NYX • Alaska • Eye Shadow

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*TOP REVIEWER* ANSTAH on 8/30/2009 2:43:00 AM more reviews by ANSTAH

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL color. it has a shimmer in it, it's like a deep charcoal grayish purplish blue. It's hard to explain but it's such a gorgeous color. Perfect for smokey eyes. LOVE LOVE LOVE

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Katie4098 on 5/14/2009 10:46:00 PM more reviews by Katie4098

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

Alaska is a deep bluish purple grey- in the pot it looks blue-grey but once applied you can see the slight purple tone. It has a bit of shimmer, but its really not noticeable unless you are in direct light. The texture of this shadow is harder than other NYX shadows, which I don't like. I love NYX shadows because of their satiny texture and high pigmentation, but Alaska isn't as fun to apply since the texture is harder. Don't get me wrong, its still a beautiful shade and is easy to apply, but the texture's just not as luxurious as other shades. For this reason alone I probably would not buy it again. Gorgeous shade, though- great with other blues, greens, browns, greys, pinks...almost anything.

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summerwind06 on 4/19/2009 11:50:00 PM more reviews by summerwind06

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Pretty dark slightly shimmery charcoal with a midnight blue undertone in the light. Its better than straight up grey charcoal in my opinion

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*TOP REVIEWER* lvpoetess on 3/25/2009 5:51:00 PM more reviews by lvpoetess

Age: 36-43   Skin: Very Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Other    

Nice shimmery charcoal. I can't discern any real blue or purple undertones - maybe different batches are slightly different? I use this for a smokey eye with NYX Grey. It blends really well, and isn't too soft like some NYX colors.

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crownoflaurel on 3/9/2009 3:56:00 PM more reviews by crownoflaurel

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Beautiful color, accurately described by the other reviews: a plummy charcoal. Smooth texture and good blending, shimmery. Love it.

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Liita on 2/27/2009 1:11:00 AM more reviews by Liita

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Oily, Olive   Hair: Brunette, Relaxed, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I love NYX, this is one of my favorite and most used from the brand, I don´t know how to describe it, it´s like a charcoal, but it has like blue or purple-ish undertones, I use it for softer smokey looks, and something I like about this shade is that it complements the color I use it with no matter which, I don´t know how to explain this, but it´s like it goes with every color I use it with.

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ToxicBailey on 9/13/2008 6:01:00 PM more reviews by ToxicBailey

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Like all nyx shadows, it's creamy and smooth in texture, goes on well, has great pigmentation, and blends like a dream. Alaska is like a shimmery charcoal with some blue or plum in it. I love this color!

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*TOP REVIEWER* AntiPrep on 9/12/2008 9:47:00 PM more reviews by AntiPrep

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Based on the reviews I thought this would be a greyed down plummy color but it's really a shimmery charcoal with a hint of plum, no brown or blue. Not bad but not my cup of tea, think what I wanted was Odyssey...

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*TOP REVIEWER* Lepin on 8/22/2008 10:23:00 AM more reviews by Lepin

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

This is a shimmery smokey plum purple that applies smoothly and blends great. I haven't worn purples of any form since the 1980's and was hesitant to revisit the color. This shadow is best described as a heathered plum and would look great on most ladies. I blend this at my lash line and carefully add a matte grey to make a smokey eye, the plum adds just enough color for visual interest and softness without looking hard. I have also used this as a liner and am quite happy although I find there is a tendency for color to transfer to my upper lid if I don't seal the powder adequately. This is my second NYX shadow purchase but not my last.

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twizzyrain on 4/4/2008 1:54:00 PM more reviews by twizzyrain

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Cool   Hair: Brown, Curly   Eyes: Blue    

Really pretty! Shimmery purple-tinged charcoal/navy. Looks very dark grey in the pan, but the purple tones become much more visible on the eye, in a very flattering and unobtrusive way, whereas a lot of purple shadows are more make-upy, this is more subtle, and I think you could achieve a variety of looks with it. I've never used moth brown either, but this looks nothing like any moth I've seen, more like a butterfly actually, one of those really dark blue/purple ones. Also I thought that shadow had brown in it?

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*TOP REVIEWER* callmecordelia on 3/31/2008 2:23:00 PM more reviews by callmecordelia

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I'm told this is a Moth Brown dupe; I don't have Moth Brown so I can't comment. On me it's a dull, shimmery charcoal blue with a lot of purple. It's a beautiful colour, goes on smoothly and actually works with my very warm-toned PPP skin and green eyes. ETA 5/31/08: Can I just emphasize how much I LOVE this colour? It makes an awesome smoky eye.

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