Because we are still salivating for Urban Decay's Naked Palette (Fish Fish has done an excellent review of this one!), we have decided to do a review of a more affordable set of neutral eyeshadows:
NYX The Runway Collection 10 Color Eyeshadow
in Champagne and Caviar
Net WT. 0.49oz (14g)
NYX's best-selling shadows in one sleek case for design, storage, and mobility. This product offers colors, high pigmentation, and lasting wear.
$9.75 at NYX Cosmetics
$9.29 at MakeupGeek
Bought online at PhP 470 from CareFreeShopper
Dawn's Take: A bit boring for a palette, but it is very useful. It goes well with everything! If you don't know what makeup to wear, this is the palette to use. I agree that the shadows are great for lid wash, and the other shades for the crease... but I don't like that fact that I need to pile on the eyeshadows to make my eyes pop (most are sheer). I still prefer my colorful pigmented shadows over this.
Tracy's Take: This is my go-to neutral palette. I agree that most of the shadows are sheer and some are even chalky, but I have no problems with that. Why? Because when I am in the mood for everyday makeup, I don't want a pigmented shimmerbomb on my eyelids! This one does the job, since I can slap the product on, mess it up, and still manage to look respectable. Perfect for lazy days when I just want a taupe wash. And wow, this holds a lot of taupe-y brown which I love.
If you want to read or see more swatches of this product, check out these other blogs:
We'll be doing two looks using the same palette,
so watch out for that!
Cheers,
Dawn and Trace
Glad to see a review on this. Have been wondering about it since I saw it couple weeks ago on Ulta.com. Oh, the colors actually look nice, but seem to have more lighter shades? Ulta is selling it for US$6.99 now. Hmmm... I think I will get one to try for popping my Nyx cherry. :P Waiting for your eyes look from this palette! I can imagine myself use color 1, 7, 8 and 10 a lot.
ReplyDeletei love neutrals! di pala gaanong pigmented ang NYX e/s noh? but the colors are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteFish Fish - yes, most of the colors are light/medium shades! But I guess that's what makes it so foolproof to use :)
ReplyDeleteKhymm - not too pigmented nga. i think the other bloggers swatched heavily, that's why you can see the colors on their skin properly. i love the colors on this one :) cool browns!
cheers,
trace
oooh, I think I want this palette too. Im a fan of neutrals kasi eh. :)
ReplyDeleteJosh - Will take a look :)
ReplyDeleteSep - Do get one!! It's affordable, too. Great for travelling - if it breaks, it won't hurt too much (I can just imagine trotting with MAC/UD and then it breaks... ouch!)
Trace