Beauty Product Reviews

nice texture, sheer pigmentation

I think this is a good, but not a perfect, palette, and you should be clear on what you're getting. First off, I wish the palette had included more contrast. Three of the shades are about the same depth, and only one--the prime shade--is significantly lighter; none of the shades are very dark. The "smoke" shade is lovely, but it is really just glitter with very little underlying pigment. I use this like I would a loose glitter, pressing it into a sticky base for some sparkle. It's pretty, but I was not expecting that texture and would have preferred some more base pigment. The other three shadows have a lovely texture, and blend well, but are not very rich in pigmentation, and need to be layered to achieve true-to-pan color-payoff. Overall, this palette would be ideal for someone who likes a sheer wash of color, and a little sparkle--and who knows how to work with difficult textures (for the glittery shade). For beginners and/or anyone who wants really bold, intensely pigmented shadows, it's not ideal. The colors are lovely, though.