Xmas 2008: Sofina EST Diamond Splash Eyes

When I spotted first pics of EST's Xmas eyeshadow palette Diamond Splash Eyes I was very excited as it looked just like my kind of palette - taupey browns and pink.


As soon as I spotted it on Ichibankao I placed my order and eagerly waited for its arrival.
I have used the palette a few times so it's time to review it to keep you away from buying it =P


I honestly have to say it sucks.
Hands down, it's one of the worst palettes I purchased recently. For the price it costs I expected amazing pigment, a beautiful finish and great colors.
The case is pretty but that's about it. It comes in a brown velvet pouch with a little compartment for the eyeshadow applicator duo.


For the retail price of about US$65 (or more online) you get mediocre sheer shadows in muddy dull colors.
Really I am so annoyed how the pretty shimmery colors transform into such boredom! The name Diamond Splash Eyes really sounded more promising.


The colors are a baby pink, muddy warm brown and dark brown (which shows up as a medium chocolate as it's lacking pigment). All have a little shimmer (the glitter you see on the pic is just sprayed on).

My eyes look tired and weird as the colors are just not for me. I can pull off several warm colors, including some browns if they have a lustrous metallic finish but the EST trio is nothing for me.
I should have used the money towards another palette from Shu (Secret Luscious Rose e.g.)


You might like the palette if you're more into sheerer, warm browns with a lightly shimmery finish. But for the price I'd rather get a brown palette from Lavshuca or Kate and the finish/pigment/quality is much better.

On another note: EST's eyeshadow quads are really nice. I would rather purchase one of these!

I'll upload a swatch pic later.