There was some confusion whether or not Burberry Quads #12 Nude Blush and #20 Slate Blue would be available in US and when if at all. I am happy to inform you that as of today it is available on Burberry online store. These are also still available since some week in Europe too. I have previously wrote three posts, and today I would like to conclude my Burberry Bloomsbury Girls Fall 2014 make-up collection reviews. If you haven't made up your mind yet, previous posts you would like to check out are:
- All of the newly released nail polishes from the collection: #407 Elderberry, #423 Dark Bottle Green, #425 Ink Blue, #427 Teal Blue and #445 Antique Gold
- Swatches of both of the palettes: #12 Nude Blush, #20 Slate Blue
- Complete Eye Palette #12 Nude Blush, Review, Comparison and FOTD
I will also write a wrap up of the collection at the end of this post together with my favorite items.
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| Burberry Complete Eye Palette in #20 Slate Blue |
Burberry Complete Eye Palette line didn't have a blue quad, so it must have been time for one.
#20 Slate Blue is composed of different blue tones and it looks like there are not lots of variations, not in finish nor in tones. I was a little disappointed with one of the blue quads I have purchased recently (I believe readers know which one I am talking about) so first I was reluctant to get another blue quad. I have to admit, blues don't look so good on me either.
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| Burberry Complete Eye Palette in #20 Slate Blue |
I have already written a shade description of #20 Slate Blue, so here is a reminder:
Top right: Very light grey blue with matte to satin finish
Middle right: Mid-toned blue with matte to satin finish
Middle left: A very deep black with blue shimmers, I would call it a satin finish. It is very deep thus looks blackened.
Bottom left: A deep indigo blue with satin finish.
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| Close-up: Burberry Complete Eye Palette in #20 Slate Blue |
As you see two of the four shades are almost matte. They are all very pigmented and their formula is au par with brand's famous singles, so they are very creamy and smooth to touch. I haven't felt that way for any of Burberry's quads until now (other than Dark Spices and now Nude Blush). With Slate Blue and Nude Blush, I can definitely say that you are getting four eye shadows singles and it is a good deal for the price.
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| Swatch: Burberry Complete Eye Palette in #20 Slate Blue |
Below I applied the lightest shade all over, then padded the matte blue (middle right) on the lid starting from half way, blending with the lightest. I then defined the crease very softly with the darkest shade. I really loved how this one looked. It stayed put all day exactly in the same way after application. Since I applied the lightest shade underneath, the overall look was looking lighter and more of a teal than a slate blue.
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| In-action: Burberry Complete Eye Palette in #20 Slate Blue |
Below I combined Burberry Complete Eye Palette in #20 Slate Blue on eyes with Burberry Earthy Blush. Isn't it amazing how it brings out the cheek bones? On my lips I am wearing Armani Sheer Lipstick in #114 Incense (swatched here).
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| FOTD with Burberry Complete Eye Palette in #20 Slate Blue |
Wrap-up for Bloomsbury Girls Collection: My favorite eye shadow quad here is still Nude Blush, which I think is a must. If you can get Slate Blue too, I would recommend it. My favorites from nail polishes are #407 Elderberry and #445 Antique Gold.
Final thoughts: I was not expecting to love a palette with only tones of blue but ended up really liking Slate Blue because of the finish and how it looks on the eye. I am all for color if the textures are right, this is why I like Armani Solos so much too. I can recommend Slate Blue to blue fans and all smokey eye fans alike. Thumbs up for texture and strongly pigmented creamy formula.
Do you also think a bright color should have a less shimmery finish not to look cheap or do you believe it is complexity of shimmer which is important. Blue eye shadows yay or nay?