Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Black Karat

Black Karat

photographed face on in dimmer lighting

Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour Wet/Dry in Black Karat

• $23
• "ultra blendable and versatile"
• "this eye color can be applied dry for an even wash of color or wet for a more vibrant effect."
• khaki green and black baked eye shadow with gold veining
• shadow is about the size of a half dollar coin
• I purchased this at Sephora, however the website does not state that this shade is exclusive to only Sephora

photographed at a different angle in brighter lighting

Swatches...

swatch applied dry, swatch applied wet

swatches photographed in natural light

 The Review...

What can I say? This color is gorgeous. I rarely (as in never) buy high end single eye shadows. I prefer to buy palettes and kits because they are generally a better value...but I've been seeing this eye shadow floating around YouTube and blogs recently and I instantly knew...she must be mine.

Dry Application:

• slightly gritty texture
• sheer bronze/brown/gold shade
• pretty shimmery finish

Wet Application:

• smooth, creamy texture
• saturated green/gold shade
• gorgeous metallic finish, very opaque

This typical dome-shaped baked shadow comes in simple, sleek plastic packaging that isn't too bulky so its easy to store...which I love.

I'm in love with the versatility of this shadow. I definitely don't mind the $23 price tag because this shadow can easily be used to create an entire multidimensional eye look. I think this shade is an "unexpected" neutral that can be used to create a soft, day time look or a dramatic night out look. I'm so excited to experiment with the versatility of this shadow.

Keep an eye out for a Makeup Daily and a Dramatic Eye Tutorial using this new Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour in Black Karat!