Bronze-eyed beauty
28 Apr 2010 05:00 AM |
Posted by bh'sOlivia
To me, there’s nothing more attention grabbing than a made-up pair of peepers. Whether it be a crazy colour, or a subtle earthy hue, you’re guaranteed to stand out when you focus on your eyes.
I have always been more of an earthy kind of shadow gal’ by nature, specialising in browns and nudes – frosty or matte – I love it all. I especially can’t go past a good bronze-y hue against my big brown eyes – it’s like spreading the chocolate-y joy! Which is why I found it essential to share some of my longest-running shadow loves.
Glominerals gloReflection cream eye shadow in Gilded Bronze is destined to be your very best purse pal. With its super-handy slimline packaging it’s the ultimate way to enjoy a bronze eye on the go.
For those nights out, you can’t go past Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow in Bronze. It’s your ticket to the ultimate twist on a classic smoky eye, and will look good against any eye colour – nifty eh?
For a more natural eye look (but still keeping with the bronze theme), I love to sport a little Max Factor Earth Spirit Eye Shadow in Inca Bronze. The subtle yet pigmented shade will deliver a different kind of daytime look – without being OTT.
What’s your favourite way to wear bronze?
Member Comments
(54)
Posted by:
Gofton
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love to dust 2Glo Bronzer in St Tropez as a contour on my forehead (hairline), temples, slightly around jawline then I really warm up my cheek bones with a stronger dusting. I do also love wearing MF Inca Bronze, it is the most wearable bronze eyeshadow even for the fair ones.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 7:11am)
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Bide
(Australia)
Next to blush, but the colours have to compliment, or as an eyeshadow.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 7:33am)
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VivaliciousChic
(Australia)
I use the australis bronzer as a contour along my hairline,temples,cheekbones and jawline.the number-3 rule. I've got my ysl bronze palette and had it for years.lol.can't let that 1 go as it's soo good!
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 7:38am)
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Natstar
(Australia)
love the eyeshadow on the model.. but for some reason i just cant wear bronze..
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:15am)
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bluerose
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Definitely on my eyes, I don't really wear bronzer on my face at all, I like my pale complexion, and am scared of looking orange if I try and use bronzer. I do use a matte brown blush along my jawline though to contour.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:30am)
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Delicious Girl
(Australia)
I love bronze shades for eyes, for face, for body, even for lips!
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:40am)
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Beauty Obsession
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I've learnt over the years how to apply bronze properly as i used to OD big time and just looked like I rolled my face in mud. Less is more and it's great to apply in areas you want to contour or areas where the sun naturally hits the face - a little on the nose, forehead, chin and cheeks. A little in the cleavage area looks great with especially when you're wearing a dress or plunging necklines. Can give a fake enhancement.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:48am)
Posted by:
Blissful Beauty
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I agree, Olivia, bronze is a flattering shade for many people as it suits most skin tones. It's one colour that complements eyes, face and body. My fave way to wear bronze is underneath my cheekbones and around my temples to add definition to my face. My fave bronzer is L'Oreal's Glam Bronze Mineral Powder in Blonde as it gives my fair skin a glowing golden hue. : )
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:52am)
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Blissful Beauty
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I agree, Olivia, bronze is a flattering shade for many people as it suits most skin tones. It's one colour that complements eyes, face and body. My fave way to wear bronze is underneath my cheekbones and around my temples to add definition to my face. My fave bronzer is L'Oreal's Glam Bronze Mineral Powder in Blonde as it gives my fair skin a glowing golden hue. : )
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:52am)
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Edlie
(Australia)
I only wear bronze as an eyeshadow - maybe I would also try it as an eyeliner? But I'm very pale so don't do the bronzer thing on face, and cant imagine bronze lipstick!!! I love the Bobbi Brown bronze shadow - all my favourite eye shadows are Bobbi Brown!!!
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 10:00am)
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Prettykitty1
(Australia)
I love to wear shades of deep bronze and browns on my eyes.....contouring the socket and lining and just generally having fun playing with the lovely earthy shades. I'd really like to experiment with contouring my face with bronzer...but I am really really pale so worry it may look weird, or that my poorly lit bathroom may lead me to apply a little too much ;)
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 10:09am)
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Chrissynick
(Australia)
I like to use it as a eyeshadow too. I cant really use bronzer on my face - it looks too unnatural as i'm pretty pale.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 10:10am)
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DanniiBeauty
(Australia)
love the girl in the picture - I love bronze and browns colors for my eyes !
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 10:37am)
Posted by:
dancr
(Member since 2008, Australia)
It looks best on my eyes.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 11:02am)
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melmeko
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I have an awesome bronze eyeliner, it was the first eyeliner colour I ever purchased when I decided it was way overdue that I used something other than black. I must say it rocks as well :)
I am keen to try that Glo cream eyeshadow never tried a cream eyeshadow myself, I have a few cream bronzers but I have only used them on my cheeks, wonder if they would be ok for eyes, if not I might have to invest in something like that one you mentioned Olivia. Thanks for the rec :)
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 12:11pm)
Posted by:
softness
(Member since 2007, Australia)
That is such beautiful eye make-up on the girl in the photo! I love neutrals on my eyes because it can still look natural even though it's not! It can look like I'm hardly wearing any make-up yet my eyes are dramatically enhanced. I love that makeup can do that.
One of my fave ways of using a bronze colour is to use it has a contour shade just under my cheekbones and close to the sides of my face. It also can be a very natural look but it is actually extremely enhancing to my face. It's a great 'trick' I learned 20 or so years ago but I still use it today.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 2:26pm)
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Lil Berry
(Australia)
Definitely on my eyes - it goes so well with my ol blue eyes! Too afraid to wear it on my cheeks...
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 3:59pm)
Posted by:
Dee255
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I have a few bronze eyeshadows but I don't think I have ever worn them! I might have to dig them up now.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 6:32pm)
Posted by:
Rei_
(Australia)
contouring, and of course for bronzed smokey eyes
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 6:51pm)
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Lesley11
(Australia)
im a earthy color wearer, i find the browns, golds and creams really set my lovely brown eyes off
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:15pm)
Posted by:
freaky
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love a dusting of bronzie on my face and to contour my cheekbones. I just love the pic. Want to work up the confidence to pull off eyeshadow properly.
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:39pm)
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Boosh
(Australia)
i never get the time to add in bronzer to my makeup routine :S
but it does look stunning on the model
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April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 9:48pm)
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Lilypilly
(Australia)
Wow at what the model has on her eyes in the photo - I absolutely love it!!
What is she wearing? I want to re-create the look.
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April 29, 2010 (Apr 29, 2010 1:44am)
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GoddessMagick
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love bronze on the eyes or as a face contourer / bronzer for cheeks. I still need to master the art of application with that though! Love the colour and selections outlined here, thanks bh :)
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April 29, 2010 (Apr 29, 2010 10:17pm)
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Annyex.
(Australia)
Bronze for a subtle highlighter and definitely for eyes!
I love that pic! Her eyes and nails are stunning!
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April 30, 2010 (Apr 30, 2010 10:11pm)
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Posted by: Gofton (Member since 2007, Australia)
I love to dust 2Glo Bronzer in St Tropez as a contour on my forehead (hairline), temples, slightly around jawline then I really warm up my cheek bones with a stronger dusting. I do also love wearing MF Inca Bronze, it is the most wearable bronze eyeshadow even for the fair ones.
Posted on: April 28, 2010 (Apr 28, 2010 7:11am)