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MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Shadow
What it is: A smudge-proof, long-lasting eye shadow pencil that enhances and intensifies the eyes. What it does: Aqua Shadow’s intensely pigmented, waterproof formula provides immediate, rich color that will not smudge, crease, or fade. Created with silica powder, its ultra creamy texture glides effortlessly on the eyelid and blends easily for an even result. Incredibly simple to use, Aqua Shadow quickly creates a multitude of dynamic and colorful looks. What else you need to know: Available in a wide range of 12 colors with matte and pearly finishes. Sephora is the exclusive beauty retailer for this product.
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Review 1 for Aqua Shadow
Great shadow pencil
-05.24.13
Quick Take: blends easily, crease resistant, long lasting
I was looking for a shadow pencil because they are super quick and easy to put on for work in the morning. You also don't have to deal with the powder residue under your eyes. I love the shade, it's the perfect bit of color and shimmer for work. It glides on pretty easily, but I could see if you were to get a super dark or bold color it may need a little blending work. I will definitely buy again.
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Review 2 for Aqua Shadow
Make Up For Ever Eye shadow pencil
-05.14.13
Quick Take: blends easily, highly pigmented, crease resistant
I love the Aqua color it is easy to put on and it is smudge proof. I love it.
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Review 3 for Aqua Shadow
Good Coverage, Long Lasting
-05.11.13
Quick Take: blends easily, highly pigmented, crease resistant
I like shadows that don't crease and you don't have to use eye primer. It's also quick and easy to apply.
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Review 4 for Aqua Shadow
Dry
-05.07.13
Quick Take: highly pigmented, beautiful colour., extremely dry, not smudge proof
I got the colour 8E which is beautiful but it's so dry it's impossible to blend. Yet at the end of the day, the liner smudged under my eye! And not in a good way. So I returned.
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Review 5 for Aqua Shadow
All In One
-05.03.13
Quick Take: highly pigmented, crease resistant
Great creamy shadow - the lighter colors make a good base for your powder shadows as well. Also works well as a thick eye liner.
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Review 6 for Aqua Shadow
Too Tough on my eyes
-04.26.13
Quick Take: crease resistant
I loved the colors, and it was fairly crease resistant, but it wasn't creamy enough to glide easily on my eyelids. I ended up returning and getting the cream pots because this tugged on my eyelids so much they hurt.
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Review 7 for Aqua Shadow
Maybe....
-04.25.13
Quick Take: highly pigmented, crease resistant, hard to blend
This product is not one of my favorites. Despite the rave reviews that the eye shadow goes on smoothly, I found it difficult to blend. It does, admittedly stay on and does not crease.
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Review 8 for Aqua Shadow
Color 28E-lovely, long lasting & blendable
-04.17.13
Quick Take: long lasting blendable satin finish
Pretty shade of Beige. "Pearly" is more like a satin finish. Not an in-your-face glitter or shimmer. Very nice for "mature" eyes. Long lasting but not made to apply over primer. End result will be a very unattractive cakey mess. I also have pencil in Copper, Taupe and Pink. Love them all.
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Review 9 for Aqua Shadow
Stays put all day
-04.17.13
Quick Take: highly pigmented, crease resistant
This product does exactly what it says it'll do. It stays put all day and doesn't budge. I didn't even have to apply an eyeshadow base to my oily lid and it still stayed in place. This helps shorten my beauty routine drastically when I want a little color on the lid but also want to be out the door lickety-split. I'm thinking of purchasing more colors. My one teeny complaint is that you sacrifice ease of blending for a product that stays put.
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Review 10 for Aqua Shadow
Truly smudge proof!
-04.15.13
Quick Take: blends easily, highly pigmented, crease resistant, easy to apply, smudge proof
I absolutely love this shadow pencil. I've had it about 2 months (I like to give products a fair shot before I review) and couldn't be happier with it. It is super easy to put on, takes about 2 minutes to do my eyes in the morning and stays put all day! I had already been majorly impressed with its staying power after a normal day of work, etc, but was blown away after taking a hot yoga class (which I do after work). Despite sweating profusely and frequently wiping my face with a towel, this stuff, along with the Aqua Liner I use with it, was still on and perfect. Hadn't budged at all. Wish I could've said the same for my mascara. I'll be trying the Aqua mascara next!
