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Top 10 Neutral Eye Shadow Palettes in India, Prices, Buy Online

Top 10 Neutral Eye Shadow Palettes in India, Prices, Buy Online

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Top 10 Neutral Eye Shadow Palettes in India, Prices, Buy Online

By Sanchita

Neutral eye makeup are the ‘in’ thing now and no matter it is daytime makeup look or night one, neutral eye always turns out to be the glamorous one. Improvising with neutral look is the safest choice if you are unable to decide the look you want. On Indian skin, the neutral look suits the best with pale browns, taupe, soft copper and bronze. Just add a dash of winged liner and a rocking lip color, which would give you a simple yet stunning look. These kind of looks can hardly be creates with one of two colors and you need a proper palette at your disposal. Hence, I thought of doing an affordable list of best Neutral Eye Shadow Palette in India. These brands are readily available in various e-commerce sites or retailed easily in the market. So, let’s take a look at the list.

1. Maybelline The Nudes – 899 INR (BUY HERE)

No matter what makeup it is, Maybelline will always top the list for me. The Nudes palette is has 12shades of various neutrals like browns, grey, bronze, and taupe with few matte and shimmery highlighters for various looks. It is perfect for both warm and cool skin tones and a number of looks can be created with this one. The texture is soft and the pigmentation is also good for daily wear. This is surely a great neutral palette for the price tag.

2. Urban Decay Naked – (Approx. 5000 INR)

The ultimate madness for neutrals started with the UD palettes and honestly, I can never decide which one to choose between the three. UD Naked palettes are legendary! Each of them is gorgeous to the core and undeniably amazing. Each palettes consists 12 colors and best for creating any neutral or soft smoky look. The texture is just like butter and highly pigmented. It is very easy to blend and layer and known for its outstanding quality. The staying power and finish is also commendable. Although the price is high but totally worth it.

3. Makeup Revolution Iconic 2 Palette – 1050 INR (BUY HERE for 790)

The Iconic range of Makeup Revolution is the dupe of UD palettes and are easily available in India as well. UD costs a bomb and hence when we want an affordable dupe, Makeup Revolution is the best deal we can get. Among all the Iconic and Iconic Pro, my favorite for neutrals will be the Iconic 2 which is the dupe of UD Naked 2. The combination of colors are very pretty with bronze, soft browns, grey, black and shimmery highlighters. It is a perfect daytime palettes and readily available on discounts as well.

4. MUA Heaven and Earth Palette – 1050 INR

One of the best neutral brown palettes I have used so far! Though most of the shades are shimmery finish but they look exceptionally natural on the eyelids. Most of the colors are warm toned and especially suit the Indian skin tones. The texture is very soft and pretty blend-able. The pigmentation is also good and you can layer it very nicely if you want that intense look. MUA also has the palette “Undress Me Too” (Review & Swatches HERE) which is another great palette for cool toned and grey colors. P.S: While Heaven and Earth is Urban Decay Naked Dupe, the Undress Me Too is Urban Decay Naked 2 Dupe

5. L’Oreal Paris Color Riche La Palette – 1399 INR (BUY HERE for 1119)

The Color Riche La Palette from L’Oreal Paris comes in a sturdy black casing with a double tip sponge applicator and an in-built mirror. It is a very recent launch in India and is available in 2 shades – Beige and Rose. The colors are very similar but has slight changes in them. The Beige one is lighter than the Rose. In my opinion, the Rose will be a perfect choice for the Indian skin tones with a handful of deep colors and various neutrals to choose from.

6. Sleek MakeUP I-Divine Makeup Au Naturel Palette – 1500 INR

This is a brand I surely want to be officially available in India! Their quality is impeccable and the price is comparatively affordable even after shipping and taxes. The texture is soft and creamy powdery and has very less fall out issues. The pigmentation is as gorgeous as it can get with single swipe itself! Their i-divine palettes are incredibly good and when it comes to neutrals, there are two best of the best – Au Naturel and Oh So Special. Au Naturel has beautiful peaches and deep browns and a jet matte black for night time look. Overall, it is a highly recommended one. (All Sleek MakeUP Review and Swatches HERE)

7. Makeup Revolution I Heart Chocolate – 1550 INR (Available on Nykaa)

The ‘Chocolate’ series of Makeup Revolution is worth all the attention is has. These are the dupes of the high end Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette. Of course, Too Faced is high priced and often out of stock. However, the Makeup Revolution one is available and the quality is definite worth talking about. The blend of browns, burgundy, deep chocolate, beige and pearly highlighters is just as craving as a chocolate bar. The pigmentation is very good and a lot of day and night time looks can be easily created with this. P.S: I have the Too Faced Palette and I know how exactly similar this is, at 1/4th the price, this is definitely a must have!

