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For Fall 2014,
Mark. is putting out a nifty six color eyeshadow palette called the
Color Swing Mix It Up Eye Compact ($28 CAD). What makes this palette special is the fact that it features a super cool "swing" feature that allows you to flip the shadows around to reveal a new set of shadows! Curious about how it works, find out by clicking......
Packaging:
The Mark. Color Swing Mix It Up Eye Compact comes in a shiny rectangular black compact. When you open it up, you will see a trio of shadows with a double sided sponge applicator. The compact also has a mirror on the underside of the lid.
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| Side 1 with three purple shadows. |
To "swing" the palette around, simply lift and slide the shadow portion of the platte to reveal a whole new trio of colors. This is the first time I've seen any palettes packaged like this and I really like the design. Although the palette is a bit thick, the packaging is still more compact than if the six shadows were laid side by side.
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| Side 2 with three brown shadows. |
Formulation & Pigmentation:
Side 1: This side features three purple shadows, all are slightly metallic/shimmery. There is a dark plummy purple, a semi-sheer orchid, and a pale pinkish lavender. The formulation for all three is decent. I find that purples generally apply a little patchy and sheer but these weren't too bad.
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| Side 1. |
Side 2: This side features three neutral brown shadows. The darkest is a unique dark brown with flecks of golden brown and the lightest is a beige-y taupe. The formulation for all three of these is superb, lovely texture and rich pigmentation.
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| Side 2. |
Here are some arm swatches, click on the image to enlarge:
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| Left three: Side 1; Right three: Side 2. |
Overall:
I love this palette! It not only as an innovative packaging but it also has a good formulation to match. Two thumbs up for Mark.!