As for sharpening this - I noticed a lot of people complaining that it won't sharpen. I haven't had this problem. I purchased in store so I could test colors, and asked the associate for a sharpener suggestion. She took me to the Sephora makeup and accessories section and handed me a $6 double sided sharpener. Works perfectly. I think the trick is that you have to be very gentle with it. With this product, there is no need for a sharp point so easy does it!
Oh, and for reference, I'm a very fair skinned blonde with green eyes. I got the pearl beige and its a really pretty soft gold color that goes well with everything. Love, love, love and highly recommended!
As for sharpening this - I noticed a lot of people complaining that it won't sharpen. I haven't had this problem. I purchased in store so I could test colors, and asked the associate for a sharpener suggestion. She took me to the Sephora makeup and accessories section and handed me a $6 double sided sharpener. Works perfectly. I think the trick is that you have to be very gentle with it. With this product, there is no need for a sharp point so easy does it!
Oh, and for reference, I'm a very fair skinned blonde with green eyes. I got the pearl beige and its a really pretty soft gold color that goes well with everything. Love, love, love and highly recommended!
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Review 11 for Aqua Shadow
Love it!
-04.09.13
Quick Take: highly pigmented, crease resistant
I've been using this everyday since I got it and it's my new favorite! It lasts all day and looks great. It perfect too for those mornings your running late.
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Review 12 for Aqua Shadow
MaybeIdaho
Love it!
-03.31.13
Quick Take: blends easily, crease resistant, just the right pigment
I love this eye shadow! This is actually my second stick and my first one lasted almost a year so to me it's a good value for the price. I have not had an issue with it being too dry. I apply it and blend with my finger immediately and it blends nicely. Then it stays on all day with no creasing and no reapplying. I just love it. You do need a make up pencil sharpener that has the larger hole but I have found it sharpens easily.
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Review 13 for Aqua Shadow
Easy Peasy!
-03.28.13
Quick Take: highly pigmented
This is a great product, the pigment is super pretty and it definately stays put. I found that I can only apply one coat, if I try to go over it again it gets creasy. I need easy though, and this eye shadow is just that. I havent tried to sharpen it yet, though.
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Review 14 for Aqua Shadow
easy to use and stays put
-03.24.13
Quick Take: blends easily, crease resistant
I love how easy this is to use and it has just the right amount of shimmer. It doesn't flake off and as a 40 something I love that it doesn't add to the dark areas under my eyes. Helps me look bright eyed and wide awake! Love it for everyday use!
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Review 15 for Aqua Shadow
Easy peasy eyeshadow
-03.18.13
Quick Take: blends easily, highly pigmented, crease resistant, easy to use
Wow! Talk about a great easy way to get perfect eye shadow! Great colors with long staying power. No need to add a primer because this doesn't crease! I have hooded eyes and tend to have a lot of issues with creasing, but NOT with this product! I have 30E and 20E....love them both!
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Review 16 for Aqua Shadow
Perddy
Location:Minneapolis, MN
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:25-34
Goes on Easy and Stays there!
-03.14.13
Quick Take: blends easily
I love this eye shadow pencil. It goes on very smoothly and it does stay on all day. This is my go to eye makeup when I am in a hurry. I read some reviews that you cannot sharpen this, but I have found a Makeup Forever Sharpener that fits this especially and it works with their eye liner too :-)
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Review 18 for Aqua Shadow
Like but not love
-02.21.13
Quick Take: blends easily, highly pigmented, crease resistant
I think there are many dupes for this product. It works really well as far as creaminess and longevity, but I just think it is too pricey.
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Review 19 for Aqua Shadow
Best Eyeshadow Pencil
-02.20.13
Quick Take: blends easily, highly pigmented, crease resistant
This is the most awesome eye pencil. The color lasts and lasts without creasing. It does apply easily enough, but does tend to "set" fairly quickly so if you want to smudge it, don't wait to long. I have found this pencil to be waterproof/budgeproof. Color payoff is great with only medium pressure. This pencil sharpened easily with the sharpener from Anastasia, it is the only one I have found that will sharpen this one.
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Review 20 for Aqua Shadow
hhhkelly
Location:Liberty, SC
Skin Tone:Light
Eye Color:Blue
Age:over 54
NEED SHARPENER
-02.01.13
Quick Take: blends easily, crease resistant
Great product. Impossible to sharpen. So, that little tip is all of the product that can be used for this price.
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