I happen to get this palette in Debenhams when they had the 10% off beauty offer, that was just a bonus because there was no way I was going to leave this behind me! The palette is very pretty, bulky yes, but so eye catching overall.
This is great value for the quality of the products you get, the amount of shadows, and the bits and pieces that they have included here. So, they packed in this "book" sixteen eyeshadows(!); a full version of their new 24/7 liquid liner in Perversion, which is a gorgeous black; a travel size of their eyeshadow primer, this comes in the new tube version, which is great really, that they listened to everyone out there complain about the other packaging which was horrendous; they also include their super curl mascara in a mini size, which I didn't get to try yet, but I'm liking the look of the brush.
UD is really trying to keep up with time, and therefore mixing in a bit of technology for a change with beauty. They're including in this kit a little card with QR codes, which are these images, and with the help of your smartphone (any phone really that has a camera and access to internet) you get referred to a link, in this case you get to see the UD "get the look" videos. To save you the time and hassle, I'm attaching the links to these videos below. :) They also include a little speaker that can be attached as a keyring, it's really cute, and not a bad sound at all for such a tiny device.
And here are the links to the videos from the QR codes. The videos are not bad actually, apart from the music blaring in the backround and having to strain your ear to hear what the girl is saying! You still get the drift though, from what she is doing, and what she uses..
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I have to admit though that the whole thing is a bit gimmicky, and some may think unnecessary, but it is different.
When you open the top of the palette there's this gorgeous applique of butterflies, a mirror on the right hand side, on the left hand side there's a little dock station to place your phone on when watching the videos. And because the eyeshadows are underneath that, in a pull out drawer, it's quite handy, not necessary however..
The sixteen gorgeous eyeshadows included in this palette are:
- Blue Bus - Periwinkle blue sheen
- Gunmetal - Gunmetal gray with silver glitter
- Cobra - Smoky green with gold shimmer
- Baked - Rich golden bronze shimmer
- Bender - Moss green sheen
- Gravity - Violet with silver glitter
- Lost - Neutral brown shimmer
- Hijack - Metallic muted teal
- Midnight Cowgirl - Golden beige with gold glitter
- Sin - Light shimmering champagne
- Midnight Rodeo - Beige shimmer with silver glitter
- Crystal - Pale icy blue shimmer
- Bust - Taupe sheen
- Missionary - Light taupe sheen
- Skimp - Ivory peach sheen
- Zephyr - Pearly cream sheen.
This is one of the few palettes that I know I will actually use the whole lot of what is included in! All the shadow colours are completely wearable and versatile, if you want to do a day look, or play it up for night. My favourite shades have to be Lost and Baked, and the other neutral ones with glitter are absolutely beautiful, and quite unique. You will get some glitter fall out with the most glittery ones, but with those the only tip I have is to pack them on your lid with your finger and not a brush, then clean up any fallout with some sellotape.
Overall. this is a very good buy. Especially if you don't have any other versions of the Book of Shadows, which is great for me because this is my first one from that line. I am completely blown away at the colours they included, and the products for such a great value, yet not compromising on quality. It's early days still, but this set would make a great Christmas gift :).
Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company.
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