Product: Bare Minerals 4.0 Eyeshadow in The Truth
Price: $30 from Bare Minerals
Product Description from the Website:
bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow provides exceptionally vivid, long-wearing color in an ultra smooth, silky texture for effortless application and seamless blendability with four shades that create multiple looks. Powered by our proprietary SeaNutritive MineralTM Complex along with powerful antioxidants, cold-pressed borage oil, caffeine and cucumber-ingredients known to deliver anti-aging benefits including reduced look of puffiness and antioxidant protection for a softer, smoother, revitalized eye area. It looks like a powder but feels like a cream and delivers a beautifully smooth application of vivid, long-wearing color.
The Truth featuring Serendipitous + Magnetism + Fate + Apropos (delicate peach/brushed taupe/light mocha glaze/twinkling espresso)
My Thoughts: This quad is on par with the other Ready Palettes that I have but it doesn’t get much love from me since it is very neutral. The Truth is smooth and very pigmented. If you are looking for a small neutral palette this is a good choice. Swatches are over bare skin.
Quality: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Overall: 19/20
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: Bare Minerals 2.0 Ready Eyeshadow in The Vision
Price: $20 from Bare Minerals
Product Description from the Website:
bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow provides exceptionally vivid, long-wearing color in an ultra smooth, silky texture for effortless application and seamless blendability with two complementary shades. Powered by our proprietary SeaNutritive MineralTM Complex along with powerful antioxidants, cold-pressed borage oil, caffeine and cucumber-ingredients known to deliver anti-aging benefits including reduced look of puffiness and antioxidant protection for a softer, smoother, revitalized eye area. It looks like a powder but feels like a cream and delivers a beautifully smooth application of vivid, long-wearing color.
The Vision featuring Illusion + Mirage (sea mist/deep lagoon)
My Thoughts: This is one of my favorite Bare Minerals duos. These 2 colors blend together so flawlessly and create great eye looks. If you were just going to pick one duo it would have to be this one. Swatches are over bare skin.
Quality: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Overall: 19/20
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: Buxom Color Choreography Eyeshadow Palette in Belly Dance
Price: $36 at Sephora
Product Description from the Website:
A five-shade palette of vivid, show-stopping eye shadows.
What it does:
Steal the show with spectacular, high performance Buxom® Color Choreography™ Eyeshadow. This versatile palette offers a range of finishes from matte to shimmer in a multitude of alluring shades, including a vivid pop of color. Mix and match the creamy, rich, blendable shadows. The options are endless—let your imagination run wild.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Phthalates
– GMOs
My Thoughts: I adore the colors in this palette but the pigmentation is just not there. The description on the website says that they are “vivid, show-stopping eye shadows”…well they’re not. I still like the palette for softer looks but I definitely do not think that it lives up to the description. Swatches are over bare skin.
Quality: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Pigmentation: 2/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall: 14/20
I can’t say that I recommend this palette based simply on the fact that it does not live up to the claims. I do think that it is a nice palette for a softer look.
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: Fyrinnae Conjuror Arcane Magic Eyeshadow
Price: $2 for mini & $6.35 for full size from Fyrinnae.
Product Description from the Website: Rich burgundy-brick shade topped with shimmer that changes from aqua to bright crimson, depending on proximity to light or angle.
My Thoughts: I love everything from Fyrinnae and Conjuror is no exception. Their description for Conjuror is spot on and the aqua shimmer comes alive in the swatch below. My swatch is over Darling Girl Glitter Glue.
Quality: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Overall: 19/20
I love Fyrinnae and you just can not beat the value. The mini jar will last forever and is only $2. What’s not to love?
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Rated R
Price: $34 at Sephora
Product Description from the Website:
What it is:
A mini mirrored compact featuring two crease-proof NARS eye shadows in modern, complementary shades.
What it does:
This long-wearing, crease-resistant formula is uniquely paired in dazzling and creative color combinations, expertly coordinated by François Nars. Worn together or alone, these shades are richly pigmented and can be applied sheer or built up for a more dramatic effect. Used wet, these shadows also double as eyeliners.
My Thoughts: This duo is freaking amazing and beautifully pigmented. I have only had one other NARS eyeshadow before and ended up not being very impressed with it but when I swatched this one in Sephora I knew it was a must have for me. These shadows feel amazing and while I feel that they are worth the price tag I will say that it is probably the color combination that makes me feel that way. If you have had a NARS shadow in the past and didn’t really care for it then you should give them another try! I’ve already added more duos to my wish list. My swatches are over bare skin.
Quality: 5/5
Value: 4/5
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall: 19/20
Do you have any NARS duos?
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: Buxom Color Choreography Eyeshadow Palette in Swing
Price: $36 at Sephora
Product Description from the Website:
A five-shade palette of vivid, show-stopping eye shadows.
