Bare Escentuals • Glimmer in Drama • Eye Shadow

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sleepingapple on 4/18/2009 10:06:00 PM more reviews by sleepingapple

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

HG! HG! I bought this shade on a whim during a trip to my local BE store. It's a gorgeous shimmer taupe, and looks amazing as either a lid or crease colour. I love it foiled with BE Bare Skin e/s as a highlight. My new everyday look! I'll definitely repurchase if I ever run out.

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obsessedovermakeup on 3/10/2009 3:06:00 AM more reviews by obsessedovermakeup

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Drama brings me fond memories of when I started discovering makeup. My best friend used this color on me when she was still working at Bare Escentuals and I instantly loved it. I am about NC 27-30, Asian, and the color works well. The amount that is given in the jar will last a very very long time. The only downside is that the jar doesn't have a sifter, so you must be very careful when handling it or opening and closing it.

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VOGUE1222 on 2/13/2009 4:49:00 PM more reviews by VOGUE1222

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

This is the most random color I've purchased. A mix between dark sand, pewter, gray and sable. Blends easily with most other colors. Love to wear this often, looks nice for day and kicks ass at night if you wet your brush first. Smudge out some black/charcoal eyeliner with this and it's a no-brainer smokey eye. This is the one color I will ALWAYS go to when I can't decide how to do my eyes.

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sjsharkslover on 12/15/2008 8:51:00 PM more reviews by sjsharkslover

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Wow ok wow is all I have to say on this. With that in mind this is not for the faint of heart as it is a glitter not a glimmer! :) It is one of those products that you can see the glitter flashes when you blink your eyes. I do this one very naturally as it is so glittery. I prepare my lid with painterly paint pot, BB Bone eyeshadow and rock this baby in the crease. I always take a kabuki brush and smush out the lines as well as the excess glitter when I am done----ALWAYS do your eyes first when working this as there is a lot of fall out and you must remove the excess otherwise your face will be a mess. I then do a matte face, black mascara (liner if I am going out in Black) and a neutral lipstick. I get comments on this color all the time and those I work with also love it. They call it the "eye pop color" The only thing I dislike about this product is the fact that it came with no sifter or anything. I wish there was a way to make this less messy of a product. Also, it seems the jars leak if carried in a makeup bag and the tops attract dust and other things like a magnet Overall, I love it and feel that it is a good product but not for a makeup newbie. I would recommend all to get a sample and see if it works for them. There are many different colored flecks in this and with different bases you can get different looks. Very fun indeed

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*TOP REVIEWER* Faithersk on 6/5/2008 7:04:00 PM more reviews by Faithersk

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I got this in a sample size as a swap evener. In the package it looks almost black/gray, but on the lid it is a pretty deep taupy-brown with silver flashes. I love this for a smokey eye. Today I used it with the L'Oreal showstopping taupes as a liner (foiled with eye drops) and it turned a gorgeous deep silver that is so complex and beautiful! It makes my deep brown eyes sparkle! Love, love and can't wait to purchase a full size. I hope this is a regular color for the BE line of shadows!

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MELACE112 on 5/15/2008 1:30:00 PM more reviews by MELACE112

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This is a color that is true to its name, drama. It really gives you a dramatic eye look and it is great for use under a color or in the corners with another color like celestine or nude beach. I think this is better for a medium toned skin just because of the colors richness.

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CooCoo4Coco on 4/14/2008 10:40:00 AM more reviews by CooCoo4Coco

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

This is a very pretty color for most everyone. The color description reads however, "golden brown" but I found it to be more of a taupe/brown shade on me. It really makes my eyes stand out - I used a base with it and it lasted all day. It's a beautiful shade - I used it with bare skin in the corner/lid/and browbone. On the rest of the lid and crease applied drama. I put a touch of black shimmer on the outer corner to create - more drama! It's such a beauty and will make any eye color pop. A staple for sure - and I'll definitely repurchase if I should ever run out!

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teesa2you on 3/22/2008 10:11:00 PM more reviews by teesa2you

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I wrote that I would repurchase this product again, but chances are there is so much I won't ever need to!
I had purchased this a long time ago. I put it away and have rediscovered it again.
I have used a light dry coating over another color to give it a custom look. I have also used it wet, as a liner. I have used it foiled and I love to use it to create a smoky eye. I used it with an olive green color last night (Go Army by urban decay) and it looked awesome.

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discoredhd on 3/19/2008 3:03:00 PM more reviews by discoredhd

Age: Unknown   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This is great for, well "DRAMA" :)

I reach for this all the time when I want a nice smokey eye.

Not a huge fan of the package on all BE eyeshadows, seems to spill a bit on the edges.

