I bought this palette along with a few other Tarina
Tarantino items when I first found out that they were 40% off. This palette had
been on my wishlist since I saw Phyrra and Temptalia post about it. For $36
I was never quite willing to pull the trigger. But for $22, there were no
second guesses.
I don’t know if the quality of the shadows in this palette
is indicative of Tarina Tarantino’s shadows across the board, but I certainly
hope so as these are AMAZING. I think I may like the formula better even than
Urban Decay’s. The shadows, even the matte brown, are smooth, almost buttery
but not too soft that they're powdery, and uber pigmented. There is no fallout and they apply easily and
exactly where you want them to go. I know it is a bit of a cliché to say
something practically applies itself, but that definitely fits here.
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| Tarina Tarantino Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette |
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| Tarina Tarantino Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette |
I know quite a few people have complained about it, but this palette is HUGE. Here is is compared to my hand and I have quite large hands.
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| Tarina Tarantino Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette |
This was taken indoors with the flash so the colors are a little washed out.
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| Tarina Tarantino Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette |
This was taken in weak sunlight.
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| Tarina Tarantino Emerald Pretty Eyeshadow Palette |
The swatches are dry over bare skin. You can see how nicely they apply just in the swatches. My swatches are usually incredibly messy and these are smooth and even. They may not be the most unique colors, but they are really pretty and the formula is amazing.
I think I used all the shadows but the matte brown here. The eyeliner is MAC Undercurrant.
I HIGHLY recommend this palette. The colors are beautiful,
work well together, and the formula is one of the best, if not THE best I have
ever used. You would be doing yourself a disservice not to purchase this
palette. As of right now it is still available on Sephora’s website, but I’m
not sure for how much longer. So don’t wait!
Is it weird that I couldn't stop looking at how your nails kind of match the palette? Lol, I'm so easily distracted.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in this palette actually remind me of some of the ones from the UD Vice palette. For instance Dandy Lion looks like Blitz (which I am currently wearing which is what made me think of it I guess!)
Ahhh, they do match! Maybe I subconsciously planned it. And dangit, i forgot that I wanted the Vice palette and you've reminded me. "I do not need more eyeshadow, I do not need more eyeshadow..."
Deletelook at Ozma! so pretty!!
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Ozma is gorgeous right? So bright!
DeleteOooh, I LOVE the look you did with it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Robyn, that means a lot coming from the mater (aka you)!
DeleteI always wanted to try one of her 5 shade palettes: http://www.temptalia.com/tarina-tarantino-fantastical-jewel-eyeshadow-palette-review-photos-swatches
ReplyDeleteI have too. I considering getting one while the VIB discount is still on. But I don't NEED any more makeup. That doesn't stop me from wanting it though!
DeleteI have the Dream palette and it's amazing! Tarina Tarantino is really good quality. I do hate the packaging of this particular palette. xx
ReplyDeleteYeah, I love the quality. This palette is GIGANTIC! I have the room to store it and don't plan on traveling with it so the size doesn't bother me too much, but I can see why people hate it.
DeleteThis palette is great! I love the look you did!! (oooh, and your nails too!)
ReplyDeleteWuv this on you !
ReplyDeleteNice nails! This IS a huge palette for only 6 eyeshadows! There are definitely some gorgeous colours in it.
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