I went for Rue de Passy. I looked at the others (Karla Sugar has some amazing swatches here) and thought I would get the most use out of these colours. There is pinky nude, light brown/beige, taupe and cool brown shade, a dark liner shade and the accent colour is an icy pink. There are a mixture of finishes as well, most are satin but one or two have a subtle shimmer.
I did have some concern about the quality of the eyeshadows after reading some less than sparkling reviews. I'm pleased to say I haven't found them at all chalky. They are a nice smooth texture and the pigmentation is fine too. Whilst they might not wow me as much as say my Rouge Bunny Rouge eyeshadows and I'm very happy with the selection of colours.
I won't lie to you, these palettes are expensive. The normal price is £51 but with the 10% off at Debenhams you can get them for £45.90. It's probably too soon for me to say if it's worth it but I am really happy that I bought it. I can see it's going to be well used as I like the fact that you can produce several looks from the one palette. It'll be ideal for a weekend away. If you're looking for a palette of similar, neutral colours but don't want to spend as much, I would recommend looking at the Urban Decay Naked palette (currently £24.30 at Debenhams with the sale). The colours are quite similar and there's also a range of matte and shimmery shadows like Rue de Passy.
I'll leave you with the swatches. Also, a final word of warning if you're thinking about getting one of these palettes. The inner casing is a beast to get into. I have already torn a nail trying to lift it up. There is a little tab on the corner but despite my best efforts I can't open it that way. If any of you have any tips on how to get into without risking either my nails or gouging the eyeshadows let me know!
the colours look nice and the packaging is WOW, but its very pricey. I have the UD palette and love it x
ReplyDeleteLovely, luxurious, covetable. I think I would buy this and just sit and look at it! Great post and pics. Thanks Jane. x
ReplyDeleteThose do look like very useful colours, well the SA was actually wheeling in the box of the fall collection when I arrived and called over to me to tell me it was here but to give her 20 minutes to unload it, I must have had that crazed look in my eye! I did like the look of your one but went for Place Vendome and Rue de Sevres, not had a chance to use them yet as its been one of those days but I had a right problem getting one of the inner lids open as well, had to use a pair of tweezers to wedge it up!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lush, but the price really gets me.
ReplyDeleteI think it's very expensive, for a relatively small palette.
That said, I am sure you will use it lots and lots, and again, I agree that for holidays palettes are excellent:) As you know I have the Naked palette and am sure will reach for it again & again.
Happy playing x
@Lola: Thanks, it is pricey and I certainly don’t think you can justify having both. It’s a shame as I fancied a getting the UD one!
ReplyDelete@Jan: It’s definitely a luxury item. I’ve already got fingerprints all over it from trying to get it open! Just looking might be a good option, he he!
@Replica: I’m so pleased they had it in! I’m looking forward to seeing your thoughts on the two you got. I looked at them and hummed and ahhed. I think they look beautiful but I’ve made a lot of mistakes trying to wear greys so it didn’t want to risk it. I’m hoping to go and have a look at them in person some time. I’m definitely going to have to use an implement next time (again, we need to invent the make up opener!), it really is difficult to get in to. Is it bad that I want to get more of them?!
@Sweetcheeks: It is expensive, I have been waiting ages for it though and have gone without other things so that I could buy it. It’s actually not as small as it probably looks (desperately trying to justify myself here ;P ) I should have taken a picture of it against something. It’s a bit bigger than a MAC quad for example. The colours definitely aren’t unique but it is a nice selection within the palette although as I say, I think Naked fills that need equally well.
Jane x
He he, don't have to justify it to me, I am one to talk :-D
ReplyDeleteAre you going to do a FOTD with this soon?? Pretty please x
the colours are gorgeous and natural. Thanks for the swatches!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colours, Im so glad you got it, hooray for the 10% off! Look forward to a FOTD with it x
ReplyDeleteThe colours look fantastic - really natural and elegant (can eye shadows even be elegant?!) and I love the packaging but they would need to be bloody awesome to warrent the price tag... I'd really need to be wearing them every single day all through autumn - and possibly winter - if I paid that much. But then there's nothing wrong with treating yourself now n then, eh?
ReplyDeleteReally look forward to an EOTD if you get a chance! :)
I'm so happy you finally have this palette :-) the colours look really good as well. Can't wait to see some pics of your wearing them. Exciting!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! But thank you for posting details of less expensive palette too :-D
ReplyDeleteAli x
It is beautiful. It really is and I only only imagine what a pleasure it is to own. I don't the colours are anywhere near worth the money but well, the packaging might just be! x
ReplyDelete£51?!? *falls off chair* £51!!! *falls off chair again* :)
ReplyDeleteIt it very very beautiful! I wouldn't spend that much but you've been saving your pennies like a good beauty blogger so it's a justified spend! :) That packaging is flippin amazing!!! Looking forward to seeing how you use it!
xxx
It looks beautiful, but I think it's slightly beyond my price range (so says the girl who has just shelled out £19 on one Chanel nail polish ;-)! I'm sure you'll get loads of use from it - I can't wait to see some faces of the day with it! xx
ReplyDeleteI have succumbed to the lure of theses beautiful palettes and have very naughtily bought both R.D Passy and R.D Sevres. I would buy the whole darned lot of them if they weren't so expensive. Having wonderful OCD time with them keeping them fingerprint free ;-) and so far haven't broken any nails trying to open inner lid
ReplyDelete@Sweetcheeks: LOL, I know it’s more justifying it to myself. I’ve done a post with a couple of looks now. I’m a little disappointed that I’ve not managed smoky looks with it yet. Need more time to play before I totally give up on that though!
ReplyDelete@Penelope: I agree the colours are very natural and I’ve found it very easy to do subtly defined looks with the palette.
@Alice: I’ve done a multiple looks post now and I agree whoop, whoop for 10% off!
@All Made Up: I’ve done a post with a couple of eye looks now. I’m not sure the quality of the shadows necessarily justifies the price but it is beautiful and it was nice to treat myself!
@Bella Queen: I’m really pleased it’s finally in my hands too! It’s really nice for a subtle eye look but I’ve had difficulty making it pack a punch. I’d hoped I would be able to achieve a smoky eye but I’ve not succeeded so far.
@Ali: Thanks! I think it’s partly the packaging that you are paying for so the Naked palette is definitely a great alternative.
@Charlie: Packaging yes, colours probably not. It’s definitely dupable but I am really pleased to have it, even if it’s just to admire it! I wouldn’t say for a minute it’s something someone should rush out and buy as there some negative aspects to it.
@Ms Wedgie: I hope you have recovered ;). Even I didn’t pay that much for it. I shall also be interested to see if this appears in their end of season sale! I have done a post on looks I’ve done using it. Had a little gripe there too!
@TBBB: We all have our moment don’t we! I wanted to get one of the khaki nail polishes but fortunately for my purse they were out of stock. It’s beautiful and I’ll definitely use it lots but hand on heart I can’t say that it’s worth the price tag for the eyeshadows.
@liz: It is tricky keeping them fingerprint free! I’d love to hear how you get on with them once you crack them open. I like RdP but the pay off on some of darker colours is a little disappointing. I only noticed this when I tried to do a smoky look.
Thanks for all of your comments, I really appreciate them,
Jane x
This palette looks stunning! All the colours are so wearable too.
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