8. Freedom Pro 12 Stunning Smokes – 1200 INR (Available on Nykaa)

Freedom is another London Based makeup brand and becoming very prominent in the beauty market in India. Their Pro 12 palettes are excessively popular with various mattes, nudes, shimmery and deep colors. The best neutral palette is the Stunning Smokes which has 12 gorgeous mixture of mattes and shimmery colors. The colors are so pigmented that even the lighter ones shows up pretty well on the lids and the texture is also a total winner.

9. FACES Glam On Color Perfect Eyeshadow Smokey – 599 INR

A quad of 4 shimmery beautiful colors – bronze, plum, taupe and a pearly highlighter with an affordable price tag is surely worth trying. The packaging is sturdy and compact which comes with a mirror and an applicator. The texture is soft with a decent saturation of color. It works well even without primers and will suit the cool and neutral skin tones very well.

10. Coastal Scents Revealed 2 Palette – 2300 INR

This is the closest dupe of the renowned Urban Decay Naked 2 and Naked 3. There are 20 colors in this palettes, consisting of various shimmery and matte peach, browns, burgundy and taupe. The texture is very soft and blends profusely on the lids. The pigmentation is also good and helps you the layer the deeper color easily. It has a very good staying power of 5-6hours without primer and the palette, overall, is a great value for money.

Editor’s Note: I love the Sleek MakeUP Oh So Special palette, it’s my favourite. And also the Too Faced Chocolate bar Palette, the Makeup Revolution I Heart Chocolate is an exact dupe shade to shade, another must have! I want to try the Coastal Scents Revealed 2. This is a very useful compilation Sanchita.

Tell us your favourite neutral eyeshadow palette in India, in the comments below.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection Review,Swatches

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Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection Review,Swatches

What the Company claims: The Chocolate Bar experience begins as soon as you open the palette and the smell of sweet chocolate envelops you. The eye shadows are pigmented with pure, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and includes 16 matte and shimmer shades of natural browns, delicate pinks and luscious plums. Includes our signature how-to Glamour Guide with three looks to get you started.

Too Faced Co-Founder and Creative Director Jerrod Blandino was inspired to combine the power of antioxidant-rich cocoa powder and makeup while having a chocolate facial and learning about the benefits of cocoa at a Hawaiian spa. Based on this inspiration we created our best-selling bronzer Chocolate Soleil and then Milk Chocolate Soleil and have now added the Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Palette.

New Shades:
Glided Ganache
White Chocolate
Milk Chocolate
Salted Caramel
Black Forest Truffle
Triple Fudge
Marzipan
Semi-Sweet
Strawberry Bon Bon
Candied Violet
Amaretto
Hazelnut
Creme Brulee
Haute Chocolate
Cherry Cordial
Champagne Truffle

MRP: $49

You can buy it HERE.

Finally the review. Its the most beautiful and gorgeous palette I won! And trust me, I own many :p But what can beat chocolate?! It looks like a chocolate bar and all the eyeshadows smell like chocolate too! Like what more would one need.

It has 16 shades from the nudes,beige to browns,purples,etc. The pigmentation is beyond amazing, I just touched the eyeshadow for swatches and I got real powder pigment coming out. The metallic and satin finish needed just a small touch not even a complete swipe for swatch. Matte shades in any palette are not usually very pigmented. But not here, the mattes are rich and pigmented too especially the browns. 1-2 matte shades out of the entire 16 would be a bit less pigmented. But none are chalky or dry, all the shadows are super creamy.

It comes with a guide for three different eye makeup looks.

