Eye Makeup 2003/04

Eye Shadow

Editors' Choice

Nars Doe Eye Shadow in Iceland holds two chilly shades of the palest lavender and green.

Almay Bright Eyes Color Cream Shadow in Mocha Shimmer gives that classic neutral mauve-brown a little extra kick.

M.A.C. Satin Eye Shadow in Club creates a gray-green smokiness that we crave for a cocktail party.

Blue shadow isn’t easy to pull off, but the silver and ocean shades in Yves Saint Laurent Eye Shadow Duo #27 Steel Blue/Silver Mist look refined, not retro.

We love the mellow golden taupe shade of Benefit Cream Eye Shadow in Nina’s Nugget—it’s perfect for brightening a day at the office.

Shisedo The Makeup Silk Eye Shadow Duo in Taffeta Taupe combines two infinitely wearable neutrals: rose-tinged gold and champagne.

The pinkish silver of M.A.C. Frost Eye Shadow in Vex makes blue eyes look brighter.

The ethereal peachy pink, champagne java, and mint green in Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Nymphea look as pretty alone as they do mixed and matched—wear the brown as liner and one of the paler shades on the lids.

Almay Bright Eyes Color Cream Shadow in Golden Gleam is like a tasteful engagement ring—enough sparkle to be noticed but not so much that it’s blinding.

Readers' Choice

L'Oréal Wear Infinite Quad Long-Wearing Silky Powder Shadow

Eyeliner

Editors' Choice

Liner fanatics generally fall into two camps: There are those who can appreciate a big, soft pencil like Benefit Bad Gal in all its smudgy, smutty glory.

More type A personalities tout the laser-like accuracy of the inky Lancôme Le Crayon Khôl eye pencil.

Readers' Choice

Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Black

Clinique Quickliner For Eyes in Smoky Brown

Brow Pencils

Editors' Choice

Leave it to a nation that’s always arching a disdainful eyebrow to develop the ideal brow product. We are in debt to the French for Chanel Sculpting Brow Pencils. They’re soft enough to glide on without tugging but don’t budge until removed. And the colors (Bistre for brown brows and Blond Cendre for light hair) are perfect—not too yellow or dark.

Mascara

Editors' Choice

L'Oréal Double Extend Mascara, a two-step process including a primer, makes clumping almost impossible. We fatten our fine lashes with the lengthening, thickening basecoat for evening but use the color side alone during the day.

Maybelline Lash Discovery Mascara emphasizes even microscopically small lashes at the corners and on the lower lids.

Readers' Choice

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Lancôme Définicils High Definition Mascara

Eye Cream

Editors' Choice

Our eyes are heavy enough without adding a slick, sticky layer of cream. Neutrogena Radiance Boost Eye Cream feels as airy as Cool Whip but still hydrates emerging crows feet into oblivion. Light diffusers make any remaining lines invisible to the naked eye.

Eye Makeup Remover

Editors' Choice

Nivea Visage Eye Make-Up Remover is quick, easy, greaseless...perfect.

Readers' Choice

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover

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Best of Beauty - Face Makeup 2003/04