SHANY Eyeshadow Palette - 40 Color

I gave this item 5 stars for good reason! First of all, I was ...born before 1970, I'll own up to that... and asked for this as a Christmas gift due to 1. the VERY reasonable price and 2. the color spectrum. I figured it was a good thing to ask for from my husband-- if it turned out to not work for me, it wasn't too much $$ at stake. It worked out better than I thought, and also better than ANY 20-or-more-colored-eyeshadow set. I grew up in the 80s, so I've tried a lot of these. I am having more fun with this kit than I did with most makeup in my 20s. I mainly wanted to try out the greens and purples, and even though I do not look my age, have good genes, and stick to a beauty regimen every day of every year, 41 is 41. I have brown eyes, and was able to pull off even some of the brighter colors. For instance, the neon greens and even yellow. The violet hues (that are in no danger of being even partially blue) look great. I don't use mineral makeup, because I saw almost the first day I wore it that 1. it didn't show much on my skin, even the dark browns 2.what I did get to show up wore off fast, but worst of all 3. somehow it managed to accent any lines in my face I had. Not exactly worth being 3 times more expensive than regular makeup. The colors I have tried have been matte finish (if there are metallic ones, they are in the minority here--I think), so there's no danger of looking a little skanky (a little like the ones I wore in the 80s sometimes) as long as you don't use a ton. I was REALLY surprised that I could pull off the greens and yellows--though in all fairness maybe I should add I have some training as a make-up artist. Not enough so I could actually apply makeup to other women and do it professionally, but enough to know the basic things you do and do not do,some little tricks to get certain looks, and what looks good on me. Hint- invest in and use a set of brushes to apply all your makeup, toss the little lame mini-applicators -you know, the ones with a foam tip that come with eye shadow when you buy it in the drugstore and are an inch long I was lucky to discover this method over 20 years ago and would NEVER go back. The results are worth it. Anyway, if I wasn't on such a low budget right now I'd pick up a couple to give as gifts. The price is right, the packaging is elegant but practical (no danger of colors spilling over into each other, if you use the clear laminated cover). If you are young and only have a few year's experience applying makeup, watch a few tutorials on YouTube. I would recommend this product to others that want to have a little fun experimenting with colors and enjoy applying makeup. A quality product barely over 15 bucks that gives you so many options, stays where you put it, and then is quick to remove later even without a special remover for waterproof mascara. The brights didn't make my eyes water slightly when I used them under my eyes, and I can't say that for many other eye makeup products-including ones that cost double the price. After 35, I found putting my makeup on was just kind of in a damage-control mode, and it's nice to actually enjoy myself and have a little fun again doing this! Go for it.

I just started wearing eyeshadow after years of not wearing any. This is the perfect pallette! It is reasonably priced, the colors are beautiful, the range of colors from soft to deep is complete, some have a glimmer others are matte, the glimmer is not 'sparkle' but very tasteful for any age, they are highly pigmented, application is easy and they blend so well....really love it! I use a cheap drugstore eye primer (mainly to keep eyeliner in place) and it doesn't budge but I really think these would wear well without one. It's great for me because I am not sure what colors look best on me. This gives me the opportunity to try different shades or blend my own without spending mega money! I have used expensive high end make up in the past and in today's market the less expensive is really just as or more beautiful. This set is also used by my teenage daughter and even my 8 year old can learn and play. I am not a cosmetic guru but rather just a mom, nurse, and 40 something that loves color but is a little scared of it too! I highly recommend! The pallette itself is lovely, not heavy, and the colors can be removed and rearranged! Definitely a BEST purchase! I plan on buying other items from Shany knowing the quality is outstanding and recommend this palette to YOU!💗

Wow.. just wow. I picked the "Frustration Free packaging" and this thing was packaged like it was a shipment of Faberge babies- bubble wrap and Fragile stickers all around. The case is heavy and sturdy too- so people who's items arrived broken? I can only imagine that someone at the post office not only dropped them, but stomped on them during shipment, because mine is sturdy compared to most palette packaging. On opening, not a fleck of shadow out of place-- and the colors are just gorgeous- some are matte, some shimmery= ALL incredibly bright and vibrant. The shadow is very silky to the touch, and high pigment. You can definitely use this without a primer. The colors are vibrant. They blend smoothly. They retain their color and vibrancy all day... all night.. if I go to sleep without washing it off? It's STILL BRIGHT when I wake up in the morning. Really, this stuff is brilliant. I've never had a palette so full of amazing colors that actually were true to what they looked like before being applied that didn't require primers-- but the bold palette? ZOMG it's amazing. Plus- I'm someone with very sensitive eyes. I have spent my life fighting watery eyes and never being able to figure out what exactly it was that caused it. Whatever it is that they do or don't put in Shany shadows? MY EYES DON'T WATER endlessly like they used to. The shadows are very gentle, and, oh, I can't rave enough about how in love I am with these- other than to tell you that within a week or so of buying my first palette I went in and bought a second one- they have won my loyalty on all fronts. All in all? I'd say if you're looking for a bright palette that isn't too expensive that has just about every (non-earth tone) color you could imagine? This certainly covers every shade in the rainbow. Plus? It has "RED" reds in it- not "pink red" not "orange red" but actual "RED reds"- which is always difficult to find.

Very small individual pots but what do you expect! It's a great palette though - I love it! Pigment is excellent and the variety of shades is really useful. I particularly like the 'darker' tones of each colour. I use them with benefit stay don't stray primer and they don't budge all day but don't stain your skin either. Great.

Es un buen regalo, precio justo, calidad óptima y el regalo gusto.

so many colors and great price if you arent ready to buy an expensive palette. worth it for experimenting. easy to wash off. colors last a while, would recommend using primer, having a good base, maybe setting spray.

Value for money great colours

Las compré ya que apenas estoy aprendiendo a maquillarme y no quería unas muy caras ... No las he probado en los ojos ... Pero el swatch es bueno... Tiene muchísimos colores, están muy bonitas!! Y por las demás opiniones que he leído.. pudieran servir para maquillaje profesional .. así que creo que fue una excelente compra 😁