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Eye Shadow…The Easy Way!
By Stephanie | January 3, 2009
“Why do girls wear makeup?“
My husband asked my that question when we first started dating. He was 18. I was 16. He told me that girls looked much better without the “paint.” For the most part, I agreed.
I wore very little make-up then. And I still wear very little – although I’m finding that a touch of lipstick, a twirl of mascara, and a hint of tinted moisturizer can do wonders for my appearance now that I’m getting “older.”
That said, there are occasions when I enjoy “going glam” for an evening. Only one problem: I am not a make-up artist and things like eye shadow confuse me. So I have two options – I can call my sister Kathryn (a beauty queen and aspiring cosmetologist) OR I can use a ColorOn Professional Instant Eye Shadow kit.
“These are single-use, hygienic, hypoallergenic applicators that require no makeup skills, no brushes or secondary applicators. Imagine an eye shadow that is waterproof, crease-proof, and long-wearing that transfers to the eyelid with just a touch.”
Did you catch the part about “no makeup skills?” These applicators just scream my name. I tried them and I have to say they ARE super easy (just stick the applicator on the lid, pull it off, do a little touch-up blending, and add a little powder…) and the results are quite nice. You can make your look as dramatic or as “natural” as you like with just a little blending.
The kits, which include five pairs of appliques, retail for $25 at sephora.com.
WIN IT! One winner will receive a ColorOn EyeEnvy kit ($25) of her choice. To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Sunday, January 11 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
*UPDATE* The winner is #23 Sarah. Congratulations!
Topics: Uncategorized | 70 Comments »
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:43 pm
this looks like exactly what i need lol
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January 3rd, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Ooh, that’s exciting! I know a little bit about application, but I wear eye shadow so infrequently that I have very few shades to choose from (it’s not worth it to spend money on something I wear once or twice a year). I’d love to try these. By the way, my hubby is the same way; he wonders why I bother with even the ONE thing I put on, mascara. Which I don’t leave the house without…
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January 3rd, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I am make-up challenged too. I once had a friend give me a beautiful makeover. All my girlfriends were oohing and ahhing but when I went home, my husband didn’t even notice!
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January 3rd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Wow! I love makeup but I have yet to master putting it on. I blame it on having only brothers growing up and no sisters to teach me!
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January 4th, 2009 at 12:38 am
I’m make-up challenged as well. My sister likes to tease me, but a least she’s around to give me advice!
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January 4th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Another makeup challenged person! I would love to try this product. I have had a makeover once and loved the way she did my eyes, but I have never been able to do the same for myself. I would love to have these for the occasional night out. The tropic is beautiful. Thanks for another great giveaway.
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January 4th, 2009 at 7:30 am
I only wear makeup about 20% of the time. This product looks great for someone like me!!
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January 4th, 2009 at 7:40 am
I wear makeup almost everyday. I feel naked without it. I would like to see a picture of you with the makeup on to see how it really works? This is a great giveaway. Thanks!
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January 4th, 2009 at 7:48 am
I love this idea since I can barely put 1 color on!
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January 4th, 2009 at 8:13 am
I have no make-up skills AND no sister Kathryn. If I won I’d find a reason to get glammed up.
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January 4th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Now that eyeshadow looks incredible! :) I’m so excited about this because I can never get mine to blend when I go out on the town (which is very infrequently) these days! :) Thanks so much!
Michelle
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January 4th, 2009 at 8:57 am
That looks like fun! I have no skill at make-up beyond basics, so this would be an improvement.
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January 4th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Hmmm, that looks interesting. I also wear very little makeup and know next to nothing about applying it properly.
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January 4th, 2009 at 11:36 am
My aunt was just complaining that she wanted to learn how to do a smoky eye! I heard about these, and would love to get some to give to her.
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January 4th, 2009 at 11:44 am
That looks like fun. I’m not so great at achieving the super glam look on my own. Maybe there’s hope for me yet.
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January 4th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I am technically challenged when it comes to applying more than one thing to my eyes. This kit looks like a lot of fun and I’d love to try it. It would give me an excuse to ask my husband to take me out somewhere, lol.
maggie@mannwieler.com
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January 4th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
I just saw these at Sephora yesterday and it piqued my interest. I love playing around with make-up! My sister-in-law is a professional make-up artist and has taught me a few things, otherwise I would have no clue.
My husband loves it when I have no make-up on, with my hair in a pony tail. It is a great reason not to do my hair:)
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January 4th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Too fun! Are you sure they’re easy enough for me to figure out? ;)
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January 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I would love to try this. I don’t have the best skill at applying eyeshadow. Thanks for the giveaway!
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January 4th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
What a fun, quick product! Anything to save a busy mommy time, right?
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January 4th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Huh. I never would have dreamed up something like this. It’s a cool idea.
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January 4th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
My daughter is a professional when it comes to applying makeup. Me on the other hand? I definitely NEED this :)
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January 4th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
I’m a mess when it comes to makeup application. This gives me hope that one day I might actually look put together!
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January 5th, 2009 at 12:05 am
I would love this, I need this for my new dating life :)
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January 5th, 2009 at 7:03 am
This looks really cool! I am so terrible about my make-up style!