They stay for a good 6-7 hours even without a primer and more so with a primer. I think this palette has all the shades one would ever need, unless you are a ‘brights’ person. I am a neutral lover and this one is just perfect for me. I reach for it all the time even though I have other palettes including Too Faced Palettes.

Shades:

Left:

Gilded Ganache: Satin finish darkened chocolate brown with gold shimmer

White Chocolate: Matte pale beige for highlighting the brow bone

Salted Caramel: Matte medium peachy brown

Marzipan: Warm peach with frosted metallic finish

Semi Sweet: Matte medium brown with red undertones

Hazelnut: Medium golden bronze with metallic finish

Creme Brulee: Darkened molten gold with rich,metallic finish. One of the best in the palette

Haute Chocolate: Dark chocolate brown with red undertones and frost finish

Right:

Milk Chocolate: Matte medium brown, its almost my skin shade. Good for blending.

Black Forest Truffle: Burgundy brown with burgundy and bronzer shimmer

Triple Fudge: Matte deep dark brown

Strawberry Bon Bon: Matte cool toned light pink

Candied Violet: Smoky violet with blue and pink shimmer

Amaretto: Frost warm toned medium brown with red undertones

Cherry Cordial: Matte plumy brown with some flecks of shimmer

Champagne Truffle: Off white with a golden sheen and metallic finish. Perfect for inner corners of eyes.

I think this is one perfect palette for everyone and a must have. All the necessary shades you will ever need. Carry only this for your holiday, weddings,etc and you are sorted. Highly recommended!

Rating: 4.5/5

I would update this post or do a separate post with EOTD’s.

Did you like the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Collection?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Sleek MakeUP Eye & Cheek Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Eye & Cheek Palette Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: Multi-functional palette contains four eyeshadows and two blushers from our bestselling i-Divine and Blush range. Eye & Cheek Palette provides all of your colour essentials in one convenient compact.

These velvety smooth eyeshadows and blushers are highly pigmented and long-lasting, making blending and defining simple.

Each palette contains complementary neutral and bold shades suited to all skin tones.

Packaged in a handy travel sized compact, with magnetic snap-shut mechanism and also includes a large mirror and two essential brushes for effortless application.

Dancing Til Dusk includes velvety browns and shimmering fawns from our Au Naturel i-Divine palette. With radiant Blush shades Mirrored Pink, an iridescent soft pink and Sahara, a matte, dark coral, for a sophisticated finish.

How to: Eyeshadow: Use the mini eyeshadow applicator to sweep the lighter shades all over the eye lid. Blend well, as this acts as a base for deeper shades. Then apply the medium or dark shades across the crease to define eyes

Blush: Using the mini blusher brush included, sweep onto the apples of the cheeks

Comes in 2 variants- Dancing Till Dusk and See You At Midnight

MRP: $14.99

Dancing Till Dusk is the one I am reviewing today. It is more on the warm side while See You At Midnight is more on the cooler side.

Dancing Till Dusk has the blushes Mirrored Pink and Sahara and the eyeshadows from the Au Naturel Palette.

See You at Midnight combines deep blue and pearlescent purple eyeshadows from our Vintage Romance i-Divine Palette. Along with Blush in Pomegranate, a golden berry hue and Antique,a shimmery dusky rose, for a captivating look.

It comes in a small rectangular black packaging and has a mirror and a small double sided applicator and a small brush.

Shades:

Eyeshadows:

Satin finish champagne shade (Beautiful!)

Matte taupe (For the crease)

Matte beige n*de (Almost skin color, perfect for blending and brow bone)

Medium brown with gold shimmer

Blushes:

Mirrored Pink – A soft, romantic satin finish bright pink. Very bridal for fair skin tones.

Sahara: Matte peachy coral. Super pretty on warm skin tones <3

I would recommend See You At Midnight for darker/deeper skin tones coz the shades would show up on them well and Dancing Till Dusk for both but especially for warm skin tones. I am glad I got the Dancing Till Dusk coz I am totally a warm person and love neutrals/warms in eye shadows and peachy, natural blushes. Also, warm shades look beautiful on our Indian skin tones.

