Purple Thunder

I love all colors that lie close to purple and violet in the traditional color wheel. For the sake of simplicity, I am naming this article Purple Thunder though it is about colors close to violet, lavender and not purple exclusively. I really like these shades in make up – be it lipsticks, eye shadows or eye liners.

Inglot Slim Gel Lipstick #65

This is a beautiful violet colored gel lipstick. It is hydrating and has good pigmentation. One can control the intensity of the color, so you can wear it sheer or opaque.

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Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm – Voluptuous Violet (#16)

This is a wonderful tinted lip balm that comes in the form of a thick crayon. While the color looks deep in the tube, when applied on the lips, it just leaves a gentle wash of color. It is very moisturizing and comes in 16 shades.

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Essie Under Where?

This is a beautiful pinkish purple shade. The color is ideal for spring and summer. It has a glossy finish.

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Colorbar Pro Nail Laquer – Dazzling Mauve

This is a bright purple colored nail polish. It has a glossy finish. Try this if you are looking for a bright purple nail color.

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MAC Fluidline Eyeliner – Macroviolet

Macroviolet is a blackish deep purple gel eyeliner. It has beautiful bright pink shimmer in it. It does not look deep when applied on the lids – it looks very subtle.

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MAC Purple Haze Eye Shadow

This is a cool toned pale purple colored eye shadow. It has a matte finish. It does not have good pigmentation. This shade has been discontinued – if you are looking for a similar shade, MAC Parfait Amour is a good alternative.

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La Femme Blush-Purple Passion

Purple Passion is a bright purple blush with beautiful blue shimmer! Like all La Femme Blushes, this is highly pigmented and long wearing. This is highly recommended if you are on the look out for a purple blush.

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MAC Up The Amp

This is a beautiful lavender violet lipstick. I love the color. The texture is creamy and since it has the Mac Amplified Crème finish, it is very pigmented. Purple lovers, go try this lipstick when you are at the MAC counter next time!

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Clarins Waterproof Eye Liner Pencil- 03 Violet

Lovely violet colored waterproof eye liner pencil. Sad that it is tough to work with. The eye liner drags on the lids without leaving behind enough pigment. How I wish the formula was better.

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