I loved this product before I even opened it. It comes in a beautiful tin - the type that needs to be displayed rather than tidied away. When I ordered the palette, I was a little bit nervous about it potentially too loud for everyday use due to its duochrome content, which ironically, is exactly why I chose the palette. I'm a bit of a magpie, I can't resist shiny things, especially those that shift in colour.. I HAD to have this makeup!!!
Anyways, the colours are VERY pigmented and loud in the tin. I figured that I would have a test drive of them since I wasn't going to leave the house that day. Really glad I did. The trick to using this amazing stuff is playing with it first.. if you use it wet with a fine brush you can create some amazing eyeliner colours (its 'that' pigmented). Basically you get colour as vivid as eyeliner right down to a subtle effect using this palette. Half the trick to using this product is choosing what brush to use. The cakes are VERY soft, you don't need to rub with the brush to transfer the colour, just dab. Even the orange colour, which I didn't think I'd wear in a million years looks like a subtle amber with the right application.
I love the effect I get of making a second line of coloured eyeliner right above my back gel eyeliner. All the colours work well with the other colours in the palette, I particularly like the green over the top of the orange toning the orange down. I can't say enough for the pearl colour as a brow highligher or a base either! Best colour. Ever.
I love all the colours in this palette, its just that particular pearl colour does some amazing things that no other white eyeshadow does.
As usual, lime crime lives up to its reputation for staying power. I have been working on the farm today wearing it, and it hasnt budged.. fyi, I'm not wearing a primer either.
I find it does tend to drift powder on to my cheeks when applied. Not sure if its user or the product. All in all, I adore this product!!
I love these palettes, they are pigmented and have a nice texture, they're fun and great for experimenting and letting your creative side out, though the aren't everyday shades you can work them into any look for a pop of colour. Packaging is sleek, not bulky and easy to store.
Tips: Great wet