NYX Natural Eye Shadow Palette
What is it?
A collection of six eye shadows in various basic neutral
colors/finishes housed in a plastic container. This palette is $6.99 at Ulta
(now on BOGO 50% off) and Target for $7.49. This also comes with a long sponge
applicator.
The Real Deal:
The eye shadows are very soft and silky. I am reminded of
the plush eye shadows that Maybelline has. The pigmentation is great for those
looking for a very natural eye. If you were looking for a cheaper version of
the Urban Decay Naked palettes, this is not it. This is for the woman who is
looking for a conservative natural eye makeup look. This can get you out the
door quickly for day or night if all you need is just a little close to skin
tone color and highlighter.
No flash.
Flash.
The two middle colors are pretty hard to see because they almost match my skin tone!
There are four matte shadows (Swatches #1, 3, 4, and 6). #1
is a light cream, #3 is a muted semi-dark peach, #4 is a light tan, and #6 is a
Mink-like chocolate brown (think dark chocolate) in pan. Transfer is a lighter
version than the swatch. These mattes offer a basic wash of color; the dark
brown should be used for an eye liner, brow filler, or a crease definer.
The shimmer shadows are swatches #2 (which is a golden cream
with minimal glitter), and #5 which is a straight up shimmer/frost in a light
to medium taupe (I like this one the best).
Here’s how to use this palette for a basic day look: Use swatch #1 all over the eye as a base. Next, take swatch #4 and put all over the lid (lower part of the eye). Then blend swatch #5 all over the lid and into the crease: this softens the color impact of swatch #5 so that it is more muted. Add mascara and a neutral lip
color!
I used swatch #6 for the eyebrows
Here’s how to create a night look: Use swatch # all over the eye as a base. Then pat on swatch
# all over the lid (lower part of the eye), blend it up into the crease, then
add swatch #6 to the crease in the shape of your eye; blend down towards the
top of the eyelashes but leave a line of lighter shadow creating a demarcation
separating your dark eye shadow and your lashes. Use swatch #6 underneath the
eye and connect up at a slight angle to the dark shadow on the top of the eye.
Add swatch #2 to the inner corner of the eye and blend up and to the outside a
little bit. Finish with a dark brown eye liner over the lower lash line (inner
and slightly outer) and mascara!
Again, I used #6 for the eyebrows
Application Tips: Get a good shadow primer and you can reap
the maximum pigmentation benefits from lower end eye shadows. Check out Too
Faced Shadow Insurance, or Tarte’s more natural option. If you are using an
actual brush, make sure you tap out excess; once you do the fall out of this
eye shadow diminishes and is not noticeable. Also, pair this with minimal blush
and an eye catching lipstick for an instant fashionable topping for any great
outfit!
I like to think of this palette as the conservative career
girl’s go to: it’s got all you need in one handy container so you can get ready
quickly. It’s not for those looking for an extremely powerful neutral look, instead,
it’s a soft easy going alternative to that. I can imagine the following people
loving this: teens, college girls, women who want a quick morning routine, and
those that are new to using make-up.
Quality: ***/5 (The formula is so soft that one should use a
primer for optimal pigmentation)
Perks: There’s no added benefit but it is certified cruelty
free!
Bang for your buck: ****/5 (It’s about $1.17 a shadow and
the colors can be used for bases for other dramatic eye looks)
Disclaimer: I purchased this with my own money and I am not
being paid for my opinion.
How do you feel about natural/neutral make-up looks? Are
they your staple? How do you wear your natural eye looks?
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