A few weeks ago while browsing my local Duane Reade i happened upon a collection that i was very much anticipating. I love anything retro, while i grew up primarily in the 90's i always loved the glam and the glitz of the 70's and 80's. These mini palettes are a throw back to a more glamorous time when cosmetics weren't just about the makeup, but about the style, the era! These palettes lined in reflective gold will take you back to a time of bright colors and also natural beauty. Whether you want to look like an 80's disco queen, have soft brozny beach eyes, or some soft working girl blues, these mini palettes deliver.
313 Neon Skirt-
It may just be me, but i haven't seen this color combination in a drugstore palette since the early 90's. While these shades are bright golden, white, sea foam green, and pink, they aren't neon. These shades are very wearable. Gold, white, and pink are soft and have a pearl like finish, while the sea foam green is a matte shade. While this palette is not traditional colors they can be worn together without leaving you looking like you just opened up a box of crayola (though i do sometimes like that look, don't judge me). You could also wear one at a time, or make which ever combination you please. While this palette is a homage to the glamor days of the 80's and maybe even the bright early 90's, it isn't out dated. The pigmentation is medium, but i think it is meant to be. These shades are brighter when applied over primer. The pink shade had a little fallout. All but the sea foam green are soft so be gentle with them.
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| L'Oreal Colour Riche 313 Neon Skirt |
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| L'Oreal Colour Riche 313 Neon Skirt |
211 Blue Haute Couture-
Of the three i picked up this i felt was the most repeated. I have so many palettes with these same colors but i just had to pick them up with the beautiful packaging. I don't think anyone can go wrong with a pop of blue on their eyes. This palette contains a soft blue, soft white, deep navy, and deep teal. These shades are very complimentary. As the above palette these are easy to blend, soft, but not as soft as Neon Skirt. You can apply these over primer for richer color payoff. The pigmentation is medium.
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| L'Oreal Colour Riche 211 Blue Haute Couture |
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| L'Oreal Colour Riche 211 Blue Haute Couture |
817 So Over It!
This neutral palette contains a soft copper, soft off white, red chocolate brown, and a dark brown with green undertone. This palette which, is no doubt, inspired by the 70's natural look is all class. This shadow is great for work or if you just aren't a fan of bright colors for your lids. These have medium pigmentation but work very nicely together. Applied over primer these shades deepen. I didn't experience much fall out with this one.
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| L'Oreal Colour Riche 817 So Over It! |
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| L'Oreal Colour Riche 817 So Over It! |
Overall if you like retro packaging and retro color combinations L'Oreal Color Riche Eyeshadow in Neon Skirt, Blue Haute Couture, and/or So Over It! are ideal choices for you. Since they are drugstore brand their pigmentation is medium but primer can make them pop and deepen.
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