• Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
My Women Stuff
  • About Me »
    • Contact Me
      • For PR
  • Budget Beauty »
    • Save & Splurge
  • Makeup »
    • Eyes »
      • Brow pencil
      • Mascara
      • Eyeshadow
      • Eyeliner
    • Face »
      • BB Cream
      • Blush
      • Bronzer
      • CC Cream
      • Concealer
      • Foundation »
        • Cream Foundation
        • Liquid Foundation
        • Cushion Foundation
      • Highlighter
      • Loose Powder
    • Lips »
      • Lip Gloss
      • Lipstick
      • Lipbalm
    • Makeup Brushes
  • Skincare »
    • Cleanser »
      • Cleansing Balm
      • Cleansing Cream
      • Cleansing Gel
      • Cleansing Milk
      • Cleansing Oil
      • Cleansing Water
      • Makeup Remover
    • Mask
    • Moisturiser
    • Scrubs
    • Serum »
      • Vitamin C
      • Retinol
    • Sunscreen
    • Toner/Lotion
    • Treatment »
      • Acne
      • Anti-Aging
      • Brightening/Whitening
      • Hydrating
    • Bath & Body »
      • Body Lotion
      • Body oil
      • Hair
      • Shower Gel
    • Facial Oils
  • Tips »
    • Tips & Discussions
    • Blogging Tips
  • Lifestyle »
    • Cooking at Chez PB
    • Beauty Services »
      • Hair Salon
      • Facial
      • Spa
    • Fashion »
      • Bags
      • Jewellery
      • Shoes
    • Home
  • Brands
  • Product Reviews
    • Beauty hor d’oeuvres
  • Blog
Home » Face » Blush » Review: Silkygirl Eyeshadow Duo and blush

Review: Silkygirl Eyeshadow Duo and blush

July 10, 2008 Paris B 14 Comments

Since I was writing about Silkygirl’s new makeup stuff in a previous post, I dug out an old picture of the eyeshadow duos for a review. You will notice that the eyeshadow duos in my picture say “Wet n Wild”. That was what Silkygirl was before. Don’t get it confused with Wet n Wild Cosmetics found in the USA though (they are awesome and cheap too!). The name was the same but practically nothing else was.

  • Save

A few years ago, Wet n Wild cosmetics in Asia was rebranded into Silkygirl Cosmetics (presumably to avoid this confusion with the WnW USA brand) The company and products remained the same, only the name and packaging was changed.

The picture shows the eyeshadow duos and blushes I used to own. I picked out the colours that were more wearable (for me) and I really liked them. Until today, when I check out the Silkygirl counter, I still find myself drawn to the same bunch of colours as I had.

I found that the eyeshadow duos were nicely pigmented with slight shimmer and wore well. Their lasting power wasn’t great but then, they were only something like RM15 each! I couldn’t really complain. That said, it did last on me nearly a whole working day, which is enough as far as I’m concerned. I liked taking them along when I travel because I knew that it wouldn’t break my heart if anything happened to them and I could just replace them easily. When they rebranded the name to Silkygirl, they added some other duos to the collection but the rebranding lost me as a customer because I felt the name was too cheesey and teenyboppy and the image was just too schoolgirl for me. I like to think me young at heart but I’m also a realist! 🙂

As for the blushes, I liked the 2 I owned. Flashing Pink was a cute bubblegum pink that was neither warm nor cool and did not change colour on the skin. Nectar was a nice peachy tone. They were and still are quite powdery but pigment wise, I don’t really have much to complain about the blushes which applied well. The brushes included suck but hey, which ones don’t?

I don’t own any of the items in the picture anymore though, except Smokey Spark. If you are looking for a grey eyeshadow, I’d recommend you check out Smokey Spark. The dark grey isn’t dark enough on its own to do a smokey eye, but it makes a good base mixed with black and the light grey/silver highlighter is perfect. The duo on its own makes pretty good day makeup too and I still use it for idiot-proof days.

On an overall basis, Silkygirl does fall into the Cheap and Good category, cheesey name and image aside.

Pros: Pigmented enough, has shimmer, cheap

Cons: May fade, color combinations can be weird

[rating:4/5]

Was this helpful? Tell your friends!

