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The Best

I love Muse like nothing else. It is sheer, and comparable to being more like a topper than a full coat base, but for me that adds to the more natural look I like to go for these days (smoking this colour with a regular brown shadow on the outer corners). Glitter is gorgeous when it catches the light, it's such a happy colour. The glitter can get everywhere if you are not careful, avoid bringing it too close to the crease: the transfer is real. If you're dark skinned and want to try a Danessa metallic, I would highly recommend Muse as a good start. This is my 'everyday' go-to product.

Gorgeous Shimmer

I love this as a base for a smokey eye when I'm feeling a little girly. Although the swatches have clear hints of pink, it does look more pearlescent when placed on my lid. This is my second favourite 'everyday metallic', only slightly behind Muse. If you have encountered a Denona Crystal Top Coat, you'll know not to place the glitter too close to the crease or it will transfer, this is no different! Glitter particles will transfer throughout the day if you aren't careful! Great buy and highly recommended.

Gorgeous

Alone or under gloss, this is a fabulous glitter based cream shadow. It is easy to apply (I use Wayne 18 for all over lid) and lasts ages. It can stain the skin slightly if you're using your hand as a palette be warned (I use the MyKitCo palette to distribute product). Easy to remove using normal removers. Love it!!! (so much so each pay day I'm adding to my collection of metallics - I currently own 6)

Glittery

Not a fan. If you have textured skin or any facial hair - avoid, this just does not blend seamlessly. Although finely milled, it looks gritty on the skin and I want to say patchy (even when I swatch this on my hand). The formula is not great. If you're looking for a glittery highlight, Jeffree Star's Supreme Frost or Fenty's How Many Carats are far superior.

Does the job

This does a really good job of removing her cream colours but it is not anything special: I managed to get everything off with my Drunk Elephant face wash! It's useful to me for correcting mistakes upon application, but not to remove eyeshadow completely from my lid as it did sting a little when I first used it.

Contour not bronzer

If you're on the NC45 scale this is too dark to be imagined as a bronzer (think Fenty's Espresso contour stick). As a contour, less is more as it is hyper pigmented. Using my trusty Wayne Goss 12 it blends out very easily but the colour is a tad muddy on my skin tone. It dries super fast so be prepared to work quickly. It does last ages once on and I'm sure once I get a bit of a tan I will reach for this more often.

Best Gloss

I've tried working with glosses for years from MAC, Kevyn Aucoin and Pat Mcgrath - I loved the look but application was always an issue, oh and hair getting stuck to my face. This one by far is the best. On top of her metallic in Fireworks, it really makes the colour deepen and pop! It's also super easy to use, a little less sticky (in terms of hair sticking to face when the wind blows) and generally good value for money.

Adore

If you're into the natural highlighter like the Hourglass Strobe Light or Flash Stick, you'll like this. It's gorgeous (completely opaque on my dark skin) and gives the perfect wet look finish, even on my rough skin. This is a great find and I can imagine putting this on just my bare skin (no other makeup) and being happy with glowy skin.

Great Colour

I love the colour. However I'm not a fan of the sponge pad which holds the pigment, it takes a bit of effort to get onto my brush. Definitely prefer Inglot gel eyeliners over this!

Sheer

Cute compact and great colours upon first inspection. However the case falls open easily - be careful upon storing (mine doesn't lock shut). The colours are sheer, like really sheer on dark skin. I can't use them on the eyes or lips (maybe as a super sheer tint on lips), but it does work well as a natural blush. I can't say anything more but sheerer than glossier sheer if you're into the natural look! May be better on lighter skin tones.