Snazzy packaging, though.
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I thought this post needed some cuteness. =)
Don't get me wrong, the eyeshadows are stunning and the texture is amazing. They are so smooth and shimmery. Just what I like. However, they are too sheer when applied. For some people, this might be a good thing. But I like to see my eyeshadow when I wear it. And if I want sheer, I'm not paying $79. Forget that. And it faded and creased pretty badly. I do have oily eyelids, but my less expensive eyeshadows don't even fade or crease. Epic fail. Primer didn't even help.
The poor performance is a crying shame because the shades are gorgeous. The lightest shade is a shimmery golden beige. This one does make quite a nice highlighting shade The shade on the top right is soft rose gold. The bottom left is a light taupe and the shade on the bottom right is a sheer (it does not apply anywhere near as dark as it looks) chocolate brown. The description says there is a matte shade in here somewhere. There must be an invisible shade because I certainly don't see it. The first two are shimmery, and the last two are satins. I guess they think the dark brown is a matte, but it isn't a true matte. It seems like a hybrid between a matte and satin finish.
Natural lighting. I wish they looked this pigmented on my eyes. I swatches them without primer.
Indoors with flash.
I have to say that the packaging is nice. The palette is sturdy and it does have a luxurious feel. As always, the annoying brushes that most of us don't use are included. However, these actually seem useable.Bottom line, this is not worth the money and it was a disappointment. Obviously this palette is crazy expensive at $79. But, the size of the eyeshadows is huge compared to most palettes. I realize that I sound bitter right now, but I am quite devastated. I really wanted this to work for me, but it just doesn't. That isn't to say that it won't work for you , but my quick review might give you something to think about.
About 30 minutes after application. I used the darkest shade in the crease, the rose gold on the lid, and the lightest shade on the brow bone.
This what happened after about five or 6 hours.
Oh well, not liking a beautiful product does happen. But I have some good stuff coming up tomorrow. At least I am excited about it. =) Have a great day and TGIF.