Please view swatches from L-R according to the numbers...
All swatches are swatched, finger first then on to the arm.
T-B = dry swatch, swatch with NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk Base, Wet Swatch
Eyes 1-6
Eyes 7-12
Eye 12 - WORST eye shadow EVER, crumbly and gross
+ eyeliner swatch =]
Product: ELF Beauty Manual - Everyday Eye Edition
Price: $5
Using it Wet: Whenever I use my eyeshadows wet, I usually wet the brush then dip into a corner of the eyeshadow, then from then on that corner is only for wet shadows. Unfortunately that doesn't work with these ELF shadows, with these shadows it's best to get the shadow on your brush or finger first then wet it, or wet the area where you want the shadow.
MY REVIEW:
The quality of these eye shadows are a little different from the ELF quad I purchased awhile back. I would say the quality is a little poorer (not the smoothest texture), the pigmentation is the worst/ weakest I've seen to date, but also the most promising. With one swipe/ swatch the results are practically invisible, but it can be built up to the color you see in the pan. These shadows are best applied by finger and blended with a brush, any other way the results have been disappointing. On to the eyeliner, when I purchased the pencil eyeliner on it's own, it had been hard and painful to apply, whereas the one included in the kit was easier but no where near as smooth or pigmented as the UD 24/7 (duhh... $1 < $22).
Overall: I think this is a great beginners kit with some nice colors and different finishes, none of the colors are overly pigmented so one can practice with blending and color application. But for "experience/ seasoned" make up users, this palette is quite a hassle, especially if you already have a nice size eye shadow collection. For me personally, I don't mind using this palette, because there are a couple colors/ finishes I don't own, but this is a palette I won't reach for if I'm in a rush, since it does take time to build color.
Side Note: If you've seen my ELF haul, I just like to mention some of the items are to be used in a beginners make up kit post I'm making for my cousin. Many asked about the ELF lash curler, but that's for her so I can't say much, other then the one I purchased from ELF awhile back did the job but wasn't mind-blowing.
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