Urban Decay said of this palette: "A vegan eyeshadow palette packed with 12 all-new mood-shifting shimmery shades infused with genuine tourmaline to block bad energy and elevate your look. Get a restorative glow with an ultra-creamy, velvety texture without the fallout."
Okay let me just address that boled part, I understand that Urban Decay are or were looked at as a very alternative, stand out brand but the whole crystal-manifestation-positive energy part there seems more bandwagon than inavative.
Row 2: Hexed (matte), Bloodstone, Ojo, Raw Energy, Meditate, Third Eye (satin).
There are 8 shades that are more of a 'marbled' texture with two different colours 'marbled' together which I have seen a few other brands do or marbleized shimmers as UD calls them. Although I do find some of the other shade to be a lot more drier than the smooth, buttery texture that you are used to with their previous eyeshadow textures. Plus there is a bit of fall-out.
How To Use:
Build up color payoff by applying the marbleized shimmer shades with your finger.
Start your look with the matte shades to create allover colour, contour, and shape.
Pro tip: Mist your brush with All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray before dipping into shadow for a foiled, wet-look finish.
Use the fluffy end of the brush to diffuse and blend matte shades for a seamless application.
Use the corresponding Stoned Vibes 24/7 Eye Pencils as a shadow base for ultra-vibrant finishes.
Marblized shimmers are to be used with your fingers more than anything to get more colour pay off - which is probably the best if you want to get the most out of those shades. Going back to what I said previously above, I paired the marbleized shimmer with other eyeshadows with a pat on method using a firm flat eyeshadow brush to utilize the shimmer but like I said best way is using your fingers (they are soft and bouncy to touch) as it gives a wet, glossed look so it does give a new look to what could just be another sparkled eye.
In hindsight, could it of been a palette I skipped - Yes. Which is heartbreaking as I said it's a stunner to look at but the whole crystal part it decided to spew - erm no. It's not one I reached for much unless I wanted a 'specific' look and the marbleized shimmer would probably be used best for the inner corners, halo eye and as an eyeshadow topper.
Purchase: Stoned Vibes Palette
It is a shame that it isn't one you reach for regularly but understandably why. The packaging is absolutely stunning though!
ReplyDeleteI did not know they did vegan palettes but thats is so lovely, I do love this colour palette
ReplyDeleteI can see why you were tempted, that is a gorgrous platte and the heather shimmer kind of one would be my favourite. Mich x
ReplyDeleteOh my word, these colours are beautiful... I don't wear a great deal of makeup but these are just the colours I would go for. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful palette to look at, such a shame it didn't turn out to be one you reach for regularly but at least you tried it out so you aren't left wondering. I can never seem to get shimmers to look right on me but these colours look very pretty.
ReplyDeleteAh that's a shame as it looks so lovely in the packaging. Saying that I don't think I could carry off sparkle!
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