I adore the pairing of Suqqu's EX-26 Yuuaoi Blend Color Eyeshadow, 12 Benihachimitsu Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist, and Ex-01 Mizudaidai Gradation Cheeks (released in Fall 2012. Kicking myself for not buying a backup).
Every single shadow of EX26 Yuuaoi is a dream. At first, I had reservations about the cream shadow, but after applying it on my lids, I was soon eating my hat. The cream base looks stunning on its own, under or over eye shadows, and even as a highlight; absolutely gorgeous, folks.
Color description from left to right:
EX26 Yuuaoi:
A soft, warm, peachy-pink with a shimmery, pearl finish.
A mid-toned, warm, bronzed-copper-rose with a shimmery, pearl finish.
A mid-toned navy blue, with multi-colored micro-shimmer and a semi-matte-satin finish.
A soft, pink-undertoned, ivory cream shadow with a gold sheen.
12 Benihachimitsu Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist: a muted, coral-peach with brown undertones.
Look Breakdown:
Face:
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer.
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Medium 2 (Santa Fe).
Suqqu Gradation Cheeks in Ex-01 Mizudaidai (the deeper shade on the cheeks, and the lighter shade used to highlight and under the eyes).
Eyes:
Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer.
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Medium 2 (Santa Fe).
Suqqu Gradation Cheeks in Ex-01 Mizudaidai (the deeper shade on the cheeks, and the lighter shade used to highlight and under the eyes).
Eyes:
B & C Browlash EX Water Strong W Eyebrow in Grey Brown.
MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC30.
MAC Paint Pot in Utterly Becoming (eyeshadow base).
Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow in EX-26 Yuuaoi:
The ivory cream shadow (used as a base).
The bronzed-copper-rose shadow (applied on the lid, blended into the crease and along the lower lashline).
The peachy-pink shadow (used to blend out the crease, up to the brow bone and the inner corner).
The navy blue shadow (blended on top of EX-02 Navy on the upper and lower lashline).
Suqqu Eyeliner Creamy in EX-02 Navy (along the upper and lower lashline and used on the lower waterline).
Dolce & Gabbana Passion Eyes Mascara in Blu Indaco 3.
MAC Paint Pot in Utterly Becoming (eyeshadow base).
Suqqu Blend Color Eyeshadow in EX-26 Yuuaoi:
The ivory cream shadow (used as a base).
The bronzed-copper-rose shadow (applied on the lid, blended into the crease and along the lower lashline).
The peachy-pink shadow (used to blend out the crease, up to the brow bone and the inner corner).
The navy blue shadow (blended on top of EX-02 Navy on the upper and lower lashline).
Suqqu Eyeliner Creamy in EX-02 Navy (along the upper and lower lashline and used on the lower waterline).
Dolce & Gabbana Passion Eyes Mascara in Blu Indaco 3.
Lips:
Mac Lip Pencil in Stripdown.
Suqqu Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist in 12 Benihachimitsu.
Mac Lip Pencil in Stripdown.
Suqqu Creamy Glow Lipstick Moist in 12 Benihachimitsu.
I love EX26 Yuuaoi and 12 Benihachimitsu to pieces! Both products can be worn throughout the year without a hitch <3