I ordered a sample a while back, and pretty much though that Balsam would be too dark to use as an eyeshadow (yes, this was a WHILE back!). I dag it out this morning, since I am in the middle of experimenting and making a HUGE wishlist.. Wow! It is yet another very surprising color!

I used my sample of Nymph on the lid. The picture on the MSD page makes it look like a violet shade, but it is more of a pink-heatherish tone. Something a cross between Maiden and Blossom photos (at least on my monitor). When I put it on my lids, I do see the purplish flecks and a very subtle blue sheen.. Beautiful, yet very subtle!

The Balsam: The description says it is a a cool muted brown with grey tones. That's what it looked like when I put it on the outer corners and in the crease. Then I started lining my eyes with it, and the liner brush was a bit moist. What a surprise! It turned Golden! Or maybe golden-copperish, with a hint of green-gold. I can't even describe it! Wow, I gotta get a full size now (What a surprise!!)

I took a few photos, unfortunaterly they didn't capture this combo too well.

Ooo...very pretty!

Allright Mint Dearest. I Want your eyes !!
Balsam.. a real favorite . I have used it as a wetliner too. Gorgeous . I also have applied it wet to my lids a few times. Equally lovely.
Earten Sage is another one I like wet lined or just straight on lids sometimes.. And Circe.. oh is that gorgeous. Oh heck I like way too many of the colors in all the eye shadow lines !

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Originally posted by Jane:
Allright Mint Dearest. I Want your eyes !!

Thanks Jane =) I've always wanted brown or hazel eyes, but AL has made me feel prettier and a lot better about my eyecolor!

And it is so much fun discovering new colors and just trying about everything. And I see a big order on my way this week, since both Carolina Summer and Satin Petals are on sale!

if you don't want your gorgeous green eyes... i'll trade! even the shape of your eyes are sooooo pretty!

this look is lovely btw. i've gotten a lot of ideas from your posts/pics! so glad you share them with us.

Your eyes are beautiful and you do such a great job photographing them. They are a very unusual color.
Blue gray with a hint of gold in them....

Have you tried the marcasite gel eye liner? Or is that one you can't wear. I think that would look amazing on you for some reason.....
Or the one called magnestism or tidal wave !!
I don't remember which have the blue in it you said you were sensitive to..

It was one I thought would look great on my friend Kirsten too. If you see this K, look at those...

Thank you ladies =)

Lisa, luckily I can wear blue if it isn't D&C Blue1, and the gel eyeliners don't list that as an ingredient, only a few of the Rocks! shades do. In addition to the black gel liner, I have Tidal Wave, Tanzanite and Ivy League. All are great colors! I have been thinking of getting Marcasite and/or Magnetism. And I probably will, but this month I ordered way too many other things =)

I took some pictures of Tidal Wave and Tanzanite, I think these are the threads:
Tidal Wave

Tanzanite

Mint, that is so interesting, thank you! I LOVE the tidal wave on you!! It is just perfect for you. The Tanzanite also beautiful. I was mixing that up with marcasite. .Now that I have seen it, I think I could definitely wear it. I want that one now!

I am still amazed at your photos and I have a similar camera. I think I just need to practice more.

Thanks so much..

Mint,
Somehow I missed those looks .
I love your Tanzanite look, I have been contemplating the gel liners for quite some time, I think you have just enabled me!
Thanks!
Melissa

You are both welcome, and thank you =) I am very happy with the gel liners, and like I said, I am itching to get at least a few more shades. Tho knowing me.. eventually I'll end up with ALL of them. It just might take a LONG time =)