So basically on their website you can choose from 81 eyeshadow shades and either buy them separately and in a palettes of 4, 12 or 28 and they offer free shipping in Australia for orders over $20. Having so many eyeshadow's can be great, but it also was hard to pick from so many pretty shades (eek!). I faced the time old dilemma of which one to choose over the other. So, not wanting to say no to any of them, I decided that I wanted, no needed, them all (it was tough!). I have to add, that Luisa from iBeauty offers excellent customer service and very quick replies to any queries, so that was really the cherry on top in deciding to place such a large order and helped ease any nerves I had about buying so many this brand. If that didn't completely set you at ease, they also have a 100% money back guarantee if you don't get along or don't enjoy their products.
Claims:
From the iBeauty Cosmetics website:
"iBeauty Cosmetic eyeshadows are incredibly smooth to apply and long wearing. The eyeshadow refills come in 81 stunningly richly pigmented colours."
Ingredients:
Talc, Mica, Mineral Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Methylparaben, May Contain: Mica an Titanim Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Ultramarine Blue, Chrome Hydroxide Green, FD & C Red No. 40 AI Lake FD&C Yellow No. 5AI Lake, FD&C Blue No.1 AI Lake.
Shades:
Total of 81 shades ranging in finishes from matte, pearl or frost.
Snow White - Matte
Polar - Frost
Pearly Gates - Pearl
Barely There - Matte
In the Nude - Matte
Naked - Matte
Sahara - Matte
Shimmer - Pearl
Star Dust - Frost
Venus - Frost
Latte - Pearl
Bronzed Beauty - Frost
Willow - Frost
Spoken For - Frost
Too Faced - Pearl
Faithful - Pearl
Foxy - Pearl
Barking Mad - Pearl
On a Mission - Pearl
Terracotta - Matte
Cinnamon - Pearl
Hot Chocolate - Pearl
Coco - Matte
Wild Thing - Matte
Blushing - Matte
Perfect Plum - Matte
Taupedo - Matte
Booty Call - Peal
Vintage - Frost
Flirt - Pearl
Dorothy - Frost
Tickled Pink - Frost
Ballerina - Pearl
Fairy Floss - Pearl
Bella - Matte
Dusk - Pearl
Pretty in Pink - Frost
Cosmopolitan - Frost
Rubystone Red - Matte
Innocence - Matte
Wicked - Frost
Stolen Kiss - Frost
Frisky - Peal
Twisted - Pearl
Mischief - Peal/Frost
Swept Away - Matte/Pearl
Bruised Ego - Matte
Amber - Matte
Siena - Frost
Mellow Yellow - Pearl
Goldilocks - Pearl
Lemon Pop - Frost
Maxed Out - Pearl
Rush - Pearl
Chaos - Pearl
Bliss - Frost
Rolling Stone - Pearl
Galaxy - Pearl
Viper - Pearl
Truth or Dare - Frost
Hummingbird - Frost
Free Spirit - Frost
Allure - Pearl
Sultry - Frost
Beg Borrow Steel - Pearl
Moody Blue - Frost
Tazer - Pearl
80s Glam - Frost
Midnight Blue - Pearl
Ink - Matte
Midnight Sky - Matte
London - Frost
Moon Dust - Pearl
Insomnia - Pearl
Jet - Matte
Black Widow - Matte
Swatches:
Swatches are in order of how they are laid out in my palettes. I will include the finish after the name:
M = Matte
F = Frost
P = Pearl
Palette 1:
1st Row: Snow White (M) , Barely There (M), In the Nude (M), Bella (M), Naked (M), Sahara (M), Barking Mad (P)
2nd Row: Cinnamon (P), Perfect Plum (M), Hot Chocolate (P), Coco (M), Wild Thing (M), Terracotta (M), Taupedo (M)
3rd Row: Blushing (M), Swept Away (M/P), Bruised Ego (M), Ink (M), Midnight Sky (M), Jet (M), Black Widow (M)
4th Row: Latte (P), Rush (P), Tazer (P) , Foxy (P), Sahara (M), Perfect Plum (M), Coco (M)
