Hey there my lovelies!
So excited to finally get my hands on this baby after deciding to pass it up the first month it came out in my local Sephora and it totally going out of stock for months and months ahead [sadness]. So, the moment I saw it back in one of my local Sephora I lunged, snagged it and made a run for it to the check out counter. After that (and the purchasing of some other products *guilty*), I knew it was definitely time for a review. So woohoo, let's get on with the review~~'
The palette set I got though did not come with the mini mascara set it originally came with when it was first launched but hey, the price was lowered so Im not one to complain. First of all, the packaging, I like. It has a sturdy cardboard exterior and the part holding the eyeshadow is actually made of plastic, which is nice. Simple and black works for me.
The palette still comes with the dual ended brush of which is of good quality and not those that you would just typically toss out in the trash. It also comes with a very comprehensive look book for those who are in need of some guidance should you feel overwhelmed by all the colour in one palette of awesomeness. The layout of the shadows is great with shimmer/glitter on the top and mattes on the bottom. The first row consists mostly of shimmer shadows with glitters, with the exception of S4 which is just more of the shimmer without the glitter that the other shadows in that row have. The second row would be the mattes with no shimmer or glitter in sight. The colour layout of this palette is also totally up my alley. I adore the way the colours are arranged from the browns to the greys/blacks. The palette has a nice mix of both warm and cool neutrals so its great for those like me who want the best of both worlds.
The shadows swatch BEAUTIFULLY. They are very smooth, velvety and blend very well on the lid. Lasting power on these babies are just a dream. I went from wearing them on the lids from eleven in the morning to one at night and they were still on (IKR). The pigmentation on these are excellent no doubt but should I compare them to the likes of the NAKED family from Urban Decay and other nude/ naked type palettes from LORAC, Too Faced, Stila, The Balm (& the list goes on), these are definitely up there but not the ultimate top. The pigmentation in this sense is not a bad thing that it isn't at the top as it allows more room for easier blending and less patchiness. Another thing I must say about the shadows in this palette is that, the mattes seem to perform better in terms of smoothness and pigmentation but neveetheless as a whole eyeshadow palette, they work so well together. The only thing I would say you should look out for is the slight fall out you might face with the shimmer shadows but nothing that belongs to the 'OMG look at all this fallout now I have to remove and redo my makeup *grumble grumble*' category.
Overall, if you are one of those self-proclaimed 'live for the neutral palettes and must get your hands on every single one of them' type makeup junkie (like myself *ehem*), this is one that you should totally grab and stash in your makeup arsenal. Or if you are just looking to pamper yourself or just looking for a nice inclusive palette, this is also one that you could possibly get your hands on! Smashbox did a wonderful job on this palette and I definitely look forward to trying more of their products!
So! Grading Breakdown:
Do I like it?: Yup! Definitely!
Would I repurchase it?: Yes (if I would actually get through one full one that is~ hehe)
Overall Grade: A-
So, are you lovin' or hatin' this little box of treasures? What are some of you favourite Smashbox products? ;)
*(The Smashbox Full Exposure Palette is available at Sephora stores in Singapore at SGD $73.00)
Stay lovely!
So excited to finally get my hands on this baby after deciding to pass it up the first month it came out in my local Sephora and it totally going out of stock for months and months ahead [sadness]. So, the moment I saw it back in one of my local Sephora I lunged, snagged it and made a run for it to the check out counter. After that (and the purchasing of some other products *guilty*), I knew it was definitely time for a review. So woohoo, let's get on with the review~~'
The palette set I got though did not come with the mini mascara set it originally came with when it was first launched but hey, the price was lowered so Im not one to complain. First of all, the packaging, I like. It has a sturdy cardboard exterior and the part holding the eyeshadow is actually made of plastic, which is nice. Simple and black works for me.
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| Smashbox Full Exposure Palette |
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| Smashbox Full Exposure Palette: 14 Eyeshadows with one dual-ended brush |
The palette still comes with the dual ended brush of which is of good quality and not those that you would just typically toss out in the trash. It also comes with a very comprehensive look book for those who are in need of some guidance should you feel overwhelmed by all the colour in one palette of awesomeness. The layout of the shadows is great with shimmer/glitter on the top and mattes on the bottom. The first row consists mostly of shimmer shadows with glitters, with the exception of S4 which is just more of the shimmer without the glitter that the other shadows in that row have. The second row would be the mattes with no shimmer or glitter in sight. The colour layout of this palette is also totally up my alley. I adore the way the colours are arranged from the browns to the greys/blacks. The palette has a nice mix of both warm and cool neutrals so its great for those like me who want the best of both worlds.
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| Smashbox Full Exposure Palette: First Row (Shimmer/ Glitter) L-R: S1 to S7 |
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| Smashbox Full Exposure Palette: Second Row (Matte) L-R: M1 to M7 |
The shadows swatch BEAUTIFULLY. They are very smooth, velvety and blend very well on the lid. Lasting power on these babies are just a dream. I went from wearing them on the lids from eleven in the morning to one at night and they were still on (IKR). The pigmentation on these are excellent no doubt but should I compare them to the likes of the NAKED family from Urban Decay and other nude/ naked type palettes from LORAC, Too Faced, Stila, The Balm (& the list goes on), these are definitely up there but not the ultimate top. The pigmentation in this sense is not a bad thing that it isn't at the top as it allows more room for easier blending and less patchiness. Another thing I must say about the shadows in this palette is that, the mattes seem to perform better in terms of smoothness and pigmentation but neveetheless as a whole eyeshadow palette, they work so well together. The only thing I would say you should look out for is the slight fall out you might face with the shimmer shadows but nothing that belongs to the 'OMG look at all this fallout now I have to remove and redo my makeup *grumble grumble*' category.
Overall, if you are one of those self-proclaimed 'live for the neutral palettes and must get your hands on every single one of them' type makeup junkie (like myself *ehem*), this is one that you should totally grab and stash in your makeup arsenal. Or if you are just looking to pamper yourself or just looking for a nice inclusive palette, this is also one that you could possibly get your hands on! Smashbox did a wonderful job on this palette and I definitely look forward to trying more of their products!
So! Grading Breakdown:
Do I like it?: Yup! Definitely!
Would I repurchase it?: Yes (if I would actually get through one full one that is~ hehe)
Overall Grade: A-
So, are you lovin' or hatin' this little box of treasures? What are some of you favourite Smashbox products? ;)
*(The Smashbox Full Exposure Palette is available at Sephora stores in Singapore at SGD $73.00)
Stay lovely!
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