I love Shenae Grimes-Beech’s style. She was one of the first on the scene to have ombre hair (back in 2010!) and she always seems to be one step ahead of the next trend. Also she’s Canadian. She gets some awesome-ness points for that right off the bat. She was recently named the new brand ambassador for Canadian company Annabelle Cosmetics, which I’ve been using since I first tried out eye liner in the 10th grade!
Annabelle recently launched their new TwistUp Retractable Eyeshadow Crayons and I really wanted to try them out. When I went to the website I saw that every purchase would receive a free limited edition lipgloss called Shenae Grimes-Beech BIGSHOW Lip Shine inspired by Shenae. They even printed her signature on each one. What happened next goes without saying. ADD TO CART!
I created a look using both of these products, but first – we swatch!
The paraben-free TwistUp Eyeshadow Crayons come in 6 pastel metallic shades, and they claim to stay put on your lids for 10 hours straight! For a procrastinator like me, there is something appealing about an eyeshadow that does not require any brush. This went on silky smooth and was super pigmented. It’s showing a bit silver here, but it was a gorgeous metallic lavender shade. I actually used this in my inner corners as well instead of a highlighter.
Spoiler alert – it stays on a really long time. I put it on in the afternoon so I can’t vouch for the 10 hour staying power, but it did not crease or smudge for the 6 hours I had it on. And for less that $10 each, I am definitely picking these up in other shades.
Shenae Grimes-Beech BIGSHOW Lip Shine (colour is called Beam) is gorgeous. I thought it was going to be pink, but it’s more of a rose-gold shade. I’m obsessed. I normally hate frosty and glittery lipglosses but this is an exception. I’ve worn it every day since I got it! The formula is great, it’s not sticky but it has staying power. I am a lip-biter (a habit I am trying to break), and I find when I have lipgloss on it helps prevent me from biting. This particular lip shine is limited to online only, but there are a ton of other colours available which you can pick up at any Shoppers Drugmart.
Here’s the complete look!
Lips
- Annabelle Big Show Lip shine in Beam
Eyes
- Annabelle TwistUp Eyeshadow Crayon in Plum
- Maybelline Liquid Liner
- Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes Pencil in black purple
- Benefit They’re Real Mascara
Face
- Almay Smart Shade foundation in Light
- NARS blush in Orgasm
Jasmine says
I love Shenae in 91201 hehe, loved her character too
The lip gloss is such a flattering shade, it looks awesome on your skin tone!
Megan Joy says
I love her too! She has great style. Honestly I think this gloss would look great on every skin tone. So pretty 🙂
Chantal says
I need to try some Annabelle cosmetics.
These both look great on you!
Megan Joy says
They are a great price point and they have some really fun products that you might not expect. Loving the formula of the Big Show lipgloss!
Julie says
GORGEOUS! I have been curious about these shadows, so now I’m sold. You are the master of eyeliner. Jealous.
Also YAY ALMAY! lol
Megan Joy says
Most days winged liner is the only eye makeup I wear, I’ve had lots of practice! Shadow is another things completely, I’m still figuring that out 🙂
YAY loving the Almay smartshade! Review post coming Friday.
Zoe says
Gorgeous look! Your photos are flawless, and I love that metallic lavender shade, lip and eye crayons are so handy.
Megan Joy says
Thanks Zoe! Most shadow crayons I’ve used before are so soft that they almost crumbled while applying. These ones glide on so smooth! Def would recommend them 🙂
Kalyn says
I *LOVE* this eyeshadow on you — also, the liner. But that shadow looks like the perfect blend of silver and purple, pigmented and wash-y.
Now I demand daily eyeliner lessons.
Megan Joy says
Maybe that should be one of my new tutorials! I pretty much only wear liquid liner 🙂
And yes, the colour of that shadow crayon is divine!
Beyond Blush says
I need to try out their new shadow pencils. That shade looks absolutely gorgeous! 🙂
BeyondBlush
Megan Joy says
They are so pretty, I want them in all the colours 🙂
Jayne says
Agree with Kalyn, I need you to teach me how you get perfectly winged eyes! What a beautiful eye colour though! It suits your skin tone so perfectly!
Megan Joy says
Thanks so much Jayne! I will have to work on a winged liner tutorial 🙂
jenn f says
i realize i never reach for my pencil shadows but if i did i would totally pick this up! it looks great on you and the staying power sounds amazing!
Jenn
A Beautiful Zen
Megan Joy says
Thanks Jenn! I am definitely picking these up in other colours.
Jenn @ Scarlet Beauty says
I have this gloss too, but haven’t tried it yet! Those eye shadow pencils sound awesome too.
Megan Joy says
I’m wearing the shadow crayon today, still loving it!
Kelly says
I agree with these ladies, you look amazing in these pics Megan! I love your photos in general, so bright 🙂
Megan Joy says
Thanks Kelly! I am blessed with good window light : )
Fiona says
You look lovely Megan. It’s very rare that you find a good eyeshadow these days and this one seems perfect.
Megan Joy says
Thanks 🙂 It such a pretty colour and the formula is great!