Estée Lauder Graphic Color Eyeshadow Quad in Vintage Violet

Hey loves!

Here's an easy go-to eyeshadow palette that I use when I'm in a hurry or when I travel.

Estée Lauder Graphic Color Eyeshadow Quad in Vintage Violet

What I like about it is that it's a mix of purple and mauve shades that are wearable and they compliment my skin very well.

It's also easy to carry around because the compact is thin and sturdy. It also has the classic Estée Lauder design that's so elegant to look at (although the sticker at the bottom could be further improved).

I love using the first two shades because they are the most neutral. I pair it with almost every lipstick shade I have in my stash. But the purples at the bottom creates a dramatic statement so I like using it when I go out in the evening.

Below are the swatches from top to bottom:

See what I mean when I say they are wearable? My favorite shade is the second one. :)

What are your thoughts on the Estée Lauder Graphic Color Eyeshadow Quad in Vintage Violet? 

Cheers,

DAWN

Review : Palladio Herbal Eyeshadow Quad in Copper 'N' Chic

Hey dears!

I love wearing makeup with colors that are in nude and peach shades. Those colors are my go-to ones for my everyday makeup when I go to the office. 

So even though I have enough eyeshadows to last me for a long while, I just couldn't resist getting this quad when I saw that it was on sale at Beauty Bar a few months back...

Palladio Herbal Eyeshadow Quad in Copper 'N' Chic

I was able to get it for only PhP 166.25 from its original price of PhP 475.00.

I just find this palette really beautiful, especially the peach one at the upper right corner. The shades are very wearable and it's a palette that I can bring with me when I travel because the shades can be used to create many looks and it also suits many of my lipsticks.

Let's get to know the product from the product description from the website:

Enhance your eyes with 4 highly-pigmented Eyeshadow Quads.  Compacts come in matte and shimmery shades that can be used year-round.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Beeswax, Synthetic Beeswax, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyethylene, Synthetic Wax, Polybutene, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate, Boron Nitride, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Tocopherol ,Stearalkkonium Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, DI-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer. May contain:   Preservatives, Antioxidants, Sunscreens, Fillers (eg Talc, Silica, Alumina, Kaolin, Clay), Dyes (Inorganic and Organic Pigments, Lacquers). 

*We do not test our products or any of our ingredients on animals

This is available in six shades.

It comes with a small applicator. One end has a pointier end. I can use it to create strong lines using the darkest shade! It doubles as an eyeliner.

The packaging is very simple. It's a compact makeup and the top is made of clear plastic so you can easily see the shades of the quad. It's non-bulky so it's easy to carry around.

Here's a closeup of the product. I like that the peach is almost matte because it's my favorite and I like my eyeshadows matte most of the time.

The shimmery shadows at the bottom gives a dramatic finish to my eye makeup.

The lightest shade is perfect for highlighting the eyes as well as other areas of the face that you want to highlight!

Here are the swatches.

I'm very surprised at how pigmented each shade is, especially the lightest shade! They are very smooth but it can also be chalky.

Anyway, check out below how I usually wear the shades:

It's a simple everyday look. I just add the darker shades when I want a more dramatic look at night.

It's a pretty good compact, especially since I got it in a very affordable price! It already is very pigmented but I still need to add a good eyeshadow base so that it wouldn't crease on my oily lids.

To summarize:

What I LIKE:
- Pigmented
- Very affordable
- Doesn't test on animals
- A combination of matte and shimmery shades
- Very wearable colors
- Simple and easy to carry packaging
- Locally available
- Smooth texture

What I DON'T LIKE:
- I don't think there is. Perhaps they can improve the applicator? I rarely use it. I would also appreciate if it doesn't crease on my oily lids... but almost all eyeshadows do, so I just get a good base!

And that's all for this post! Any thoughts on the Palladio Herbal Eyeshadow Quad in Copper 'N' Chic? 


Cheers,
DAWN

Yves Saint Laurent Pure Chromatics Wet & Dry Eye Shadows in No. 7

Hey gorgeous!

It's my birthday!!! I have many things planned for today so I'm just gonna leave a quick blog post. :)

Since this is a special day for me, I'll post about a special item as well. I'm very in-love with this eyeshadow palette. It just looks so... magical when applied on the lids. :D

Yves Saint Laurent Pure Chromatics Wet & Dry Eye Shadows in No. 7

Bought this when I was in the US for a vacation.

I just love how elegant YSL packagings are. The shape is so simple but the super shiny gold, plus that beautiful engraved logo in a rich Scarlet (or is this Carmine) shade of red, make all the difference.  

At the packaging, you'll see some product info and some makeup tips on how to use the applicators and eyeshadows.

Here are additional info from the website:

Through the magic of water and a revolutionary new process, Yves Saint Laurent pushes the limits of color with PURE CHROMATICS, a new generation of eye shadows. Real makeup artist magic is made easy with emblematic harmonies that captivate the eyes.