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January 5th, 2009 at 7:10 am
I so totally want to win this to review on Chic Critique! :-)
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January 5th, 2009 at 8:01 am
This looks so neat. What a great idea for when you’re in a hurry, but want to look like you took a lot of time. I like that it can be as dramatic or faint as you like.
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January 5th, 2009 at 8:46 am
What fun!~I like the precious metals or the flaunt~the exotic cracks me up. I never can get the “look” that they have in the pictures so I appreciate all the help!
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January 5th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
JeansandTs@hotmail.com
Wow just what my butt needs to get a jump on looking better!
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January 5th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
I feel naked with out makeup although I don’t wear much – like so many other woman, I find it really hard to apply it right, or even find the right color. I wanted to be a make-up artist but I’m glad I went with a different field. I would either never have succeeded…or I would have learned how to do it correctly. I guess I’ll just never know.
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January 5th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
This is a great invention. Why did they not come up with this sooner? With double the effort, me putting on eyeshadow only winds up looking half as good as this product, so I would love to try this.
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January 5th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I am very much interested in this concept. I am completely inept at putting on eyeshadow and achieving this kind of professional result.
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January 5th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
this is a great giveaway. thanks for sponsoring.
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January 5th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
I love to try new things. The technique of applying eyeshadow is one of the hardest for me, this would be great to use.
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January 5th, 2009 at 9:11 pm
this is great . I can use all the help I can get.
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January 5th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
what a smart idea of a product! thanks for the contest
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January 6th, 2009 at 5:55 am
I rarely have a good “eye” for putting on shadow – it’s either too much or not enough. This would help out a lot!
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January 6th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I am quite clueless when it comes to good eyeshadow application ~ I would love to win one of these! I usually just put some on my lids and some on the crease and the top and go. Yikes.
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January 6th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I hate putting on eyeshadow since I can just never get it quite right. This would be great to try out.
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January 6th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I confess that I have had the same eyeshadow for about 3 years. It’s been used twice… well, maybe three times. I would love to try something new that would be easier to apply and not give me that “playing with mommy’s make up” look.
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January 6th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
What a neat idea! I love make-up and these would be perfect for me! :)
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January 6th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Looks like it might hurt to put on. But I would still like to try it.
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January 6th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
OMGosh these look so great! I don’t wear makeup often either, I do have an old standby routine that looks good but it’s not very ‘glam’ and sometimes you just want glam!
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January 7th, 2009 at 8:34 am
this looks really cool! thanks!
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January 8th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Wonderful contest!!! I would love to win this, thanks so much!!!! :) It looks sooooo amazing!!!
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January 8th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
This is such a good idea for those of us who have no makeup skills! Thanks for the giveaway!
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January 9th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I have been seeing this in stores and spas and I would love to try this product!
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January 9th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
please enter me
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January 9th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
This would be such a time saver! Thanks for the chance to win!
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January 10th, 2009 at 1:34 am
I would love to win this!!
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January 10th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Would love to give this a try.
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January 10th, 2009 at 8:34 pm
Ooh, if I win, I want the Smokey kit!
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January 10th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I love makeup but hubby doesn’t care if I wear it or not. It makes me feel better when I have it on, so I wear it.
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January 10th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
Oh, I could soooo use this. I didn’t know such a thing existed. I’ve NEVER been able to put on eye-shadow correctly. I don’t know why I have such issues with it, as I see so many people put theirs on perfectly!
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January 10th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I would love to win this. Thanks!
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January 10th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Oh wow that looks so cool! Im really not so good at putting on eye shadow, it always ends up crooked! Or I have way too much or not enough on either side!
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January 11th, 2009 at 12:20 am
I am so excited about this product. Putting eyeshadow on is so frustrating. I’m clueless as to what looks good and what shade goes where. It couldn’t be easier with this product.
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January 11th, 2009 at 2:15 am
I love how eyeshadow “gradients” look, however I’m not the best at producing theme. I’d love an instant version!
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January 11th, 2009 at 8:44 am
great prize
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January 11th, 2009 at 9:19 am
if i’m not to late to get in on this please enter me in for them i love to give them a try thay realy do look neet thanks
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January 11th, 2009 at 9:36 am
this looks really neat…would love to try! :)
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January 11th, 2009 at 10:46 am
wow that looks neat
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January 11th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
that looks really cool i can never get my eyeshadow to look like the models :(
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January 11th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
This is so much easier than applying it with the brush :)
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January 11th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
What a great quick to get eyeshadow on.
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January 11th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I love this concept of applying eyeshadow.I
don’t do this well at all.Please enter me and
thanks for the giveaway
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January 11th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
I know I don’t apply my makeup the “right way” because I don’t spend the time on myself. This is a great way to do it fast. Thanks so much!
traceys[at]suddenlink[dot]net
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January 11th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
This looks fabulous and so easy to put on. Thanks for the giveaway
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January 11th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
That’s just way cool. haha! I’d love to try a few of those things. I’m lazy when it comes to eyes. I curl lashes and apply mascara most of the time, but if I’m really good, I’ll do a one color swoosh. :-)
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January 11th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Wow!!! I’ve never heard of this! I love eyeshadow! I know how to put it on (I learned at a counter) but this seems so easy and fun! The colors are awesome. Smoky is screaming my name! : )
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