1 Share
  • Facebook 1
  • Twitter
14 Insightful comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION

YOU MAY FIND THESE THESE POSTS HELPFUL TOO!

About Paris B

Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

PREVIOUS POST: Review: Skincare: Eucerin White Solution Whitening Extra Treatment Fluid SPF40
NEXT POST: What do you use to apply liquid foundation?

14 comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION

  1. Tine says

    July 10, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    Of all the colours I own for smokey eyes, I still prefer the Silkygirl’s Smokey Spark. Granted, on its own, it’s not dark enough, but after smudging a dark eyeliner with it, the colours totally go. And I love it! 🙂

    Reply
  2. beetrice says

    July 10, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    Hehe…I handled the ‘reintroduction’ of Silkygirl/Wet n’ Wild, so it’s nice to know the right message went out! LOL… 🙂 Personally I still love my Indigo Frost and Smokey Spark…

    Reply
  3. Syen says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:22 pm

    I love my Smokey Sparks to death, and now Indigo Frost looks like a colour I’d love to try. =)

    Reply
  4. ParisB says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    Tine: Its the perfect good to go shadow isn’t it? Cheap and good!

    Beetrice: Aiyo! So it was you! The target market is too narrow lah… 😛

    Syen: Great isn’t is how we all love something so cheap and easy to get yet which works great?!

    Reply
  5. Monstro says

    July 10, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    Never tried their eyeshadows before–so the quality remains the same after rebranding?
    That smokey spark does look nice. Great tip for travel 🙂

    Reply
  6. Nikki says

    July 10, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    thanks for the info ParisB, never knew Silkygirl is WetnWild!!! The colors looks lovely!!! And the blush looks great too!!! Can’t complain much if the price is affordable 🙂

    Reply
  7. rinnah says

    July 11, 2008 at 12:03 am

    I used to associate Wet’n’Wild with the US brand and was quite happy to use it but I avoid Silkygirl like anything! Dunno la, it’s me and my weird sense of anything local isn’t really that good. Heh.

    Reply
  8. Maria says

    July 11, 2008 at 8:41 am

    i never have any silkygirl e/s.. since many of here giving good rave about the smokey sparks.. i’ll buy this weekend! 🙂 i love smokey eyes but not too dark.. and i think this one suits me well! 🙂

    Reply
  9. ParisB says

    July 11, 2008 at 11:58 am

    Monstro: They never changed after rebranding – only the name changed!

    Nikki: Do you get it in PH? If you do, just swatch them at the counter and see. No need to buy unless you like it!

    Rinnah: LOL… interesting how brands work eh?

    Maria: Try it first and see if you like it. But I think you will!

    Reply
  10. Nikki says

    July 11, 2008 at 12:00 pm

    Oh no , we don’t have Wet n Wild here in PI. I have just one from before when my friend from the US gave it to me. I threw it out already as it has been years! LOL

    Reply
  11. Cyndi says

    July 11, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    The blush is supposed to be Flashing rose or flashing pink? I saw it is named as rose in your photo and pink in your post. Can you clarify it? Thanks because I am interested. =)

    Reply
  12. jojoba says

    July 12, 2008 at 12:40 am

    these were such old love for me too. i had every single shade and dropped every single shades in the end. the texture was great (nothing to complain about) and colours are very pigmented (one of the better ones from drugstores). however, i got picky about colors (most were too funky) and not complex enough. i wanted something more unique and they were too straight froward pink, blue and green… so it was my own problem, not these shadows. they are certainly good buy for those who prefer solid straight up colours. i don’t think i keep my old pictures or else i’d link it to your site for reference.

    a good write-up again. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Connie says

    July 12, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    I have the eyeshadows in Golden Emerald and Smokey Spark. I used to have Glamour Babe but I gave it to a friend. I also used to have the Nectar blush which came in a palette but I totally destoyed it when I was in my de-potting eyeshadow/blush/anything-in-a-pan frenzy phase. *sighs* I broke a good amount of eyeshadows and blushers due to that craze.

