Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review and swatches of the Smashbox Full Exposure Palette.
I’m so excited to share this review today because this is one of my favourite palettes and one of the most underrated product in the beauty world.
This is the Smashbox Full Exposure Palette and it’s a neutral one, but with a kick, in fact, it has the best selection of shades out all the neutral palettes, that’s why to me it’s one of the best.
Smashbox is also cruelty-free so if that is something that you look for in make up, you can’t go wrong with them.
The palette is available on smashbox.com and in stores and it retails for 52$. (it got discontinued)
This palette has 14 shades (7 shimmers + 7 mattes), they are all pretty neutral but I would say that the first half of the palette leads more on the warm side where the second one is more cool toned.
- Shimmers: the first three and last two are more glittery than shimmer, which I love and I think it makes the palette quite unique. The glitter has little to no fall out at all, they are all really pigmented and work amazing wet or dry. Once on the lid, they give that wet lid effect that is so on trend right now.
- Mattes: They are one of the best-formulated mattes I’ve ever used, they are buttery, pigmented and blendable. They don’t look patchy or chalky
The eyeshadows don’t have proper names: the shimmers are called S+(1…7) and the mattes are M+(1…7).
Swatches
Shimmers:
- S1: Dark brown with glitters
- S2: Coppery Gold with glitters
- S3: Champagne with glitters
They are all really pigmented, buttery, easy to use and the glitter don’t fall down too much, S2 and S3 are my most used shades.
- S4: It’s a shimmery champagne
- S5: Shimmery medium cool toned brown
These two shades are shimmer and they don’t contain glitters.
- S6: Medium grey with glitters
- S7: Gunmetal grey with glitters
S6 is such a unique shade, it’s really interesting as it has a soft purple hue, I can’t compare it to any other colour. These two shades have a bit more fall down since they are darker, but it’s super easy to wipe off.
Mattes:
- M1: Neutral dark brown
- M2: Neutral medium brown
- M3: Light bone shade
M3 is my perfect transition shade, as you can see from the swatch it’s almost the exact colour of my skin.
- M4: Ivory
- M5: Cool medium brown
- M6: Cool dark brown
- M7: Black
Dupes:
Some of these shades are totally unreplaceable because are so unique (mainly the shimmers) but in my collection I’ve found dupes for some of them (they are all from Urban Decay).
These are not identical dupes but if you have them you can get similar looks.
- S2: Trick (Naked 3)
- S4: Bootycall (Naked2)
- S7: Gunmetal (Naked)
- M1: Faint (Naked Basics)
- M2: Naked (Naked)
- M3: Chaser (Naked Heat)
- M4: WOS (Naked Basics)
- M5: Naked2 (Naked Basics)
- M7: Blackout (Naked2)
Packaging:
The palette has a cardboard packaging that feels really sturdy although it’s a bit bulky. It has a big mirror. It gets quite dirty but it’s really easy to clean (I haven’t clean mine).
The palette comes with a double sided brush which I use all the time, it’s such a nice and useful added touch, the bristles are soft and the shape of both sides is amazing. It didn’t shed on me at all.
Looks
These are some of the looks I’ve done with this palette.
Ratings:
- Colour: 10/10
- Longevity: 10/10
- Application: 9/10
- Formula: 9/10
- Pigmentation: 10/10
- Packaging: 9/10
GRADE: A+
I’m obsessed with this palette, definitely one of my favourites, I find it really versatile since I can use it for both day and night looks. The quality of each shadow is amazing. This is such an underrated palette it makes me very sad, it’s so good and the fact that it has glitters make is really unique. THIS PALETTE, IN MY OPINION, IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST, can’t say that enough!
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Love,
Mimi
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This was a great review! Enjoyed reading your thoughts on this product 🙂
overthehillontheyellowbrickroad dice
I especially loved the blue shimmer. I have a question. I’m older so have older skin. I’d love to wear shimmer but feel my wrinkles will make shimmer less than flattering on my face. Any thoughts on how to wear shimmer when you have some wrinkles or you’re a bit older?
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Try to do an all matt look ad use Shimmer only on the inner corner and center it the lid, you shouldn’t have problems try to use lighter and mat colours near the wrinkles ???
overthehillontheyellowbrickroad dice
Thank you!
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Awesome review, I love the looks you’ve created!
Blushy Darling dice
Thank you sweetheart ♥️
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This palette looks so good! Love the review
Blushy Darling dice
Thank you darling ?♥️
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That’s a crazy thorough review and I totally agree with you on how great and under rated this palettes is ❤️❤️
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No one ever talks about it, so shocking! I think is so good ?♥️
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Wow that palette swatches beautifully! I got the smash box full exposure matte but the quality isn’t great. I was worried to try another smashbox palette but maybe I’ll give this one a go!
Blushy Darling dice
I’ve never tried that one, so I can’t compare them, but these matts are amazing so I don’t think you would regret the purchase ??
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This looks like such a great palette! I always lean towards these more neutral colours so this would be perfect for me!
Blushy Darling dice
Definitely perfect! ?
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Okay LOVE this…. these colours are perfect for me! Xx
Blushy Darling dice
It’s so pretty! ?♥️
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Perfect mix of colors in one box. 😉
Blushy Darling dice
So good!
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I found a good make up place online with so many nice gift boxes. And they have some of this in them;) just trying to convince my hubby to let me buy??
Blushy Darling dice
Ahhaha you can’t go wrong either with this one or the highlighter palette! There is a Christmas set they are doing this year with that and two eyeshadow palettes ???
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Neutrals are definitely my go to. Very pretty palette. Thanks for sharing your review.
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Awww thank you for reading it ♥️
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Um, I definitely need this palette. It’s contains pretty much everything I use daily.
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Totally recommended!!!
<3
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I love love those colors! So pretty! I have been meaning to try smashbox!
Blushy Darling dice
You totally should! So good!
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Great palette! Smashbox makes some of the best eyeshadows around.
Blushy Darling dice
Totally agree darling! This palette is so good!
Annie Cole dice
I love smashbox! I have a couple of their products. This looks and sounds like a great pallet! I’ll especially like the shimmery gold 🙂
Blushy Darling dice
That’s one of my favourite too!
Theresa Bailey dice
I really love a neutral pallet. I’m very fair so it matches my skin tone and makes my blue eyes pop. This is a fun pallet for sure, and very versatile.
Amanda Rinehart dice
wow! I’ve never even given this palette a second look since I have like almost all of the Naked ones. But it looks like a good one!
Blushy Darling dice
I have all the naked too! This is still worth a look, I like the shade selection a lot better ??
Amy Louise dice
This palette looks lovely. I’ve never tried anything from this brand but duffs in 2018 haha 🙂 Lovely post as well, lovely little blog you have xx
Blushy Darling dice
Thank you sweetheart! This palette is a good start or if you love highlighters their palette is one of my staples!
Amy Louise dice
I shall duffs be giving them a whirl next year 🙂
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Great review, and I love that shimmer. It’s so perfect for this time of year 🙂
Blushy Darling dice
Thank you! It’s the perfect shade selection!!
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Great post Mimi! I love the colors in this palette! So pretty!
Blushy Darling dice
Thank you Darling ?
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This pallette is so pretty ? definitely a product to check out xx
Blushy Darling dice
Let me know if you like it! It’s so pretty! 😀
Amelia in Hull dice
I definitely will ? xx
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How awesome!!! I love makeup! And, I’m loving these colors!!
Xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
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Thank you ?
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