Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review and swatches of the Maybelline Lemonade Craze Palette.
I have to say, I never use drugstore eyeshadows, I think is something you might have noticed from my # MakeupMondays, I usually don’t like the quality of them, even when they are pigmented I find there is something in the vibrancy of the shadows that I never like.
I’m also not a huge eyeshadow lover because having hooded lids I don’t usually experiment with much, that being said I also want to do more affordable tutorials for you so here I am experimenting with this palette.
Do you have any drugstore eyeshadow recommendations? I’d love to try more.
You can get this palette here for 13,99$
PACKAGING
The packaging is very cute: the palette is quite sleek but nothing fancy, I like that you can see the shades from the top but it doesn’t have a mirror.
The shades on the sides are super tiny though and they are a bit tricky to pick up without going all over the palette.
For some reason the Italian version of this palette looks slightly different, the shades are the same but the shape is different.
It has a very faint scent of lemon which is such a nice touch, it’s very delicate and you won’t feel it unless you are really close to the palette.
PIGMENTATION & FORMULA
There are eight mattes and four shimmers.
All the shades have a light to medium pigmentation, you definitely have to build them up but they don’t have a lot of fall down and they are not patchy.
You have to use the shimmers with your finger (or with a wet brush) otherwise you won’t get any pigment.
Once you apply them the shades Sherbet and Berry Ice very similar, same thing for Strawberry Lemonade and Citrus.
APPLICATION
The shades really complement each other and they blended quite easily but you really have to build the intensity.
I think the shimmers work best when they are damp or applied with the fingers.
SWATCH
LASTING POWER
With a primer, they last about 7 hours before fading.
LOOKS
DUPES
The shade Sugar Coated is very similar (slightly redder) to the shade Meet Ya from the Marc Jacobs Eye-Conic Multi-Finish Eyeshadow Palette.
The shade Icepop is lighter and warmer but quite similar to Love Letter from the Modern Renaissance by Anastasia Beverly Hills.
RATINGS:
- Colour: 7/10
- Longevity: 7/10
- Application: 5/10
- Texture: 7/10
- Pigmentation: 7/10
- Packaging: 8/10
GRADE: C+
This palette is nice, I like the shade range although I think that some shades are too similar. The formula is ok but it’s not what I’m used to, I don’t like that you have to layer the eyeshadows to get some pigment. I don’t mind to use my fingers for the shimmer but I’m sure that it would be a problem for some people. That being said the palette is not a complete pass, it just doesn’t compare with the other ones I have.
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I’m not the biggest fan of drugstore eyeshadows either. Lovely review! Sugar Coated is such a dupe for Meet Ya
Ahahha we love a good drugstore dupe
This palette looks amazing, I’m loving the shades!. I may need to invest <3 xx
I’m glad you like it!
This palette looks AMAZING! I love the pink under your eyes!
Thank you sweetheart! ?
I love these colors! What a fun pallet! I don’t wear eyeshadow as much as I’d like to.
I’m glad you like the shades! ?
Such a lovely palette. Love the swatches you shared.
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Thank you!
I agree with drugstore palettes, I can never get them to work for me. Higher end palettes are so much easier to use. The colours do look super pretty though and I like the lemon scented aspect, also I especially love the orange look you created, perfect for summer. ?
Thank you so much for reading xx
I love the addition of Ice Pop on your lower lash line! That is GORGEOUS!
Thank you lady xx
Oh I love the first look with the pink underneath your lower lashes! Lovely. Very light but dramatic too 🙂
Thank you so much sweetheart! ?
Beautiful! I really like how the Berry Ice on the browbone gives an extra awake and refreshed look. xx
It really does that ??
Although it might have taken some real effort on your part due to the lack of pigmentation, I think the results still turned out really pretty. I really like the second look. Very bright and summery.
Thank you! I definitely enjoyed creating it ?
I really like the packaging. But I’m like you — my eyelids just don’t like eyeshadow.
Ahhaah have you tried a primer?
The yellow reminds me of Winky Lux & Marzia’s La Frutta palette! It’s got a gorgeous yellow shade (:
Uhhhh I need to look at those. I’m loving yellow at the moment
Here’s my post on it if you’re interested! https://kittyp0p.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/la-frutta-extra-0range/
OMG! Yes, will take a look asap ??
Beautiful colors! I love corals and peaches.
They always look good don’t they? ??
This palette looks gorgeous, I love the colours. The name is so cool Xx
I think the shade range is so pretty ?
It’s too bad that the pigmentation and formula aren’t that great, but I’ve come to expect that from most drugstore shadows unfortunately! The shade selection is fun though!
Yeah, I still haven’t found drugstore eyeshadows to love ♥️
Gorgeous shades in this, love the packaging also!
Such a fun palette overall ?