Matte or Shimmer?
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Oct 13, 2010
Jacquelyn J.
Shimmer is my favorite of all. I like using Matte colors in the crease since they give it a dimensional look.
Oct 17, 2010
Melissa ..
Matte colors I think work great in the outer v to create a more dramatic look. I like shimmers, frost, satins on the lid.
Oct 19, 2010
Pam S.
I love em all too...but find that I like combining matte with shimmer shades for a dimensional look...but, if I *had* to pick just one...then shimmer/satin! :)
Oct 26, 2010
Lena N.
matte :) only because it's so versatile !
Oct 26, 2010
Kristen A.
I prefer matte, personally. Shimmers are great... but I prefer to limit those to my lid. I'm a neutral-girl. Not too flashy :D
http://www.youtube.com/neutrakris
http://neutrakris.blogspot.com
Oct 27, 2010
Ashley A.
matte and satin
Oct 27, 2010
Caitlyn C.
i love all :)
Oct 27, 2010
Caitlyn C.
-depends on the mood im in.
Oct 27, 2010
Kristen I.
I dont mind a little shimmer, but I really love matte and satin shadows.
Nov 2, 2010
Jennifer J.
I love to mix them all. Haha just depends on where I'm going or how I'm feeling!
Nov 2, 2010
Amanda K.
shimmer, if you're asking for a solid answer and not a "well i like them both for different things" lol. i rarely use matte except for my lips. makeups fun like that!
Nov 2, 2010
Carressa S.
I love them all but shimmers are my favorite.
Dec 9, 2010
Yumemi S.
MATTE <3
Dec 9, 2010
Alice D.
MATTE x
Dec 13, 2010
Alexandra G.
I love all textures <3 depends how i feel that day :P Mattes are great to add more depth to a look, and shimmers are just beautiful. Mattes are more versatile IMO though :)
Dec 13, 2010
Ashley C.
i looooove different textures for different looks! i stick with mattes and low shimmers for everyday and go towards frost & shimmers for night time or fun looks.
i love them all and could never just pick one.. or i would be lost!
Dec 22, 2010
Andrea F.
It depends on what I'm going for! I usually like more frosty/shimmery shades under my brow, my lid, and inner corners, and mattes in my crease. In general though glitters and satins appeal to me! <3
Dec 22, 2010
Yasmin K.
Both. I use matte makeup more but in the evening I jazz it up with a hint of shimmer. I'm in my late 30s now so I can't go too over board on shimmer and glitter.
Apr 8, 2011
Kristina N.
It really depends. Matte is when you want a bold look, Shimmer when you want a nice dramatic look. Matte for a casual day in your life, than at night if you go to a dinner or party then put on the shimmer (: so bothh. You could never choose one.
Nov 30, 2011
Theresa G.
At the moment I prefer matte. But a few months ago it was shimmer and pearl finishes. I find I can achieve the looks I want more with matte than shimmer.
Nov 30, 2011
Myrna P.
I was just talking about this subject, I prefer matte.
Nov 30, 2011
Simera H.
I'm love my matte shadows, even though they can be harder to work with.
Nov 30, 2011
Rina N.
glitter!! tons and tons of glitter! hehehe :))
Dec 1, 2011
Sonja D.
Matte and pearl! But I love the way matte looks with some glitter on top!
Dec 1, 2011
Drea L.
I'm with Rina - I love the glitter! Shimmery shadows are my favorite. Especially over a cream shadow. Granted, I use matte/satin shadows in my outer V just to add more depth, but shimmery is definitely my go to. :)