311 Diamond burgundy
Even though it is called burgundy, this is really more of a plum shade. It's a shimmery dark reddish plum with small silver glitters. The pigmentation is even and applies very smoothly. I usually use this shade as a crease shade, with a pale beige pink on the lid. I actually bought this one in Canada years ago and it used to be a personal favorite, till I bought star violet from MAC, my favorite reddish plum.
Diamond burgundy is not as shimmery as some other diamond shadow, which makes it wearable to add some dept to a look.
I used it as a smoky eye to show the color better. I paired it with a charcoal color. But like I said I prefer this on my crease and outer V.
302 diamond turquoise
This eyeshadow is definitely less work appropriate than the diamond burgundy, but it's so gorgeous! I like to wear it with warms browns or navy (my favorite combo). If you are a turquoise fan this one is for you! It's a medium blue turquoise with small gold glitter. This one applies also very shimmery and metallic. I hesitated between this one and the infamous 168 which is a bit darker, more pigmented and more green, but I already own a lot of greenish aqua shades, I wanted something that leans more blue.
On this look I applied it wet and paired it with a navy demi-matte shade. I'm wearing sephora flashy liner in flashy blue on the lower lash line layer with the two shadows. I think it's a great eyeshadow for the summer paired with bronzed skin.
Here are the two eyeshadows swatched dry.
I really like those two eyeshadows from make up for ever.If I had to recommend one I would go for the turquoise. I personally find the plum and burgundy options from MAC to be a bit more special. (They do however give you much less for a similar price).
Make up for ever also has some gorgeous greens in the diamond finish if you are into those sort of shades.
Me too!
ReplyDeleteLove the burgundy shade :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteDiamond Burgundy looks so lovely, the color rrreally suits you!
ReplyDeleteYou should if you have the occasion! The burgundy is one of my most used shades
ReplyDeleteThank you! Burgundy is definitely more "green eyes friendly", but sometimes you just want a show stopper type of color.
ReplyDeleteI think on fair warm tones a brown with a hint of plum can be pretty and not muddy, it depends of the shade!
Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a bright shade!
ReplyDeleteOh that burgundy shade is gorgeous! I've never tried anything from Makeup Forever before, but I really want to xx
ReplyDeleteGemma // Miss Makeup Magpie
Hey Judith, Diamond Burgundy is YOUR shade! It's most probably going to look reddish and muddy on me, but it's so beautiful with your green eyes! Diamond Turquoise looks like fun as well!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shades, specially the second. It's so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteHave an awesome start of week
Kisses
The Indian Savage Diary
I agree, they make especially good products for the eyes and foundations. I find the lip products to be good, but a bit too pricey. And thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's a beige gloss from make up for ever as well.
ReplyDeleteI love Makeup Forever products. It is more pricey but the quality is totally worth the price. Love the looks you created.
ReplyDeletepretty shade of lip color!
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We'll stop at the store when we go to Brussels!
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to eyeshadow, unless it's something really specific, I try to review more than one at the time.
Both colors are absolutely gorgeous and you wear them well. I love that you reviewed two opposing colors in the same post :) and I can't wait to buy more MUFE products myself :D
ReplyDeleteboth these are great shades! and together, they actually make for a similar product to one of the Nars duo shadows (ugh..can't remember the name of it right now but i'm sure i've seen this pairing from them).
ReplyDeleteJenn
A Beautiful Zen