Magnet Eyes (#3) is the third and latest Eye Designer Palette created by By Terry. They other two colour palettes: Smoky Nude (1) has been reviewed HERE and Color Design (2) - reviewed HERE. Each palette contains ten eye shadows and has a mix of finishes and can be applied dry for softer, every day wear or using a damp brush for added colour intensity.
Packaging
Like with other luxury makeup brands, the By Terry Eye Designer Palette comes with a violet velvet pouch for protection during storage or travel.
The palette itself looks very luxe and sleek in its signature purple colour. :) The surface of the lid has a rubber texture so it feels tactile and secure to hold in your hand. Unfortunately, it does mean it attracts any dirt and dust. /:-\ The palette clicks to close. It is secure enough, but I feel it could be made even more secure, especially when it's put in your hand bag without its velvet pouch.
The palette has a magnetic closure and is made from solid, quality plastic and there's a little bit of weight to it, but not too heavy so it's easy to travel with. I'm relieved it's not made from weighty, metal like By Terry's powder blush (featured here and here) - while it looks and feel luxurious, it's not the most practical! ;)
Below is the size of the palette compared to my slightly-smaller-than-average hand.
And...how it compares to the size of the new NARSissist Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow Palette. It's the same width, but slightly shorter in length.
Below: the product description label on the bottom of the palette.
A large mirror is provided on the underside of the lid. Unlike palettes 1 and 2 where each eye shadow is embossed with the By Terry logo all along the outside, palette 3 doesn't have the embossing on the more shimmery shades.
Below is the dual-ended applicator brush provided. One end is a mini natural-bristled, soft, fluffy blending brush and the other is a nice, firm and precise eye liner brush. I like the long length of the dual-ended brush as it makes it easier to hold and I'm less likely to lose it compared to tiny ones! ;-) I would not recommend using the blending brush for picking up product from the pan and depositing onto the eye lids though as it's not dense enough for this and provides too much movement. I recommend a flat-shaped, soft, dense eye brush instead. The one provided in the palette is suitable just for blending out the edges.
Colours, Finishes, Texture & Application
The palette consists of ten powder eye shadows - an interesting mix of neutrals, deep jewel tones and a surprising bright peacock green and an even more surprising chartreuse thrown in. There's a mix of satin, shimmer and frost finishes. This palette is designed for creating a soft touch of colour for day to more dramatic, intense, shimmering jewel toned eye looks for a night out.
Above: the palette photographed indoors using a strobe.
Above: photographed in low light (without a strobe) to capture the shimmers.
The top row of palette from left to right consists of:
// Bright peacock green (shimmer to frost)
// Deep taupe brown (satin) - this one felt a little harder in texture compared to the rest of the palette, but it still applied evenly and with great colour pay-off.
// Blackened navy (with pink and electric blue shimmer)
// Pale greige / grey beige (satin)
// Ice blue (shimmer to frost)
The bottom row from left to right:
// Medium chartreuse (satin)
// Medium to deep teal blue (shimmer)
// White (satin) - unlike other white powder eye shadows I've come across that are often chalky, this one is buttery smooth in texture and applies beautifully and evenly!
// Medium steel teal (shimmer)
// Light copper (satin)
Consistent with the previous two palettes, all eye shadows in this new palette are also pretty good quality in terms of having a smooth, silky, buttery texture, excellent pigmentation and ease of application. However, I did experience some fall-out with the shimmery shades when applied with a dry brush.
Swatches (Dry)
Below are swatches applied dry (no primer) with a clean finger on my medium, olive (~NC30) skin tone. All were photographed indoors under artificial lighting and using a strobe unless indicated otherwise.
Above: Top row of palette from left to right.
Above: Again, but shot in low light without a strobe to capture any iridescence in the eye shadows.
Above: Bottom row of palette from left to right.
Above: In low light without a strobe to capture any iridescence in the eye shadows.
Swatches (Wet)
Here are the swatches applied with a damp brush.
Above: Top row of palette from left to right.
Above: In low light without a strobe to capture any iridescence in the eye shadows.
Above: Bottom row of palette from left to right.
Above: In low light without a strobe to capture any iridescence in the eye shadows.
Ingredients
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Size
Each of the ten eye shadows contain 1.4 g / 0.05 oz of product.
Made in Italy.
Overall
The unusual colour combination in Magnet Eyes makes it unique in my collection, but it does mean that it is a little tricky for me to use some of the shades - the chartreuse in particular is one I'm still figuring out how to wear. If you have any ideas - do share in a comment below! ;) Also, I'm not usually drawn to teal shades, but this will give me a chance to play around with these colours more and branch out! The peacock green will be amazing for summer on its own applied wet or as an eye liner, and of course that shimmering blackened navy blue is stunning for nights out or celebratory occasions. The neutrals are a no-brainer to use and the utterly divine textures make them effortless to apply and blend. I'm especially loving the light copper for day.
Overall, the unusual combination of this palette takes some thought and getting used to and perhaps not ideal for beginners. Makeup artists and makeup lovers who crave something different will certainly enjoy this palette.
Overall, the unusual combination of this palette takes some thought and getting used to and perhaps not ideal for beginners. Makeup artists and makeup lovers who crave something different will certainly enjoy this palette.
Availability
Limited edition. I purchased mine online from Beautylish.
Hope this was useful. :)
Thanks for looking! ^_^ xo
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