Hello hello lovely ladies! I hope you're all safe and warm. This east coast weather in no joke! I really can't wait for Summer. SERIOUSLY! That's how bad it is. I don't even like Summer but this year I am sooooo looking forward to it.
Any who, today we are going to be talking about the Naturally Pretty Matte Luxe palette by It Cosmetics. This gorgeous looking palette is $42.00 US dollars and contains 14 "matte" shades and one "transforming" shade that not only are you able to use them dry but wet as well! The colors of the shadows range from warm tones as well as cool tones. They are very complimentary to one another so there is an eye look for all the beauties out there from fair to deep.
(First picture has a slight enhancement, the second picture has no enhancement.)
Not only are the eye shadows matte but they're also anti-aging! Yes! Anti-Aging! They're infused with Peptides, Anti-Oxidants, Hydrolyzed Collagen and Silk! The combination of these ingredients are great for hydrating and plumping up the skin and also leaving the eye area super silky and smooth (over time of course).
Here are some close up pictures and swatches of the palette:
Left to Right:
Sheer Joy, Soft Light, Warmth, Soulful and Warmth
Left to Right:
Violet, Midnight, Noir, Love and Sunrise
Left to Right:
Sunset, All Heart, Java, Iconic and Transforming Pearl
MY THOUGHTS!
So clearly after looking at these photos, we can totally see a little bit of sheen. I, personally, do not consider these shadows to be 100% matte however, I do consider them to be more of a matte finish. They are very pigmented, buttery and easy to blend.
With that being said, I feel like they're a little too buttery to the point that as soon as I dip a brush into the pans, a bunch of fall out comes along and goes straight to waste. When applying them unto my eyes, I felt like I blended them away and it was very hard for the pigment to stay on my eyes.
However, I was using natural haired brushes! I would prefer to use synthetic brushes like the ones Hourglass carries or the It Cosmetics brushes they recently created.
I do think the color choices are beautifully made and well put together considering you can do an everyday look for the office, a subtle smokey eye or a dramatic look by simply adding some water to your brush to further intensify the shadows.
OVERALL!
I do like the palette, I just don't love it. I hope they're willing to take it into consideration to make it less powdery. I do recommend it for all skin tones and all ages. This palette is very universal and I think they hit is right on the head with creating a palette that can truly suit "everyone." I give this palette a 4 out of 5 because of how diverse it is and its easy to use. Anyone from early teens to extreme divas can totally reach for this and create a beautiful look as long as they have the proper prepping items and brushes.
XOXO
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