Its a perfect daytime palette with a brown, taupe, champagne, a shade for blending and a nice peach blush. Mirrored Pink looks a little bright though but looks nice when blended if you want to turn a day time look to a night time look. Its travel friendly and carry one and you are sorted kind of a palette. Highly recommended!

You can buy it HERE

Have you checked out the Sleek MakeUP Eye & Cheek Palette ? Which do you like more ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Arabian Nights Palette Review, Swatches & International Giveaway

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Arabian Nights Palette Review, Swatches & International Giveaway

Hey guys,

Remember I mentioned about the new Sleek MakeUP Arabian Nights Smokes & Diamonds i-Divine Limited Edition Palette HERE.

Today, I bring you the review and swatches of it 🙂

What the Company claims: This exclusive i-Divine Palette* is inspired by Arabian fantasy, seduction and warm rich colours. The deep tones of green, blue and gold melt together, forming beautiful smoky effects, suited to all skin tones.

This exquisite palette is perfect for summer nights, there are endless possibilities for striking looks, sure to turn heads and make you look and feel incredible

Each shade is highly pigmented with unique shade names such as Gold Souk, Valley of Diamonds and Sorcerer

* Available only while stocks last

MRP: $11.99

How to: Create mysterious eyes:

Gold Souk can be applied on the eye lid as a base for every look
Shimmery shade Scheherazade’s Tale can be applied to the inner corners to brighten the face and widen eyes
Blend darker shades Valley of Diamonds or 1001 Nights along the eye socket to contour and add definition to your eyes.

Top Row:

Scheherazade’s Tale: Satin finish rosy bronze. Almost cream like finish.

Gold Souk: Metallic yellow gold with glittery finish. You need to pat and layer it like you do with pigments.

Aladdin’s Lamp: Pigmented frost finish deep bronze brown.

Sultan’s Garden: Soft smokey green with green and gold shimmer

Hocus Pocus: Metallic jewel medium-green. Super smooth and pigmented.

Simbad’s Seas: Bold rich deep bluish purple. Super duper pigmented. Reminds me of L’Oreal Paris Infallible Mono in All Night Blue

Bottom Row:

Genie: Metallic Dark Bronze Brown. Very creamy, intensely pigmented.

Black Magic: Satin finish navy blue. Slightly dry.

Stallion: Matte dark burgundy

Sorcerer: Satin finish navy blue with blue-purple shimmer. Darker than Black magic

Valley of Diamonds: Matte wine with gold shimmer. Slightly dry

1001 Nights: Cream Finish Rich Black. Highly pigmented.

Overall I would say its an amazing palette to own coz of its perfect mix of matte, shimmer, warm, neutral shades and finishes. Though 1-2 shades are drier and repeated, rest all are pretty amazing. And at this price point, definitely a must have. Sleek MakeUP nails it every single time! I love most of the i-Divines coz of the themes, colors, shades, pigmentation, price. If you are a lover of smokey eyes, this one is not to miss! Highly recommended.

You can buy it HERE.

And now for the giveaway, one of you can win this palette! I had 2 of these and surely want one of you to try out this amazing palette. I have’nt conducted a giveaway of my favourite stuff,on my own, since a long time. So here it is. Its an international giveaway. It starts today and ends on 27th October. Fill all the details in the Rafflecopter widget below. Mandatory rules need to be followed in order to qualify.

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Good Luck 🙂

Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow Review, Swatches

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Revlon Highlighting Palette Bronze Glow Review, Swatches

Remember I mentioned about Revlon’s new Cheek Boutique i.e the new Powder Blushes and Highlighting Palette HERE.

I was one of the winners of Revlon’s Travel look contest and got the highlighting palette Bronze Glow too as a part of the prize. Though the poor thing got completely smashed in the courier.

What the Company claims: Revlon Highlighting Palette for an all over sun kissed glow. Complimentary shimmer shades blend to enhance the complexion for a radiant sun kissed look.
Enhances and illuminates the complexion
Gives a multi-dimensional sculpted look
Easy to blend, buildable color

MRP: Rs.950/- for 7.5g

Shades Available: Rose Glow, Bronze Glow, Peach Glow (I love the Bronze the most)

This is how it looked after some cleaning.