In natural light - L-R: Snow White (M) , Barely There (M), In the Nude (M), Bella (M), Naked (M), Sahara (M), Barking Mad (P)
In direct sunlight - L-R: Latte (P), Rush (P), Tazer (P) , Foxy (P), Sahara (M), Perfect Plum (M), Coco (M)
Palette 2:
1st Row: Polar (F), Pearly Gates (P), Venus (F), Shimmer (P), Tickled Pink (F), Faithful (P), Too Faced (P)
2nd Row: Stardust (F), Goldilocks (P), Bronzed Beauty (F), Willow (F), Maxed Out (P), Sugar and Spice (P), On a Mission (P)
3rd Row: Ballerina (P), Fairy Floss (P), Dusk (P), Booty Call (P), Flirt (P), Vintage (F), Spoken For (F)
4th Row: London (F), Bliss (F), Chaos (P), Beg Borrow Steel (P), Gunmetal (P), Moon Dust (P), Insomnia (P)
Palette 3:
1st Row: Allure (P), Hummingbird (F), Sultry (F), Moody Blue (F), Free Spirit (F), 80s Glam (F), Midnight Blue (P)
2nd Row: Innocence (M), Frisky (P), Wicked (F) , Allegra (P), Stolen Kiss (F), Mischief (P/F), Twisted (P)
3rd Row: Lemon Pop (F), In your Dreams (F), Truth or Dare (F), Gypsy (F), Rolling Stone (P), Galaxy (P), Viper(P)
4th Row: Mellow Yellow (P), Siena (F), Amber (M), Pretty in Pink (F), Cosmopolitan (F), Rubystone Red (M), Dorothy (F)
Possible Dupes:
Obviously I don't own all MAC eyeshadow's, but from gauging by Karla Sugar's swatches, there are quite a few possible dupes. (If you have any suggestions I will start a list of them :) )
So here's the run down:
Price: Depends on whether you buy them separately from iBeauty Cosmetics, or a palette of 4, 12 or 28.
Weight: Each eyeshadow is 1.5g, which is the same as MAC eyeshadows
Packaging: Again, it depends how you buy them, I purchased mine in palettes of 28 which are plastic palettes with clip closing lid and magnetic base to ensure the eyeshadow's don't fall out.
Consistency: Creamy and Smooth pigments
Fragrance: No noticeable scent or fragrance.
Application: Depending on the look you want to achieve, I either apply the eyeshadow with the MAC 224, Bdellium 787 or Real Techniques Domed Shadow brush to define the crease or the MAC 233 or a flat paddle brush to pack on colour. If you are after an even more intense look you can either gently spray the brush you are using with a bit of water and then pack on colour from the pan or use a sealing gel, such as the one from Illamasqua.
Longevity: Having oily eyelids, I always use either an eyeshadow primer to Maybelline Colour tattoo to prime my eyelids before adding eyeshadow. If you don't have oily eyelids, you can expect the shadows to stay put most of the day, but I like the security of priming my lids to ensure longevity all day.
Colour Range: I'm sure you can see from the swatches that there is an extensive colour range to suit everyone.
Finish: In this collection from iBeauty Cosmetics, they have matte, frost and pearl finishes so you can create any look your heart desires.
Overall impressions: I am extremely happy with my purchase from iBeauty Cosmetics. The overall experience for me was flawless, from the ordering process, customer service, packaging the eye shadow's were received in and, of course, the quality of the eye shadow's. I would highly recommend giving them a go, whether you buy some single pans to have a dabble or work your way up to the entire collection!
Have you tried these eyeshadows? Which are your favourite shades? Any dupes you've found?
Ellen Rozalia xx
*Disclaimer: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money and all opinions are my own
