NYC Individual Eyes Smokey Browns Eye Palette Review and Tutorial

Who doesn't love smokey eyes? 

And who doesn't love an eye palette that compacts all the essential smokey colors into one practical package?

Smokey palettes are everywhere, and becoming a most preferred way to achieve smokey eyes.

I picked up NYC Individual Eyes Smokey Browns with high hopes. Its colors looked so pretty and promising in the store. But how did I really like it?


Here's a way to find out:

 

NYC Individual Eyes Smokey Browns Eye Palette Review

Quality

• As a drug store brand, selling for only $4.99 per palette, the quality was not too bad.
• Staying power lasted a few hours. 
• Powder didn't run, get loose or smudge.
• Primer worked well to keep shadows on.

 

Usability

• Shadow applied easily.
• Adding primer to the compact was genius. 
• Sponge wasn't too much help though.

 

Pigmentation

• At first glance, some of the colors were questionable. The ones for "All Over Lid" and "Crease" appeared too dark.
• However, after application, they appeared much more becoming.
• All colors blended well together. They created a truly pretty smokey.

Love the labeling.

Each color look great on the skin. Definitely worked for brown eyes.

Packaging

• Small enough to carry with, but big enough to provide good usability.
• I especially liked the labeling for each compartment.
• I also liked how it defined which part to apply each color. Made application simpler.
• Again, adding primer was genius. 
• And although I don't know what illuminator is for, it's a nice bonus to have.

Convenient packaging was excellent for use.

Great idea adding primer and illuminator.

Likes

• Primer.
• Convenient and compact packaging.
• Easy to use.
• Blend-able and pretty colors.

 

Dislikes

• It would be nice to have a lighter "All Over Lid" color. That way, I can use it for day time.

 

Overall Rating

• 4.75/5

 

Repurchase?

Possibly. 

I'd like to give a definite yes. However, the market is flooded with smokey palettes, and I am just not the type to settle down. Sorry!

NYC Individual Eyes Smokey Browns Eye Palette Tutorial

  

Step 1: Apply primer

Just dab primer on with your finger tips.

 

Step 2: Apply "All Over Lid" color

 

** NOTE: For Asians, "All Over Lid" means "Don't go over your crease."

 

Step 3: Swipe on crease color

Wow. Can't believe I'm using the makeup sponge.

Apply carefully. And blend! You don't want to give yourself a black eye.

 

Step 4: Blend in highlighter

A blending brush is a wonderful tool to apply highlighter with.

If you do it in a circular motion, you'll blend even better

 

Step 5: Add Finishing touches and you are done!

Add mascara and eyeliner. Oh, don't forget to smudge liner for smokey effect.

A little lip gloss completes the look.

 Have you tried NYC Individual Eyes Smokey Browns palette?

What other smokey palettes do you suggest?