I have to admit that the majority of my BB products I have given to my mother, its not really a brand that I have found a stand out product from as yet, so you maybe wondering why I decided to buy this palette.
I’ve been on the look out for a travel compact that contains lip, cheek and enough eye shades for a whole look, with my priority being that I wanted it as small as possible.This does deliver, the zipped up denim palette (£45) is sturdy and very compact measuring 3.5" x 3.75"
I’m not a fan of having lip products and powders in the same palette, as there is always the inevitable spreading of dust, however because I wanted a lot of products in a small amount of space this was the only way to go.
The palette includes the following:Eye shadows in: Navajo (very sheer matte cream with a hint of pink). Gray Denim (matte grey), Pink Granite (very sheer pink champagne sparkle). Dark Rinse (deep navy blue with blue sparkle).
Swatches L-R:Navajo, Gray Denim ,Pink Granite, Dark Rinse
It also contains Pink Rose blush (matte medium rose pink). Two creamy lip colours, Cool Rose (sheer neutral pink with a slight sparkle) Indie Rose (medium rose/raspberry).Lastly there are two very liquidity glosses in Iced Lilac (clear base with subtle lilac/silver glitter) Hot Rose (sheer fuchsia pink) both glosses are somewhat tacky/sticky.
Swatches L-R: Pink Rose,Cool Rose,Indie Rose,Iced Lilac,Hot Rose.
Ingredients (please click to enlarge)
I have one problem with this palette, Gray Denim eye shadow. It applies really uneven and is very difficult to blend, I think where it not for my Edward Bess eye brush, which can blend anything, this would not be wearable for me.Overall I am not disappointed I bought this as I can use it as I intended (for travel) it’s just the quality of the Gray Denim shadow is a major let down.
Wow, that is too bad the sales assistant was not more helpful--how frustrating! Sometimes I order online just so I don't have to deal with the SA's! (Although there are a few good ones at my local Nordstrom). I just got this palette too and look forward to trying it out. Thanks for the review :)
ReplyDeleteUp to now I still can't understand why they're called "assistants" as some SAs can be pain in the butt! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the denim packaging.
I travel quite a bit but I prefer to bring a little selection of my favourite products as I don't always like everything in travel palettes. Having said that, my relatives love YSL, Dior, and Lancome travel palettes, especially those you can buy at airport (duty-free special editions).
Hi Makeup Magpie,
ReplyDeleteI tend to do the bulk of my makeup buying online as well. I'll be interested to know if you have the same problem with the Gray Denim eyeshadow I had.
Hello Music,
I tend to forget about those duty free ones,some of the Chanel/Dior ones look quite nice. I think I have so many favourites I can never narrow it down :)