Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?
If you saw my Boxycharm unboxing blog post, you've already seen this eyeshadow palette and might be wondering why you're seeing it again. I wanted to make a separate, in depth post on this palette complete with a 100% honest review and swatches.
The palette is from the brand Studio Makeup and retails for $49.95. If you're interested in knowing more about this brand, you can visit their website here. There are nine warm, neutral shades ranging from matte to shimmer finishes that are great for everyday wear. I tried to find information as to whether or not this brand is cruelty free, but I couldn't find anything. Since I didn't find it on any cruelty free lists, I'm going to say that this is not cruelty free or vegan. The packaging for this palette is pretty basic. The front cover is nice and sleek, but it's flimsy cardboard and there's no mirror.
Swatches - no primer
Since I received this palette in my September Boxycharm instead of paying full retail price, I'm quite satisfied with it. The shimmers are pigmented and creamy, not to mention beautiful (that copper shade!!!!). Some of the matte shades are a bit dry and patchy, but I can make them work. The fact that there's no mirror doesn't bother me while I'm doing my makeup at my vanity. The packaging isn't bulky, so it doesn't take up a lot of space in my palette drawer or in my makeup bag if I'm traveling.
That being said, if I HAD paid full retail price for this palette, I would be pretty disappointed. The packaging is cheap and there's no mirror which doesn't make it the ideal palette for traveling with in my opinion. Like I said earlier, some of the matte shades are fine while others are dry and patchy. For basically $50 for this palette, I shouldn't have to make shades work. For this price point, I expect consistency with the formula of the shadows.
In my opinion, if you received this palette in your September Boxycharm box like I did, this was an awesome score! Boxycharm is only $21 per month and you receive 4-5 full size beauty products each month. This was only 1 of 5 products that I received in my box and it only cost me $21. However, if you've seen this palette around and are considering purchasing it, I wouldn't recommend it. For around the same price you can pick up a Too Faced, Kat Von D, or Urban Decay eyeshadow palette and be better off. Their formulas are consistently high quality, their packaging is a lot sturdier, and if a mirror is a must have for you, then you won't be let down by any of those brands.
*Quick run down: receiving this in your Boxycharm - worth it! Purchasing for full price - not worth it!*
I hope this was helpful. Have a nice week, and thanks for stopping by!
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