Ego

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo ($39.00 for 0.23 oz.) includes a sparking, warmer pewter powder eyeshadow paired with a dark, grayish-taupe cream eyeshadow. For those who like high-shine, high-sparkle eyeshadows and like a cream eyeshadow that has longer play time, both may appeal. If you tend to wear your cream eyeshadows more sheered out, the darker base of this doesn’t quite lend itself to sheering out as readily as other shades.

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Ego (Powder)

Ego (Powder) is a light, golden pewter with warmer undertones and a sparkling, high-shine finish. The texture was smooth, thin but not too dry, and while it was more firmly-pressed, it wasn’t as prone to fallout as something with a loose press but was best used with a moderate hand/pressure. I did find that I preferred application with a dampened brush when trying to use it as a standalone product, while a dry brush or fingertip worked well for using it as more of a layering shade (it seemed intended for both functions).

It had semi-opaque, buildable coverage, though the base itself was more translucent, which was as described by the brand. The product applied evenly to bare skin and had very little fallout, even used dry, as it adhered pretty well. It stayed on nicely for eight hours but had light fallout over time.

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Formula Overview

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It is supposed to be a "light-reflecting" eyeshadow with "high-shine pearls" that can be used alone or as a top coat. The brand describes them as having "micro-glitter," though only one of the shades reviewed contain plastic (PET) glitter.

They had more translucent bases, which was as described, but there was a lot of sparkle/shimmer, so the result was more medium to opaque, depending on the shade. The consistency was slightly drier, more firmly-packed into the pan overall with more of a glide than a denser, thicker silicone-like feel (like some more intense metallic formulas these days). One shade was noticeably drier/more firmly-pressed to the point where it seemed to impact the application/coverage relative to the other two shades.

They applied with minimal fallout and had good adhesion on bare skin, but they are best applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush with a pressing/patting motion for the most minimal fallout and the most even lay down of product. I found that I had to be careful blending out the edges with a fluffier, drier brush as fallout was more likely to occur then. They lasted around eight hours and had light fallout over time.

Based on the line-up at review, they should work alone, as more of a sheer wash of sparkle, as well as more packed on as a standalone powder eyeshadow or patted over the coordinating cream eyeshadows they sit on top of.

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Ego (Cream)

Ego (Cream) is a deep, grayish-taupe base with fine, multi-colored pearl throughout that gave it soft sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer where a little went a long way. The darker, grayish base made it harder to apply it as a sheer wash and get a really even finish, though. In person, it read more blended than it seemed in the photo, though (kind of like how lip products can settle more or less noticeably “in person” than in a close-up photo).

The texture was smooth, emollient without being as wet as expected; it was a little airier and mousse-like, which gave it good adhesion with greater coverage while remaining blendable along the edges. It was a formula that had more play time, which some may prefer, but I needed to buff/blend out the product on my inner lid area as it settled a bit into fine lines as it was drying down (though this didn’t happen in my actual crease). Once I did that, the product finished drying down and lasted for nine hours before showing signs of creasing.

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Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Cream) Smoke Reflect Cream Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Cream) Smoke Reflect Cream Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Cream) Smoke Reflect Cream Eye Shadow

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego Smoke Reflect Eye Shadow Duo

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Powder) Smoke Reflect Powder Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Cream) Smoke Reflect Cream Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Cream) Smoke Reflect Cream Eye Shadow

Auric Ego (Cream) Smoke Reflect Cream Eye Shadow