It was when I saw this post from Lil Lady Life that I turned my attention to a shadow that had been sitting neglected in my Urban Decay Naked palette. I use the general palette quite often, have almost used up Virgin and wear Sin with Darkhorse far too frequently, but Smog lay unloved amongst the neutrals.
Apart from the fact that my laugh are out of control in this picture (I must've been very cheerful that day!) I love the way Smog makes my eyes jump out without being glittery, though it is quite a metallic, shimmery look.
I swept Smog over the lid with a flat shader brush, and blended the edges with a clean fluffy brush. I ran some Smog along my lower lashline, which created a sort of foiled effect which I really like. I like to run Sin from the Naked palette along the inner third of my lower lashline and into my inner corner, the shade is perfect for brightening up a look without clashing with any of the colours used. I finished off with Virgin to highlight my browbone.
The mascara I used for this look is the Revlon Grow Luscious mascara in Black Shimmer. I'm not sure of my feelings for this mascara, even though I've been using it for a while now. I'm not sure where the 'shimmer' comes into it, I see no difference in colour between this and my regular black mascaras.
I've been wearing this look quite a bit this past month, and I think the obsession will continue right through October as it is a look that suits all seasons. Running some deep brown liner and adding a more volumising mascara would take this look into a nighttime look, so I'm looking forward to giving that a go as well.
Are you a fan of Smog?
What are your most used UD shades?
I love Smog eyeshadow! It is such a pretty color. My has been neglected a little too, but I love using it with UD's Oil Slcik eyeshadow for a smokey look :)
ReplyDelete@Nancy I couldn't believe how long I'd gone without realising what a stunner it is!
DeleteOh, that is lovely!
ReplyDelete@Ninni thanks for commenting, I agree it is a lovely shadow.
DeleteSmog looks fab on you n it looks great on the lower lashline as well, adds a bit extra to the look :) ..I love colors like smog for everyday ..
ReplyDelete@Saumya thank you, I love wearing it along the lower lashline I think it really ties the look together!
DeleteJust gorgeous! Loving this shadow on yiu- its so perfect with your hair/eye/skin colour.
ReplyDelete@HauteStyle thank you beautiful Mumma! I feel really nice when I wear this shade, I'm glad you like it on me :)
DeleteI need to get myself THE Naked Palette. I'm loving that colour on you Emma. Somehow it doesn't look over the top for a day time look even though it has traces of gold in there...gorgeous..as always. x
ReplyDelete@Norlin I use it so much, it really is versatile! I like the way it stands out but is still neutral enough for any occasion (I think so, anyway!) Thanks for your comment <3
DeleteSmog looks amazing with your baby blues!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty, Emma! Love that bronze and black combo, brings out your eye colour beautifully! x
ReplyDeleteI know I love Smog on you because I saw it IRL! Loving the photos, especially the side view highlighting the shimmer :)
ReplyDeleteOh I need an Urban Decay Pallet! I love it on you!! This would totes replace my Stilla gold, its that little bit richer. mmmm wishlist I think!
ReplyDeleteOh I need an Urban Decay Pallet! I love it on you!! This would totes replace my Stilla gold, its that little bit richer. mmmm wishlist I think!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this look! I sadly always look over the golden browns, even though I shouldn't, with brown eyes!
ReplyDeleteI've been neglecting Smog- but it looks lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteSmog looks gorgeous on you! It really makes your eyes pop. I usually wear a combination of Smog/Darkhouse or Toasted/Hustle from the original Naked palette, though lately I've been neglecting practically all my eyeshadows for Maybelline Bad to the Bronze (mostly out of laziness though :p)
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