    Anywho, I don’t really use the eyeshadows anymore. In fact, I haven’t touched them in months or a year even. I used to use the Golden Emerald as they were one of the first eyeshadows that I got but I find that the color fades and turns muddy after awhile and when it’s over-blended. I do admit that they have good color pay-off and the texture is really smooth but I really couldn’t be bothered with them. After I’ve discovered eyeshadow pigments, my expectations for eyeshadows have really gone up a few notches.

    Reply
  14. Jooj says

    July 18, 2008 at 10:20 pm

    i’ve got Mocha Latte , which is a great neutral champagne/dark brown duo for daytime/office. i swear i cant tell the difference between the Silkygirl and MAC Veluxe Pearl shadows!!! that’s how freakin awesome these are, because MAC VP’s are every MAC girl’s fave eyeshadow range… =)

    okay a bit overenthusiastic there. they’re 90% exactly like MAC VP’s but honestly they don’t wear as long and they have a slight tendency to migrate. i have to clean up/touch up by the end of the working day, which i don’t have to do with MAC VP’s. in every other respect they’re amazing, and for 12 bucks, like wth… if you can find a color you like i’d say go for it.

    Reply

Comment Policy:At MWS we love reading your comments. However, if you are new to leaving comments you may benefit from reading the comment policy first.

What's your view? Share it! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

My Women Stuff by Paris B

Welcome to My Women Stuff, a beauty blog based in Malaysia, written by veteran blogger, Paris B. What you can expect is honesty, critical views & a healthy dose of shared life lessons sprinkled amongst beauty product reviews. What you shouldn't expect is a page filled with unnecessary narcissistic photos. MWS is a blog for those who love to read, because we love to write! Read More about MWS and Paris B

Subscribe for weekly updates of all published content

BEAUTY & LIFE TIPS

beagle looking at a biscuit with 2023 on the bottom

2023 – Be Focused, Be Disciplined and Be Kind

2022 recap

Looking back to see if there was more laughter than tears this past year

skincare empty bottles

The Empties Edition: Discovering a really nice hydrating serum amidst the empty bottles

I tell stories on Instagram @parisbmws

For my anti-aging skincare routine, I’ve worked For my anti-aging skincare routine, I’ve worked out my 3 pillars - the foundation of my skincare routine. Read on the blog mywomenstuff.com It isn’t about what product I use. It’s what in it 😉

#parisbmws #skincareblogger #skincareblog #antiagingskincare #over40blogger #over40skincare
Done with your vote? Not sure what to do the rest Done with your vote? Not sure what to do the rest of the day? Go read my post about #sundayriley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum 😜 mywomenstuff.com

#parisbmws #sundayrileyretinoidserum #sundayrileyaplus #retinoidserum #retinol #sephora #sephoramy #sundayrileymalaysia #antiaging #antiagingskincare
The best thing I’ve bought in recent times! Chec The best thing I’ve bought in recent times! Check out the #uniqlo Mini Round Shoulder Bag! mywomenstuff.com 😍

#uniqlomalaysia #parisbmws #uniqloroundminishoulderbag #uniqlodumplingbag #uniqlolifewear
Had more than a few people ask me about this @mura Had more than a few people ask me about this @muradskincaremy Vitamin C product so that’s what I wrote about this week! Go to mywomenstuff.com for your weekend read 😊

#parisbmws #muradskincare #muradvitaminc #vitamincserum #murad #muradmalaysia #muradskincaremy
Just got a new preloved bag? Want to clean your le Just got a new preloved bag? Want to clean your leather bags at home? Here’s how I do it! 😊 check the blog mywomenstuff.com 

#parisbmws #vintagebags #leathercleaner #vintagefashion #vintagelouisvuitton
Chatting about preloved designer bags and where I Chatting about preloved designer bags and where I go for the deals on the blog mywomenstuff.com ☺️

#prelovedmalaysia #prelovedbranded #prelovedluxury #prelovedluxurybags #vintagelouisvuitton #vintagedesigner #vintagebags #parisbmws
Join over 10500 followers on Instagram

ABOUT ME · CONTACT ME · DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT · PRIVACY · ARCHIVES

© Copyright MY WOMEN STUFF 2007 - 2022 · All Rights Reserved