What it does:
Steal the show with spectacular, high performance Buxom® Color Choreography™ Eyeshadow. This versatile palette offers a range of finishes from matte to shimmer in a multitude of alluring shades, including a vivid pop of color. Mix and match the creamy, rich, blendable shadows. The options are endless—let your imagination run wild.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan
My Thoughts: I adore the neutral colors in this palette but the pigmentation is just not there. The description on the website says that they are “vivid, show-stopping eye shadows”…well they’re not. I still like the palette for softer looks but I definitely do not think that it lives up to the description. Swatches are over bare skin.
Quality: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Pigmentation: 2/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall: 14/20
I can’t say that I recommend this palette based simply on the fact that it does not live up to the claims. I do think that it is a nice palette for a softer look.
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: Buxom Color Choreography Eyeshadow Palette in Lambada
Price: $36 at Sephora
Product Description from the Website:
A five-shade palette of vivid, show-stopping eye shadows.
What it does:
Steal the show with spectacular, high performance Buxom® Color Choreography™ Eyeshadow. This versatile palette offers a range of finishes from matte to shimmer in a multitude of alluring shades, including a vivid pop of color. Mix and match the creamy, rich, blendable shadows. The options are endless—let your imagination run wild.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
– Sulfates
– Synthetic Fragrances
– Phthalates
– GMOs
– Triclosan
My Thoughts: I adore the colors in this palette but the pigmentation is just not there. The description on the website says that they are “vivid, show-stopping eye shadows”…well they’re not. I still like the palette for softer looks but I definitely do not think that it lives up to the description. Swatches are over bare skin.
Quality: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Pigmentation: 2/5
Packaging: 5/5
Overall: 14/20
I can’t say that I recommend this palette based simply on the fact that it does not live up to the claims. I do think that it is a nice palette for a softer look.
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: Smashbox Shades of Fame Palette
Price: $48 at Sephora
Product Description from the Website:
What it is:
An eye palette featuring nine shadows and two cream liners in the hottest hues of the season, plus an eye shadow primer.
What it does:
Get noticed with the Shades Of Fame Eye Palette from Smashbox. Their studio artists selected their favorite shades of the season and arranged them in trios for effortless combos, from bright pops of wearable color to smoldering summer evening hues. With the included Mini Photo Finish Lid Primer, you can create multiple eye-popping looks that will last all the way from the casting call to the premiere. Scan the QR code on the bottom of the palette to access looks straight from the studios and a special offer!
This set contains:
– 9 x 0.40 oz eye shadows in: Bliss, Honey, Sandstone, Nude, Sherbert, Safari, Pacific, Praline, Mocha
– 2 x 0.10 oz cream liners in: Gold, Bronze
– 0.02 oz mini Photo Finish Lid Primer
– Double-ended eye shadow brush/applicator
My Thoughts: I love the colors in this palette, I think it has a nice balance of brights and neutrals. There is some fallout with some of the shades, especially Sherbert so I would make sure to tap any excess off of the brush before applying. All swatches are over bare skin.
Quality: 4/5
Value: 4/5
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Overall: 17/20
Final Thoughts: I think this palette is a pretty good value for the price but you do need to be careful to avoid fallout. My favorites in the palette are Sherbert and Pacific. Do you have this palette? Any other Smashbox products you recommend?
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Product: Tarina Tarantino Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette
Price: $36 at Sephora
Product Description from the Website:
What it is:
A unique palette of shimmery, high-payoff shadows inspired by a magical, far-off place.
What it does:
Infused with crushed pearls and diamond and porcelain powder, this set of shadows is like jewelry for your eyes. The shades of olive green, shimmering aqua, and iridescent white were carefully created by Tarina to capture the essence of The Emerald City in the bejeweled Land of Oz. From sweet to wicked, these intense formulas offer shimmery payoff and ultra-high pigmentation. Quality ingredients ensure long wear and shades can be applied either wet or dry.
This set contains:
6 x 0.9 oz eye shadows in:
– Glinda’s Kiss (iridescent white)
– Silver Shoes (pearlized silver)
– Dandy Lion (pearlized olive green)
– Saw Dust Heart (matte deep brown)
– Ozma (pearlized aqua blue)
– Very Wicked (pearlized emerald green)
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
– Parabens
My Thoughts: I absolutely love this palette. The color payoff on the shadows are amazing even over bare skin which is how I have the swatches shown in this post. Everything I have tried from the Tarina Tarantino line at Sephora has been of excellent quality and this is no exception. The packaging is a bit bulky but it’s not that big of a deal.
Quality: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Overall: 19/20
I would definitely recommend this palette to anyone. I think it has a great mix of neutral and bold colors and will be awesome at creating a variety of looks. Do you have this palette or anything else from Tarina Tarantino?
Disclosure: Product purchased by me.
Continuing my Fyrinnae swatches, today I bring you Sorceress.
From the Fyrinnae site:
Charcoal, nearly black shadow that with a shimmer that changes from a brilliant aqua to rose to lavender, depending on the light.
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