THE SWATCH REQUEST THREAD !

[jemly]

alright, here it is. use this thread to request swatches. the guidelines are up to you and your needs: single swatches, comparison swatches, specific skin tone swatches

when comparisons are requested, feel free to provide whatever you have of that request--i want anyone to participate and contribute if they want to. have fun, hope this is helpful !

[makeitup305]

@Titian06 I don't think it's a must. I just wore it for the first time today and it's nice but not "wow". I'm going to do a few more looks and then decide if I'm keeping it. I have the first one already and it's the same formula but since those colors suit me better I was more forgiving. I haven't decided on this one yet.

[makeitup305]

@PrettyPaint @curlychiquita @sister13 Here are indoor and outdoor swatches of the HUDA BEAUTY Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette #. I wore it for a full day today with Diamond Dew all over the lid and the Nars eyeshadow primer underneath. The look turned out really pretty but I did have to be careful when applying the shimmer so there would be minimal fallout

How Iced Out, VVS, and Diamond Dew (index to ring finger) pick up on a finger

L to R- Iced Out, VVS, Diamond Dew, Platinum, Aurora, Gold Standard

How Blitz picks up on a finger- it doesn't have much of a binder and is very loose

Bling over Nyx Glitter glue. Don't even try to use this without a sticky base.

Thoughts:

Spoiler

 The mattes are very nice. They’re smooth and blendable. The shimmers have a few different formulas. Iced out, VVS, and Diamond Dew are a the most sparkly and they’re a thicker, chunkier formula- similar to some indie shadows I’ve used. They’re pigmented but need to be smoothed out on the lid a little bit. Aurora and Platinum are your standard creamy, full coverage metallics. Gold Standard is more powdery and not as reflective. I’m not sure if it’s just on me (these peachy golds don’t seem to flatter me), but it looks kind of dull when I put it on my eyes. That one is a dud for me but may not be for others. I hate Bling (the glitter). I don’t know how you would be able to use this without getting it all over. Unlike some other pressed glitters I’ve tried, this one does not seem to have any binding agent in it so it’s just loose sparkles pressed tightly in a pan.

[curlychiquita]

Thanks, @makeitup305! That’s great to know. I can definitely see using glitter glue for some of the shades. 

[makeitup305]

@curlychiquita once applied, the thicker shades didn't have much fallout during the day, when I used a regular primer. I haven't used the glitter yet but that one needs something extra sticky for sure.

[PrettyPaint]

@makeitup305 Thank you so much for the swatches. The mattes look beautiful! I don't think I would be able to use the Blitz shade.

[makeitup305]

@PrettyPaint I haven't done a look with it yet but I don't really want to. I need to do it on a day where I'm not in a rush.

[Titian06]

Thanks for the swatches, @makeitup305 !  The mattes are very pretty.  The glittery ones I would have all over the place--just not my thing.  Thanks for showing the formula up close!

[makeitup305]

@Titian06 you're welcome!

[sister13]

Hmm, okay thanks for the swatches and reviews. Some of those shimmer/sparkles are more pastel than I thought. Those mattes look so smooth. Lovely! I feel I may not need this, or may prioritize other palettes I am eyeing, but will still swatch in store and make the final call. Your pup is so cute sleeping in the sun! Thanks!!. @makeitup305 

[makeitup305]

@sister13 Platinum looks kind of blue in the pictures but it's actually just a metallic silver. Iced out is a duo-chrome finish. The pink shade is like a rose gold that leans more pink. Once I got it and looked at my other palettes, I realized that it reminded me of Ensley Reign Cold Moon which has a similar vibe. That one has more 3 more shades and is little more expensive (without countign shipping) but I think it's worth it since it has holochromes and multichromes.

[sister13]

SEPHORA COLLECTION The Amazing Eyeshadow Palette Vibrant Lights @WinglessOne 

[CynthieLu]

Ooh both sets are pretty! 😻 @sister13 Thank you for swatching. 🩷🙏 What did you think of them?

[sister13]

Thanks! I think they are a great value for $40 (way less during the sale!) So many color options and good pigmentation, plus I love the shimmer and sparkle! @CynthieLu 

[WinglessOne]

Thanks for swatching both palettes, @sister13 ! I’m considering buying one for someone whose skin tone’s in the same range as yours, so your swatches are very helpful. Vibrant Lights is more up her alley, but both palettes seem to have swatched well for you. The mattes look better (not very patchy) than I expected. 👍

Also: is that the tail end of a cat loaf—a cat activation button—I see in some of your photos? And a puppy cameo? Not that I tried to give scritches through my tablet screen or anything. 😅

[sister13]

Lol yes to the fur babies hind-end cameos! They like to be involved in whatever I am doing! @WinglessOne 

I’ve ordered another Vibrant Lights for a friend of mine, too. I think it has more color options, but still includes lots of nice neutrals if you want them. The mattes are not like, say, Natasha Denona in terms of buttery pigmentation, but they are way better than a lot of less expensive formulas! 

[sister13]

SEPHORA COLLECTION The Amazing Eyeshadow Palette Soft Lights @WinglessOne 

[PrettyPaint]

@sister13 Beautiful swatches

[sister13]

Thanks! @PrettyPaint 

[makeitup305]

Great swatches @sister13 ! 

[sister13]

Thanks! They’re nice palettes! @makeitup305 

[proteinfarts]

ISO: Gisou Cherry on the Cake swatch and all Summer Fridays color gloss swatches!!!! 

ill be near a sephora soon and i want to see if these lip glosses are worth it!! i have light/medium olive toned skin so anything around that skin tone would help!