Bizarre Beauty: Press-On Eye Makeup

BellaSugar — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:00:29 PST

Just when you think you've seen everything, along comes colorOn Instant Eye Shadow Applicator, which does for eyes what Lee Press-On Nails do for your fingertips. Developed by makeup artist Irina Iosilevich, the product is essentially eyeshadow deposited on an eyelid-shaped applicator. To apply it, you peel back the applicator, press it to the closed eyelid, rub the shadow on, and set it with included powder.

The idea is to give women the opportunity to wear complex eye shadow looks without having to fuss with a lot of brushes and shadow pots. In theory, it seems nice... but I like being able to control what goes where. (Sorry, I'm a control freak.) And at $16 for a package of 10 pairs of applicators, I can't see this being a daily indulgence. Still, the idea is fun and innovative. Think you'd ever go for something like this?

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Beauty Fake-Outs: 4 Products That Make Life Easier

Jaime Richards — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 PDT

There are a lot of lazy girl's guide-style articles featuring tips and tricks to help cut time out of one's beauty routine. But there are plenty of products specifically designed to allow you to do just that: products made to simply stick on and go. Call it smart, not lazy, if you will. Check out a few now:

With ColorOn Instant Eye Shadow Applicators ($20), all you have to do is press on the multitoned shadow strips, and you're out the door.
Don't like slippy, drippy masks? Then you'll love Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water-Full Hydrogel Mask ($9), a single-use mask that cuts the mess factor out.
If you've never quite mastered the art of applying eyeliner, Dior has taken all the guesswork out with its Backstage Eyeliners-to-Wear Eyeliner Patches ($59). The set comes with four pairs of appliqués: two black shades, one affixed with anthracite gray crystals, and one black with white crystals.
For something warm and cheery, try NCLA's nail wrap kit in Blush ($16). Just select the right size for each nail, stick on, and paint over with a clear polish for a long-lasting, no-smudge manicure.