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L'Oreal Paris HiP Shocking Shadow Pigments

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Rated a 8.5

Shocking is right! This deceptively tiny pot of loose shadow lasts long and actually delivers a professional look at drugstore prices. Nars lovers with thin wallets will delight in rich colors, though the range of shades -- six, all iridescent -- could be broader. The built-in sifter isn't spill-proof but controls application. The crowning achievement is the compact, pro-quality brush, included but separate from the shadow. I rely on it so much, I panic when it's missing.

Reviewed by Charli, Editor
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  • Member rated it 8.0

    Beautiful

    by jennbee (80 reviews)
    Top 500 ReviewerTotal Beauty BloggerTrusted Review
    Some may not like the texture of these pigments, which aren't as fine as others, but they brush on beautifully and all the colors are lovely - they definitely need more! The brush that comes with is a little stiff, but I can usually use it to apply the pigments without much problem. The wear is long, and the product will la...st you a while... which is good because they're not exactly cheap by drugstore standards. The sifter is great for getting a good amount of product, just be careful not to spill it. These really make for some great eye looks, though, whether you layer them or use one or two by themselves. Very pretty, very intense. Comparable to higher-end pigments, IMO! April 26, 2008, 1:30 pm

    7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Fantastic shadow!

    by Siouxsee (6 reviews)
    I think that when I mixed it with water it was like unleashing a beautiful, electric color on my eyes. Used dry it lends a wonderful muted color to the lids. This is one of the best shadows I have used in years. March 27, 2008, 10:18 pm

    6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 9.0

    very flexible

    by beautifulmonday (5 reviews)
    i love this product because you can control the intensity. i love how the powder has one base shade and a different, complimentary highlight shimmer. the blue-and-brown one is my favorite for rocking a smoky eye, because you can just keep smudging and adding it! i also like the lighter colours, though they require more laye...rs. my only sadness is that the shimmer wears off faster than the base, and can get in my eyes. (don't wear this in water!) March 24, 2008, 12:03 pm

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    Very Nice Pigment

    by Nastagi (22 reviews)
    For this to be at such a low price for high quality is amazing in this day and age. These loose shadow pigments could compare to MAC, Lancome, SmashBox, etc. Its just as good. Im a makeup artist, and I own every one of these loose pigments and about 11 of the dual eye shadows. I use them almost everyday on my eyes. Not only... are the colours showable and bright, they also have a glittery shimmer to them as well. November 23, 2007, 5:04 pm

    5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    <3<3<3<3 `*`~`*`~``

    by corizotti (492 reviews)
    Number One ReviewerTrusted Review
    LOVE THIS. the colors are great, so glam, so shimmery, totally loaded with pigement, long lasting, and in a good size jar, comes with a fab brush, which i have bought other similar brushes for 20$, so its like, the brush is on sale, and the shaodw is free! May 4, 2008, 6:57 pm

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 10.0

    If you want high impact.....

    by Dark_Star (3 reviews)
    I really lke the imtense color factor the H.I.P. line gives. The colors are so vibrent they deserve the name High Intensity. I have them all and use the entire line..... I use them when I'm looking for the extra WOW! Its even better when you use them wet. December 12, 2007, 9:19 am

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 6.0

    Great color, but texture needs work

    by nillacookie (28 reviews)
    Total Beauty BloggerTrusted Review
    I picked up two of these pigments at my local Rite-Aid's buy one get one free sale. The colors these pigments give are as intense as the shadow duos, but I found the powder of these to be too coarse for my liking. It's also hard to apply them dry (as I did the first time I wore it) and the powder got all over my face. I'...d recommend to try using these wet, as they're a great deal if you find them on sale. Otherwise, I might pass altogether. February 19, 2008, 7:18 pm

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 4.0

    eyes burned!

    by AbbyNorris (3 reviews)
    I love experimenting with different shadows, when I used this, loved the color but it wasn't so nice to my eyes. They began burning not long after I applied. I tried again thinking it was a bad-eye-day, same thing! March 25, 2008, 11:05 am

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 3.0

    Not so well...

    by sillyangel (15 reviews)
    I own a lot of eye shadow brands. I heard good things about this product, so I bought all 12 colors. I was so happy, I just had to try it. I used it, and I was not happy at all. When I apply the color, it does not look as nice as I thought. I blended them with different color and play with it a little. People always c...omplement me on my shadow and how well I blend it, but not much for this one. December 7, 2007, 10:52 am

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Member rated it 7.0

    Not bad for a drugstore pigment

    by cheetah11 (151 reviews)
    Top 100 ReviewerTrusted Review
    I love collecting pigments, no matter what the brand so when I saw this at my local drugstore, I decided to pick up a couple colors. At first, I wasn't too impressed as I found that applying it dry, straight from the container produced a lot of fall out and it literally got everywhere on my face, not just my eyelids. What... worked was applying the pigment slightly wet and pressing, instead of swiping, on my lids. I didn't use the brush applicator that came with this. Instead I used my eye shadow brush dipped in water. Done this way, the pigment came to life and color pay off was good. The wet technique also helps the pigments stay in place. Having been used to MAC pigments, the only complaint I have about this particular product is it's a bit too coarse than what I'm used to. Still, for the price, it was pretty good. May 10, 2009, 10:58 pm

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Type: Loose powder (pigment)
  • Manufacturer's Product Description

  • Stunning shades of loose, rich color which can be used individually or layered together to make eyes pop. A built-in sifter delivers the perfect product load while the enclosed professional brush makes for a perfect application.
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