Let’s make it an “of the day” day. First the nails, now the mug.
I know a few of you have wanted to see how the Ben Nye Grand Lumiere Palette actually translates into everyday use.
Quite wonderfully is the answer (if I do say so myself!)
Eyes:
Ben Nye RL-14 (Amethyst)
Ben Nye RL-17 (Cosmic Violet)
Ben Nye RL-4 (Silver)
Check here for swatches
It’s completely wearable no?
Screw my schedule, let’s have some eye candy!
The shadows are huge! So although it’s expensive… you do get a lot of product for your money.
Here’s some individual shots of each pan…
Finally, check out the rich pigmentation in some skin swatches…
I am completely in love with this palette and would happily go so far as to say that it’s my favourite thing I’ve bought all year! Which is quite an accolade considering it’s mid-November…
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