As an Indian / South Asian Female, I have such difficulty when finding eyeshadow palettes because many things in the market are directed towards fair skin and it is frustrating to find colors that not only match the color of our eyes, but also compliments our skin tones.
So I wanted to do reviews on two palettes that I purchased from Sephora. They are from the Kat Von D collection: Beethoven and Ludwig.
First off, these palette comes with 2 double sided brushes but I don't use these brushes since they don't seem to pack enough pigment because they are on the thinner side. I like to use either sponge applicators or densly packed bristles on eyeshadow brushs.
I apply both of these palettes without an eye primer, but in place of that, I use a concealer. The reason for that is because South Asian women tend to have darker eye lids. So a concealer will wipe out that color and make the eyeshadows true to color as it appears on the back of your hand.
Even without a primer, I don't have any problems with creasing. These are very long wearing eye shadows despite my oily lids. They do not budge off my lids even with intense heat and humidity. Pigmentation is amazing. It has a great color pay off which I have a hard time finding with eyeshadow colors. Both of these palettes has a mix of shimmery and matte colors. Also both come with a matte black and a matte chocolate brown color which I love since if I am packing for travel, I don't have to take too many eyeshadow palettes with me. I will just end up taking one of these and it has enough versatility.
These retail for $34 at Sephora. I was lucky enough to pick them up on sale for $24 a piece so thats $3 a color! I have never faced fall out with these shadows. But make sure, you tap of the excess on your applicator before applying on your lids.
Beethoven:
Swatches:
This is a palette of 8 colors that comprise mainly cool basic colors. These are your essential colors that enhance an everyday look but can also be used as the basis of more extravagant looks for those special occasions.
Swatches:
Ludwig:
Ludwig is by far my favorite palette out of all that I own. These comprise of manily warm basic colors. I use this palette on an everday simple look to just give my eyes a more soft spoken look.
The only problem I really have with these palettes is that I wish there were less shimmery colors and more matte colors. Other than that, I love this brand of eyeshadows since they look lovely on tan skin!
So I wanted to do reviews on two palettes that I purchased from Sephora. They are from the Kat Von D collection: Beethoven and Ludwig.
First off, these palette comes with 2 double sided brushes but I don't use these brushes since they don't seem to pack enough pigment because they are on the thinner side. I like to use either sponge applicators or densly packed bristles on eyeshadow brushs.
I apply both of these palettes without an eye primer, but in place of that, I use a concealer. The reason for that is because South Asian women tend to have darker eye lids. So a concealer will wipe out that color and make the eyeshadows true to color as it appears on the back of your hand.
Even without a primer, I don't have any problems with creasing. These are very long wearing eye shadows despite my oily lids. They do not budge off my lids even with intense heat and humidity. Pigmentation is amazing. It has a great color pay off which I have a hard time finding with eyeshadow colors. Both of these palettes has a mix of shimmery and matte colors. Also both come with a matte black and a matte chocolate brown color which I love since if I am packing for travel, I don't have to take too many eyeshadow palettes with me. I will just end up taking one of these and it has enough versatility.
These retail for $34 at Sephora. I was lucky enough to pick them up on sale for $24 a piece so thats $3 a color! I have never faced fall out with these shadows. But make sure, you tap of the excess on your applicator before applying on your lids.
Beethoven:
Swatches:
This is a palette of 8 colors that comprise mainly cool basic colors. These are your essential colors that enhance an everyday look but can also be used as the basis of more extravagant looks for those special occasions.
Swatches:
Ludwig:
Ludwig is by far my favorite palette out of all that I own. These comprise of manily warm basic colors. I use this palette on an everday simple look to just give my eyes a more soft spoken look.
The only problem I really have with these palettes is that I wish there were less shimmery colors and more matte colors. Other than that, I love this brand of eyeshadows since they look lovely on tan skin!
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