1. sparkly oyster beige (semi sheer)
2. slightly warm mid-brown shimmer
3. sparkly bronze (semi-sheer)
4. cool brown/taupe shimmer
5. deep violet shimmer with subtle sparkle
Swatched:
The shimmer shades are very well-pigmented and apply and blend easily. They are not quite as fine-textured as Suqqu or Guerlain palette shimmer shades, but they are easier to build up colour and apply in a hurry. I would prefer it if the oyster was a semi-matte or satin texture, as then it could be used as a base shade as well as a highlight, but that's a matter of personal taste. I prefer mixing matte/satin textures with shimmer shades, instead of all out shimmer, and I prefer a satin colour on my brow bone.
As I was swatching the colours it occurred to me that the colour combination seemed quite similar to the Suqqu Blend Colour Eyeshadow 06 Ginbudo, so I took a picture of the two together. The differences are more apparent when placed side by side; the Suqqu palette is much cooler toned, and the white and dark plum shades are both matte. The gold accent colour is similar in texture to the bronze in the Estee Lauder palette, but the taupe/grey in the Suqqu palette is less pigmented (although a finer texture) than the two brown/taupe shades in the Estee Lauder palette.
In conclusion, this is a very wearable palette and a nice way to inject a touch of colour for Spring. The Wild Violet collection is currently exclusive to Selfridges, but rolls out to other Estee Lauder counters in February.
Disclosure: Estee Lauder palette was sent without charge by the PR officer for the brand.
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I went to a larger Boots store yesterday and they had this collection out. They had even sold out of the palette, the purple eyeliner and a couple of other items! I'm glad they didn't have any palettes left as I'm sure I would have bought one! The colours look really nice, I just love that purple.
ReplyDeleteI love the Purples and Wild Orchard pinks I've been seeing for Spring.
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It looks lovely, and I really like how you used the purple as an accent liner. I'm struggling to work out if this would be too warm for me. I think it's one that I would have to see in person. I know what you mean about preferring a mix of finishes too.
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I love this on you, it looks great :)
ReplyDeleteCall me shallow but if I look at these 2 palattes side by side it has to be the Suqqu for me, sleeker, neater and less chintzy - terrible isn't it, whenever me and OH go to buy anything we end up buying the one we like the look of rather than the spec, and for me it is the same with makeup, the delivery and how it looks is often the killer decision influencer! Thanks for the comparison. Jan x
ReplyDeletepurple is my favourite colour so naturally I like this palette! cant wait to see a few more looks using this palette x
ReplyDeleteThat is a great purple for lining. I am into putting darker on the entire lid these days with the darkest right on the lash line. Guess that technically is a smoky eye, but kinda on the lowest level. It looks very natural but pretty. Like it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried EL in ages but I know the textures are very nice and easy to work with..someday I will buy at least one EL eyeshadow. Did you mention a taupe in there? I need to add this to my collection of nudes!
ReplyDeleteyour nails make me so jealous. Because i have a really bad habit of biting my nails so atm its a no no for nail polish! but hopefully i can get them in a good enough condition because this polish sounds fab so thanks for nice and good sharing
ReplyDeleteI do really like the look of it but do wonder that two of the shades would be too warm for me. Still if they have a GWP on soon I am sure I will end up getting suckered in ;)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous on you! I'm still waiting for my counter to get this in. I really like the np too.
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