Almost like those Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks and The Body Shop highlighters, but less shimmery. I like my highlighters less shimmery, we aint no shiny disco balls :p

Though it does look a little too shimmery in the pan, but upon swatching, it comes out a beautiful rosy bronze. It has 5 strips, one is white, and the other 4 are shades of bronze, copper, pink bronze and pink copper. So all blended together, it gives our a nice bronze with a pink sheen which looks beautiful on our warm skin tones.

Top- Individual, Bottom- Blended

Though if you are on the lighter side, I would recommend checking out Rose Glow and Peach Glow. But for medium Indian skin tones, Bronze Glow is just perfect.

It stays on for 6-7 hours and slowly fades but does not go away completely. Also works for highlighting the brow bone and inner corners of the eyes. I use it on the bridge of the nose and cupid’s bow too for that little pout effect.

Its pigmented and buildable, easy to use coz you can build it slowly, won’t make you look funny even if you are new to highlighters and blushes.

Though its on the expensive side, it does offer good quantity and quality. I would have liked it to be priced around Rs.750-800/-. Sadly wee do not have good highlighters available in India, so if you are looking for a good highlighter from an Indian brand and that is easily available, this is one of the few options.

I did expect better and sturdier packaging though, this is not at all travel friendly. You can see the condition of the smashed palette.

Overall, I do like it and recommend it. I love highlighters and this is one of my current favourites.

Rating: 3.75/5 (-0.25 for the packaging)

Have you tried the Revlon Highlighting Palette ? Which is your favourite highlighter ?

Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Rio Rio Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Rio Rio Palette Review, Swatches

What the Company claims: This exclusive i-Divine Palette is inspired by the explosion of vibrant exotic colours seen at the Rio Carnival, with bursts of golden yellow, intense fuchsia and metallic green hues.

Each shade is highly pigmented, reflecting the exciting carnival celebrations and everything that is Brazilian! Create shimmering eyes with super-charged shades that pop.

This palette of vibrant colours suits all skin tones and the exclusive packaging captures the flamboyant, exotic carnival costumes.

* Available only while stocks last

Weight : 12X1.1g/12×0.03floz

Storage info :Store in a cool dry place.

Not tested on animals

Please note, that this product is not available in the USA due to shipping regulations. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Directions to use:

MRP: $9.99

Another Limited Edition i-Divine Palette from Sleek MakeUP. This time its all about bright shades, for this is inspired by Brazil’s Rio Carnival!

It has the same standard Sleek MakeUP i-Divine palettes packaging and comes with a mirror and a two-sided sponge applicator.

Though I am not a fan of brights, this palette has some beautiful warms and n*des too!

The matte shades in Sleek MakeUP i-Divines were always a little powdery. But all the shades in this palette including the mattes are super bright, smooth and pigmented!

I could’nt believe the pigmentation these had. All the swatches are just one swipe.

Top Row:

Tropics: Matte bright coral orange

Night Fever: Matte bright reddish pink

Ipanema: Satin Plum with gold shimmer

Caipirinha: Metallic lime green

Urca: Beautiful satin finish muted light gold. My favorite <3

Leblon: Deep Matte Jet Black. Most pigmented black in a palette!

Bottom Row:

Cachaca: Metallic white

City of God: Metallic bright yellow

Copacabana: Satin finish beige n*de with gold shimmer

Sao Conrado: Matte carrot pink

Bossa Nova: Beautiful satin finish bluish purple. Another favorite <3

Leme: Gorgeous satin deep blue. Perfect for blue smokey eyes.

Overall, I would say, this is by far the most pigmented Sleek MakeUP i-Divine palette. If you are into brights, grab it right now before the stocks get over since its a limited edition. And even if you are not into brights like me, 5-6 shades are such that are super versatile, pigmented, warm, wearable and match up/blend with everything.

You can buy it online HERE.

This one is a must have! And also watch out for another Sleek MakeUP Palette review coming up, which I have huge expectations from!

Did you like the Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Rio Rio Palette ?

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

Sleek MakeUP Launches Arabian Nights Smoke & Shadows i-Divine Palette

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Sleek MakeUP Launches Arabian Nights Smoke & Shadows i-Divine Palette

Sleek MakeUP is back with a new  Limited Edition Palette after Del Mar Volume- I and Rio Rio, Arabian Nights Smoke & Shadows i-Divine. It is supposed to be the perfect palette for smokey eyes.

