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I am loving Smashbox Quad - Charm

10/4/2014

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So rummaging through the oh so many items I still need to try in my make up collection ,I came across this. 
The Smashbox eye shadow Quad in Charm.
If you knwo me well then you will know my most loved colour is purple but unfortunately I have not learn the art of using it on my face.
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The purple shades are hitting the make up gurus fast this year and I for one love it.
I have always been scared of using none neutral colours for the smokey look which I love to wear daily but lately I have been experimenting with colours and to be honest there are quite a few colours like this one I have learnt to work with and love the finish of.

In fact this quad makes my eye look some what seductive when a false lash and bold liner is added but there is also a look of subtlety that can be achieved by toning it down with less deeper colours .
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This quad is perfect for creating smouldering violet eyes. The powerful look (above) with the Shimmery Violet or a softer look (below) with the cool purple. 

I absolutely love the lightest shade , it seems the perfect shade for my underbrow , lifting and cleaning my brow area .
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The Smashbox quad carries four stunning colours - Matte bone, Shimmery violet, Greyish taupe and Cool purple.

For me shimmer shadows do not usually look well as I feel they are too much for the every day look, but this is just gorgeous and I find myself using it a lot this week.
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I absolutely love the Smashbox's eye shadow quad, the shadows blend well and every colour compliment each other so well.These shadows are very, very pigmented, this one is incredibly pigmented and you really have to try hard to get little of it on the brush as my first attempt I had no idea that just one small dab would look so dramatic on my eye. 

I have to literally slightly dab my brush on the colour and tap it to remove excess to get the perfect amount. Sometimes this is ok but I find this can be wasteful and with quads that tapped excess can and will get on to the other colours ruining the whole quad altogether.

After using this all week, I have come to the conclusion that this Smashbox quad is fantastic. 
  • The colours blend well,
  • The tones are ideal for day or night, 
  • It is very pigmented, 
  • Lasts for the full day 

Have you tried these, what do you think ?
25 Comments
Michael link
10/4/2014 08:30:18 am

Nice informative blog,Lisa. The pictures really highlight how well Smashbox works.

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Elizabeth link
10/4/2014 08:39:59 am

Just flawless!! Such a great look!!! Im definitely going to check this out!
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Elizabeth x

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Darrica Jackson link
10/4/2014 08:49:13 am

Great tips!!

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Ellie caldwell link
10/4/2014 08:51:32 am

I love the colours in the quad, the lighter shades are my favorite but I would love to do a smoky eye effect with the dark colours.
lovely review and beautiful pictures.

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Donna L. Ward link
10/4/2014 08:54:56 am

This was a timely post for me- I have been trying to figure out how to purchase a new blush - thank you! And, just sent you a 'friend' request on FB. Hope to connect :)

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Globalmouse link
10/4/2014 09:07:12 am

That colour looks gorgeous - I always worry that purples will look a bit 'black eye' ish but that doesn't at all. Lovely!

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Claire link
10/4/2014 09:15:01 am

wow, that looks great on you!
I love the way you do your eyes anyway, and you seem to be able to carry off so many colours!!! jealous!!!! ;)
another great post hun!
Claire
xx
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Barbara link
10/4/2014 09:33:53 am

You look amazing. The colors are so beautiful. I need to try it out.

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Kate Thompson link
10/4/2014 09:42:23 am

I love eyeshadow trios or quads, so versatile and purples are my favourites, especially these shades. Looks like I will be in vogue this season then!

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Jen link
10/4/2014 10:00:01 am

Great tips and I love the colours

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You Baby Me Mummy link
10/4/2014 12:15:17 pm

Those colours are lovely. I wish I could get my eye liner that straight x

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wendy link
10/4/2014 12:17:21 pm

Love the colours and they really suit you x

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Mummy of Two link
10/4/2014 12:59:00 pm

I love the colours! I am a big fan of purple.

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Clare Mansell link
10/4/2014 01:53:20 pm

That looks stunning on, I wish I had your make-up skills!

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jess link
10/4/2014 02:20:22 pm

I love the violet shades, they look lovely on.

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Kirsty Hijacked By Twins link
10/4/2014 02:30:03 pm

I love these colours, they look lovely x

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Charly Dove link
10/4/2014 02:36:07 pm

That looks fabulous on, what a great colour and great eye make-up too. You look amazing Lisa :)

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Eileen Teo link
10/4/2014 05:14:57 pm

You look amazing! These smashbox colour look amazing!

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Fritha link
11/4/2014 12:20:36 am

Wow your eye's look amazing!

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abigail link
11/4/2014 01:40:04 am

I've never been confident with wearing or applying eye shadow, but I can see the difference it makes! love these colours too!

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Suzanne link
11/4/2014 03:48:07 am

Wow, this looks amazing! And you're very brave taking such a close up shot - a flawless finish is hard to achieve but you've done it. Looks fab!

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Michelle link
11/4/2014 04:57:12 am

Purple is my favourite eyeshadow colour :D Your eyes look so pretty! x

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vicky link
11/4/2014 10:34:38 am

I adore smashbox and this quad looks particularly scrummy

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Emmys Mummy link
11/4/2014 04:30:25 pm

A great informative post and fantastic pictures too - I'm hopeless at applying make-up sadly

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Angela Spicer link
12/4/2014 04:39:50 am

The colour is lovely. I am never any good at applying eye shadow

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