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*TOP REVIEWER* waterfreak on 3/17/2008 11:37:00 PM more reviews by waterfreak

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Even though I have stopped using all BE products, I still use a few of their eyeshadows, and this color is my staple. I absolutely love it. I think this shade is a chameleon color because I notice I can change how it looks so easily by how much I apply and where I apply it. I can apply it very sheer for an eye-opening "pop" or I can apply a little heavier and have a super easy smoky eye effect. I have brown eyes with hazel rings in them and this shadow has a way of always making my eyes stand out, even when I apply it very sparingly. I wear this shade with Queen Phyllis, but I use Shiseido's Glistening Sand as a base and I also notice that the Shiseido makes this color last so much longer and it really brings out the gorgeous glimmer. I've never been a fan of sparkly eyeshadows, but the effect I get every time I wear this is amazing to me. I have noticed too that this color can adapt very easily to whatever you're wearing or whatever color palette you're using for the rest of your face. I also find that it matches just fine with whatever color blush or lipstick I'm wearing. I can't say enough about this beautiful color!

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Addytude on 1/21/2008 12:45:00 PM more reviews by Addytude

Age: 25-29   Skin: Very Dry, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm in love with these BE shadows. This color is fabulous for a smokey eye look and really lasts all day. The lavender/grey color looks wonderful with my my red hair and I never feel clownish if I add some extra at night, it's a nice alternate than using black. I use BE's Double Ended Precision Brush and the application is easy. Don't forget to use a primer before applying any shadow. I use MAC's and adore it. This will be a color I will use for years and I was happy that the tub had a sifter so I don't feel I will waste the product unnecessarily.

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avecdusoleil on 10/15/2007 3:09:00 PM more reviews by avecdusoleil

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I seriously wept when shu discontinued the ME 945. I thought I would never find anything to replace it - that is until I tried this baby... stays on all day perfect for my cool/neutral complexion - makes my blue eyes rock!

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rocksee3 on 9/27/2007 6:27:00 PM more reviews by rocksee3

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

This looked like the same color as Moss Glimpse in the pot, but I was so wrong when I tried it on. This is THE perfect medium-to-dark brown shimmery shade for me. I've been looking for a color like this, so I'm so happy I ordered this! It also has a purplish tint to it, which I love. Really love it and how it makes my brown eyes look like they're sparkling.

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amya on 9/22/2007 1:07:00 PM more reviews by amya

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

This is a pretty shimmery medium brown, not too warm. I like mixing this with Nude Beach and using that as an all over eye color and then using Twig (similar to Drama, but a bit darker) in the crease/outer eye. Very pretty smoky eye for day and night.

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*TOP REVIEWER* KelseyP on 9/3/2007 3:00:00 PM more reviews by KelseyP

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

Believe the hype, this glimmer is absolutely as gorgeous as the reviews would dictate. What I love is that for someone who is not a makeup application pro, this is easy to apply and looks good no matter how shear/dark you go. It is incredibly neutral on the eye, but really pops against my blue eyes. And, as others have mentioned, don't be scared of the shimmer, it just makes the color pop, but does not look glittery.

I have been searching forever for a HG smoky eye shadow, and this is perfect for a dramatic eye, but also looks gorgeous during the day when applied lightly. LOVE IT!!

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rthurow on 8/16/2007 4:40:00 PM more reviews by rthurow

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

This is my HG for a subtle smoky eye. It's a pretty blend of brown and gray, with a ton of shimmer in the pot. On the eye however, it is silky and smoky and the shimmer enhances the look without coming off like a teeny bopper. This is a very wearable shade, and don't let the shimmer put you off, it doesn't wear on the skin the way it looks in the pot. Simply beautiful.

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hdeven8 on 6/16/2007 11:25:00 PM more reviews by hdeven8

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Love love love this color! I'm praying it doesn't get discontinued anytime soon (that always happends when I find something I'm in love with. At first I got it because I thought it was pretty but I wasn't sure if it would work for me because I have very fair skin (I'm talking snow white) but actually it works well as an eyeliner and gives me a good "night look" without looking harsh the way black sometimes does on my light skin...and even though I'm not a fan of loose powder eyeshadows it lasts forever! Full lippies from me : )

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YingSi on 5/30/2007 2:48:00 AM more reviews by YingSi

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

Oh I LOVE this shade! This color does not lie. It gives your eyes this beautiful dramatic smoldery appearance. BE's 1990’s is the purple version of this color. Love Love Love

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LuckyLynndee on 5/21/2007 2:14:00 PM more reviews by LuckyLynndee

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Love this shadow!! A does go a long way.. so be careful as you apply! Its a beautiful color that can be for a day or evening look - the name says its all - Drama! I very much recommend this shadow!

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octavia6 on 2/26/2007 8:47:00 AM more reviews by octavia6

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

Drama is my #1 everyday wear! I love to wear it - thick on my lashline and build it to a softer smudge upward and blended with Cupcake, Celestine, Sun Goddess, or Trust! It's MUCH better than Bobbi Brown's Taupe eyeshadow - which I can get it more from Bare Escentuals for that price!
I like Queen Tiffany but had to return it back to Sephora because it's too "bronzish/brownish" on that side - I have too many bronzes/browns (Firefly, Bali, Pamper, etc.,) I keep reaching for it almost everyday, next to Skyline!

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