BURBERRY COMPLETE EYE PALETTE IN NUDE BLUSH NO.12

Black velvet pouch with the iconic Burberry check.

The pouch folds open to reveal the three little applicators provided and are stored in a little pocket, and the big pocket itself for the eye palette.

The Burberry complete eye palette compact is very cool in its gunmetal finish with the Burberry iconic check on the lid.  It has a sleek, yet very secure magnetic closure.  Underneath the lid is a mirror.

The size of the compact with respect to my relatively small-to-medium hand.

The product description label on the bottom of the compact.

The three mini applicators provided include a blending brush with natural bristles, a very good quality sponge applicator and an eye liner brush.  All good enough to use if you're so inclined whilst out and about or travelling and can't be bothered carrying normal-sized brushes.

From top right to bottom left of palette:

// Light, pink-toned beige with a satin finish
// Light to medium, subtly warm (not orangey) copper with a subtle shimmers
// Medium, dusty mauve with a matte finish
// Dark brownish eggplant with a satin finish

The combination of colours work really well to "enrich the skin" as I think Burberry claims.  The colours are soft rather than provide heavy, blocks of colour (a similar effect to the 'Rose Pink' No. 10 Burberry Palette released in the beginning of the year).  Overall, the colours are earthy and ever-so-slightly warm so they sit well with most skin tones and look very natural, effortless and soft definition.  The coppery plum tones provide a wonderful alternative to the usual beige and brown-toned neutrals.

Although most of the shades are soft, they are not sheer.  All the shades have excellent, buildable colour pay-off - consistent with most of the Burberry Sheer Eye Shadows if you are familiar with them.

The textures of the eye shadows are exceptionally silky and soft that you can barely feel it on the skin, and it applies smoothly and blends effortlessly.  As they are ultra soft, you may find that your brush may kick off a bit of powder from the pan and also have powdery fall-out during application, so be gentle.  I recommend applying the eye shadows first prior to applying your foundation/base to ensure you can clean up any fall-out.  Otherwise, I recommend using a soft natural-haired brush.  Also, after dipping your brush into the pan to pick up product - to press the pigment onto the bristles between the tips of your clean finger and thumb before then applying onto your lids.  This helps to deposit the pigment onto your eye lids whilst preventing fall-out.

You can also apply the eye shadows with a dampened brush for more intensity (and no fall-out) as well as over a primer if you wish.  However, I prefer the soft, natural look that dry application gives.

I found the eye shadows lasted throughout a (normal spring) day on my eye lids which have normal skin condition (neither oily or dry), and without the use of a primer.

SIZE
5.4 g / 0.19 oz

Made in Italy.

Available now in Australia at Burberry Beauty counters in select David Jones stores, or Harrods.com

Hope this was helpful. :)