Collection Work The Colour Nude Eye Palette

You may remember this palette from my recent haul post.

Well I’ve had it and have been using it for a couple of weeks now.

I know a lot of people were intrigued by it and wanted a review, so here we go!

Swatches…yeah, I don’t know why I did it that way either.

Pros:

+ Stays put during the day

+ Shadows are fairly pigmented

+ Packaging is handy/good for travelling

+ Shadows apply ok without a primer

+ Removes easily with make-up remover

Cons:

– Shades could be more varied

– Didn’t blend as well as I’d hoped for

– Matte shadows would have been better

– Highlighter is too ‘white’

Notes:

I really had high hopes for this palette, but as you can see, unfortunately the pros and cons have just about levelled out. I really love the concept that Collection came up with for these, but it just doesn’t seem to play out well in person. The shadows aren’t varied enough for my liking – the numbers on the bottom two rows are basically the same as each other (i.e. both 2s are similar, boths 3s etc.), and they’re all glitter shadows. I love a good nude eye and whereas glitter shadows can add a little something, I think it’s important to have a few mattes in there too, but there are none in this palette. The cream highlighter is a good idea and the way it has a little cover to stop shadow falling in is very handy. However it’s a bit too white, and looked odd when I applied it. Maybe because I’m so pale? I don’t know. Anyway, I ended up using the first #1 shadow as it works better as a highlighter for me. These shadows aren’t bad and for only £2.99 I wouldn’t say it’s a waste of money for an eyeshadow palette, I just think it could have been done better.

You can buy Collection’s Work The Colour Nude Eye Palette at Superdrug.

Lipstick, eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadow palette: Little Mix by Collection Make-up Line*

Remember when I bought that infamous One Direction lipstick?

Well that didn’t give me much faith in band-related make-up lines.

Thankfully Little Mix were round the corner to bring back my hope.

Whenever I see the Little Mix ladies their make-up is always on point.

So I was pleased to hear that they had a lot of personal influence in the collection.

Whether you like them or not you’ve got to appreciate their hard work and personal styles.

Products include: mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, palettes, lipstick, bronzer, lipgloss and nail polish.

Each Little Mix lady has a different colour for each item – meaning you have plenty of options.

Of course you can mix up styles and products, but it’s always helpful to have some inspiration.

My personal favourite looks have to be Leigh-Anne’s and Jesy’s though – they’re gorgeous!

I was sent a few items from the collection:

Jesy’s Trio Palette

Jade’s Lipstick & Rock It Liner

Perrie’s Lengthening Full On Mascara

I was also sent Perrie’s Rock It Liner but forgot to take it out of my bag for the photo (bad blogger).

I’m quite excited by all of the colours and the quality feels and looks good.

I think I’ll be picking up Jesy’s Lipstick and Leigh-Anne’s Trio Palette.

Prices start at £1.49 and you can purchase the collection in Superdrug & Boots.

Collection Gothic Glam Lipstick in shade: Scorned

Yes, this is the lipstick from the same range as Tuesday’s nail polish review.

I bought this lipstick a few weeks ago after hearing that the range had hit stores.

I love berry colours for Autumn/Winter so I picked up shade #3 Scorned.

Pros:

+ Creamy

+ Good colour last

Cons:

– Too dark

– Sits in creases

– Poor application

– Difficult to get even coverage

– Shade wasn’t the same as the swatch

Notes:

I had such high hopes for this colour but I was quite let down by it.

Whereas it didn’t dry out my lips, and did last after I had a cup of tea, I won’t be using it again.

I swatched the tester in the store on the back of my hand, like most people do, and loved the shade. However when I got home and put it on my lips, the colour was really not the same. It was much darker and not flattering at all for my skin tone. It was also quite difficult to apply, and I couldn’t get even coverage on my lips. I do feel that applying this with a brush would have helped, but not everyone has the time for that, especially if you just want to do a quick top up of your colour after lunch etc. This is a good colour for those with darker skin tones (or with more guts than me), and isn’t expensive at only £2.99. I think the other two shades would suit me better, so I may try those next.

You can purchase the Gothic Glam lipsticks at Collection or in Superdrug stores.