in the last few months, i discovered a love for medium neutral shades. no definite taupes, no browns, now smokey shadows like i hunted before (and still do), but very wearable, easy colours just a hint darker than your eyelids which give you a hint of distinct colour, like a slight gold or mauve or sand shade.
the MNY eyeshadow in 805A just falls exactly in the latter category and instantly cought my eye. it reminds me of NARS Cairo, a holy grail of me these days, and so i bought it for comparison purpose. it's part of a limited edition called "I'm A Material Girl" and available now at dm drugstores. it doesn't say how much product is in the pan, but at less than 2€ you needn't hesitate to buy back ups in case this shade becomes a basic.
but you can't expect much of the packaging. it's just worst. reminds me of toy-make up. i definitely suggest you to depot it into a palette.
it's a rosey light taupe colour. the white and pink shimmer is rather fine and boarders a satin finish. it looks darker in the pan than applied. the pigmentation is ok, very blendable and foolproof.
in direct comparison to NARS Cairo, i have to admit that they aren't dupes like i thought before, Cairo is more yellow-based but both have the same colour-intensity and a similar finish. if you liked Cairo, you'll like this too.
with a primer underneath, i have no problems with creasing or fading. as this is my first eyeshadow from this brand (MNY is the pocket money-friendly line of Maybelline, aimed to younger girls), i must say that i'm pleasantly surprised with the quality. but i would not buy more shades if they weren't absolutely unique, just because i already have soo many (high end) eyeshadows and sooo little storage space left that will only let special gems enter.
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| MNY 805A - NARS Cairo |
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| MNY 805A - NARS Cairo |
I'm a little mad that I didn't buy it but I've still the hope to get it because the limited editions of MNY are not that treasured like other brands. It looks a little bit like a colour by wet n wild that I've seen a few weeks ago.
ReplyDeletei keep my fingers crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour! I actually like MNY from the swatch better than NARS. I wish these Maybelline products would be also available here in the Czech Republic.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the comparison! Ill probably be arguing with myself quite a bit when Im at the MNY Counter picking up a few backups of the 801 lipbalm. (I adore the very slight, subtle fresh pink tinge it gives to my lips.. easy to wear, natural & very fresh without looking trashy like pink easily does with my coloring)
ReplyDeleteI do think though from the swatches that Id rather go with Cairo, so Ill probably resist the MNY.
Yes, lately I've discovered a certain affection for the medium-ish neutrals as well ^^ Do you know UD Ruthless? Though I think it's def. on the light side of the medium shades.
@Yarisse: i think they'd be better off if they offered this line in east european Youngster, too.
ReplyDelete@2espresso: i think this is a great everyday-shade that you shouldn't resist at all. And because of ruthless, well, i've not only heard of it but already have acquired it on my hunt for the perfect "only 1 shade darker than my lids"-shadow and reviewed it here: http://delicatehummingbird.blogspot.com/2011/01/urban-decay-deluxe-eyeshadow-ruthless.html . ^.^
@ ketoglutarat; haha, owned :D ..Well ok, if even you say so.. I guess I'll get it, it does sound awesome after all! And 2€.. I hope Ill still be able to get the shadow and some balms!
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@Yarisse: of course i meant "east european countries", not east european youngster. i don't know why the iphone does that :P
ReplyDelete@2espresso: hahahaha i guess so. i keep my fingers crossed fo you, too!
Got it! ;) And I'm wearing it today. So far I like it, and Im gonna post some photos & random comparison swatches I made with other shadows of my stash in the BJ MNY thread later.
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