I've never been someone to really experiment with makeup a lot. For me, it's all about getting a decent looking base and enhancing my features a little bit. However, lately, it's become one of my priorities to start having more fun with makeup, as in more eyeshadow shades and maybe even bolder lips (I'm yet to tackle that one). I didn't want to start spending loads of money on high-end palettes just yet, so I thought Sleek would be a good brand to go to. And I was right, their i-Divine palettes are amazing, especially for the price. After a few swatches I picked up the Storm one, as I think it's the most versatile one.
Just throwing this out, I love the packaging. It's black, kinda matte looking (a nightmare for fingerprints but I sort of like that?) and very sleek (indeed). It comes with a big, great quality mirror which comes in very handy when travelling. It's sturdy and feels really nice.
There are 12 shades in the palette, both matte and shimmery ones. I've swatched them all down below, as it's easier than trying to describe them. My favorites would probably have to be the orangey one in the middle of the top row, as it makes for an amazing crease/transition shade, and also the first one on the left, bottom row, which is a copper shimmery shade that look amazing all over the lid. The second one to the left, top row, is also amazing for highlighting the inner corner and the brow bone.
Now for the actual texture of them.. it's good. It's not the best but it's not bad either. I think for a drugstore palette with such a good variety of shades, it's the best it could be. The shimmery shades are very pigmented and buttery. The matte ones, however, tend to be a little bit less pigmented, especially the black one, as you can probably tell. Anyways, it's great that there's a black in there, as you can smoke out any look, with the help of a wet brush or a bit of eyeliner underneath.
Over all, I think this is an amazing palette for someone who has just started playing with eyeshadows a bit more or simply for someone who's looking for a great, compact and versatile drugstore option, in this department. For £8, I say it's definitely worth it!
Have you tried this palette or another one form Sleek? What's your favorite one from the drugstore?
I've never been one for experimenting with makeup either (I put on my face what I know I need to get by!) but I've recently had major eyeshadow envy since following some bbloggers on Instagram. This palette is such a good price for trying out some new shades and the packaging is gorgeous! x
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I agree about the envy Instagram brings haha! Constructive envy though! x
Deletei love the colors!
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Me too! They are so nice and versatille!
DeleteI'm obsessed with Sleek, I think they're amazing! Great post.
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Yeah, I know! Such an amazing drugstore brand! xx
DeleteI haven't tried any Sleek makeup before, but the eyeshadows and the blushes get amazing reviews online.
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You definitely should give them a go! They have great face palettes and liquid lipsticks as well! xx
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ReplyDeleteYou should, they're great! Have a lovely day yourself! x
DeleteI personally love sleek eyeshadow palettes! I have two of them and the quality is so good. I haven't tried Storm yet, your swatches are lovely! Plus it's such a coincidence as I was writing up a post on mine too haha :)
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Yaay I can't wait to read your post! I love the other palettes as well, I was just more attracted to these shades for some reason! xx
Deletewhat pretty colors! looks like a great pallet!
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I'm glad you think so! xx
DeleteWow! 8 bucks is totally worth it! So many shades!! I love the packaging as well! SO pretty!:)
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I know!! Such a bargain! xx
DeleteA great value palette love Sleek palettes x
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I agree, they are amazing! x
DeleteAmazing palette!!!
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Glad you like it! xx
DeleteVery impressed by how pigmented these shades are! Wish we had sleek in Germany!
ReplyDeleteRae | Love from Berlin
I know!! I wish you could try them.. maybe online?
DeleteI don´t really use eyeshadows, but I would buy these! They look amazing!
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Same here haha. Glad you enjoyed this! x
DeleteThis palette looks beautiful! I love the blue shades. I have the sleek sun rise palette (I think that's what it called) which I love to. I'm definitely going to check this out :) xx
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Yes, it has neutrals but then there's green and blue, which are actually very wearable at the same time! I'd love to check out some of their other palettes for sure! x
DeleteI am so like you in this matter, hon. I am comfortable with what I love and have rarely branched out but then again, there is time for a change. I actually made a conscious decision of trying more things in 2016 :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a palette! I can't even start telling you how gorgeous it looks! The pigmentation is absolutely amazing and I love that it works for you, sweetie.
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It's all about baby steps with this goal, I found. Hope to get into bold lips by the end of this year as well haha! And yaay, I'm so glad you like the new look. Change is always good! Thanks for visiting! xx
DeleteSuch a beautiful palette Maria! I don't wear eye shadows but swatches do get me excited haha! Happy Wednesday Beautiful x
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I know how it's like haha! Glad you enjoyed this! Have a lovely day! x
DeleteThey all have such an awesome color payoff! Such gorgeous colors :)
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Yeah, pretty impressed by that too!
Deletewow.. those shimmer shades are on point! :D
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I knoooow I absolutely love them!
DeleteThese colors are stunning and they look sooo pigmented!!
ReplyDeleteRachel xx
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Yes, great quality from Sleek! x
DeleteOh wow, these look so gorgeous and pigmented! <3 Loving the look of this palette, thanks for sharing, darling. x
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No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed it! xx
DeleteThat palette is amazing. The colors are just so amazing. I love it.
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The top row are all just my colours, my heart is crying out for them. That pink one in particular. I love me some shimmer.
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