Teals and Blues Using MAC Pigment and Shadows

Trust MAC to come up with the most vibrant and glorious shades of teal and blue. I don't wear blues very often (rarely is the word, maybe twice or thrice a year, if ever), so this was the very first time I used Sea & Sky mineralize shadow duo after having it my stash for several months. I like the combination of the colors, though. Reminds me of the waters of those pristine, beautiful Philippine beaches that to me have the finest (double meaning: "fine" as in having the best quality and "fine" as in consisting of minute particles) powdery white sand in the world. I miss them a lot!

Here are photos of the products used for this look. All MAC products unless otherwise stated.

Delft paint pot


NOTE: This vial is NOT from the recent Holiday Cool pigment set. I heard that the Teal pigment in that kit was not as vibrant as the original Teal pigment. I used the original one for this look.










Apply MAC Beige-ing shadestick all over lid, brows, and lower lashline. Smooth product on the lid with finger. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply Delft paint pot on lid. Doesn't have to be perfect.


Using a flat, stiff shader brush like the 239, apply Teal pigment on the lid dry in quick patting motions.


Using the other side of the same brush, apply Zonk Bleu! on the inner corners.


Using Sonia Kashuk's blender brush, apply the dark blue side of Sea & Sky mineralize shadow duo on the outer lid.


Apply Cloudburst on the outer V and crease using the Sonia Kashuk blending brush, blending into Teal and Zonk Bleu!. Softly blend the colors using the 224 brush.


Using a clean 224, apply Brule on the borders of the shadows above the crease to soften harsh lines. Apply more Cloudburst and the dark blue side of Sea & Sky and blend using the 224.


Using MAC 227, apply the lighter side of Sea and Sky mineralize eyeshadow duo on the browbone. Line eyes using MAC Blacktrack fluidline. Apply Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero on waterline and tightline. Using the Sonia Kashuk mini detail brush, apply Parrot shadow on inner lower lashline, and Stormwatch shadow on outer lower lashline. Apply Mod Lash falsies #55. Apply mascara.







Face:
Monistat gel as primer
Monave mineral foundation in Saturnina
MAC Studio Sculpt concealer in NC20
Dayna's Rested mineral undereye concealer
Aromaleigh Ultra Resolution finishing powder in Peaches & Cream
Adorned With Grace mineral shimmer blush in Fascinating
MAC Refined Golden bronzer to contour

Lips:
MAC lipliner in Whirl
MAC lipstick in Viva Glam VI Special Edition
MAC cremesheen glass in Fashion Scoop

9 comments

izumi said...

WOW you have lots of blues for not wearing them that often. how do you afford all of it? i'm jealous :) haha! great look though<3

Anonymous said...

you look very good with blue/teal on your eyes x

The Shades Of U said...

izumi- What you see is a grouping of teals and blues, and I consider each a different color. I technically have a lot of teals, and a sprinkling of blues. I use my teals more often because I love green and I can come up with nice teal-green combinations. ;-)

A-thank you!

Anonymous said...

Hi!
I am new to (mineral) make up and everytime I google something, I seem to end up on your page. I am loving it and you're under my favorites now. I can browse for hours on your site, enjoying all the reviews, very handy pics etc.

I love how the vampy make up of this pic is so in contrast with your lovely smile and simple shirt.

My compliments, please keep up the good work!

Phyrra said...

I love this look!
I have Delft and I swear it always creases. I'm going to try using the fluffy brush you recommend. Such gorgeous colors :)

GurlOnA"Diet" said...

wow u look so good w/ blue! i look like i'm dying when i wear blue e/s lol

Anonymous said...

I love love love the way you apply eye makeup!!! I love your reviews and application discussions and photos! Your one of my fav sites!

Catherine said...

favorite site ever =] ilove how blue looks on it! looks so fresh and clean!

The Shades Of U said...

Anouk- thank you for the kind words, I am honored! I appreciate them. :)

Phyrra- I bet these colors would look great on you as well.

Paint Me Gorgeous- thanks! I used to be afraid of blue too, until I just threw caution to the wind and just did it. lol

Chrystal- thank you doll!

Catherine- thanks! :)