It seems that eyeshadow palettes are the 'it' makeup products of this year. All major cosmetic brands are doing them. While in the past it was hard to find a proper palette in a drugstore it is now hard to not have at least one in your makeup collection.



One of the palettes that I purchased in the last few months is the Barry M Natural Glow Shadow and Primer Palette 2. I can't quite remember the price but I am very much confident it was less than £10, which in the palette world is a bargain. I wasn't expecting too much to quite frank. Barry M is an OK brand, but I would never mention it alongside L'Oreal or Revlon. And even though I got this little palette it was on a whim and I really didn't expect much. I never shopped with Barry M before and so was just a bit curious about it.



When I applied one of the shadows from this palette for the first time I was gobsmacked. It was beautiful! I instantly fell in love and couldn't believe my lack - it had the most beautiful shimmery and matte shades and yet it cost so little. And so I decided to try all of the shadows one by one and see how they work separately.



I could not have been happier with a drugstore palette. The powder is soft and easy to apply with a brush and the shades carry just about enough pigment in them not to mess it up too much when applying. Because the shades are for the most part quite neutral they are perfect for an everyday look. But then if you are looking for a natural yet glamourous look it is enough to add an extra layer and perhaps add a bit of shimmer with the lightest eyeshadow in the palette - it seems that the colours have no names so it is quite challenging to explain them properly.





The shadows are not 'pro' shadows and so they do gather in the crease at the end of the day. My eyelids are very oily and yet I almost never wear a primer, which might have resolved this small inconvenience. But the colours are absolutely beautiful and perfect for those who like a natural, hassle-free look.



Overall, a lovely little palette, well worth the money. Great to travel with since you have 6 natural colours both shimmery and matte, and a primer with a big mirror. The box has a magnet and so it stays properly closed at all times. There were also two applicators that came with it but I soon lost them since I apply my makeup with brushes anyway.

Definitely one of my best buys over the past couple of months.