Launches on 30th July

MRP: $11.99

It has shades like Gold Souk, 1001 Nights, Sorcerer, Valley of Diamonds, etc. Here is a sneak peak.

Are you excited about this palette ? Will you consider getting this ? Looks quite interesting. Definitely on my list.

Sleek MakeUP Del Mar Volume-I i-Divine Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP Del Mar Volume-I i-Divine Palette Review, Swatches

So after the amazing Sleek MakeUP CC cream, time to review the latest Limited Edition palette added to the i-Divine Range- Del Mar Volume-I

What the Company claims: Create stunning eye makeup with 12 shades of super pigmented eye shadow. i-Divine palettes are suitable for all skin tones adding a touch of stylish sophistication to take you from day to night. Each palette includes a matte dark colour, ideal for definition or perfecting that classic smoky effect.

Get your summer off to a scorching start with our limited edition* Del Mar Volume 1 i-Divine palette. Each shade is inspired by the tranquil, calm feel of Ibiza’s chilled out atmosphere, with soft coral oranges of the sunset, deep aqua blues of the sea and sublime greens of the picturesque view.

  • This brilliant eyeshadow palette of vibrant colours suits all skin tones and complements the bright pastel trend prominent this Spring/Summer 2014
  • The exclusive packaging captures the essence of the warm sun and mellow Balearic beats floating into the breeze

MRP: $11.99

How to: Get creative and blend contrasting colours together or mix shimmers with matte shades. Each i-Divine includes a classic matte dark colour, great to perfect that classic smoky effect.

Shades:

1st row:

  • Lounge Lovers– Satin finish n*de gold
  • Poolside– Matte Sea Blue
  • Sunset Strip– Matte wearable warm orange
  • Ambience– Satin finish purple
  • Chilled out blue– Matte white
  • Marlin– Matte Teal Green

2nd row:

  • Opening Party– Satin finish bluish purple
  • On the Rocks– Satin finish coral
  • Talamanca– Matte n*de brown (for blending and transitioning colors)
  • Feel Euphoric– Satin finish peachy pink
  • Baleric Beat– Matte Lime Green
  • Paradise– Matte Lilac

There are more matte shades in this palette..and though they look bright in the pan, they are quite wearable and easy to carry shades. Also, not all mattes are chalky and some are very decently pigmented, but some have to be packed on quiet a few times for the desired intensity.

Its a nice blend of colors, and perfect pool party/beach holiday palette. And appropriate for the Summer launch too. I do like peaches and corals and they look pretty good when combined with the right colors. I would not say this palette is a must have, but if you love summery bright colors, then it can be a good addition to your stash !

Have you checked out the new Sleek MakeUP Del Mar Volume-I i-Divine Palette ??

P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review

Sleek MakeUP Garden of Eden Palette Review, Swatches

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Sleek MakeUP i-Divine Garden of Eden Palette Review, Swatches
 
I had mentioned about the Sleek MakeUP’s new Garden of Eden launch HERE.
 
I finally received this palette and the blushes..after a long wait ! And sadly, I also had to pay customs on it :/ 🙁 But anyways, coming back to the palette.
 
 
It comes in the normal Sleek MakeUP palette black packaging..and also with the regular mirror and a two sided sponge applicator..
 
RRP £7.99
 
The cover also had instructions behind on how to use the shades, this time.
 
 
Sleek MakeUP says: Enhance what Mother Nature gave you with the striking, beautiful colours of Sleek MakeUP’s new Garden of Edeni-Divine Palette. 
 
 
An earthy, nature inspired palette that echoes the hues of a stunning tropical jungle with dusky purples, earthy browns and organic greens.
 
Garden of Eden i-Divine delivers the iconic 12high pigmented eye shadows associated with Sleek MakeUP once again, with shades such as Paradise On Earth, Eve’s Kiss and Gates Of Eden. Each fresh, vibrant shade stays true from day to night and blends together beautifully to create any look you desire from soft and subtle, to dazzling and dramatic,suited to all skin tones. This is a beautiful palette made up of an array of earthy, nature inspired hues that echo a stunning tropical jungle with dusky purples, earthy browns and organic greens.
 
