When I popped across to London last month for Smashbox's Fall collection launch I was sure their naming cue came from the old Metallica choon, I was wrong - as I often am. Inspired by film and the drama of dimming the lights for dramatic effect, Fade to Black boasts the full spectrum from flattering neutrals to the most intense blacks.
How 'Blondie' is that graphic? |
Made up of two shadow palettes, two Be Legendary lipsticks and two Waterproof Shadow Liners but although it's not as large a collection as expected, there's some serious quality to be had with these products.
Waterproof Shadow Liners: Blackest Black and Black Gold: €19 |
Be Legendary Lipsticks: Cognac & Black Cherry: €19 |
Fade to Black Palette: €39.50 |
Leaning more toward the purple hues, the second palette contains 3 mattes and 4 shimmers. Again the consistency is faultless. Truth be told this is the one I'm reaching for more often as the shades complement blue/green eyes and the neutrals are more deeply pigmented. As with all Smashbox shadows you're never left second guessing placement, a quick scan of the QR code on the reverse will bring you straight to a How To video, filmed in the LA studio.
I've never made a secret of my grá for Smashbox as a woefully overlooked brand in Ireland and their products as some of my go to saviours since I can remember. While the price point is slightly higher than off the shelf make up, the quality of the pigments and the fact that they just bloody work, means I recommend them over and over when asked (and sometimes when I'm not).
The Fade to Black collection is on counters next month, the sales girls are some of the most helpful, non pushy make up ladies there are so I'd recommend stopping by for a scout when you're next in Boots or Arnott's.
Are you a Smashbox fan? Anything here grabbing your attention?
I can't wait to get the black gold pencil and maybe a palette. However I just called Boots in LV and the collection won't be on shelves until the end of August. So I have a few weeks to wait...and save!
ReplyDeleteLove the pencils and Black Cherry lipstick! Can't wait to be wearing Autumn colours again.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't resist picking up the "Fade Out" palette (the one with neutrals and purples) a couple weeks ago, and I'm ordering the Black Gold shadow liner and Black Cherry lipstick right now. (Thanks so much for providing a better description of the lippie shades when on than I'd found anywhere else; as an über-fair [read deathly-pale] gal with decent-sized lips, it's hard finding colorful lip shades that don't overwhelm the rest of my look.) Can't wait to play with these shades!
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