Review: Urban Decay Afterdark Eyeshadow Palette

Just when I thought I was content with my makeup collection, along came this gorgeous Urban Decay Afterdark Eye shadow Palette and it’s safe to say, we are in love! It’s dreamy and beautiful! And I’m not just talking about the prettiest box you’ve ever seen (unicorn dreams anyone?), but the jewel inspired shadows inside are so beautiful, so versatile and they last all day (and all night) long! The colour selection is just my cup of tea – bright, beautiful and totally wearable. I’ve been using the entire top row as well as the bottom shades, Druggie and Backfire on repeat! I still need to get into the greens and blues in the bottom corner – but I’ve been feeling very Autumny with my makeup lately. The top row and bottom two shades are perfect for fall shades. The thing I love most about these shadows is that they are super pigmented, which results in long lasting, velvety colour, that although has shimmery pigments, is not shimmery if you know what I mean? Texture wise, they remind me a lot of MAC’s Mineralize eyeshadows and pigment pots, where the shimmer payoff is glossier and slicker, rather than the powdery finish of traditional shimmers. And the colours! Ohh the glorious colours! The first one that stood out for…

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