Review: Eyeshadow Singles from Etude

It is quite hard to scout for eyeshadow palettes among Asian brands. Usually, they come in travel-sized quads, or mini duos, and for a palette person like me, that looks really limited ......and awfully sad, haha.. I did however just want some colors that I don't have yet in my existing collection. So when I chanced upon these single pots from Etude, I was so surprised that the swatches were so intense. And for only PhP 228 on the mattes and satin finish, and PhP 278 on the shimmers, I would say just: Pick on a color!

These eyeshadows are called Look at my eyes. The one shade that I was really looking for is the wine/ burgundy color on top. It is a very good fall color, and also very nice in making dramatic rosey-wine kind of smokey eyes. The color of this wine eyeshadow is PK004.

Top: Look at my eyes PK004
Right: Look at my eyes cafe BR403 Caramel Latte
Left, bottom: Look at my eyes BR403

Cute little hearts are the engraved designs on the top of these pressed eyeshadows. You can always count on Korean brands to always throw something cute in its packaging or actual product.

I also found a nice cream eyeshadow shade called Look at my eyes Cafe in BR403 Caramel Latte. You can use this as a transition shade or as a nude eyeshadow on your lids. 

The last color which has a satin finish (don't be fooled by the shimmer on the photo, they just appear satin when you swatch or use it) is the BR403. It is a nice dark brown with satin finish. The pots with satin finish has the same price point as the mattes.

The only problem I encountered from the dark colors is that it has a lot of fallout. And by a lot, I mean, a lot. I tested it from the store and after I bought it, I went to the restroom and noticed that the eyeshadow is already on my lower lash line, and it looked like I had a bad eyeshadow day or a mole in there or a spot of brown powder. I was really wondering why people were staring at me in the elevator and well, it was because of the fallouts. I also noticed this happening during my actual test and while I was putting on makeup, prior to blending, some powders instantly fell onto the highest part of my cheeks, closer to the lower lash line again. It's like it doesn't stick so well. Some parts are on my lid, but the excess just drops. So the recommendation for this is to make sure you use a primer, and do not ever forget to blend. I used the PK004 shade together with other eyeshadow brands, and I also used all three together in one look, and they don't smudge or move or have any fall out as long as you use a reliable primer and blend it. Just blend it. You will be fine. 

The eyeshadows did not move after using it on top of my Lorac Behind the Scenes eye primer. After gym-time, the shadows were still there, but I'm pretty sure you can also use the Etude Eye Primer called Proof10, and then again, don't forget to blend using an eyeshadow blending brush. 

Let me know if you have any eyeshadow brands available in the Philippines that have impressed you or you call Holy Grails by leaving a comment below :)