Er no Sample Sunday this week, sorry. I only have 2 samples
left! And I haven’t tried either yet. Oops!
In the mean time I thought I’d do a quick review on Sand
Dollar. These shadows cost £3.50 and you get a generous amount, 2.75g to be
precise. The packaging looks and feels fab. You get a little dinky mirror (too
small to use but the thought is nice) and a handy window so you can spot the
shade you’re looking for easily. It’s well thought out.
Sadly the formula doesn’t live up to the packaging. This
shade is a shimmery white. I had hoped it would be matte but it’s a bit
difficult to tell on the website. This is just too sheer for me. A sticky base
helps but when I start blending it’s as if I’m washing the product away. I’ve
been using it a bit as an inner corner highlight but by the end of the work day
it’s faded to nothing.
The website does say you can use these wet. I’m loathe to
try it as I’m not sure if it will ruin the shadow. And besides, I don’t have
time in the morning to faff about with wet brushes! I want a shadow to work for
me, not to be hard work! This is the only shadow from the Studio line that I’ve
tried so I’m curious to know whether the other shades are any better. Have you
tried any? Thoughts? x
*Bought by me*
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ReplyDeleteWell dome on the samples! I'm only just getting started with mine...
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's a bit of a relief to not have hundreds of them hanging around anymore to be honest x
DeleteHmm, doesn't sound very good. I've never tried ELF shadows but I know Becky (Sirvinya) uses it all the time for highlighting brow bone. Oh well, at least it wasn't expensive, eh?
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing a review by her. Personally I prefer a matte brow bone highlight, each to their own though. True though, at least I didn't spend big money on it x
DeleteI actually bought 2 yesterday, so when they arrive I'll let you know! xx
ReplyDeleteOoh what shades did you get? x
DeleteSunset which is coral, and True Blue which looks like a cornflower blue. It might be one of these where the brighter shades are more pigmented sort of thing. Or possible they could be even worse haha! xx
DeleteSo to report: Sunset is plenty pigmented (and very pretty), but True Blue is nothing like the photo sadly! It's a bit chalky too. Haven't tried that one for lasting power x
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