~Smashbox Softbox Eye Shadow Palette Review~

Hey everyone!

This is a review on Smashbox Cosmetics’ Softbox Eye Shadow Palette for Summer 2011!

Give your eyes a soft, romantic glow all season long with Smashbox’s Softbox Eye Shadow Palette. These rich beautiful, buttery textured eye shadows blend easily onto lids, while the cream eye liners allow for a define look. As if that wasn’t enough, Smashbox has included a travel size Photo Finish Eye Primer and Double Ended Makeup Brush, for the perfect all-in-one traveling companion!

Beauty Tips for the perfect summer look!

Sultry Smolder – This understated eye-look creates an effortlessly sexy allure.

1. Prep with Photo Finish Lid Primer.

2. Apply Nectar from lash line to brow bone using the eye shadow side of the double-ended brush.

3. Sweep a small amount of Bronze along the lash line and diffuse up to the natural crease, then layer Lucky Penny on top.

4. Line the upper and lower lash line with Bronze using the liner side of the double-ended brush, then layer Sienna on top for a sexy smolder.

In the Buff – Nude eyes made simple.

1. Prep with Photo Finish Lid Primer.

2. Apply Vanilla underneath the brow bone, using the eye shadow side of the double-ended brush.

3. Sweep Sugar from lash line to natural crease, the blend Nude into the crease.

4. Define the upper lashing with Bronze.

Up in Smoke – Smoky eyes in neutral hues are the perfect marriage of romance and drama.

1. Prep with Photo Finish Lid Primer.

2. Sweep Flirt from lashline to natural crease using the eye shadow side of the double-ended brush.

3. Apply Truffle to the outer corners of eyes and blend into crease.

4. Smudge Stone along lower lashline for soft definition.

5. Finish with Taupe along the upper lashline.

Pros:

~ Gorgeous colors

~Velvety texture

~Extremely pigmented

~ Cream liners

~Great double-ended brush

~Mini Photo Finish Lid Primer

~High quality packaging

~Mirror

Cons:

~Powder from eye shadows mixes with cream liners

~Crème interior shows smudges

This product retails for $48.00!

Overall, I rate this superior product at 5 out of 5 sugarcubes! Wanting to travel light this summer, then take along Smashbox Cosmetics’ Softbox Eye Shadow Palette!

XoXo,

Whitney

Note: Smashbox Cosmetics sent me this palette to try and review for my readers. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!