Shimmery Eye Shadow Review!

As you all know, last Wednesday I went to the Essence and Catrice Event and they were so lovely to give us some make up to try out and review.  In my last post about this event, I mentioned three eye shadows which I absolutely fell in love with as soon as I saw them and I shall be writing about these in this post.

I tried out the eye shadows and I can truly say that I absolutely love them!! The eye shadows are the "All about Greys" palette from Essence and the Catrice "Trio Deluxe".  The Essence palette, as the name gives it away, are different shades of dark and light grey shimmery eye shadows, also with a white and a black shade.  The Catrice palette on the left has aubergine tones and the one of the right are soft brown eye shadows. They are both shimmery and they are new to the collection.  These palettes are perfect for any occasion and you can really create an awesome smokey eye look!

I did an eye shadow swatch of the colours so that you all can see the colours.  They are so pigmented and they look great.  Here is the Essence palette.  From the photo you can tell how shimmery they are and I just love shimmery eye shadows, they really look great on.  You can use the light shades for a soft smokey eye look for during the day, then you can use the darker shades for an evening look. The black shade is so pigmented and it's perfect for a black smokey eye!  Also, the lightest shade I used as a highlighter. I just applied some on my cheekbones to really pop out that highlight.  The photo of myself, I used the light shades of the palette.  I'm totally in love with this palette, has 8 great colours and you can totally play around with lots of different looks with the different shades.

Now for the Catrice eye shadows.

 This is the aubergine colour palette and I find these colours really pretty and it's something different in my opinion.  This palette is really good for beginners to create a smokey eye, as it's in order - from light to dark. Basically, use the light colour on the lid, the second shade on the crease then darken that out with the last colour and you have your smokey eye!  This is easier for people than having an eye shadow palette with lots of colours as some people might get confused.  There are also the steps on the back of the palette.  Which is very helpful! Here are the colours in the photo below.

These are the soft brown eye shadows.  I love the golden tones and how shimmery it is. So beautiful for any occasion.  This palette is also great for beginners, as I mentioned above.  I am very happy with this palette, such beautiful pigmented colours. The soft brown eye shadows are so pigmented and perfect for that brown smokey eye. Brown eye shadows are always a must have as they are the perfect go to make up look. These are also new to the collection.

So that's my review regarding these eye shadow palettes!  Really hope that this was helpful, if you have any difficulties or questions, leave a comment below.

What do you think about these palettes? 

Lots of love - Suzanne P.D.