One of the most recognized, timeless, and gorgeous icons of our time was Elizabeth Taylor, whom this set of eyeshadow is aptly named after. She had stunningly rare and dazzling violet eyes (as in, her irises, not her eyeshadow!), and will forever live in infamy for being one of the most stunning actresses in America. Not only do I adore Elizabeth Taylor, but I also happen to love anything and everything purple. Beyond being my favorite color, purple and violet eyeshadow makes my eye color pop in ways that other colors can’t. It really brings out the green in my eyes and makes them look lighter and brighter. The Too Faced Return of Sexy Palette has exceeded my expectations so far in every way, and my second of three looks is “The ICON,” a dazzling, shimmering array of purple and violets. Come with me violet eyes!
How-To Achieve This Look:
- Apply the shade labeled “Inner Eye Corner” to the inner corners of your eyelid up to the crease.
- Apply the shade labeled “Eyelid” on to the entire eyelid up to the crease. Pat the color on for intensity.
- Apply the shade labeled “Crease” to the crease area of your eye, blending the color out softly toward your brow-bone.
- Apply your “Eyebrow Highlight” and blend the crease area with this shade, as well.
- Apply the “Outer Third Eyelid” shade with a patting motion to the outer bit of your eyelid only. This will darken that area and create definition for a smokey look.
From here, you can apply eyeliner if you want. I applied the waterproof black eyeliner that came with this palette to my lower waterline and tight-lined my upper eyelid. I curled my lashes and applied tons of black mascara. A great way to make this look your own is switching up the colors by putting the grey shade on your eyelid and the purple into the crease. You can also add eyeliner to your upper lash-line for more definition.
The Finished Look:
You can see full swatches and photographs of this palette here on Beauty Gala. View my “Ingenue” look, the first in the set of looks from this palette.
[ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ON THIS SITE IS TAKEN BY REBECCA KAZIMIR. NO PHOTOGRAPHS ARE TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION.]
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