On the lid, it looks good when used as a light wash. I like to use it on the crease, paired with colors like grey, gold, silver and a few metallics. There is tiny blue shimmer in Plum Dressing which is almost invisible when blended and the shadow itself has a beautiful sheen. It adds a beautiful pop of color along the lower lash line too.However, there's one thing to keep in mind if you are considering getting Plum Dressing. When I do a finger swatch, it looks very pigmented but, sheers out when actually swatched anywhere else. A flat stiff brush packs on the color well, still not as vivid as it looks in the pan. I actually prefer it as a sheer wash of color, so I don't mind this. But, if you like to use this as an overall lid color and want the same intensity as seen in the pan, a little layering would help. The color is very buildable too!
Overall, Plum Dressing is a very pretty color that works with a variety of skin tones. It is more purple than plum but still great for adding some color to any boring look!
Have you tried MAC Plum Dressing Eye Shadow?
I haven't tried this, I had never even heard of it before! Interesting!
ReplyDeleteI own this, and I have noticed the sheer application, as you mentioned. But the color is so gorgeous, I just had to buy it! I like applying it over a whitish base like NYX Skintone base or Urban Decay Eden. It makes the color pop. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven;t tried any of MAC eyeshadows..This looks very pretty....LOve such colours
ReplyDeleteI have and love this. I'm not sure why I don't use this more often.
ReplyDeletethis colour looks so pretty, and a great a/w colour x
ReplyDeleteLove the gold/plum look you created with this. its a lovely colour, I wouldn't want it too strong so i think the fact it sheers out a lot would be perfect! xx
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so pretty and well pigmented color
ReplyDeleteThis is a favorite of mine!
ReplyDelete@Y - Oh really? It's quite popular. Do try it sometime!
ReplyDelete@Chris - Oh I must try it over Eden...when I buy it :D I've tried it over UDPP original but no big difference :( Glad you like it too :)
ReplyDelete@Poorni - It will look amazing on you! Definitely try it :)
ReplyDelete@JC - I have a few shadows like that too! I just forget I have them sometimes :)
ReplyDelete@World of Beauty - Agreed! Beautiful color :)
ReplyDelete@Theothersideofcool - Thanks! Me too :)
ReplyDelete@Sahar - It sure is :D
ReplyDelete@Vijii - Yay! So glad you like it :)
ReplyDeleteI would pick this up the next time I go to a MAC store, but I just have too many eyeshadows to last me many lifetimes, yet I am still purchasing from so many different brands, LOL! *considering....hmmmm
ReplyDeleteLOL! I know what you mean! I do that too and later feel really bad :(
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