If you haven't already heard, Glossier, the much talked about American makeup and skincare brand, can now be purchased from Ireland - and we are loving Lidstar.
Lidstar eyeshadows are little cream eyeshadows in a test tube. At a first look, we loved the clean, girly, pink and white packaging and the colours looked delightful. However, nobody tends to get too excited about cream eyeshadows, usually. They are a bit of a blah product that have been letting us down for years. There is a recipe for a successful cream eyeshadow, though, and Glossier hit the nail on the head.
Glossier Lidstar 2 for €30
The recipe to a great liquid or cream eyeshadow is longevity, non-crease-ability and ease of use. Lidstar is winning in all three categories. They are extremely easy to apply. So easy that when I got mine I decided to pat a little on in the bar I was sitting in to see what it was like and I was able to put it on perfectly. I used my ring finger to pat on a touch of 'Lily', a gorgeous pink/lilac shimmer. It was so easy. I just patted it on the centre of my lid and then buffed the edges with my finger a touch and it gave my eyes an instant lift. A little shimmer always brightens the whites of your eyes and the colour was really subtle and girly.
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Swatches from top to bottom: Lily, Moon and Fawn
Instructions: Foolproof
Things to note
- The colour payoff is sheer. This means they are easy to apply and you can't really mess it up. However, if you are looking for a really strong, pigmented eyeshadow, this is not that kind of look.
- They dry quickly. This is a massive plus in my eyes. I don't think a cream eyeshadow should stay creamy, ever. These are easy to blend out and as soon as you stop patting and blending they dry, not to move again.
- They are really easy to use. As the instructions say, dab a little on with the doe-foot applicator and pat it out with your finger. Simple.
- There are six shades in the range Herb, Fawn, Slip, Moon, Lily and Cub with Fawn and Herb being the smokier shades.
- Moon makes a gorgeous long-lasting, creamy highlighter
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Glossier is available to buy online from Ireland now at www.glossier.com.