The swatches are all one swipe.
 
 
 

Shades are :

Gates of Eden : Warm Coppery orange gold
Eve’s Kiss : Metallic lilac pink
Paradise on Earth : Warm taupe purple
Python : Again a deeper taupe brown
Forbidden : Matte grey with gold shimmer..but dry in texture..not that pigmented.
Flora : Matte brick reddish brown..again a little dry
 
 
 
Entwined : Matte Medium taupe brown with gold shimmer..little dry and chalky
Adam’s Apple : Matte light apple green
Fig : Light metallic green gold
Evergreen : Metallic mid green
Fauna : Metallic forest green
Tree of Life : Matte forest green

 
It has the perfect mix of neutrals and greens..and taupe lovers like me would love the taupes it offers..I am not a fan of green shadows as such..but sometimes the deeper forest green ones like Tree of Life make for a super sexy green smokey eye !
 
Pigmentation wise, as usual the metallic ones were amazingly pigmented..but the matte ones were drier and needed layering..With a primer, these stay for 8-9 hours.
 
Overall, I would say if you love greens and taupes, then this palette is specially made for you 😀 But its a good mix of neutrals and brights. Recommended.
 
It launched on 15th Jan..and is available on sleekmakeup.com and Superdrug stores..
Have you tried the Sleek MakeUP Garden of Eden Palette ?
 
P.S: PR Sample. Honest Review.

MUA Undress Me Too Palette Review, Swatches

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MUA Undress Me Too Palette Review, Swatches

So just as Urban Decay came up with Naked 2 after Naked 1 Palette..MUA came up with Naked 2 Dupe too..after the Heaven and Earth, being the Naked 1 dupe 😀

Yes..Undress Me Too Palette is Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Dupe..and a much affordable dupe 🙂

What the Company claims: The Undress Me Too Palette embraces this season’s fresh-faced look and urges you to strip back and go nude! Made up of 12 warm and timeless shades, this palette will suit all skin tones and any occasion.

The pearlescent flesh-toned finish of Shades Naked, Devotion and Shy are perfect for highlighting the eyes, while the shimmering bronze hues of Shades Fiery, Lavish and Dreamy give a sultry effect. There are even smouldering contour tones in Shades Tranquil, Exposed and Wink so that you can transform your minimalist day look into a sexy smokey eye in an instant.

Featuring a shade range that runs from the palest champagne to the grittiest gunmetal grey, this isn’t just ‘shades of beige. Each shadow has a distinct look that works for everyone.

It has a mini master class on the backside..to use which shade where with instructions.

MRP: £4.00 (Approx Rs.400/-)

It comes in their standard packaging with a clear plastic top and one sponge tip applicator..has 12 shades..this time they have named the shades..instead of the numbers always..

Basically these are cool toned neutrals..and a mix of matte and satin shadows..

1st row:

Naked: Matte Beige..almost invisible on the skin
Devotion: Light Gold
Shy: Light Silver
Fiery: Copper
Lavish: Matte Taupe
Dreamy: Bronze Brown

2nd row:

Tranquil: Cool toned old gold
Exposed: Light silver grey
Reveal: Cool toned silver
Wink: Bronze with purple undertones
Obsessed: Purply Chocolate brown
Corrupt: Matte black..very dry in texture..

Pros:

1. Super economical.
2. Perfect cool toned neutrals.
3. Great for everyday wear and work wear.
4. Mix of satin and matte.
5. Shades complement each other well.
6. Decent pigmentation..especially of the satin finish.
7. Stays for 5-6 hours and longer with a primer.
8. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Dupe..at a much lesser price !

Cons:

1. Matte shades are dry and not that pigmented.
2. Availability is an issue..needs to be ordered online.

Overall I love the shades..and the combination..its a nice everyday use palette..Highly recommend.

Rating:

Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money: 4/5
Availability: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3.5/5

Would I buy it again: Yes

Have you tried the Urban Decay Naked 2 Dupe: MUA Undress Me Too Palette yet ?