These have been out for a while, but I waited to get them until I went across the border as these are about $10 each in Canada and about $5 in the US.
There were only two sets that caught my eye, Copper Spice and Steel Impressions.
I thought I was going to be blown away by these, but I wasn't. I guess the "12 Hour" part of its name made them seem amazing.
The pigmentation is good, but the texture is a little 'dry'. What I mean by 'dry' is that they are kind of chalky and not creamy. These definitely don't last 12 hours, even with a primer, and this is true of many eyeshadows. Most eyeshadows will crease (even with a primer) after 8 hours, which is pretty long, but 12 hours is a bit of a stretch.
Of the two, I like Copper Spice the best because it's less chalky than Steel Impressions.
I'm glad I waited to get these until I went to the US because I definitely wouldn't purchase these at full price. I may try to see if there is a more shimmery set the next time I go across the border as I think they would be a bit more creamy than these satin finish eyeshadows.
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Staying Power: 3/5
Price: $10 CAD/$5 US
Availability: WalMart, Shoppers Drug Mart
Repurchase: Maybe
Available on Amazon:
There were only two sets that caught my eye, Copper Spice and Steel Impressions.
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| Revlon ColorStay 12 Hour Eye Shadow Copper Spice, Steel Impressions |
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| Copper Spice, Steel Impressions (without flash) |
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| Copper Spice, Steel Impressions (with flash) |
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| Copper Spice swatches (with flash) |
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| Copper Spice (without flash) |
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| Steel Impressions (with flash) |
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| Steel Impressions (without flash) |
I thought I was going to be blown away by these, but I wasn't. I guess the "12 Hour" part of its name made them seem amazing.
The pigmentation is good, but the texture is a little 'dry'. What I mean by 'dry' is that they are kind of chalky and not creamy. These definitely don't last 12 hours, even with a primer, and this is true of many eyeshadows. Most eyeshadows will crease (even with a primer) after 8 hours, which is pretty long, but 12 hours is a bit of a stretch.
Of the two, I like Copper Spice the best because it's less chalky than Steel Impressions.
I'm glad I waited to get these until I went to the US because I definitely wouldn't purchase these at full price. I may try to see if there is a more shimmery set the next time I go across the border as I think they would be a bit more creamy than these satin finish eyeshadows.
Pigmentation: 5/5
Packaging: 4/5
Staying Power: 3/5
Price: $10 CAD/$5 US
Availability: WalMart, Shoppers Drug Mart
Repurchase: Maybe
Available on Amazon:
Haha I just reviewed the Colorstay 16 Hour eyeshadow and I'm amused by the fact that they have a 12 hour version xD
ReplyDeleteDo they increase by 4hour increments? is the next one to be released a 20 hour version? Did they start with a 4 hour version? heehee
Lol, that's funny! I didn't notice that until you pointed it out. I wouldn't be surprised if they came out with a 20-24hr one, lol!
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DeleteGreat post! Ive always been a fan of Revlon, the pigmentation is great, but the lasting power is not amazing (but its do-able). I think for drugstore products they are great, and affordable! By the way i like your blog and am now a new follower!
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