I passed a Shu Uemura counter with Iris on Wednesday and she remarked that Sophia (whom I’d met at the Shiseido 40th Anniversary event) and Kas (whom I sometimes bump into at the makeup stores) had bought this eyeshadow because of its pretty multi-coloured sparkles. I swatched it, of course…and promptly fell in love with the holographic glitter!
Part of the Shu Uemura Gem Glam collection, this shadow is priced at S$36. It isn’t the cheapest eye shadow single around – I’m thinking of my S$7.40 shadow from Nature Republic as I type this – but thankfully, I only paid S$26, after using one of my S$5 vouchers from the Tangs recycling program and the Citibank credit card rebate that I received from my last Jurlique purchase. Incidentally, my last Shu purchase (Pressed Eye Shadow in ME Blue 640) was also offset by a voucher from the Tangs recycling program the previous year. ;)
Labelled ‘G’, White Rainbow is in a glitter formula. See the insane amount of reflective glitter infused throughout the snow white base?
As I was swatching the shadow, I realised that it can cake. As such, gentle patting is necessary for a more uniform appearance. I haven’t tried it on the eye but I reckon the fine glitter will not only be amazing over inky pencil bases or dark shadows, it will also add a multi-dimensional quality to lighter shades.
With its multi-coloured shimmer and sparkle, White Rainbow reminds me of my beloved Beauté de Kosé Eye Fantasist Crystal Cream; only easier to use and more versatile, thanks to its pressed eyeshadow form.
Blurry shots always seem to pick up glitter colours well. As you can tell, this holographic eyeshadow is chock-full of rainbow sparkles. ♥
I can’t wait to see a picture of your eye with this on. I know you’ll really rock it!
Hello Marcia!
I hope it shows up as well on my eye! ;)
Hey Mag! When I used it dry, I noticed that I had to deal with fall out – I used it once over MAC Paintpot in Black Ground. So the next time I tried it (this time over black eyeshadow), I used it with a moistened sponge tip applicator which was much better! Would love to hear your thoughts on the application! :)
Hi Kas!
I haven’t used it on the eye but have a feeling it’ll do well over a tacky pencil base. I’m picturing it over MAC Feline…
Thanks for the moistened sponge-tip tip! :)
I used it dry (just patted it on with my finger after the whole eye look is done) and so far the fall out is minimal. :)
Hi Sophia,
Great to know that. Isn’t this eyeshadow spectacular? I have a pigment from Suqqu that’s similar but pressed shadow is always so much easier to work with!
Agree!
Hi friend, how about the following Manly 120 eyeshadow?
The color of the eyeshdow is very beautiful,and i can choose any color from it.
I really like it.
Hi Coco,
I’ve written about the Manly palette here: http://www.makeupstash.com/2008/08/makeup-mail-manly-cosmetics-120-palette.html :) Enjoy your colour play!