e.l.f Duo Powder eyeshadow Review

If you’d like to add depth & dimension to your eyes… compliment your natural eye color… or just draw more attention to your eyes, then you’ll love our Essentials Duo Eyeshadow. With 2 beautiful powder eyeshadows in 1 convenient component, our Two-in-One Makeup lets you wear each gorgeous shade alone or together for a dramatic effect. by e.l.f

Starting from the top Left "Black Licorice,  Berry Mix,  Blueberry,  Mocha Swirl,  Butter Pecan & Olive"

There are 6 shades available on both the US  & UK site for £1.50/$1/€1.70 each.........They look very similar to the Duo Cream Eyeshadows, in fact the names are the exact same.......these are perfect for over the duo cream eyeshadows.......

Starting from the top Left "Black Licorice,  Berry Mix,  Blueberry,  Mocha Swirl,  Butter Pecan & Olive"

All though i have all of the Brightening eye color quads is just had to see were these roughly the same........I know that they way the are presented is different but to see the pigmentation and how much i get for them they are the same value as the quads so there wasnt much to lose...


Now about the shades :
Black Licorice:  This is the perfect smoky eye duo:) The light shade is a lovely sparkly silver and the dark shade exactly black is more charcoal with silver sparkle.  Every girl who loves dark shadow have to have this in their collection....they are extremely pigmented, a little goes a long long way.   to really intensify the smokey look i use the duo cream eyeshadow  which has the same name from e.l.f. 


Berry Mix:  This is a beautiful every day duo.....the lightest shade is a very pale pink and the dark shade is a purply/brown.....these two are extremely pigmented i even find its very easy to take too much out of this duo its very powdery but once you get used to it you will find a little goes a long way :) 


Blueberry:  This is yet a very pigmented duo.....The lightest shade is a very pale baby blue and the darker shade is a bluey/grey shade with a little silver sparkley bits.......this too is a perfect smokey eye duo i love how you only need a small amount to get the perfect look......


Mocha Swirl:  This is such a pretty everyday duo i love this one its one of my favourites and i find myself reaching for this one the most especially for during the day ............the lighter shade is a fab ivory with a little shimmer the darker shade is a medium brown with a gold shimmer .......


Butter Pecan:  This is another beautiful everyday duo the lighter shade is a lovely peachy shade the darker shade is a medium brown with a little shimmer very familial to the cream duo.  only thing i found with is was it started getting a little lumpy in the pallet after a few uses but its still usable yet you have to be more careful as you will end up with alot of fallout otherwise.


Olive:  I love this duo its perfect for me as i have hazel eyes and this duo really brings out the shade of my eyes.....i actually prefer this duo to the cream duo in olive........  The lighter side is a fab lime green and the darker side is a is a much darker green with a goldy shimmer to it.....this is very pigmented and again a little goes along way.

Pictures and Swatches of all the eyeshadows Please click on the image for a closer look :)

Taken with Flash 

My Overall Opinion :) 

I was pleasantly surprised with these and its such a pity there isnt more shade to choose from.  If i was to choose which is more value for money between these and the quads i would pick these due to pigmentation and easiness on using them..........these shadows are easy to blend......i find these shadow have a creamy consistency......i find these last up to 6 hours without primer....with primer these last until your take them off...... 

I promise if you buy these you are not going to be disappointed you are going to be more disappointed with the fact there isnt more than 6 shades to choose from......

so thats it from me for now 

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lots of Irish hugs and Kisses 

Nina xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder Review

Tarte says:   
These finely-milled powders are infused with Amazonian clay, nature's most perfect ingredient, and can be applied to cheeks, brow bones and décolletage for a completely customizable glow - add a little for a soft, subtle sheen or add more for lavishly enhanced radiance. Nutrient rich and intuitive Amazonian clay universally benefits all skin types. Oily skin? Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place. Dry skin? This nourishing clay hydrates skin naturally to restore moisture. Combination skin? Amazonian clay will intuitively identify your skin concerns and deliver benefits to restore harmony. The result is makeup that wears better, longer and truer!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in "Rose" 

I have to admit everyone i never ever tried anything from Tarte before....simply because been a mum of 5 on little to no cash its hard to buy expensive top branded make-up actually top branded anything........But thanks to Brands Direct lately i have been able to experience buying the higher branded make-up i have only ever dreamed about buying :) so a Big Thumbs Up to your guys :) 

Anyway rambling as usual i will go on with my Review 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder is available online also at Tartecosmetics.com retailing @ $30 but you can purchase it at Brands Direct for only €20/£17.80 which is great value.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder is not just some same old shimmering powder this is more than that and heres why........... This powder is a finely-milled powder infused with Amazonian clay, "nature's most perfect ingredient." These new highlighters were introduced for Spring 2011.  

Tarte claims that Amazonian Clay is rich in nutrients, with benefits for all skin types.  If you have Oily Skin amazonian minimises the oils around pore to balance out your skin.... If your skin is Dry the clay will hydrate your skin naturally all day......& if you have combination skin the clay will intuitively identify your skin type and condition and deliver benefits to restore harmony.

So in all this product is beneficial to everyone :) :) now how often can you say that eh???

Taken in Normal light

Taken in Sunlight 

 What i love about Tarte is all the information you get about each product for example the ingredients and what each does for you ..........

Ingredients

Amazonian Clay: nature’s most perfect ingredient providing total skin balance

vitamin A: beneficial antioxidant that helps remove free radicals, promotes collagen production and retain moisture, which plumps fine lines and wrinkles to give the appearance of younger skin

vitamin C: antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents oxidative stress and premature signs of aging, while brightening skin

vitamin E: natural preservative that also acts as an anti-inflammatory emollient and protects against free radical damage

skinvigorating benefits

• formulated without paraben
• formulated without phthalates
• cruelty free
• formulated without sodium lauryl sulfate
• formulated without synthetic fragrance

Now applying this to my skin is a pleasure every time i mean the softness of it is incredible.....I have tried a good few highlighters now and have noticed alot of them settle into my pores but not this one.  As i said there is too shades available i got the one in Rose.

Rose is a metallic rose/bronze and is ideal for all-over use for those with tanned skin, or even as a blush for those with fair skin .  This has a considerable amount of pigment and a finish that’s more sheen than shimmer.

I have this in my dont touch or else kit lol i love it......Its one of my best buys a little goes a long way and the glow you get is incredible and your guarenteed it will last all day on your skin........I use this on top of my cheek bones, brow bone down the bridge of my nose, a little on my cupids bow and on my collar bones to make them really stand out naturally. This is really great for bringing out your bone structure without making it obvious you have used anything.......

This is a swatch of it on my arm 

This swatch is on my lovely tanned hand lol 

Swatch in the Sunlight 

I have a new found love and i highly recommend this to you all. You will be more than impressed with this if you buy it thats for sure......Its amazing and i feel its not talked about enough all i can say is try it you wont regret it not only is it giving you an incredible look without making it obvious but its also doing great things to you skin
well thats all from me everyone if you have any questions please ask away.
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Take care of yourself and always look after no 1
lots of Irish hugs & Kisses
Love Nina xoxoxoxox