I never really buy high-end makeup. I usually stick to the
drugstore brands that I am used to and can afford. But, after receiving some
money for my GCSE results, I wanted to treat myself. I had seen a lot of reviews
about the Urban Decay ‘Smoked’ eyeshadow palette and after a little contemplation,
I decided that I was going to buy it. Smokey eyes are probably my favourite eye
look so I saw this palette as being a good investment for me.
The palette comes with a travel-sized primer potion, and a
24/7 glide-on eyeliner in the colour ‘Perversion,’ a deep black colour. I have
no complaints with either of these: the primer keeps the eyeshadow on all day
and makes the colours appear even more pigmented, and the eyeliner adds a
brilliant finish and can either be worn subtly or built up for a more dramatic
effect. There is also a booklet included which shows you different looks that
you can create using the palette with step-by-step guides on how to do so;
something which I have found very useful!
The eyeshadows themselves are range from pale nudes like ‘Kinky’
and ‘Freestyle’ to bright metallic shades such as ‘Rockstar,’ ‘Evidence’ and ‘Loaded.’
My favourite shades are the two silver/taupe shades, ‘Mushroom’ and ‘Asphalt.’ I
think that these are great for blending together and creating the classic smoky
eye.
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| Top Row (L-R): Kinky, Freestyle, Mushroom, Backdoor, Blackout Bottom Row (L-R): Barlust, Rockstar, Evidence, Loaded, Asphalt |
Overall, I am very impressed with this palette. I think that
it will be great for experimenting with, as the range of colours, rather than
just the classic dark shades, will provide a lot of interesting opportunities
for different shades of smoky eye!
The palette is priced at £35, which I think is pretty
standard for Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes, and also a fair price for what you
are getting. I think that I will get a good amount out use out of it and I am
very much looking forward to creating some different and adventurous smoky
eyes!
Love from Amy x
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