Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226) - "A lightweight cream eye shadow with a radiant, lustrous finish that maintains a just-applied fresh look for 16 hours without smudging or creasing. Applies easily with your fingertip for a smooth, even finish. Hydrates skin with Super Hydro-Wrap Vitalizing DE." ($25.00 for 6g/0.21 oz.) - via www.shiseido.com

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226)

I've been rocking low-key looks these days just because it's summer and I need to feel less restrained by the makeup that I wear. My favorite products these days are the cream ones that I just apply using my fingers, they are quick and easy to apply.

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226)

Sample Room Ph sent me this Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color with my VIP membership renewal. I was a bit disappointed at first when I got this, hoping to receive a skin care product and thinking that I have enough eye products to last me a lifetime. For once, I'm glad to be proven wrong.

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226)

Lavande (VI226) is a light pastel lavender with shimmery, soft, frosted silver finish and a slightly cooler undertones. The shade is part of Shiseido's Spring/Summer 2015 Collection.

Shiseido Spring/Summer 2015 Eyeshadow Collection (Photo Credit: Shiseido)

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color for Spring/Summer 2015:
Mousseline PK224 – soft pink-peach
Naiad GR125 – light green
Lavande VI226 – purple and silver
Fog BR727 – silver gray

Shiseido Spring/Summer 2015 Collection (Photo Credit: Shiseido)

This spring, Shiseido introduces a brand new lipstick range and four additional cream eyeshadows to their makeup family. Luxurious and deeply pigmented, the shadow glides effortlessly over eyelids for strong color definition with lasting brilliance.

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226)

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226)

I love how creamy yet lightweight the texture of this eye shadow is. It feels mousse-like and fluffy upon contact (not unlike Maybelline's Dream Mousse Blush). It blends readily and applied evenly. There is some slip to the eye shadow, more so when compared to the more popular Maybelline Color Tattoos, so drying time is longer. Once it sets though, it's virtually budge-proof.

Swatch: Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226)

Swatch: Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (VI226)

Swatch: Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (L) No Flash, (R) With Flash

I can't stress enough how creamy this eyeshadow is. It's a dream to work with, pretty much a no-brainer and so easy to work with. The light lilac-lavender shade have awesome pigmentation and can be used sheered out or build up for an opaque look.

On Eyes: Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (L) No Flash, (R) With Flash

On Eyes: Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande (L) No Flash, (R) With Flash

I never considered lavender to be a "neutral" color but for summer, this pastel shade just works to emphasize and freshen my eyes without looking too overly done. I've been pairing this lilas eye color with neutral peachy lipsticks.

Shiseido Spring/Summer 2015 Collection FOTD (Photo Credit: Shiseido)

FOTD with Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande

Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Lavande