noms.
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? I gravitate towards the cool ones.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? Never tried a doe foot one, so that?
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Ugh creeeesing drives me bonkers.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Yes! See above. Love my Karity one.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? I admire your cajones for choosing purple. I chose brown.
Loose or pressed? Pressed, less mess goes on better.
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? Nein, never looks right on me.
Matte or satin? Mmmm satin!
Glitter or pearl? Bew! Bew! Glitter!
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Noods
That was fun!!
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? I wear both, but since my skin tone is cool, I’ll say cool.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? Stick.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Fallout-in my experience, most people don’t really seem to notice creasing.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Depends-I usually reserve primer for more complicated looks or ultra-dark shades.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? Purple!
Loose or pressed? Pressed!
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? If it suits the look I’m doing, yes.
Matte or satin? Whichever finish I can find in the shade I’m looking for.
Glitter or pearl? See above, with the stipulation that I don’t like very loose glitter.
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Brights!
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? I can wear either but usually gravitate towards warm.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? When I read this, I immediately flashed back in time to the 1950’s and early 1960’s when most eyeshadow was in stick form. A stick is just so easy to use.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Fallout for sure. I don’t have oily lids so I don’t have issues with creasing.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? No. Nowadays I just don’t need it, but I would have loved it when I was a teenager and had oily skin..
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? I’ll take the brown; especially if it is dark.
Loose or pressed? Pressed.
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? Yes. I like to use a dark color smudged along my lower lashes. It’s softer and more flattering than using a traditional eyeliner.
Matte or satin? Satin.
Glitter or pearl? Pearl.
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Neutrals. I’m just not into bright colors right now.
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? Warm
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? I don’t wear either. Creams crease on me.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Creasing
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Big yes! I have oily, somewhat hooded eyes. Everything creases within 20 mins. without it.
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? The purple, no contest.
Loose or pressed? Pressed
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? Yes
Matte or satin? Satin
Glitter or pearl? Glitter
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Brights
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow?
-warm
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot?
– I like paint pots lol
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing?
– creasing
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no?
– yes, very necessary
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend?
-the brown
Loose or pressed?
-pressed
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no?
– sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Matte or satin?
-satin
Glitter or pearl?
-pearl
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals?
-neutrals! I rarely wear brights anymore.
Cool or warm toned eyeshadow? Warm.
Cream eyeshadow stick or cream eyeshadow with a doe foot? Doe foot.
What’s worse — eyeshadow fallout or eyeshadow creasing? Fallout!
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Yes (I still wear it everyday to try to reduce color transfer from my lash line to my droopy lids).
Which pan would you rather have — a workhorse brown that stays on all day or a blazing bright purple that’s easy to blend? Brown, of course!
Loose or pressed? Presses.
Eyeshadow primer — yes or no? Wait, is this a test? I already answered this. HAHA!
Eyeshadow along your lower lash line — yes or no? Not for me; it makes my eyes look smaller and, at my age, I need to make them look anime big!
Matte or satin? Satin.
Glitter or pearl? Pearl.
Would you rather have an eyeshadow palette with brights or neutrals? Neutrals.