bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo Review, Photos, Swatches
bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo
bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo ($20.00 for 0.09 oz.) is one of six new additions to the brand’s duo range. Long-time readers might remember that I’m a huge fan of the Ready formula, so I always yearn for even more shades. The Big Debut works well for a two-shade look, as one is more shimmery than the other, and there is nice contrast, yet the two easily blend together. It was a good duo overall, though the shades weren’t perfect (and this formula can get to perfect).
Future is described as a “sunset pink.” It’s a light-medium, peachy-pink with a golden, metallic sheen. It had good color payoff, and the texture was soft, buttery, and smooth. On me, the color wore well for eleven hours before fading. Kat Von D Killing Jar (P) is slightly darker, less shimmery. Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Haze #1 (P) is more beige. bareMinerals Ball Gown (LE) is darker, less pink. MAC Artistic License (LE, $15.00) is pinker, less shimmery. Tom Ford Beauty In the Pink #2 (LE) is less peach. theBalm Third Eye Blinded (P, $16.00) is less shimmery. MAC Say, Yeah! (LE, $15.00) is less shimmery. bareMinerals Custom Made (LE) is pinker, less peach, more muted. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Center Stage is described as a “deep plum.” It’s a muted, blackened purple with cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had so-so color payoff, though it seemed buildable when I used it on the eye. The texture was soft, slightly powdery but not difficult to use (easy to blend), and the color wore well for eleven hours before fading. Too Faced Jungle Love (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery. MAC Indigo Blend #3 (LE) is warmer. bareMinerals In Vogue (LE) is brighter. bareMinerals Starry Night (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery. Disney by Sephora Wonder by Wonder (LE) is warmer. NARS Demon Lover #2 (P, $24.00) is similar. MAC Spellcaster (LE, $15.00) is similar. Lancome Zip Me Up (P, $19.00) is more shimmery. Giorgio Armani Green Jacquard #4 (LE) is brighter. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
The Big Debut
PPermanent. $20.00.
Future
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Center Stage
PiPPermanent in Palette.
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bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo
bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo
bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo
bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo
bareMinerals Future Eyeshadow
bareMinerals Future Eyeshadow
bareMinerals Center Stage Eyeshadow
bareMinerals Center Stage Eyeshadow
bareMinerals Eyeshadows: Future (inner lid), Catch Me If… (middle of lid), Center Stage (outer lid/crease), Air (brow bone), Marc Jacobs Beauty Brown(out) Highliner
bareMinerals The Big Debut Eyeshadow Duo
I’m really looking forward to your reviews of these duos. I only have the Scenic Route duo from bareMinerals and I’m completely in love with both shades and the quality.
The texture of The Scenic Route is SO smooth!
I also have Scenic Route and I love it. The green in the duo is unique and the 2 shades work so well together.
This reminds me so much of my beloved NARS Kuala Lumpur duo.
I can definitely see a similarity!
Gorgeous duo!
I like how well they work together!
Wow, this is stunningly soft! I have always wanted a very soft, smoky purple eye that would be as mistake-proof. Which brushes did you use here, Christine?
Just MAC 239!
I like this little duo. Great colors for me!
Yay!! 😀
I really like these colors together! The darker one is very pretty!
It is! 🙂
I love bareMinerals READY eyeshadows!! I was in their store the other day checking out a bunch of their new ones! They look lovely!
Me too! They’re so pigmented and easy to use!
Hi Christine,
How would you say Future compares to Urban Decay X?
X is wayyyy pinker! http://www.temptalia.com/submit-dupe?sbs=1&pid=171729&dupe=114532
This is very pretty!
I agree!
These are the same shadows that are in Shine On 2012 holiday palette except my Center Stage seems more pigmented. The Future shade is the same as Glitterati in the palette.
I don’t have that palette, but I have Glitterati from another palette – it is totally different from Future though (http://www.temptalia.com/product/bareminerals-ready-eyeshadow/glitterati).
I am also a big fan of BareMinerals eyeshadows. Although I don’t use/like purples and pinks, I can appreciate how others who use these colours would love them. Can’t wait to see the other shades. It looks good on you Christine.
Thank you, Genevieve! Hopefully one of the other duos catches your eye 😉
I can’t wait to see more, Bare Minerals eyeshadow duos are always so beautiful.
They are!
These look so lush and pretty. The issue of “iffy” purples and how hard it can be to get that shade to be smooth and pigmented and even comes up often here but this duo seems to have got the purple right and combined it with a great pink/peach.
I think they managed both shades well – and I like how they work together. Sometimes duos are easy to use together, other times they don’t seem to pair right.
I believe i have a duo with center stage or i would buy this. the other color is a really pretty violet silver. reminds me of mac idol eyes a bit.
Bummer! 🙁
I like the softness and haziness of the purple in principle, LOL 😀 I’m definitely approving of all the purple that’s going on for autumn generally though!
Does that mean that fall collections usually excite you more?
Generally, yes 🙂 i won’t say no to the combo of coral lips and turquoise liner that’s more likely to pop up in Summer, though! 😉
That’s a really pretty duo!
Agreed!
I’ve only tried the lose mineral eye shadows from BM. This duo is very nice. It’s totally in my comfort zone. Unfortunately I find BM too expensive. They cost a lot more here. A lot.
Love your look, by the way, beautiful and well thought out, as always.
Bummer! 🙁 How badly overpriced are their larger palettes (like the 8.0)?
Wow this really looks like NARS Kuala Lumpur!!
I can see the resemblance!
This looks great! And it’s at a price point that’s feasible for me. I’ve wanted to try this formula for so long and now maybe I can! Thanks Christine.
My pleasure, Ada!
GORGEOUS is one word I have for Future eye shadow! <3
Future is lovely!
Gosh I really love this duo! Especially Future, it’s such a gorgeous colour.
Glad ya liked it, Natalie! 🙂
Bareminerals eyeshadows were a huge surprise for me. I couldn’t believe how amazing their quads were. If I could only have one eyeshadow quad for the rest of my life it would be The Happy Place. I has every colour you need for the perfect eye, from day to night, including a matte crease colour. I can’t wait to try some of the quads.
They have the most amazing texture + wear!
Love the lighter color from this duo, so soft and pretty!
It is!
Really pretty! I love these shadows!
Yay!