The
Lorac Pro Palette, worth $42.00 at
Sephora, is an artistry palette full of matte and shimmery shades. From right to left, the top row features matte eye shadows White, Cream, Taupe, Light Pink, Mauve, Sable, Espresso, and Black. Shimmer eye shadows Nude, Champagne, Gold, Lt. Bronze, Pewter, Garnet, Deep Purple, and Slate line the bottom row. The packing is very sleek with it's black/silver color scheme and small size. A large horizontal mirror is centered on the top half and the palette folds onto itself to close.
I wasn't expecting to pay almost $50 for a palette that so closely resembles my beloved
Naked Palette from Urban Decay which I already own and use almost every day. But after swatching a few eyeshadows from the
Lorac Pro Palette while "just looking" at Sephora, I was immediately sold. Each eyeshadow has this unbelievably creamy, velvety texture. I later found that these eyeshadows are infused with soothing botanicals
and formulated without parabens, sulfates, or synthetic dyes/fragrances. Perfect for those with sensitive skin !
There are some eyeshadows in this palette that I love and some that I don't love so much. For example, the entire bottom row of shimmer eyeshadows are packed with intense pigmentation. They have a great color pay off when swatched and applied to the lid. My favorites from the bottom row are Gold, Pewter, and Slate. The matte top row eyeshadows are less satisfying. Cream barely shows up while the others have much less color payoff compared to the bottom row... but compared to other palettes they are great ! The bottom row is just so outstanding it makes the top row look bad :P My favorites from the top row are Taupe (for the crease) and Espresso.
A little warning : the lighter colors are lighter than expected and the darker colors are darker than expected, so be careful when applying these eyeshadows ! Also, a little goes a long way. I would recommend blending the color out a bit on the back of your hand before applying directly to the lid. As for lasting power, I haven't had an issue with these shadows fading. They don't come off until I take them off :P
Overall these creamy eyeshadows blend very well together and with shadows from other palettes. There is a great variety here with the option to choose between matte and shimmer eyeshadows. This palette will be the first you grab for both light every-day looks and heavy smokey eyes. Taupe will get the most usage out of all the shadows in the palette... it's a great crease color. Slate is the most beautiful and vibrant, pewter is a perfect smokey eye shade all over the lid, and Champagne makes the brow bone and inner corner pop.
More Photos and Swatches !
Top Row
Bottom Row
Have a Great Weekend !
