Price- £24
Purchase at:
- Boots stores & online- https://www.boots.com/en/Smashbox-Cover-Shot-Eye-Palettes_1952438/
- Free standing Smashbox stores
- Smashbox online (link below) http://www.smashbox.co.uk/product/6187/45663/whats-new/cover-shot-eye-palettes/new/index.tmpl
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| From left to right: Ablaze, Bold, Softlight, Smoky, Metallic, Golden hour & Matte. |
Check out the incredible looks the Smashbox crew have been creating. Their Instagram's will be in the captions if you want to give them a like or follow for more amazing makeup inspo.
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| Makeup Artist- Zoe Roberts- @___Zoella Using Matte & Golden hour |
1.Ablaze: 'Hot desert inspired shades'
As the name implies this palette has certainly set the beauty'o'sphere alight and for good reason. These warm rust shades are so in right now, they flatter every skin tone and create that hot Instagram look. If you 'can't even' over orange and pink shades you'll literally die for this palette, but get it while it's here as it will definitely be the first one to sell out.
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| Makeup Artist Natalie Coles- @natts_mua Using Ablaze |
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| Makeup Artist Rosie Williams- @rfwmakeup Website- https://www.facebook.com/rfwmakeup/ Using Ablaze palette |
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| Makeup artist Donna Robinson. Insta- @donnarobs_mua Using Ablaze |
2.Matte: 'High coverage, velvety'
Mattes are not only essential but exciting in this beautifully versatile palette. Create defined structured eyes or soft blended smokes with this blendable colours. Perfect for work, weekend and wacky looks. P.s the purple in here might just be my one true love.
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| Makeup artist- Natalie Coles- @natts_mua Using matte & bold palette |
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| Makeup artist Becca Harris- @beccaharris94 Using Matte palette |
3. Bold: 'Transformative & electrifying'
Me and the Stratford team have been dying for some colour in the range, Smashbox has absolutely nailed neutral shades, so we knew it was time they brought out a palette as exhilarating as this. I was sceptical at first as colours as bright as this never usually have any pigment and come out chalky, not many brands have got it right but Smashbox I have to hand it to you, this palette is a work of art. One swipe offers so much pigment that I had to sit down after I swatched it! Not only will this create vibrant artistic looks but also amp up more natural looks by using them as transformers, the blue on top of a grey smoky eye is a personal fave.
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| Makeup Artist Karla- @glitterkmua Using Bold palette |
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| Makeup artist Abi Lawrence- @abilawrencemua Using Bold palette & Ogloss |
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| Makeup artist- Donnie Morissette- @donniesmashbox Using Ablaze & Bold |
Golden hour refers to around 5 pm in LA where the sun is almost setting and is low in the sky, it casts a gorgeous golden light on the city and makes everything look exceptionally bronzed and beautiful (A photographers dream). A lot of the Smashbox product pictures are shot outside in the golden hour. This palette truly reflects that (especially as it sold out after one day in America) because of it's beguiling, buttery and bronzed shades. If you're a golden girl who adores golds but wants something to amp up her usual makeup, then this one is for you. It also includes a few more pink and purple tones for something special as well.
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| MUA Zoe Robets- @___Zoella Using Golden Hour & Matte |
5. Softlight: 'Soft focus, wearable shimmers'
Softer, prettier and brings your best features forward. The wallflower of the palettes reminds me of a fresh-faced, glowing beauty. I can see this dusted over a Victoria Secret models eyes to bring out her natural sparkle. Nothing flashy, only elegant. For those who are more natural with their makeup and love shimmer to make their eyes pop!
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| Makeup by Donna Robertson. Insta- @donnarobs_mua Using Softlight |
6. Smoky: 'Effortless & Modern'
A riveting combination of those typical smoky eye shades, brown, blacks and greys with bursts of colour to add more excitement to this classic look. The emerald green has been a particular favourite because it is so unique and alluring. The blend of mattes and shimmers makes this the ideal option for smoky eye lovers.
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| Makeup artist Georgia Shults- @georg.mshults Using Smoky palette |
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| Makeup artist Natalie Coles- @natts_mua Using Smoky palette |
7. Metallic: 'Fierce Foil Finish'
Let the hater's negativity reflect off your eyeshadow shine and bounce back into their dead souls. That is how Metallic palette will make you feel. Fierce. Beautiful foils that smooth on seamlessly and will definitely make your eyes the talking point. The shades range from warm to cool allowing you to create so many different looks and styles with this one palette!
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| @donnarobs_mua |
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| Makeup artist Donna Robinson. Insta-@donnarobs_mua |
So now we've covered all the palettes (there is literally one for every day of the week) which one are you going to get first?? The new trend in eyeshadows this year is smaller more compact palettes just like these cover shot ones, they are so easy to carry around with you and to travel with. Also, did you notice how the two base shades are bigger than the rest, meaning they'll be less hitting pan on your most used colours! The Smashbox crews are always offering free eyeshadow lessons so if you want to try out one of these new palettes just head to your nearest counter or store now.
