Colourpop Super Shock EyeShadows : Mixed Tape, Wattles & Glow Swatches & Review

Eversince the first time I've my very first colourpop eyeshadows that I bought, I was completely fell for it and I've decided to add more to my collection. 

For those who haven't read my ever first blog post on my Colourpop Super Shock Eyeshadows, you can read my post HERE.

Now, for my other (3) additional single super shock eyeshadows. Again, it leans more on the neutral side (you know how I am a sucker for neutral shades - as you can well see in my previous post & my other blog posts hehe).

They are Mixed Tape, Wattles & Glow.

 

If you would notice the packaging is still the same, it's inside a matte, white box but the font is now different & the net weight of the eyeshadow is written below the unlike in the previous one, the word "super shock" excluding the word "shadow" is written in a script font at the top while the net weight is written below.

Net Weight : 2.1 g (0.074 oz.)  which is still the same weight.

At the sides of the box, the distribution, address, bunny & recycle logos & the website haven't change only the fonts but the phrase "Keep the Magic in Close Jar tightly after use" is added which every blogger have noticed how it easily the shadows dries out if the lid wasn't tightly closed.

 

The color inside the box differs from the previous which is a purple one. The name "Colourpop" on the clear lid is still the same which is written in holographic form.

 Now unto the shades that I bought.

 

 The first one the I bought is Mixed Tape which a cool toned mauve-y taupe in a pearl finish. At the first glance, it actually reminds me of MAC Satin Taupe - the ever famous eyeshadow from MAC but I think this is way cooler & more shinier than MAC.

 

This shade is perfect for a one shadow eye look makeup.

The next one is Wattles which is a dusty, satiny pink beige which is perfect for an all-over the lid shade or a on-the-go shade. This is the shade that Kathleen Lights been raving about in her youtube video & she was right. It is a beautiful pink shade & I just loooove it!

The last (for now) eyeshadow shade that I've bought is Glow which is a creamy vanilla shade in a semi-matte finish. In the website it says it's in a matte finish but I'm pretty sure when I swatched it there's a hint of shine in it. This was included in the "Where The Light Is" palette which a collaboration with Kathleen Lights. I was happy when this was sold separately because I really don't want to buy the whole palette and I already have the shade Cornelious in my collection. Aaand since, I am looking for a replacement of my fave holy grail under eyebrow highlight eyeshadow NYX Highlight which had been discontinued. NYX, yes, I am calling your attention. PLEASE-BRING-BACK-THAT-SHADE.

Here are the swatches of the eyeshadows sided by side starting from left : Mixed Tape, Wattles & Glow.

All of the Colourpop eyeshadows are smooth in texture & buttery. They are easily to blend & boy, pigmented too! This kind of eyeshadows can't be de-potted & a little bulky though but they have a single pressed powder ones which is up to my next post. So, be a look out for it.

Well, do have Colourpop Super Shadow Eyeshadows in your makeup collection? What are the shades?

Thanks for stopping by.

XO,

Mary Ann

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Colourpop Super Shock Eyeshadow

Hi, everyone! A few days ago, I think a week ago, I posted on my blog about ColourPop lippie stix in "Pillowtalk". I really got impressed by their lippie stix that I said to myself I've got to try their other products too. I've heard so much about their eyeshadows that I want to go get some.

I bought 3 (three) eyeshadows mostly it leans more on neutral tones almost like on the same family shade range.

Net Weight : 2.1g / 0.07 oz (each eyeshadow)

Inside the outer packaging it has a purple color while the outer is packaged in white box.

The eyeshadow is packed in a matte white circular package with a twisted cap. The name Colourpop is printed on a transparent cap which you can easily see the shades of the each eyeshadow while the printed name is holographic (oooh, I love holographic) isn't she beautiful?

At the back is where the name of the eyeshadow, the finish, net weight & the distributor printed.

The shades I bought are : Hanky Panky, Flutes & Cornelious.

The first eyeshadow is Hanky Panky - in the website is a light matte warm beige. 

  

As you can see the swatch, it almost invisible on the back of my hand. It clearly matches on my skin tone. This one is really good for a light wash application for your eyelid especially for those with yellow undertone.

The next eyeshadow I bought is Cornelious which the website describes as a warm caramel in a matte finish. 

This one is a more darker than hanky panky & it's like a lighter shade of camel color.

The third eyeshadow that I bought (for now hahaha) is Flutes which the website describes as a mid-tone matte yellow brown. I also saw from other beauty bloggers, it's more of a sepia shade. I believe this is a great dupe for the discontinued MAC eyeshadow in "Uninterrupted"

Overall, I was so impressed with the eyeshadows. The texture is so buttery & soft & very pigmented. I highly recommend you to try them. 

Thanks for dropping by. 'Til next time.

XoXo,

Mary Ann

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Smoky Eyeshadows by H & M Swatches & Reviews

H & M is known worldwide as one of the fashion trendsetter store that have a highly quality of clothes but with a more affordable price range. You can find the latest fashion clothes that's not a pain in the pocket. I thought that's it but when I got a christmas gift from one of my friend, I was surprised to receive an eye shadow palette by H & M for a smoky look. Wow! I thought to myself, they are not just into clothing fashion but beauty trendsetter as well & I was so happy to learn that info. I quickly opened the palette & began swatching each eye shadow & boy, I was so impressed by the pigmentation & color payoff of each that I can't wait to try them next day. 

