I got this palette as a birthday present.
Of course, it is very appealing!! sixty something e/s, thirty something glosses, 7 blushes, a highlighter, and some brushes... All this for only $40!!! You can only buy 3 e/s from MAC or Stila or Lorac etc with this money. LOL
So when I got it I was initially a bit disappointed. I tested the e/s on my hand and even though they were finely milled, they had poor pigmentation. The blushes are ok though.
Today I tried it on my lids. I used UDPP as a primer, then did a brown look. I did have to apply 2 or 3 coats of e/s on the lid and browbone in order to achieve the pigmentation I was looking for; and only 2 coats in the crease and one in the outer V.
Once I achieved the pigmentation I wanted, it actually looked gorgeous. I ended up with a classy brown smokey eye that I had not planned. LOL. I am very pleased with the look, and, so far, the colors have been lasting and not creasing (with the help of UDPP).
The blushes are ok. They are not as pigmented as NARS blushes but comparable to MAC blushes I think.
In summary, you may need to apply 2 or 3 coats of e/s depending on the color you are using, but for $40, I think this is a good deal.
The e/s are certainly inferior to Stila, LORAC, MAC, Milani and Bare Escentuals (which are my favorites), but, again, a good deal for $40.
I haven't tried the lippies yet. I don't like lip palettes, I prefer the tubes.
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Just my 2 cents, hope this helps!
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