Showing posts with label eyeshadows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eyeshadows. Show all posts

Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Review and Swatches: essence 3D Eyeshadow Duo*



In a galaxy far, far away...this product was created out of crushed moon dust, stars and a sprinkle of fairy dust. Lets just have a closer look shall we?



Obviously I'm just joking around with you guys! Today I have a review of the essence 3D Eyeshadow Duo in 07 irresistible smokey eye.  The duos have a similar look to the MAC Extra Dimension range that came out earlier this year but at a fraction of the price.



Today I just have the swatches of this shade to show you, however I have a sultry smokey eye makeup look coming up using this eyeshadow so you can see it in all its' glory!


The shadows were swatched over a base of NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. The first shadow is a metallic gunmetal with fine silver almost blue shimmers which looks like melted metal and the second shadow is a matte black base with silver shimmers.The shades are very pigmented and when applying them over the base I would recommend patting them on, not dragging them. This gives you a more deep, dark look. 

The texture of the shadows are good, although the black shade contains glitter it doesn't have a gritty texture to it. As with any dark pigmented shadow you will experience some fall out so I would advise doing your foundation routine after applying your shadows.



The essence 3D eyeshadows are available now for S$4.90 (2.8g) and there are nine different colours to choose from (the emerald duo looks beautiful!)

Does anybody else love galaxy looking eyeshadows? I don't know why but I'm always attracted to them...

Don't forget to check out my post about Where Can I Find essence cosmetics in Singapore? to find the closest store to you. Also be sure to follow essence cosmeticsSingapore on Facebook so you never miss the opening of new stores or new product releases.


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Have you tried any of these duos out? Let me know in the comments below!

Thank you for stopping by, don't forget to follow if you're not already and I'll see you soon,

Becky  







*This product was sent to me for my honest review purposes





Wednesday, 19 September 2012

4 Looks, 1 Palette: M.U.A Heaven and Earth Palette (Review and Swatches)

 

 




 Top Row (with flash)
 
Bottom Row (with flash)



 
Look 1: Top Row, shadows #1,2 and 3
 
Shadow #1 all over lid and inner corner
                                       Shadow #3 all over lid up to crease
Shadow #2 in crease, outer corner and bottom lash line
 
 (Extras: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk all over lid, NYX Liquid Black Liner, Essence Multi Action Mascara and Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero on waterline)


 
Look 2: Top Row, shadows #4,5 and 6
 
 
Shadow #4 all over lid and inner corner
Shadow #6 all over lid
Shadow #5 in crease, outer corner and bottom lash line
 
 
(Extras: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk all over lid, matte brown from NYX The Crimson Amulet palette (to soften crease), Rimmel Flash Eyeliner in 001 Flash Black, Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero on waterline and Essence Multi Action Mascara)
 
 
 
 
Look 3: Bottom row, shadows #1,2 and 3
 
 
Shadow #3 all over lid and inner corner
Shadow #2 in crease
Shadow #1 in outer corner and bottom lash line
 
 
(Extras: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk all over lid, Essence Multi Action Mascara and Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Flipside on waterline)


 
 
Look 4: Bottom row, shadows #4,5 and 6
 

Shadow #4 all over lid
Shadow #6 in outer corner and crease
Shadow #5 along bottom lash line
 
(Extras: Essence Multi Action Mascara, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk and Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil in Think Khaki! on waterline)
 
 


 
You would enjoy this palette if:
-- You enjoy wearing neutral colours (especially warmer ones)
-- You don't want to spend a lot
-- You want  highly pigmented eye shadows
-- You want easy to blend shadows
-- You like eye shadows with shimmer
 
You might not enjoy this palette if:
-- You like to use matte shadows (as this palette contains none)
-- You don't like glitter shadows (the 4th shadow on the bottom row is chunky glitter)
 

I got mine from Superdrug , I would definitely recommend this palette to whoever missed out on the Naked palette from Urban Decay (I don't own the Naked palette *shock horror*!). I have a good few Urban Decay palettes and I would say these shadows are very comparable to them and it's a steal at only £4!


Thanks for reading!
Becky