Review: Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

I love Annabelle’s cosmetics.  They are affordable without sacrificing quality and their new Smokey Nudes eye shadow palette is no exception.  When I first saw the information on their upcoming releases, Smokey Nudes and their new Skinny Brow retractable brow pencil were my two must haves.

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

Annabelle Smokey Nudes promised a versatile palette that suits all skintones with warm and cold intense hues.  These beautiful press pictures showing an intense black and dark brown just made me need it.

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

How can you not love that black?  Personally, I rarely go for a smokey dark look but OMG beautiful!  Plus the lighter shades are perfect for daily use.

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette

They named all but the bottom left which is not quite white, so cream?  They show you how to best mix the colours for a full smokey eye using three of the colours on the packaging.  Perfect if you are less comfortable with makeup.

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Swatches Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

When I first swatched the Smokey Nude eyeshadows with the included brush, I was not all that impressed.  However, with my own brushes, they were pigmented, buttery and exactly what I was looking for.  Not to mention at a fraction of the price of other smokey palettes.

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Brush

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Sponge Applicator

The palette comes with a double ended applicator.  The sponge is pointed and great for applying at the crease plus it holds a lot of colour. I prefer my own brush over the one included (for blending or applying the eyeshadow).  That being said, it is rare even expensive palettes come with a good brush so Smokey Nudes excels for bothering with the decent sponge applicator rather than your typical small sponge applicators.

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

It is not all about the smokey look though, they are light enough for daily use with gold with a touch of bronze and brown in my every day wear look above.  Then add more of the dark shades to take it into a night or darker smokey look:

Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

Buy Annabelle Smokey Nudes

Annabelle Smokey Nudes is priced at just $12.95.  It retails for about $15 in Shoppers Drug Mart so shop around for the best price.

Annabelle products are sold at most drug stores as well as Loblaws and Walmart.  Alternatively, pick one up online direct from Annabelle.  Don’t forget to follow them on twitter as they often have promos to help you save even more on their already great prices!

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4 Replies to “Review: Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow”

  1. Oh wow! I love the looks you came up with!

    1. Tea & Nail Polish says: Reply

      Thanks Chelle, the colours are amazing for the price. So many “smokey” palettes go on so blah so it s nice to see some intense colours

  2. I love your looks!! I’ve been loving combining the gold and the bronze lately – it’s become part of my every day eye look for sure!

  3. […] Annabelle Smokey Nudes Eyeshadow Palette: This has become my go to eyeshadow palette, it works for a neutral look or a nice smokey look for night. 10 neutral eye shadow shades, this minimalist palette fits all skintones and has become a favourite of the Canadian Beauty Bloggers. Review of this palette here. […]

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