Estee Lauder Pure Color EyeShadow by Estee Lauder, Eyeshadow Review

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7

Lovely, but Uneven Pigmentation

I've already established that I am addicted to eyeshadow palettes. There are few companies whose palettes I haven't used; Estèe Lauder remains among the leaders in quality of classic cosmetics, skin/body care, and fragrances. I have purchased several of Lauder's "Pure Color" palettes and have a "lukewarm" love affair with them. The color range is absolutely fabulous--everything from neutral, n...read moreatural, barely-there shades like "Ivory Slipper," "Sandbar Beige," and "Riviera Rose" to show-stoppers like "Lavish Mink," "Noctural Blue," and "Emerald Star." In theory, they should be sheer perfection. They are silky and long-lasting. They are from Lauder. They are available in both matter and very wearable shimmer formulas. But I have a problem with different pigmentation with various hues. Some colors are so buttery that they practically apply themselves and blend seamlessly. With others, I find myself using my best eye shadow brushes and still not obtaining the amount of pigment I want. This is a shame, because I should be able to create a plethora of various looks blending the colors in my palettes. However, I too often find that I use Lauder shadows in combination with other brands to get a smoky eye or even a good neutral eye look. They have such potential; I just can't understand why Estèe Lauder doesn't ensure that every shadow is equally pigmented, especially when they are named "Pure Color."

GigiSD | 1103 reviews

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3

TERRIBLE

I have these shadows in Clouds, Ivory Slipper and Wild Sable all of them are matte, and powdery. They need a lot of building just to show up, the pigment is terrible and the fall out is even worse. They crease terribly and it looks like you applied chalk to your eyes not eye shadow. I can buy an eyeshadow of a dollar that would be better then these.

Bon_Bon | 522 reviews

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8

Very nice for natural looks

This is very nice lasting shadow that is pigmented and great for natural, classic looks. It does not irritate sensitive skin, wear off, or crease. The colors are very easy to apply and blend. It is a bit expensive and have tiny applicators that are awkward to use. I have "Riviera Rose" which reads as a mostly flesh color with a slight hint of pink. It has a soft shimmer to it which makes it great as a highlighter.

Thorne | 456 reviews

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1

Too many matte shades

These shadows are not highly pigmented, and doesn't blend that easily. Feels and looks too powdery, probably because the most of the shades are too matte. None of the shades have high shimmer, which is annoying. This creased at the end of the day, so I need to use a primer for sure. It's worse than a drugstore quality for such high price.

MakeupGuru | 444 reviews

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8

Poorly pigmented

I have this shadow in Peach. While the color brightens up my eyes, it takes about three layers to even show up on my fair skin. The sponge applicator this shadow comes with is too tiny for all but the smallest hands, but overall I like the sleek, crystal package. I also like that this shadow wears all day without creasing or migrating.

teshie | 396 reviews

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10

One of the best

Smooth, silky and stays on forever.

capecorona | 127 reviews

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9

Have a bunch of these shadows in a palette and I love them!

Estee Lauder shadows come in beautiful colors that go on relatively smoothly and have good color payoff. A little goes a long way! Some of my colors take a little extra time to apply because they don't blend as easily as other brands. But that is my only complaint. Once the color is there, it stays all day. I always use a primer on my eyes so I know that contributes to the staying power, but these...read more shadows are very good quality. I would give it 10 stars if it blended a little better, and the price was lower.

j_orestano | 221 reviews

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8

Very Pretty Shadow

I have this in Mocha Cup and I really think this shadow is a classic! It's not too shimmery and not too matte. I apply it in AM with a brush because the sponge applicator is way too small to use unless in a pinch. The color lasts pretty much all day without reapplying. If you want more pop you can just apply more.

Llisa2 | 204 reviews

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9

Beautiful eyeshadow

The gold container it comes in is just so pretty and the color is even better. I have this shadow in "wild sable" and its just a beautiful neutral brown/pink shade ...great for natural looking makeup. The matte shades are to die for. Its build able...and it lasts for a decent amount of time with a primer... it would be nice if it didn't rub off as easily though, but its great nonetheless

shhasian | 19 reviews

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8

Pure Color

I have always liked the darker shades of this line. They deposit good amounts of color well and I find they blend better than most eyeshadows. The lighter colors sometimes don't deposit as well and the shimmer of some can be too distracting, but all in all I find these eyeshadows to be of really great quality.

mossywoods | 16 reviews

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