06/10/2015

Smashbox #SHAPEMATTERS palette - My thoughts + review





So I'm here with another beauty post! Are we really surprised? No, not all. 

Today I'm reviewing this stunning palette from Smashbox. I saw this gem at Boots and it was such a good deal I just couldn't let it pass. Originally it cost £60 (I know right, crazy,) but it was half priced to £30 and then had a further 10% off! So £27 for 9 eyeshadows, two contour colours, two highlighters, three brow colours and a double ended makeup brush is really not bad. 

As I said, I just couldn't let it pass. But be quick because it's sold out online and the offer ends on Thursday! 

Now onto the review: 

The Product: Smashbox #SHAPEMATTERS palette
The Price£27 / £30 /£60

Quick Picks:

The packaging: 5 stars
The product5 stars

Value for money5 stars

I tried this set out the other day and got my sister to take loads of photos for me but unfortunately they were literally all out of focus so I couldn't use them! If you'd like to see a makeup look using this palette I'm going to do it again and post the pics on instagram sometime in the next few days! 

The first thing I tried out was the eyebrow colours. Sadly these shades are too light for me as I have really dark brown brows but I used the dark, matte brown eyeshadow (bottom left) with the flat angled brush and found that to be a great colour match. The quality of the brush was the first thing I noticed - it's seriously good! But the actual pigmentation of the eyeshadow was really amazing as well.

Next I tried the contour and highlight colour (I used the shade 'glow') these were so pretty with the highlighter giving a lovely, natural touch of light. The contour colour was great too, not orange or muddy looking at all which is something that usually worries me.

In terms of the eyeshadows I used the middle colour as an allover base, the aubergine in the creases and the silver grey in the outer thirds. To highlight, I used the pretty champagne in the inner corner. 

Again, just really amazing quality as you would expect from a high end cosmetics brand like Smashbox. I would highly, highly recommend! 

Let me know if you've ever tried anything from Smashbox and what your recommendations would be! 


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10 comments

  1. I couldn't resist and bought this too! Have only swatched it so far but first impressions are good!

    Danielle's Beauty Blog

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    1. It was just so gorgeous I couldn't help myself! It's such good quality xx

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  2. Ah this looks absolutely amazing, I love a multi-use palette!!
    Becky Shannon xx - Life-by-Becky

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    1. So do I! It's so good for going on holiday etc cause you don't have to take loads of single pot products! Xx

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  3. What a pretty palette! I love purple shadows, so I'll definitely have to check this out in store!

    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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    1. They're so pretty, I'm wearing them today and I'm obsessed! xx

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  4. Great review hun! Seems like awesome value for money, especially when you consider the sale price!
    Love your blog and your header is so beautiful!!

    xx Krista
    lovekrista.com

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    1. Aww thank you so much! That means a lot as I designed everything myself!! And I know! I wouldn't pay £60 for it for sure!! Xx

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  5. lovely review, this palette looks so pretty! your photos are so pretty!:-)xx

    emjbarker.blogspot.com

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