In November 2018, I purchased some products from Sephora.
Here's my purchase. I already reviewed Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in Uncuffed (bottom left) and Kat Von D Best of Nudes Mini Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick Set (top right). For this post, I will review the eyeshadow palette from Natasha Denona in the middle.
Where to purchase: Sephora and online at natashadenona.com
Price: $25 for 5 pc x 0.8 g/ 5 pc x 0.028 oz
Made in Italy
Description from the website: A brand new, holiday limited edition Mini Eyeshadow Palette, which is inspired by the Star Eyeshadow Palette.
Benefits:
CP - developed for holiday as a richly pigmented wet powder formula that is easy to blend.
CM - creamy to the touch and seamlessly blends on the lid. Signature matte formula. First introduced in the star palette.
CK - sparkling cream powder finely milled dazzling effect. Transparent diamond-like sparkle. Different levels of opacity. Can be used on top of other shades.
M - metallics in multiple textures:
* Filed rich in texture
* Satin-soft finish metallic
* Sparkling-contains varying sizes of crushes mineral pearls for a dazzling effect.
DC - duo chrome often used as a transition shade to create a multidimensional smooth look. Two pigments that shift, blending creates a gradient effect.
Ingredients:
Earth: SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, MICA, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 75470 (CARMINE).
Cosmo, Bellatrix: TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, MICA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SILICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE; MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER), CI 75470 (CARMINE).
Orion 105DC: TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, TIN OXIDE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77499, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES).
ATIK: SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, SILICA, MICA, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES).
Thoughts: For years, I've heard great stuff about Natasha Denona eyeshadow palettes. I just couldn't invest so much money on an eyeshadow palette when there are good cheaper palettes. Also, most of the palettes from this brand have colorful shadows. I'm a neutral person and needed something I knew would get some love. So when this palette came out, I knew I would purchase.
Here's a closer look inside the palette.
Here's a closer look at the shadows from left to right; Orion, Atik, Bellatrix, Earth, and Cosmo.
Here's a closer look at one of the shadows, Cosmo.
Here's a swatch on my hand from left to right; Orion, Atik, Bellatrix, Earth, and Cosmo.
Now for looks I created...
Look #1:
I applied Bellatrix on the lids and blended the crease with Atik. Then I darkened the outer v with Earth.
Here's the same look at a different angle.
Here's an overall look with Kat Von D Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick in Ophelia on the lips.
Look #2:
I applied Cosmo on the lids and blended the crease with Atik. Then I darkened the outer v with Earth.
Here's the same look at a different angle.
Here's an overall look with Kat Von D Studded Kiss Creme Lipstick in Bow N Arrow on the lips.
Look #3:
I applied Orion on the inner and outer lids, and filled the middle with Cosmo. Then I blended the crease with Atik, and darkened the outer v with Earth.
Here's the same look at a different angle.
Here's an overall look with Bite Beauty in Honeycomb on the lips.
Now for my overall opinion... First of all, there's no noticeable scent while applying. I just sniffed the product and there's no scent whatsoever. Secondly, I like the packaging. It's small and simple. If you are looking for a palette with a mirror, this isn't it. It's a mini-sized palette. Therefore, there will be no mirror and brush. With that said, it's well-made and sturdy. It's made out of thick plastic. The lid is also sturdy. You can feel a tight seal when you open and close, as well as, it makes a clicking noise when you close the lid. It's see through as well. You can see the colors of the shadows. It will be great to distinguish if you own more than one min-sized palette from this brand. I cannot see it open or break unless you are rough with the packaging. For this reason, it's travel-friendly. It's small enough to throw in your purse, bag, and even your pocket. Third, the consistency is buttery soft. It feels so soft in-between the fingers. Even though it's so soft and creamy, it's compacted. There's hardly any loose powder inside the palette. With that said, it's easy to use. It's easy to pick-up with the brush, as well as, it goes on nicely on the lids. You can see the transition from one shadow to another. Not only that, the colors work well together. It doesn't look like one color on the lids. Fourth, the shadows are on the neutral side. If you are looking for bright colors, this isn't for you. With that said, it's great all year round, as well as, you can smoke it out for the night. You might need another eyeshadow or two for under the brow and inner corners. Other than that, this small mini palette is good for an entire eye look. Pigmentation-wise it's up there. It's not the most pigmented but one or two layers were good enough on my light-medium skin. Lastly, it lasts all day without smudging and fading. Since I have dry skin, most products last all day on me. I'm glad I finally got to try this brand. I can see the hype but it can also be costly. I would weigh the options if I purchase more in the future.
Pros:
* No scent whatsoever.
* Small and simple packaging.
* Well-made and sturdy packaging.
* Sturdy lid; can feel a tight seal when you open and close, as well as, a clicking noise when you close.
* See through lid; distinguish the shadows, as well as, other palettes from this brand.
* Travel-friendly.
* Buttery soft consistency.
* Compacted; hardly any loose powder.
* Easy to use.
* Picks-up the shadow easily.
* Applies nicely on the skin.
* Neutral shadows.
* Great all year round.
* Can smoke for the night out.
* Pigmented.
* Lasts all day without smudging and fading.
Cons;
* Costly.
* Does not come with a mirror.
* Does not come with a mirror.
Would repurchase: Yes.
Rating: 
4.5/5 Tobey's Paws
4.5/5 Tobey's Paws
Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is bought with my money. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.
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