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| 180 Palette Deck 1 - Neutrals - 700Php |
Decisions, decisions! If you're a practical beauty enthusiast, like me, you've probably kept your eye on good makeup bargains online. I know I have which is why I decided to buy a generic 180 Eye Shadow Palette.
You've probably seen eye palettes like this online. If you're thinking of buying one, you're in the right place. Here are my PROS and CONS to help you decided if you really need one or not:
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| Deck 1 - Top most row - R-L |
PRO: You get a great selection of colors. CON: Some eyeshadows don't give you much of a color pay-off.
As you can see on the picture, the first 3 colors don't show up well on camera. You'll be seeing a lot more of this in the next few photos. The upside, though, is that you get a lot more colors to choose from.
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| Deck 1 - 1st Row - L-R on Swatch |
PRO: You won't need to buy more eyeshadows. CON: You won't need to buy more eyeshadows.
You already have 180 colors and you probably won't need more. That's great from a practical stand point but shopping for eyeshadows is fun. It may take a while for you to experience the fun again - unless you're a hoarder.
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| Deck 1 - 1st Row on the Picture - L-R on Swatch |
PRO: The color is build-able. CON: You'll need to put more of the product on since the color doesn't show up well.
Surprisingly, for a generic eyeshadow, the color is pretty build-able. Build-able meaning that you can apply more color so you get the vividness you want. Of course, it won't be as vivid as high quality eyeshadows but it's acceptable nonetheless.
You can also use eye lid primers so the color shows up better.
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| Deck 1 - 2nd Row - R-L |
PRO: Some colors do show up well. CON: The colors that do show up well are brighter which isn't really my cup of tea but it could be yours (mostly oranges and some browns show up well).
Oranges aren't really my thing so I put it down as a CON. I don;t wear makeup everyday but when I do, I go for more natural looking colors - mostly browns.
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| Deck 1 - Last Row - R-L on Swatch |
PRO: You get a lot of eyeshadows for a lot less. CON: You get what you paid for.
If you don't adjust your expectation, chances are you'll be disappointed by a generic palette like this. I can't really say that the eyeshadows are of low quality nor can I say that they are of high quality. They are somewhere in the middle which should be good enough for everyday use or for weddings.
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| After Swatching |
Observation: This is what the eyeshadows look like after swatching.
They got a little dusty or chalky after I swatched them. I do notice this with my other eyeshadows (Victoria's Secret ones) but the dust isn't as much.
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| Shapes After Swatching |
Observation: The eyeshadow is a litte concave at the top. There were some eyeshadows that sort of deflated after I put my brush/finger in despite me not putting a lot of pressure.
Some eyeshadows do feel softer than others which is probably why their shape changed easily.
Final Thoughts
When you should buy a generic palette:
- When you're practicing
- When you're saving up money for better quality eyeshadows
- When you're being practical
- When you absolutely need it
- When you want to be creative with your eye makeup
When you should NOT buy a generic palette:
- When you don't have a purpose for it
- When you don't have the budget
- When you already have the eyeshadow colors you need
I'll definitely continue using mine. For a blogger like me, who loves doing different makeup looks, I'll probably use up most of the colors on the palette or I'll die trying (50 cent reference). So, with you, have you decided on buying one for yourself? I'd like to hear what you think!
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