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7 Worst Eyeshadows
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Loreal Palette
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to try this palette, thanks to Total Beauty. I am familiar with different makeup palettes, and generally use Urban Decay's Naked and Naked2 for both daily and dressup looks. The Loreal palette I received was "Nude2"-- these colors flatter tan and olive skin tones, and warmed up nicely on warmer, golden-toned skin. The colors ranged from a deep eggplant to a...read more mid-rose, with a good mix of matte and shimmer finishes. I liked that the shimmers were softer, rather than the glittery look that finish often has. The colors all blend very nicely together, but I have to admit, the palette has very little variation, as the colors all seem to be on a single spectrum of rosy, mauve shades, which make coordinating shades easy, but contrasting and highlighting difficult. The palette's biggest downfall is definitely how monochromatic it was. The texture quality of the shadows was slightly above the normal Loreal drug store-- not quite as dusty as their normal shadows, but definitely requiring a little extra effort to get seamless blending. The brush that was provided was of little use. The amount of each color provided, though, was quite generous. The wearability was above average-- some noticeable creasing at the end of the day and some color fade, but a long-wear primer could help with that. The compact design was very sleek, and had a solid, luxurious feel to it. I got the impression that Loreal was trying to distinguish this product from its regular offerings, and in that, they succeeded. I especially liked that the compact had a clear window through which all colors were visible, as well as four different looks printed on the back. Overall, I was pleased with this palette. It is certainly not a substitute for higher-end palettes like Urban Decay, but is a good way to experiment with a similar product before spending extra money on the more expensive brand. For the number of shadows provided, the price is very reasonable, though greater color variation(while staying in the same coordinated color family) would be a great improvement. I'd have to call this a case of "you get what you pay for"-- but as long as you know what to expect, you won't be disappointed.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 3 people said helpful
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Outstanding!!
First and foremost, I am a prestige girl. I haven't touched mass-produced stuff in over a decade because I just didn't like the quality. You can say a LOT has changed over a year to give customers a run for their money. I received the opportunity to receive one of these palettes for free from Total Beauty (Nude 2 - roses/mauves/coppers) and needless to say, I am in love. I firmly believe that good...read more brushes are the biggest secret to a good eyeshadow look. So needless to say, the first second I opened the package, I threw away the little flimsy plastic stick brush that came inside. I swatched the shadows on my arms with my fingers and I was impressed at the pigmentation. Pigmentation is a plus, but I've used so many eyeshadows that have had good pigmentation and just wore awfully on my eyes and creased like crazy because they didn't bind to my primer, so I was still skeptical. I have SUPER oily lids so there is only one primer that I trust to keep my eyeshadow on (Nars Smudgeproof Primer). What I didn't expect was how WONDERFUL the shadows blended on my lid with my brush. I'm not exaggerating that this shadow blended better than several of the more expensive shadows I own. Some of those single, more expensive eyeshadows cost more than the retail value of this ENTIRE palette. So I was happy by the way the colors blended on my eyes. What I also love is how TRUE to color the pigmentation is. Many eyeshadows tend to turn brown or muddy on my eyes, but the rose, mauves, and coppers in this palette stayed those exact colors on my olive skin. Now the real test; see how long the shadows last on my eyes with primer. I would check for creasing, oxidization (color change), and fallout. After several days of testing, I didn't have any of that. My eye makeup looked exactly the same as when I first put it on in the morning. I actually went to the store to check out the other palette, but I didn't get it considering I have several similar colors found in the Nude 1 palette. To remind you of what I had said earlier, many mass-produced makeup brands have come a LONG way to create gorgeous, pigmented products that rival the more expensive prestige makeup. This was a palette that changed my mind and proved me wrong with makeup that out-performed makeup that cost two or three times as much money. I'm deeply impressed with this palette and I would love to see L'Oreal produce different kinds of these nude palettes.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 7 of 11 people said helpful
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Very Nice!
La Palette 1 was the perfect set of colors for me with different shades of browns and a nice selection from soft shimmers and matte finishes. Stayed put all day with minimal creasing. Really made my eyes pop with a hint of sexy! Very nice!This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 7 people said helpful
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