This new palette from budget brand e.l.f. is worth £14 of anyone’s money. If you’re experimental with colours then it’s absolutely one to look out for. There are 18 shades of vibrant colour in a mix of matte, satin and shimmer textures.
The palette is roughly divided between cool and warm shades as well as light and dark so really, any look is possible. I love the fact that on the back of the palette the brand gives some suggested colours and where to place them to get a particular look (‘bright & bold’, ‘pretty hot’ and ‘royal edge’). It’s a nice touch that most palettes don’t bother with.
I have to say that the quality through the palette is variable. There’s nothing terrible and a big bold block of swatch doesn’t always reflect how a texture performs on the eye but the dark matte shades are the ones that require a bit more effort for consistency, as does the yellow shade in the brighter section. The metallics, I might say, are exceptional – I’d expect this quality from a premium brand, not a budget one. So, in the swatch above I have sectioned into trios going down the palette. From bottom to top, Supreme, Velvet, Royal, Vibrant, Electric, Shade, Moss, Evergreen and Element (watch out for this one – it’s much softer in consistency than the others).
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From bottom to top: Peachy, Solar, Summer, Quartz, Heat, Penny, Pave, Candy and Danger. I can’t wait to get the last three on my lids!
I’ve not tested for longevity yet. You can find e.l.f. 18 Hit Wonders Palette HERE.
Non aff HERE
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3 comments
Happy Wednesday Jane! I like e.l.f. – the products I’ve bought from them to date have performed way above their price point. Their Metallic Lip Crayon (I’m sure I saw it here on BBB) in Radiant Rouge was a Christmas purchase and I love the burnished finish. This palette looks very tempting though I’m trying not to buy any more for a while. The colours will be ideal for winter into spring and beyond so it may just have to go into the “save it for later” drawer! The Solar saffron yellow reminds me of happy 1980s makeup too. Great post xxx
I love e.l.f and just got their Opposite Attract eye shadow palette, which I am loving so far. The colours in this palette are tempting me to put in another e.l.f. order!
Angela at Blush & Pearls
I need this eyeshadow palette!
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