Is it possible to fall in love with an eyeshadow palette? I think it might be, because I have! The shades in this palette are so gorgeous, offering a range of wonderful combinations.
For Christmas I was lucky enough to receive a voucher for MAC Cosmetics from a wonderful aunt of mine, who is likely to read this. So if you are Sue, this is what I got! It cost £30, which for a palette of MAC shadows I think is a fair price, you’re definitely paying for quality here.
The colours in this palette, from top left across to bottom right are: Honey Lust, Poppyseed, Quarry, Antiqued, Embark, #Noir, Haux, Star Violet and Sketch.
All of the colours in this palette are of a warm red/burgundy tone, as the name would suggest. I personally much prefer to wear warm colours, I’m quite pale and have red hair, so warm colours just suit me so much better, and compliment my blue eyes quite nicely. I also really enjoy wearing dark makeup, not that I get the chance to very often, working in an office, and the darker colours in this palette are stunning. All of these darker colours are beautifully burgundy toned, with Sketch being the darkest, most wonderful deep burgundy shimmer shade.
Having said that, there are some really pretty lighter shades included in this palette, including Honey Lust, which is a light golden shade. The one colour in this palette that I am most excited by however is Antiqued, which is a gorgeous coppery bronze sort of shade, but with a red tone, it is so so pretty!
#Noir is a strange colour to me, it’s black, but also gold, it’s gorgeous, don’t get me wrong, but intriguing at first glance. If I hold the palette one way, it’s black, but if I hold it another, the golden shimmer stands out. I feel that this would make a gorgeous liner colour.
As well as the lovely range of colours, there is also a range of finishes included within this palette. Quarry and Embark have a smooth matte finish, whereas Antiqued and Star Violet have a veluxe pearl finish. Honey Lust has a lustre finish, Haux has a satin finish and #Noir and Sketch have a velvet finish. What a great selection!
I think a feature of this palette that is worthy of note is its size, it is really small, thus making it a perfect travel or handbag size, if you’re the sort of person that takes makeup on the go, and want to keep a good variety of colours on you, then a x9 palette is a great idea. Compare it to the size of my hand, it’s super tiny, and adorable.
Also, for reference, I would like to point out the difference of the colours when I took photos with flash and without, I feel like this is important to note, as obviously things appear different in different sorts of light.
WITH FLASH:
WITHOUT FLASH:
Overall, I am super happy with this little palette, the wonderful range of gorgeous colours included, the super handy size, the range of finishes and the classic packaging, I think this is a total winner. Hopefully you do to!
I think I might make a post of a makeup look with this palette, is that something you guys would be interested in seeing? do let me know!
January 7, 2016 at 9:25 pm
Wow! Nice colours!
I don’t wear makeup very often as I just don’t have time but it’s always kinda interesting seeing how other people’s makeup routine compares to my concealer, Lipbalm/lipgloss and possibly mascara if I’m feeling sassy!
Gr8 post tho!
Luv
GeorgieGrl
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January 7, 2016 at 9:58 pm
The colours are SOOO pretty! I love to play around with eyeshadows and this looks like a perfect palette, the middle bottom one looks gorgeous! -Tash x
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January 7, 2016 at 10:13 pm
Star Violet, it’s definitely the most vibrant of them all! xx
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January 7, 2016 at 11:04 pm
Mmmmm MAC! Not a fan myself 😜 Great colours though, all well suited to you. Your eye makeup always looks amazing. You should start to take close ups of your different eyes and do a post when you have a nice selection. Perhaps different brands too?
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January 7, 2016 at 11:08 pm
Saw a comment like that coming! That’s actually a really good idea, thanks!
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January 7, 2016 at 11:24 pm
I love this so much. I wish I were patient enough to spend time doing my eye makeup cause I’d totally splurge! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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January 7, 2016 at 11:32 pm
Thank you! I often do mine in the evening for no reason other than the fact that I enjoy doing it, just to then have to take it off! x
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January 8, 2016 at 4:09 pm
I love eye shadow and I’ve now decided i really need this palette in my life, the colours are so pretty! – Jess x
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January 8, 2016 at 8:26 pm
I’m a sucker for a good eyeshadow, and totally fell in love with this one! Definitely recommend it! xx
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January 10, 2016 at 5:34 am
I’m a newbie when it comes to make up so I’m not really sure what formulas (?)/colours are good for my skin but man, that eye shadow palette of yours is GORGEOUS! Excellent blog post! x 👌🏼
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January 10, 2016 at 10:01 am
Thank you! It’s all about experimenting and finding what works for you! It’s nice to try new things out though! xx
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January 10, 2016 at 10:30 am
You should do my face 😉 Some lovely colour’s there and burgundy is like my all time favourite along with the mighty grey!
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January 10, 2016 at 10:30 am
I totally want to do your face!!!
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January 10, 2016 at 10:46 am
Do it! Next time I’m over yes? Along with my hair? Cool! 😉
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January 10, 2016 at 10:53 am
I like this plan very much!
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January 10, 2016 at 12:01 pm
Good! Me too! I look forward to it dear
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January 14, 2016 at 7:34 pm
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January 18, 2016 at 2:20 pm
This looks gorgeous!
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January 18, 2016 at 2:22 pm
It really is lovely, a more pricey option, but amazing quality and great selection of colours! xx
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January 18, 2016 at 2:23 pm
i think its reasonable when you look at it in the way in which its £10 for one pro palette refill pan! x
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January 18, 2016 at 2:25 pm
That’s completely true, but then again, pro palette pans are much bigger than these ones! but £30 for 9 shades is definitely reasonable, yes! x
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January 18, 2016 at 3:45 pm
are they? they look the same size x
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January 18, 2016 at 3:59 pm
Yeah, this palette with nine shadows is the same size as a pro palette quad! x
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January 18, 2016 at 4:20 pm
really? wow they must be small then! x
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January 18, 2016 at 4:48 pm
They are pretty tiny! x
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