The palette comes in a plastic case with the a transparent cover so that I you easily identify & see the shades which consists of 5 different shades. Mine, I got from white to grey to taupe to dark black shades. 

Net Weight : 0.26 oz / 7 g

At the back of the palette are the ingredients of each eye shadow. They are just labeled numbers, they don't have names compares to other makeup brands which they gave a name on each shade.

Here are the swatches of each of the eye shadow & by the looks of it, each are pigment & all are in shimmer finish perfect for a combination look or just one shade eye look.

Overall, loving this palette. Best for both daytime smokey look or evening look. 

How about you? Have you tried H & M Smoky Eye shadow Palette?

XoXo,

Mary Ann

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Catrice Absolute Nude Eyeshadow Palette : Swatches & Review

Neutral palettes have been a rave in recent months that both high ends and drugstore ends have their own version. When Catrice, a European makeup brand have released their version I didn't have to think twice that I have to get one for myself. 

Catrice Cosmetics in Absolute Nude Eyeshadow Palette contains 6 eye shadows that are encased in a sleek rectangular shaped plastic case with transparent lid to easily seen shades. It consists from light beige to bronze to dark brown in satin to shimmer finish.

At the back it has a step by step eye makeup tutorial with added tips and the description.

Net Weight : 6 g / 0.21 oz.

A closer look of the eye shadows which not only can make an everyday EOTD but also you can do an evening look too! A dual ended applicator is also included in the palette (a sponge tip applicator and a small blending brush).

Here are the swatches of each of the eye shadows in the Catrice's Absolute Nude palette. 

Overall, as you can see on the swatches above the eye shadows are pigmented though no matte finish but each shadows are very versatile perfect for an morning look to a more smokey evening look. I highly recommend for those who wants to try Catrice products. This is a perfect item especially for a first time trier for Catrice cosmetics.

So, do you have this palette? Have you tried? 

Love to hear them.

XoXo,

Mary Ann

Disclaimer :  I bought this product with my own money. I am not paid, influenced nor affiliated with the said company. Everything written in my blog is in my own honest opinion & point of view.

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Physicians Formula Matte Collection Quads Swatches & Review

There are a lot of quads or palettes being introduced by different beauty brands but mostly the eye shadows consists in their palettes are mostly shimmers, satin or sometimes with glitters that only one or two or if you're lucky, 4 matte finish eye shadows. When Physician's Formula which is one of my favorite drugstore brand introduced not duo, not trio but 4 quads of matte shades take note matte... I was jumping for joy! And a plus is that a lot of the shades included can be comparable to some expensive eye shadow shades like MAC cosmetics. Oh, I would like also to add a bonus info - they are in the permanent line, isn't it amazing?!

Let's take a look at what I bought or actually, I bought all of it hahaha!

All of the quads are consists of creamy vanilla shades to light browns to deep taupe or grey tones.

All of the quads are packed in slim carton, the back PF describes their Matte collection.

At the top of the carton are the ingredients of the eye shadows were printed.

The eye shadows are neatly placed inside in a slim lilac grey sturdy plastic fit for traveling without the fuss & mess while the top cover has a window (a glass like) for you to see easily the shades that's also saves time.

It also includes a duo sided sponge tip applicator with a slim rectangular shaped mirror that your whole eye area can be seen for easy view when applying eye shadows on your lids without ever worrying of mistakenly applying of shadows.

The first quad is the Classic Nudes which consists of (starting from top left clockwise) 

     Top left - a light cool toned brown shade

     Top right - a light beige shade

     Bottom left - a milky white shade

     Bottom right - a medium brown shade

All of the 3 shades are very pigment while the white one is powdery upon swatching

A closer look at the swatches

The next quad is the Canyon Classics which consists of (starting from top left clockwise)

     Top left - a light creamy beige shade (reminds me of MAC brulee)

     Top right - a creamy white shade (like MAC vanilla but this one a slight whiter)

     Bottom left - a light mauve-y shade with purple undertone

     Bottom right - a soft medium brown shade

Both the mauve-y shade & creamy white are powdery but the latter is more powdery so be careful of the fall outs. Better tap off the excess before applying the shadow while the mauve-y shade is more forgivable & the other two are pigmented.

A closer look of the swatches

And last quad is the Quartz Quartet (you already have an idea what are the shades) which consists of (starting from the top left clockwise)

     Top left - a light purple-y cream shade

     Top right - a cream vanilla beige shade

     Bottom left - a slightly deep greyish brown shade

     Bottom right - a deep purple brown shade

This quad is what I love the most among the 3 because only one shade is powdery while the rest is pigmented though, the  right most is a little chunky & gritty.

A closer look at the swatches

Overall, I love them though not all of them are very pigmented as what drugstore have hits and misses but still most of them are very pigmented which is very hard to find in a drugstore product. They have a complete line of neutral, matte shades plus the compact is good especially or traveling or for those always on the go. For those who wants a simple, quick yet versatile look.

Have you tried Physician's Formula matte collection? What is/are your favorites?

Xoxo,

Mary Ann

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Disclaimer : I bought these with my own money. I am not paid, influenced nor affiliated with the said company. Everything written in my blog is in my own honest opinion & point of view.

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