THE POWER OF WATER
New water-process technology, exclusive to YSL,  is the latest discovery in color for pigments more intense and dramatic than ever before! 
 
USE WET FOR A CHROMATIC TRANSFORMATION
Expect the unexpected. Water enhances color pigments in PURE CHROMATICS. When used wet, the water activates the pigments and gives full intensity to their color. The effect is the satiny powder transforms into a luxurious cream while pearls shine with a metallic finish.

It comes with two applicators.

The ones with bigger foams are ideal for dry application while the smaller one is for wet application.

A closeup of the palette

Swatches on hand

The soft glitters remind me of something magical. It's like a makeup for the elves and fairies! 

Below are pictures on how I wear the eyeshadow.

The ones above are in dry application.

While the one below is when I use wet application:

I guess whether dry or wet, I get the same output. LOL

I like my colors very bold. I think the eyeshadow primer (from Too Faced) made the colors vibrant even when I applied it dry.

And here are some FOTD shots to see my whole makeup look:

And that's all! Gonna get ready for a whole day of me time! Yayyy!

Enjoy your day as well, guys! :D

Cheers,

DAWN

Review : Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Eyebrow/Eyeshadow Quad—Beloved, Intense, Wish, Hush

Hey loves!

Looking for a multi-purpose eye makeup palette? Then let me suggest this palette from Ellana Mineral Cosmetics:

Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Eyebrow/Eyeshadow Quad—Beloved, Intense, Wish, Hush

This very pretty palette palette, with illustrations by Soleil Ignacio, is very affordable at only Php 350.00.

Below are some info on the product from the website:

Brow and Eye Contour Palette: Soft yet well-defined eyebrows do wonders for
framing the face. Likewise, subtly contoured eyes can widen and lift the most
prominent features of our face.

How to Use:

Apply with a brush or sponge. Use sparingly.

Tips and Tricks:

pure high intensity mineral pigments that can be used as eyeshadows and eyeliners.

Ingredients:

Mica, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphates, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide,, Kaolin, Silicone Dioxide, Magnesium Steatrate, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Copper CI 77400, Yellow CI 77492, Black CI 77499

As some of you may know, my favorite part of the makeup routine is my eye makeup. It's always a must for me to add color and definition around my eyes. I love doing bold, colorful looks but sometimes, I like to tone it down every now and then. I believe neutral eyeshadow shades are a must in every kikay girl's stash. 

This particular product contains four neutral eye shadow shades that double as eyebrow powder. It's a very handy palette since it's multi-purpose, perfect for on-the-go people and for travel.

The colors are perfectly combined to suit many Filipinas. There is a shade that can be matched to your brows whether you have dark brown, black, or even blonde hair.

Swatches on my hand

From left to right: Beloved, Intense, Wish, and Hush

I use a combination of Beloved and Intense on my brows while I combine all four colors for my eye shadows. I also use the shade Hush to highlight my brow bone. So this product is indeed a very handy product.

Below are pictures on how I usually use the palette:

The soft, pigmented shades are very easy to blend together. They are matte except for the coppery shade Wish. The colors create a simple, very natural look together. 

As for the staying power, with primer, it can last a good six to seven hours. On the brows, it stays all day.

What I LIKE:

- Soft and pigmented neutral shades

- Easy to blend

- Affordable

- Good staying power

- Multi-purpose

- Beautiful packaging

What I DON'T LIKE:

- None!

I definitely recommend this palette. It's easy to use and it does your brows and your eyeshadows. Multi-purpose and affordable! I take it with me most of the time, especially when I have to pack lightly when I travel.

For more info about Ellana, check out their:

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Disclaimer: If you click the Ellana links on this post (or the Ellana banner at the side bar), you get a discount when you buy online and I get a small amount of money in return because I joined their affiliate program. But even though I benefit from this, rest assured that all I stated in my posts are honest reviews. :)

Cheers,

DAWN

Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Purple Pop

Hello loves!

Another palette was added to my eyeshadow collection when I received this in my July Glamourbox—a special edition Avon Glamourbox.

Avon True Color Eyeshadow Quad in Purple Pop

This palette is worth Php 449.00.

The shades included are located at the back of the palette. They are Lavender, Pink Berry, Purple Flip and Vibrant Violet.

There's also an illustration on how you can wear the quad!

More info on the palette on the box including the ingredients list.

Packaging is black and simple.

Though I like black packaging, I don't find it sleek enough. It's just okay. :P 

 Below is a close up of the palette:

And below are the swatches: 

I'm a fan of purples and pinks and I find this pretty but not enough to really fall-in-love with it.  It's not very special for me. The pigmentation is good but a bit powdery and isn't long lasting enough on my oily lids unless I put on a good eye primer first.

What do you think of this palette from Avon?

Do you like wearing pink and purple eyeshadows?

Cheers,

DAWN