tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post1866636266281274333..comments2024-03-22T03:26:23.877-04:00Comments on Elle Sees|| Beauty Blogger in Atlanta: Make Cheap Eyeshadows Look ExpensiveElle Seeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01700861489513811406noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-18341527672639107062016-03-16T17:42:50.069-04:002016-03-16T17:42:50.069-04:00Love the way the final step looks!!!! I use UD pri...Love the way the final step looks!!!! I use UD primer and have for years. Never heard of white primer though and now I am intrigued!!! Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920454010509077779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-5330830873111529652016-03-16T17:11:30.809-04:002016-03-16T17:11:30.809-04:00I've used all of these methods at one point, b...I've used all of these methods at one point, but the one I use the most is patting on an eyeshadow with my finger. willsingformakeuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12975086724657301240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-59365187071617144772016-03-16T12:04:52.175-04:002016-03-16T12:04:52.175-04:00I was going to ask about the wet technique so I...I was going to ask about the wet technique so I'm glad you covered it! I've got a ELF palette I received for Christmas but it's just not pigmented enough so I will definitely be trying these! Paige @ Reasons to Come Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074109218640375771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-18261182636860844172016-03-16T10:20:10.571-04:002016-03-16T10:20:10.571-04:00I use the wet brush technique, but I don't usu...I use the wet brush technique, but I don't usually use eye primer. But, recently I have. Great tips Elle. <br /><b><a href="http://www.fashiontalesblog.com/2016/03/EcoSpringFashion.html" rel="nofollow">Eco-Chic Spring</a></b>FASHION TALEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964667264037413912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-78576868288526516832016-03-16T09:49:37.504-04:002016-03-16T09:49:37.504-04:00Awesome tips, Elle! I definitely always recommend ...Awesome tips, Elle! I definitely always recommend to use a good eyeshadow base before applying eyeshadow because not only does it intensify the look but it also helps with staying power. Cara (Kindly Unspoken)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05646839632185816703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-9263912354984811962016-03-16T06:08:30.235-04:002016-03-16T06:08:30.235-04:00so going o have to remember this. I love my naked ...so going o have to remember this. I love my naked 2 pallets. <br /><br />http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-homeAmy's Fashion Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861253880322673464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-2068817830782879262016-03-16T01:38:52.396-04:002016-03-16T01:38:52.396-04:00These are great tips! I don't have many eyesha...These are great tips! I don't have many eyeshadows but I'll have to remember the wet brush tip I really noticed the difference in the before and afters!<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue Blog</a>Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-55920673337871660442016-03-16T00:08:14.562-04:002016-03-16T00:08:14.562-04:00I've actually be quite impressed with drugstor...I've actually be quite impressed with drugstore shadows lately. The brands have definitely stepped up their game.<br /><br />Connie | <a href="http://www.sponsoredbycoffee.com" rel="nofollow">Sponsored by Coffee</a> | <a href="http://sponsoredbycoffee.etsy.com" rel="nofollow">Etsy</a><br />Connie Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08483625198309170191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-29555167696872863922016-03-15T23:27:17.482-04:002016-03-15T23:27:17.482-04:00What a great, informative post!! Saving this down!...What a great, informative post!! Saving this down! julie @ jewelswandering.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297684739382981027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-36405809883440588482016-03-15T22:47:46.984-04:002016-03-15T22:47:46.984-04:00I find a great primer and/or wetting them is alway...I find a great primer and/or wetting them is always a great option - per usual, an amazing post!<br /><br />xx Kelly <br /><a href="http://www.sparklesandshoes.com/" rel="nofollow">Sparkles and Shoes</a>Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14585681189196096870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-3453871454608642542016-03-15T22:40:34.490-04:002016-03-15T22:40:34.490-04:00I've never tried the white primer or wet brush...I've never tried the white primer or wet brush technique but are you surprised? I always come to you to find out these must-try beauty tips. