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Focus and Moonstone

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 4:48 pm
by Die Marchen
Hi,
Does anyone has them both? Are they alike? I'd be very grateful if someone could swatch them together.
Tiad!

Re: Focus and Moonstone

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:30 am
by diabla
Hello, I can help you. :)

Swatches are made dry without a base on fair golden skin. Focus is always on the left, Moonstone on the right.

Color intensity
In the shade they appear to have the same intensity but in brighter lights, Focus is a bit darker. Under some angles, Moonstone appears to have an almost white cast.

Color Tone
Both resemble each other a whole lot. Both are taupe and neutral. But Focus is a smidge browner whereas Moonstone is a smidge grey/mauver.

Finish
Focus has a satin finish (matte with an all over sheen), while Moonstone is a matte with very small diamond sparkles.



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in the sun (see how Moonstone sparkles!)

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in the shade (Focus' sheen is obvious here)

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most accurate representation


They really belong to the same family and it'd be hard to depict them for someone who isn't really into make up and colors. But they give something different on eyes. In all, Focus appears like a slightly brown toned taupe with a sheen finish and Moonstone with a matte taupe with slight mauve undertones and tiny diamond sparkles.

Hope this helped you to choose which one is the right one for you! If you need more photos or other comparisons of colors, jusk ask! I might have what you need in my stash. ;)

Re: Focus and Moonstone

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:06 pm
by Die Marchen
Thank you very much!!!
I own and love Moonstone, but I expected it to be darker, wanted to use it as a crease color for Tailfeather (Earth was not my color) but on me it has the same depth and I use it as a lid color when I wear red lippies (Reddy is my favorite). Not sure Focus will be that crease color, but as it seems to be little darker I'll give it a try. I am into taupes for last 1,5 years. Now I can't understand how was I living without browns and taupes for years :-) delicate sheen has impressed me :-)
Thanks again!