SassyMochaJess
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I think soba or maybe texture. Seems like you want more of a matte, less shimmer hightlight.Hth
Non obvious/too light eyeshadow highlight for NC42 & darker skins in general?
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This Is Mine
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I usually use concealer, Arena, or a Studiofix powder that's too light for me for a subtle look
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Okay, so I have found a quasi use for the MAC Prep & Prime For Eyes. Sometimes UDPP has a tendency to make shadows hard to blend, so occasionally I use the P&P over the UDPP. But I am going to scrap out what's left (I actually used quite a bit of it before I used UDPP; initially I was scared off by the color of UDPP so I used the P&P instead) and just B2M the container.
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Originally Posted by TISH1127
You got that right...worst crap in a pan that I ever purchased....I need to just B2M it |
Okay, so I have found a quasi use for the MAC Prep & Prime For Eyes. Sometimes UDPP has a tendency to make shadows hard to blend, so occasionally I use the P&P over the UDPP. But I am going to scrap out what's left (I actually used quite a bit of it before I used UDPP; initially I was scared off by the color of UDPP so I used the P&P instead) and just B2M the container.
Back on Topic: Soba.
vuittongirl
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i use concealer . sometimes eyeshadows in naked lunch, sometimes ricepaper.
Miss Redgal
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i concur thats usually my everyday shade and the first one i grab for hightlighting
| Originally Posted by elongreach
I use arena. I think it's a pretty natural color for NC42 - NC45 |
i concur thats usually my everyday shade and the first one i grab for hightlighting
pheonix phire
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my HG highlighter is Naked Pigment by mac..but i also like to use Champagne by Avon. i have a video tut that i used naked pigment and you can see what it looks like on dark skin..its in the vid tut forum.
xoxredefined
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For a highlight i sometimes use Tete-a-Tint. It is the perfect lightness but I only wear it with certain colours because it has that pink undertone to it. Naked Lunch e/s and Naked p/m is also great. I have been using a concealer that is about 2 shades lighter as a highlight for a long time and it never fails me.
andicandi3x12
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Naked lunch Lightly dusted with a blending brush on the browbone. But yeah concealer would be your best bet i use nc42 concealer and I am a NC45.
LC
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Instead of using a shadow altogether, try using just a concealer up there. if you're an nc42, try an nw25...yes, nw. A little tip i learned from my african american co-workers when i used to work at mac is using the concealer instead of shadow, it looks beautiful.
| Originally Posted by Sushi_Flower
I hate wearing a highlighter colour on my brown that is too light/frosty/shimmery. Sometimes it looks good, but it can make the look too drag queeny/over done aswell. I'd love to find a shade that does highlight but looks almost natural/subtle for my NC42 skintone. Right now i use Bobbi Brown Champagne which is quite light and shimmery. I've tried using the matte Banana shade from Bobbi Brown but that was too flat and yellowy. |
Instead of using a shadow altogether, try using just a concealer up there. if you're an nc42, try an nw25...yes, nw. A little tip i learned from my african american co-workers when i used to work at mac is using the concealer instead of shadow, it looks beautiful.
moondeva
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I am distinctly cool toned so my recs may not translate immediately to your skin but I thought I'd still add my tuppence worth incase it helps anyone reading this thread. I wear Sleek Natural Look foundation in Sepia (equivalent to MAC NW43/45).
Funnily enough I use my everyday concealer (NYX concealer in a jar Nutmeg) when defining my brows and that is perfect as a natural 'lift' to that area without adding shimmer, light or 'glow'. A shade or two lighter would be just too porntastic for my taste. I truly fear the highlighter glow.
If you really want to use shadows I recommend Max Factor Earth Spirits eyeshadow in Almond. This is a wonderful matte, sheer but buildable soft almond beige/brown. I think the MAC equivalent of this is Bisque (though I haven't had an opportunity to compare them as yet). MAC Blanc-type maybe a better option for your colouring though.
On the rare occasions that I do want a subtle gleam on my browbone, but still not enough to compete with the shimmer or colour on my eyelids I reach for MAC Grain. This is a subtle sleeper love for me. When I first bought it I thought I was crazy cause it didn't show up like Shroom or Ricepaper on me (Ricepaper is a little too yellow on me, though it does pop!).
Anyway, I rediscovered it recently and love how perfectly understated it is. I can wear it day or night without looking like a wannabe pornstar at an audition. It provides a subtle, supportive glow to my brow bone completing my eye looks whilst allowing the main eye colours to shine.
Hope that helps a little. Do let us know if and when you do find one you love.
Funnily enough I use my everyday concealer (NYX concealer in a jar Nutmeg) when defining my brows and that is perfect as a natural 'lift' to that area without adding shimmer, light or 'glow'. A shade or two lighter would be just too porntastic for my taste. I truly fear the highlighter glow.
If you really want to use shadows I recommend Max Factor Earth Spirits eyeshadow in Almond. This is a wonderful matte, sheer but buildable soft almond beige/brown. I think the MAC equivalent of this is Bisque (though I haven't had an opportunity to compare them as yet). MAC Blanc-type maybe a better option for your colouring though.
On the rare occasions that I do want a subtle gleam on my browbone, but still not enough to compete with the shimmer or colour on my eyelids I reach for MAC Grain. This is a subtle sleeper love for me. When I first bought it I thought I was crazy cause it didn't show up like Shroom or Ricepaper on me (Ricepaper is a little too yellow on me, though it does pop!).
Anyway, I rediscovered it recently and love how perfectly understated it is. I can wear it day or night without looking like a wannabe pornstar at an audition. It provides a subtle, supportive glow to my brow bone completing my eye looks whilst allowing the main eye colours to shine.
Hope that helps a little. Do let us know if and when you do find one you love.
machonesty
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ita arena or soba. i think both are satin finish
