Do You Dare? Super Colorful Eyeshadow
In my teenage years, I had no problem experimenting with super bright colors. I hoarded MAC pigments and Urban Decay eyeshadows in shades like lime green, red, yellow and iridescent purple. Over the years, I've toned my look down to beiges, coppers and the occasional cool green and am now a little intimidated by bolder hues.It probably has something to do with the myriad glossies saying flashy piments age a woman. Lately, though -- especially with all the bright neons, pastels and flashy prints that are so hot this spring/summer -- I've thrown all hesitation to the wind and opted for bolder, brighter peepers.
Lime Crime, a candy land-type cosmetic company that creates playful products in whimsical packaging, has recently launched a new eyeshadow palette called ChinaDoll ($34.99). And you know what? I'm kind of obsessed with it.
Obviously you need to find the right occasion to wear such colors, especially if you're a professional woman. I think these shades, and other bright eyeshadows, are best for night time escapades and funky events. Think First Friday art shows when you want to show off your quirky side or an evening of cocktails with the ladies that lasts well into the early hours of the following day.
So, what's your take? Yay or nay to these bold eyeshadow colors? Check out the hues below and see if any entice you.
M·A·C Small Eye Shadow, $15
SpaceNK Lime Crime Magic Dust Eye Shadow, $14
Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow Box Set, $38
NARS 'Spring Color Collection' Duo Eyeshadow, $34
Almay Intense I-Color Satin Eyeshadow, $6.99
ULTA Eyeshadow, $7
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Anamika said 3-29-2012 @9:26PM
Also, Red 40 is used in animal testing. Red 40 also happens to be an ingredient in this palette. I'm pretty sure that calling something cruelty-free and/or vegan while it contains a product that is tested on animals is akin to saying someone is a vegetarian...with the exception of beef.
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Appalled at censorship said 3-30-2012 @12:29PM
I left a comment that the name of this palette is racist in a respectful manner.I am appalled that you would actively censor and delete my comments. Did you get paid for this review? Is that why you are deleting all counter opinions? If you were paid, there needs to be a disclosure in your article that this is in fact, a paid advertisement.
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Comment censored by author said 3-30-2012 @12:31PM
Reporting my previous comment that was deleted.
replyDisgusted that you would promote this racist company. The palette is
called "Chinadoll" and depicts Asian women in an unapologetically
demeaning way. From the LIme Crime website:
"Don’t let her milky skin, pouty mouth and flushed cheeks fool you;
underneath the poised façade, there lies a heart of a tigress..."
Horrible and offensive. I don't support racism and I am DISGUSTED that
you do. Please educate yourself.
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Appalled at censorship said 3-30-2012 @12:38PM
And my comment was deleted again!!!
replyOriginal comment:
Disgusted that you would promote this racist company. The palette is
called "Chinadoll" and depicts Asian women in an unapologetically
demeaning way. From the LIme Crime website:
"Don’t let her milky skin, pouty mouth and flushed cheeks fool you;
underneath the poised façade, there lies a heart of a tigress..."
Horrible and offensive. I don't support racism and I am DISGUSTED that
you do. Please educate yourself.
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Asian women have to constantly fight against these stereotypes. No, being a "tigress" is not a compliment. It sexualities women and depicts them as subservient OBJECTS, not as strong independent women!
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Dissapointed said 3-30-2012 @3:44PM
Disgusted at not only the promotion of such a hugely offensive palette but also the censorship of the replies. I saw the original post and it's appauling that you would remove a completely legitimate complaint.
replyAny simple google of this company will not only give you an insight into the bad practices but also how upset people have been about this Chinadoll issue and how the stereotypes are hugely offensive. Also how the owners lack of ability to take in complaints, refusal to read up on the issue and how even on her own blog she thinks that this kind of offensive image is good for cultures. Any simple look on her blog at her bland apology and then a look in other social pages of her shows not only is the apology not heartfelt but she is also happy to mock those who were upset.
Poor show AOL if you can't people to speak up against legitimate concerns of racism. Doesn't look very good on you now does it if you have to remove comments. You can say it's only make up, but the message this campaign sent out was offensive and not something that should ever be encouraged or promoted.
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Disgusted said 4-02-2012 @2:19PM
And my comment was deleted again (three times now)!!!
replyI left a comment that the name of this palette is racist in a
respectful manner.I am appalled that you would actively censor and
delete my comments. Did you get paid for this review? Is that why you
are deleting all counter opinions? If you were paid, there needs to be a disclosure in your article that this is in fact, a paid
advertisement.
Original comment:
Disgusted that you would promote this racist company. The palette is
called "Chinadoll" and depicts Asian women in an unapologetically
demeaning way. From the LIme Crime website:
"Don’t let her milky skin, pouty mouth and flushed cheeks fool you;
underneath the poised façade, there lies a heart of a tigress..."
Horrible and offensive. I don't support racism and I am DISGUSTED that
you do. Please educate yourself.
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Asian women have to constantly fight against these stereotypes. No,
being a "tigress" is not a compliment. It sexualities women and
depicts them as subservient OBJECTS, not as strong independent women!
Highest Rank
... said 4-02-2012 @2:53PM
And didn't take long for mine to be deleted either. AOL, outright abuse and bad langauge being deleted is understood. People putting across their point when you promote a brand that promotes their product on racist stereotypes being deleted I cannot understand. I assume a comment that praised this palette would never be deleted.
replyAnd here's my original comment which appparently was so offensive it had to be removed.
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Disgusted at not only the promotion of such a hugely offensive palette but also the censorship of the replies. I saw the original post and it's appauling that you would remove a completely legitimate
complaint.
Any simple google of this company will not only give you an insight
into the bad practices but also how upset people have been about this
Chinadoll issue and how the stereotypes are hugely offensive. Also how the owners lack of ability to take in complaints, refusal to read up on the issue and how even on her own blog she thinks that this kind of offensive image is good for cultures. Any simple look on her blog at her bland apology and then a look in other social pages of her shows not only is the apology not heartfelt but she is also happy to mock those who were upset.
Poor show AOL if you can't people to speak up against legitimate concerns of racism. Doesn't look very good on you now does it if you have to remove comments. You can say it's only make up, but the message this campaign sent out was offensive and not something that
should ever be encouraged or promoted.