The Bargain Palette by Barry M

When I think of Barry M cosmetics I think nail polishes so I was delighted to see this eyeshadow and blush palette in my local superdrug, I picked up Natural Glow, which comprises of six lovely natural eyeshadows in a mixture of matte and shimmery shades and a lovely pink blush. This palette contains every shade you need for a natural smokey eye and the fact that it comes with a blush and a handy mirror makes it perfect for traveling. I wouldn't use the sponge applicators so I'm not too fussed about those but for £6.49 this really is a bargain. This palette also comes in two other colour combinations; Smoking Hot, which is full of greys and blacks for a really dramatic look, and Glamour Puss, a palette full of shimmering shades perfect for partying.

As for the actual shadows I find them to be really well pigmented and long lasting on the eyes and the pretty pink blush really compliments my skin tone giving me a natural fresh faced look.

Have you tried any of the Barry M palettes? 

Sleek Original Palette

I wear eyeshadow on a daily basis and although I like splurging on items like foundation and skincare I just feel there is no need to when it comes to eyeshadow, there are such good quality products within high street brands like Sleek ...  The Sleek Original Palette is definitely a bargain purchase, twelve gorgeous colours for £7.99. These colours are beautifully pigmented, they are all shimmery apart from the matte black, and they are all such wearable colours.

If you are just getting into your eyeshadows, this would be the perfect palette for you, it contains all the right shades whatever your eye color. You can create a natural look or go more dramatic with a smokey eye. Don't forget you can also use a damp eyeliner brush and apply one of the brighter colours just under the eye for a look that will really make your eyes pop. I love the green and blue tones in this palette as it really brings out the brown in my eyes.

I would love to see some of the looks that you love creating with your favourite eyeshadows, pop your links below.