Friday, 13 July 2012

Face of the Day with Burberry Rosewood Eyeshadow

I finally had opportunity to wear Burberry Rosewood eyeshadow today. I had a moment of guilt as I spoiled the pristine surface but that soon disappeared as the the joy of applying a new silky smooth taupe eyeshadow kicked in! The Burberry eyeshadows are more pigmented than you would expect from something called 'Sheer Eyeshadow' but because of the colour and finish, Rosewood does have a slightly transparent quality when applied. As I suspected, the colour is similar to Solstice Halcyon but Rosewood has more of an obvious iridescent sheen quality to its finish.

Burberry+Rosewood2

Burberry+Rosewood+FOTD3

I kept everything else pretty simple but as ever, I probably look a bit more made up in real life than I do in the pictures. Here's a complete breakdown of the other items I wore today:

Face
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser in Finland
Perricone No Concealer Concealer* applied to undereye area
Shu Brow Pencil H9 Seal Brown
Dolce & Gabbana Luminous Cheek Colour in Rose

Eyes
Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Burberry Sheer Eyeshadow in Rosewood
Annabelle Smudge Paint in Sludge applied with Louise Young liner brush
No.7 Lash Adapt mascara*

Lips
Voltaic lip gloss from the Aurora LMdB Lip Kit*
I changed to Shiseido Perfect Rouge in Venetian Rose later as I fancied something a little darker

Rosewood+Venetian Rose

* PR Samples
Posted by Unknown at 13:47
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21 comments:

  1. Meeta13 July 2012 at 20:38

    Rosewood looks pretty and I especially like it in combination with Venetian Rose - it's lovely and kind of contrasts well with your eyes making them stand out more.

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    1. Unknown13 July 2012 at 20:47

      Thanks Meeta. I have a feeling this colour is going to be my go to eyeshadow when I want to go for a bold lip. I was dying to add a bit of Umber Firefinch to the outer corner but resisted for the purpose of showing the colour applied.

      As an aside, I'm LOVING the texture of the Shiseido lipstick. Have you ever tried any?

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    2. Meeta13 July 2012 at 23:05

      I've not explored Shiseido much (only ever bought a mask from them), but there are a few things I've seen like their unusual foundation brush that look interesting. Will have a closer look now:)

      Agree with Imperfectionist on the Burberry lipsticks - I love their formula, I recently purchased the new Hibiscus shade which is quite a bold pinky reddish colour, something a bit different from my usual safer neutrals.

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  2. Imperfectionist13 July 2012 at 21:59

    The Burberry lipsticks are just gorgeous. Amazing formulation. Sorry (*enables*)

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  3. MarciaF (Beauty Info Zone)14 July 2012 at 03:55

    Interesting that you compare it to Solstice Halycon since I didn't feel comfy in SH and I don't feel comfy in Rosewood. Now I know why. I do love Pale Barley though.

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    1. Unknown18 July 2012 at 20:57

      I still must do a proper swatch comparison to Rosewood. Am I right in thinking that Pale Barley is lighter and more golden than Rosewood?

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  4. Unknown14 July 2012 at 07:43

    It really suits you Jane, are you tempted to buy any more from the line now? xx

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    1. Unknown18 July 2012 at 20:58

      It is a lovely texture but I'm still being quite restrained with makeup purchases. Instead, I'm eyeing up expensive hi-tops!!! :-O xx

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  5. Imo14 July 2012 at 14:29

    Did you have a haircut? I really like this look on you and your hair looks fab

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    1. Unknown18 July 2012 at 21:00

      Thank Imo, I had my hair cut a little while ago. It's due for a trim now but I'm very pleased with my shorter do :)

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  6. Claire14 July 2012 at 20:27

    Very nice FOTD. The subtle colours really suit you. I was wondering which Shiseido lippie you went for. Do you like the formula?

    Swatched a MLBB Lancome today in boots but cannot remember the number (clearly not cut out to be a beauty blogger!). I need something neutralish, all my recent purchases have been in the bright pink/pinkish red dept. All my existing neutrals seem a bit to wintry ... Hmmm, I may have to breach my ban!

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    1. Unknown18 July 2012 at 21:04

      The Shiseido formula is lovely but the colour wasn't quite what I was expecting.

      I do love a good MLBB lipstick (my archives will back me up) and I do rate Lancome lippies. Their labelling system is pretty confusing so I'm not surprised you can't remember. Although they usually have names, they don't seem to put the names on the packaging :S

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  7. Unknown16 July 2012 at 12:33

    You look lovely! I need to get some Burberry shadows.

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    1. Unknown18 July 2012 at 21:04

      Thanks PP. I think you would get on well with the Burberry formula.

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  8. Kate17 July 2012 at 05:35

    I've had Rosewood and Pale Barley for months now and so far I haven't been able to bring myself to put brush to powder because I love the immaculate Burberry pattern. Thanks for reminding me Rosewood's too pretty to sit untouched.

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    1. Unknown18 July 2012 at 21:06

      I hope you've had a play with them now? I tried to pick a spot that didn't disturb the pattern!! :D

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  9. Pink Sith17 July 2012 at 19:52

    One of my favorite eyeshadows! You look positively lovely in it!

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    1. Unknown18 July 2012 at 21:08

      Thanks Elvira. You've reminded me that I'm now free to investigate the NARS taupe that you were tempting me with at the start of my buying ban. Hurrah!

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  10. JoanneP22 July 2012 at 21:14

    It looks pretty on you! I love Burberry, especially Rosewood. Such a chic color!

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  11. The Domestic Goddess28 July 2012 at 18:08

    I treated myself to Burberry shadows & the Summer Glow for my August birthday ... I lovelovelove 'Rosewood' which was an afterthought ... but after seeing it on their website ... I took the chance and am soooo glad I did. It looks stunning on you ... so suits your colouring ..love your FOD:) xo Care

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