Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review and swatches of the Essence Metal Shock Eyeshadow.
Do you know that beautiful glossy lid effect that it’s all over magazine covers? That look you can get only with gloss? That look lasts about 3 seconds before smudging everywhere. So lately brands are creating liquid eyeshadows to get that look without the gloss part.
Stila came out with the Magnificent Metals Eyeshadows that are soooo beautiful but they cost around 30$ and to be honest, Stila is a pain to get here in Italy. Well, today I’ll show these shadows that for a FRACTION of the price will give you the same effect.
I have the shades Stars & Stories and Moon Dust and Sista Julia has another one so she joined me for this review, the shade she has is Solar Explosion. You can get them here for around 5$!
*They got discontinued
STARS & STORIES
MOON DUST
SOLAR EXPLOSION
COLOUR
- Stars & Stories is a rose gold.
- Moon Dust is a light silver.
- Solar Explosion is a pale gold.
PACKAGING
The packaging is a thick and relatively small tube in a hard plastic material. The shade name is written on the cap. It is really nice and sturdy, I like it.
It has a flat doe foot applicator that I love, it picks up just the right amount of product.
FORMULA & APPLICATION
The formula is very creamy and it’s not sticky. The colour is super metallic and glittery but you don’t get any glitter fall down through the day. It’s not patchy at all.
The doe-foot applicator allows an easy application and the shadow is easy to blend with the finger. You have time to move it around but once it sets, you won’t be able to move it.
SWATCH
Stars & Stories
Moon Dust
Solar Explosion
LASTING POWER
I always have to wear an eye primer or my make up won’t last a minute. Even with cream shadows but I feel like most people would want to use it without.
- WITHOUT Primer: This shadow lasted for 6 hours on me before starting to crease. I have extremely oily lids so I was pleasantly surprised.
- WITH Primer: This shadow was bulletproof. I had it on for 12 hours and it was still perfect. If something it got even better. It was still super glossy and I had no creasing at all.
RATINGS:
- Colour: 10/10
- Longevity: 8/10
- Application: 9/10
- Formula: 9/10
- Pigmentation: 10/10
- Packaging: 9/10
GRADE: A+
These eyeshadows are stunning. I’ve been using them every day I kid you not and I’m so in love with them. They’re insanely easy to use, super blinding and long-lasting. They’re perfect from day to night. If you are looking for something quick to use daily you’ll love it. For that price, I can’t recommend it enough.
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Mimi & Julia
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Cool.
Mimi dice
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chioma dice
nice brand
Mimi dice
Love them!
Tami dice
Love both of these! I need Stars & Stories! 🙂
Mimi dice
You need it!
Michele Martins Makeup dice
Maybe i’ll buy it. Thanks for this review 🙂
Mimi dice
You’ll love them. Let me know what shades you’ll get ??
Ronna's Eternal Journey dice
Wow I love the Rose Gold color! Definitely am going to check it out, thank you for sharing! X
Mimi dice
Thank you for stopping by ?
Lovely Miss Lola dice
These are stunning! I think I need solar explosion in my eye shadow collection!
Mimi dice
I hope you’ll love it ?
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups dice
I love that rose gold color, so pretty!
Mimi dice
It’s my favourite ❤️
kittyp0p dice
I can’t decide which one I like most! These are stellar (:
Mimi dice
?? all of them! ??
beautysirenblog dice
So pretty! I have a couple of these metal shock shadows. I reviewed the Barry M holographic toppers the other day and I love those too- I’m really into liquid eyeshadow at the moment! Great post x
Mimi dice
They are so quick and easy to use! I’m in love ? need to check your review for the Barry M never heard anything about them xx
beautysirenblog dice
They are instant glam! The Barry M ones are more like sparkly toppers but still pretty x
Mimi dice
Uhhh I’m curious now ?
emilyburnsmua dice
These are so pretty!! I’ve seen them at Ulta and I wasn’t sure if they were good or not. I’ll have to pick up a shade or two next time I’m there 🙂
Mimi dice
You NEED them! Let me know what shades you’ll pick up ?
emilyburnsmua dice
I think I’ll have to try Stars & Stories, 1 Second to Mars and Solar Explosion 🙂
Mimi dice
Let me know how you like 1 second to mars ??
squeakycleannola dice
I love a good cream based eyeshadow. I feel they last so much longer than powder. I have not seen this brand but will check it out. Thanks!
Mimi dice
They are a drugstore brand they are really expanding right now! I hope you’ll find this shadows they are hidden Gems ??
Shay dice
I’ve heard great things about this brand! And this color is gorgeous! May have to try them out!
Mimi dice
You’ll love them ♥️
Kristeena dice
I LOVE the Stars & Stories shades! It’s absolutely beautiful.
Mimi dice
OMG I’m literally obsessed with it!
Rachel dice
Amazing post! Swatches look lovely
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Mimi dice
Thank you for reading
Amelia in Hull dice
Wow they look so pretty!! Definitely something I want to buy ? xx
Mimi dice
You’ll love em! ??
Amelia in Hull dice
Gooddd xx
Imperfect Beauty dice
That rose gold colour ??
Mimi dice
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celeste dice
I love these colors. Shimmering eye colors are my fav!
Mimi dice
I’m so in love with them ??
kara dice
Super pretty and pigmented! I think the first shade is my fave 🙂
Mimi dice
Same girl! ??
miasouthertonx dice
These look so good, can’t get over how pigmented they are and for a fraction of the price of the Stila ones it’s probably better getting these, as it looks like they do the same job x
Mimi dice
Exact same job ? you’ll love them
chewoutloud dice
Oh, wow, the shadows look great on you! Love both colors; they’d be great for a night out.
Mimi dice
Definitely! I love the way the sparkle 😀