The Bella's (Pitch Perfect reference, anyone?) come in different textures, including metallic, satin matte, and shimmer. So there is a little something for everyone. All of them have a really nice texture, but the satin mattes are a little more smooth, which is to be expected.
I currently have five of the shades, and I am fairly pleased with the quality. Especially when you consider the price.
Shades
- Bella Bronze: bronze metallic sheen
- Bella Champagne: shimmering champagne pink
- Bella Cappuccino: light red brown satin matte
- Bella Teal: teal metallic sheen
- Bella Ivory: ivory satin matte
Bella Bronze
Bella Teal
Bella Cappuccino
Bella Champagne
Bella Ivory
Top to bottom: Bella Champagne, Bella Bronze, Bella Cappuccino, Bella Ivory, Bella Teal
Wet Swatches
Swatched Over Primer: Bella Champagne, Bella Cappuccino, Bella Ivory, Bella Bronze, Bella Teal
For the most part, the pigment of these shadows is really nice. In general, the metallics seem to have the most pigment while the satin mattes have a little less. Bella Cappuccino was the most disappointing pigment wise, but it pairs well with Bella Ivory for a natural look. The wear time is also good. I haven't experienced any creasing and fading is minimal. With the exception of Bella Ivory, they are not powdery and none of them are chalky. You can use these shadows wet or dry. I personally never, ever use my shadows wet. It just feels odd to me and it honestly never crosses my mind. In this case, it doesn't really make a significant difference in the pigment or application with the exception of the metallic shades (Bella Bronze and Bella Teal). The metallic shades became more opaque and less of a sheen. I have also never applied these with my fingers, but I can see where it could be done with ease. The Bella Shadows apply easily and blend well.
Bella Teal and Bella Bronze