Makeup Revolution Redemption Iconic 3 Palette
The review this time is my first eyeshadow from Western. I didn't have interest in Western eyeshadow before because they came in too bold pigmentation. The eyeshadows I have from Japan & Korea are so far sheer and glittery, with each different staying power of course. But recently, Japan is in haul from this London brand. I think MUR is quiet new, launched in 2014. Though they are mostly raving about I♡Makeup Naked Chocolate Palette, I bought the Iconic Palette instead. Part of it is because I need to PO the Naked Chocolate, and the other is because I'm interested for Urban Decay's NAKED 3 cheaper dupe gossip.
If you are wondering what is Urban Decay NAKED 3 is, see this picture:
Anyone who likes playing with makeup must have known this holy grail eyeshadow from America, which costs almost USD 68.00 (maybe)!! But Makeup Revolution is only USD 5.00 with rave everywhere about their similarities. I thought because MUR is very cheap, the eyeshadow would be similar to DAISO Ellefar with fallout glitter everywhere and dry texture. The MUR Iconic 3 comes in redish brown shades, very similar with NAKED 3. Oh yeah, this picture below is the I♡Makeup Naked Chocolate Palette, which is in rave in Japan right now:
Now, let's see the exact Iconic 3 palette with black packaging:
There are 12 shades in 1 palette. From matte to glittery dark color. I've never owned a palette more than 5-6 colors before and this one is the first to exceed 10. The dual-ended sponge is not useful and seems cheap. I'm using finger and brushes for applying. But the sponge chip is very soft. I've tried using the sponge to make outer depth but it won't work for more than 3 swipes.
The shade I dislike is no.2 from left because the glitter and texture are similar to DAISO Ellefar Glitter Eyeshadow. It is soft on skin, but the result color is dry. Not that I hate my DAISO. It is good but can't have more improvement. I like no.5 shade the best because it seems pale pink on palette, but is buildable to a strong pink like KATE Brown Shade Eyes #BR3, but MUR has more red. Yep, the color will be brown-ish pink. The 1st color is matte finish pearly color perfect as a base because the color won't show too much and has little glitter particles.
Surprise fact no.2! It stays a long time without any fallout glitters. It glides smoothly on my crease and not dry. It doesn't smudge for entire day. Soft on skin and easy to be erased with facewash (I'm using Kracie btw). Also, the color finish result is the same as Japanese drugstore eyeshadow, which is a good thing for me. So that's why Japanese are raving for this cheap but great product. I'd like to experiment more with this new plaything. You can watch a few Youtube videos here.
MY THOUGHTS:
+ A 12 shades eyeshadow palette with very cheap price. Can be used in any activities.
+ Soft on skin without irritation.
+ Stays long and doesn't smudge for working hours.
+ Buildable from sheer to bold according to needs.
+ Easy to wash-off with my Kracie facewash (of course including makeup remover in the facewash).
+ The bold colors are very pigmented and looks strong on my skintone.
+ The redish brown variation would suit daily activities more.
- Can't buy at counter. Only through online store.
- The palette doesn't consist of brush and mirror (I'd prefer brush than sponge for full palette. But for quad, I might consider sponge).
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