#newlaunch Smashbox Double Exposure Palette (unboxing and swatches)

Smashbox Double Exposure

Following on from the success of their ‘Full Exposure’ palette,  Smashbox bring you Double Exposure.

Smashbox Double Exposure

Smashbox Double Exposure

Smashbox Double Exposure

Smashbox Double Exposure

Using the hashtag #SHAPEMATTERS, Smashbox help you to identify the shape of your eye (almond, round, upturned, downturned, monolid or hooded) and the best way to create a day, dramatic and defined look.

Smashbox Double Exposure #SHAPEMATTERS

Smashbox Double Exposure #SHAPEMATTERS

Smashbox Double Exposure #SHAPEMATTERS

The palette contains fourteen shades which are a mixture of matte, satin and micro shimmer shades.  The reason the palette is called Double Exposure is because these have a wet/dry formula.  When used wet the intensity / depth of the shade / level of sparkle changes.  Thankfully Smashbox provide an insert to tell you how the shades transform.

Smashbox Double Exposure

Smashbox Double Exposure Shadow Names

  • Silver – Shimmer becomes metallic
  • Mauve – Satin becomes metallic
  • Peony – Shimmer becomes metallic
  • Blanc – Shimmer becomes metallic
  • Quartz – Shimmer increases in vibrancy
  • Flushed – Shimmer deepens in colour
  • Veiled – Satin increases vibrancy
  • Midnight – Satin gains sparkle
  • Temper – Satin gains sparkle
  • Haze – Shimmer deepens in colour
  • Noir – Matte deepens in colour
  • Cooper – Shimmer deepens in colour
  • Fig – Matte deepens in colour
  • Espresso – Matte deepens in colour

Smashbox Double Exposure

Smashbox Double Exposure

Smashbox Double Exposure

There is also a double ended brush in the palette both of which can be used wet or dry

Smashbox Double Exposure Double Ended Brush

Smashbox Double Exposure Double Ended Brush

Smashbox Double Exposure Double Ended Brush

Swatches

Smashbox Double Exposure Swatch WoC
Top row swatches
Smashbox Double Exposure Swatch WoC
Bottom row swatches

When I first saw the top row, I did not think that I would use many of the colours but after seeing them wet, I reckon the silver, mauve, quartz and flushed will be on my lids regularly.  The bottom row is right up my street.  T.he texture of my shadows is quite buttery – the top row a bit more so then the bottom row.  The packaging is pretty sturdy cardboard and the magnetic closure has a very satisfactory click.  You get seventeen grams of product which is approximately 1.2 grams per colour and the palette is  As a comparison, a MAC eyeshadow is one point five grams.  At Smashbox eye brushes retail for sixteen pounds or more so at thirty seven pounds, this palette is great value.  I like the fact that this palette has neutral and deeper shades as well as range of textures and #SHAPEMATTERS info is a great addition.  Overall, this palette gets the thumbs up from me.

The Double Exposure palette is available from January 7th 2015 from Smashbox online and Smashbox counters.  It retails for £37.

 

PR Sample
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