Another Gimmick - ColorOn Eye Envy.

Do you think this looks at all, well - good?

 

ColorOn Eye Envy just made it's way to the Sephora website and will available at select stores later in the month. I ask why. Like a tattoo that you rub on, except it is specially designed eyeshadow. Who would have thought it? And who would have thought that Sephora would fall for such a gimmick. I just do not understand any of it.

First, I don't see the need for fancy looking zebra stripes on my eyes - or anyone's for that matter. And I cannot imagine that it is easy to get both eyes looking identical. There has got to be a lot of trial and error involved in making the application process and perfecting of the look.  That to me sounds like money down the drain. Forget the fact that everyone has different sized eyes and eyelids. It is not like you can cut them out and still expect them to look nice. What else - hmmm. Look at the different color combinations available. They are just not wearable.

 

 

I hate to be harsh, but I trust the beauty authority of Sephora. There is a reason why they are trusted. I cannot believe that they are behind this brand.

What do you think? 

Comments

[LKG]

I think that this product is geared to the 15 - 22 year old market who
has a great deal of discretionary income to spend and would spend money
on something this ridiculous. I would never wear zebra striped eyeshadow
but I bet that there is a whole population of teenage girls who would.

[Lydia]

I'm a little bit older than the age range you just described above but I don't think that group has a lot of discretionary money! At least I never did haha. Anyways I thought the smoky eye ones looked kind of cool for someone who doesn't know how to do smoky eyes but... they seem a little bit pricey if you were to mess up...

[R]

I absolutely agree about the bizarre patterned ones and personally I think a smoky eye and other looks can be achieved by most anyone, so why pay so much for it? It just takes practice (I'm a makeup artist and it's amazing how much someone can learn once they are told how to do it). If you are considering these, why not instead invest some $$ in getting a lesson by a local makeup artist (just call a reputable school and they can often help you get a one-on-one sessions with one of their instructors), your money will probably go a lot further.

These might "work", but I agree that it would be hard to get the look to be truly flattering. A one-size-fits-all template doesn't make sense when you have to take into consideration things like the size of the eye, the lid, where the crease hits or if a crease exists at all - not to mention if the eye is round, protruding, deep set etc.

I'd really like to hear from someone who has used these, guess you really shouldn't knock them till you've tried them....so if you have, give us your opinion. I'm sure I'm going to get asked about them.....

[m]

wellll,,, im 16 and i actually really like the zebra ones hahah i'd love to try them

[Dance Coach]

Guess I'm a bit behind on this article, but I'm a high school dance coach and I think the "fun" prints would work great as our costume make-up. Right now we're thinking about getting zebra foot thongs (dance shoes) for one of our dances and I think it would really pull everything together - especially since their costume is plain black.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure that we'll be able to use them because we'll need them in bulk beings we only want the zebra kind and even then, it's a one-time application.

[Electra]

I think it is a great product for people who need a little extra glam in a hurry. People who do fashion shows or eye catching presentation. I know for a fact the dragqueen will love it. haha

[Elizabeth]

I know this post is a little late, but these actually work really well. I don't have the sephora brand, but I have cheep walmart knock off ones that look just like the zebra ones in the picture. I got them for a costume party about a year ago and they worked great. There was no trial and error process, just simply set them on your eyes run your finger across it, peel it away and your done. It only took two minutes. I don't think they would be that great for an everyday thing though. and there is no cutting it out either. A great product for someone going to a costume party, or say a fashion show, things along those lines.