Metallic Shadow

By Mariella 2 years ago.

I’ve never been keen about red toned eyeshadow until falling for UD’s Weirwood Leaves. I have several of these Tarte metallic singles and love this formula so figured this burgundy brown shadow would be a safe bet. It’s more than just safe; it’s gorgeous and I love wearing it, especially at this time of year (autumn). It pairs beautifully with other lighter coloured neutrals in gold, ivory or beige.

By Mariella 5 years ago.

I bought this to be a dupe for some favourite LE shadows that I fear using up. I really enjoy the other Tarte Metallic shadows I have but am sorely disappointed in this one. It's not at all like it appears in the pan when it's applied. Rather than a pearly while shade (or even light beige), this takes on a weirdly yellow/golden tone and that's not at all what I was looking for. In terms of texture, pigmentation and creamy smooth application, Pin-Up is every bit as good as the other in this line but it's the colour itself that has disappointed me.

By Mariella 5 years ago.

Simply gorgeous. When these first launched, they weren't available in-store in Canada but a while back, I noticed them in-store at Sephora and bought 3 shades (Shake Down, Grind and Pin Up) and I'm happy with all 3 of them. Shake Down is a gorgeous golden taupe shade....not as dark as the "golden bronze" of Temptalia's description might lead you to think. It's a really wearable colour that looks great on its own but is also very adaptable in combination with other shadows. But I love this as an all over the lid/one and done look, perhaps with something matte and a bit darker in the crease. I also love that these are packaged in such a way as to be easy to "depot" and put into a larger palette for travel or just for convenience.