Non obvious/too light eyeshadow highlight for NC42 & darker skins in general?

[Sushi_Flower]

I hate wearing a highlighter colour on my brown that is too light/frosty/shimmery. Sometimes it looks good, but it can make the look too drag queeny/over done aswell. I'd love to find a shade that does highlight but looks almost natural/subtle for my NC42 skintone.

Right now i use Bobbi Brown Champagne which is quite light and shimmery. I've tried using the matte Banana shade from Bobbi Brown but that was too flat and yellowy.

 

[TISH1124]

I really like Ricepaper....it is not shimmery...and not white looking...IMO
I think you can really see the color in this fotd ... http://www.specktra.net/forum/f166/t...ky-you-139737/

 

[blazeno.8]

If you have powder foundation that is too light, I'm sure you could use that. I know that Petrilude on Youtube usually uses an MSFN that's one shade lighter because he doesn't like unatural looking finishes on his brow.

 

[TISH1124]

Or maybe ...hop on MAC Chat and see what a MA advises for your skintone....to create the look you are going for. Hopefully you can find something that works well for you. They normally give great professional advice

 

[elongreach]

I use arena. I think it's a pretty natural color for NC42 - NC45

 

[TISH1124]

Oh I like that one too...I always forget about Arena

 

[Snootus0722]

I love ricepaper as I highlight too.
I staring using mac prep and prime eye as a natural highlight. Lord knows you have to find some use for it, cause it SUCKS as an eye primer.

 

[TISH1124]

You got that right...worst crap in a pan that I ever purchased....I need to just B2M it

 

[blazeno.8]

Yeah, that's definitely my biggest regret too.

 

[nichollecaren]

I almost bought it!!! thanks ladies!

I used Layin' Low Paint pot last night...it looked nice as a highlight

 

[carandru]

I like ricepaper, UD naked, and my NC45 concealer lol for highlighting. Anything that is about 1-2 shades lighter than my skins works really, but I almost always reach for my UD naked the most.

 

[Sushi_Flower]

Ricepaper looks too white and obvious, i want something that looks really natural but still lifts that area.

Using MSFN in a lighter shade is a good idea! I'll have to dig out mine which was too light for me anyway, lol it'll last me a lifetime as an eyeshadow highlight!

 

[n_c]

I like brule, I think its a satin...not sure, but i do love it as a highlight.

 

[bellaconnie80]

Try naked pigment

 

[lipshock]

I like Tete-a-Tint or Soft Brown for a subtle, lighter than my skintone but not obvious highlight. =] I'm NC50.

 

[Bahatiseey2]

Malt!

 

[Prototype83]

Soba is a nice subtle highlight. I also like Arena and Femme-Fi. I'm about a NW50

 

[sheaspearl83]

Woodwinked...NC50/NW45

 

[mzreyes]

bamboo is a good one

 

[marielle78]

I like shroom or concealer. Sometimes I use solar white.