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-89871851246464670602016-03-15T22:03:14.461-04:002016-03-15T22:03:14.461-04:00I need to try out some of these tips! i've bee...I need to try out some of these tips! i've been disappointed with a lot of eyeshadows that I have purchased lately from drugstores. <br /><br />xo,<br />AngelaHead to Toe Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647064657822264987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-20264643022518882582016-03-15T21:26:00.159-04:002016-03-15T21:26:00.159-04:00I never thought about a white primer, love that id...I never thought about a white primer, love that idea. Your tutorials always make me smile, just so real and beauty tips we real women can relate to. Andrea Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746436088260144774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-46510297943517261702016-03-15T21:09:37.790-04:002016-03-15T21:09:37.790-04:00I love using a wet brush; it really makes a differ...I love using a wet brush; it really makes a difference!Midnight Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01421913320445099664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-45798065986846937322016-03-15T20:05:52.978-04:002016-03-15T20:05:52.978-04:00I always use drugstore eyeshadows! but I do use ma...I always use drugstore eyeshadows! but I do use mac shadows as eye liner, I find they stay put the best. there's something about a subtle yet shimmery nude eye that is year-round perfection.<br />xx, lauren @ <a href="http//www.laurensparkle.com" rel="nofollow">laurensparkle.com</a>lauren alford designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553839804166048183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-79823033174975203252016-03-15T18:45:58.427-04:002016-03-15T18:45:58.427-04:00I love that you gave us four ways of achieving thi...I love that you gave us four ways of achieving this. I always hear about how different shadows can be when used wet. I really like NARS eyeshadows.Rowena @ rolala loveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139269533873270419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-1123086957488676312016-03-15T17:44:11.042-04:002016-03-15T17:44:11.042-04:00I love all these tips. I find myself using a wet b...I love all these tips. I find myself using a wet brush the most, even with some shadows that are pigmented already, I just like how much more pigmented the wet brush makes them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033246459058427183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-55197434440405219722016-03-15T17:27:42.569-04:002016-03-15T17:27:42.569-04:00These are all some wonderful tips, Elle! I often u...These are all some wonderful tips, Elle! I often use some shadows wet, the intensity is so much better!<br />Lily (Beauty With Lily)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07364136364288095667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-13334247556723949372016-03-15T17:26:58.969-04:002016-03-15T17:26:58.969-04:00I tried Hello Fresh once and loved it, just can...I tried Hello Fresh once and loved it, just can't afford it every week. Send the discount code my way (if it works for those that have already tried it once!). You always have such great makeup tips, why I keep coming back for more!<br /><br />Carrie<br />curlycraftymom.comCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646332034591536363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-36844904045756009162016-03-15T16:03:41.951-04:002016-03-15T16:03:41.951-04:00Yikes about your windshield, though totally been t...Yikes about your windshield, though totally been there done that. Ugg. Adult life. I love applying shadows wet. When I get cheapos though, I tend to toss or give them away though, so currently I have nothing to try with these methods. I did find that the Tartlette in Bloom palette was awful my first few tries. Applying wet worked really well and now I actually really like how they look when applied wet. (: According to Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703818651735969049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-38154613018912424942016-03-15T15:53:30.148-04:002016-03-15T15:53:30.148-04:00Those are such great tutorials on how to make drug...Those are such great tutorials on how to make drugstore makeup look more expensive! I never would have thought about adding water onto my brush first!Ashley Lillishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780724561089709501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-89548696863598370422016-03-15T14:53:42.103-04:002016-03-15T14:53:42.103-04:00Oh my goodness - that stinks about your windshield...Oh my goodness - that stinks about your windshield! I definitely need to try this wet brush - sound like a great way to use my cheaper shadows.a little bit of emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944620326344142962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-69708917818701597822016-03-15T13:09:13.109-04:002016-03-15T13:09:13.109-04:00Great tip on using the Fix+ to make the shadows mo...Great tip on using the Fix+ to make the shadows more pigmented- a great trick, Elle! :)<br /><br />-Ashley<br /><a href="http://lestylorouge.com/" rel="nofollow">Le Stylo Rouge</a>awhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931401750884199529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-16425335391578626422016-03-15T12:59:16.894-04:002016-03-15T12:59:16.894-04:00Considering all I buy is cheap eyeshadow, this was...Considering all I buy is cheap eyeshadow, this was perfect for me! I usually just use a brush and brush it on, but I'm going to try patting it on from now on. I might try the wet brush trick too! Thanks Elle!Shea Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340001453458159654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5562199986463082038.post-56578672577032859042016-03-15T12:57:02.853-04:002016-03-15T12:57:02.853-04:00I didn't know there was a white primer! What a...I didn't know there was a white primer! What a difference all your tips make! Thanks for sharing these. I was about to throw out some shadows I had, but I am going to try your advice now! Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863868716798297046noreply@blogger.com