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Home » Eyes » Eyeshadow » Review: L’Oreal Open Eyes Eyeshadow Palette – Purple Rocks!

Review: L’Oreal Open Eyes Eyeshadow Palette – Purple Rocks!

October 9, 2009 Paris B 15 Comments

You won’t see many purple eyeshadow being featured here on my blog because I have a love-hate relationship with purple. On the one hand, some shades make me look bruised and on the other hand, some shades amp up the smokey eye factor. Its a thin line I have to balance.

l'oreal open eyes palette

But since I’m happy to experiment, I’m happy to report that I managed to get the new L’Oreal Open Eyes eyeshadow palette in Purple to work for  me! Yay!

This palette is a new offering from L’Oreal Cosmetics and looks very similar to their L’Oreal Stars Secret eyeshadow palette. The texture feels similar too – hard to the touch and slightly sheer. The difference is that the new L’Oreal Open Eyes palette has taken on an Asian cosmetics slant by having gradational colours in one palette. Does this remind you of Maybelline Diamond Glow? It did for me!

I’d say first off that the texture is sheer so if you like strong colours, you may be a little underwhelmed. However, you can layer the colours to greater intensity and I find that when I PAT them on instead of swiping them on my lids, I get better colour pay off. There is better color payoff than Maybelline Diamond Glow, in case you were wondering and is less shimmery.

My favourite colour is the dark purple-black shade in the lower right corner. I swear its a dupe for MAC Beauty Marked – a color I’m not sure if it exists anymore. This colour is quite strong and forms the base for a mean smokey eye look. I’ve been wearing this palette for a week straight and I’m liking it more and more.

The shades are all on the slightly shimmery side. Nothing as shimmery as what you might find in Japanese brands or in Maybelline Diamond Glow, but enough to add some dimension to the eye. I use all 4 shades – dark purple near to the lashline and blended upwards and outwards, purple to shade the lid, light purple to brighten and white to highlight the brow bone and inner corners.

l'oreal-open eyes purple swatch

I’m going to say off the bat that I don’t like the white shadow. Its hard and there is very little colour pay off. If you layer it on, you can get a slightly highlighted look but otherwise its a little meh. I can go better with other white shadow in my collection.

The light purple/pink too has little colour pay off. It has nice subtle shimmer so it tones down the rest of the shades for the day but on its own, its meh.

The purple is red toned which usually does not work for me but when paired with the dark purple-black shade its amazing! As I said, that purple-black shade is an excellent base for a smokey eye.

As a palette, it passes muster. As I said above, if you dislike sheer shadows you might want to give this one a miss. But if you want something you can quickly swipe on everyday without making too much of a mess of things, its worth a second glance and definitely worth trying on. I use my fingers so I get better intensity compared to when I use the applicator.

The L’Oreal Open Eyes palette comes in 4 shades – Purple, Cocoa (brown), Cobalt (Blue) and Stellar (grey) and retails for RM45.90. I don’t know if this one’s an Asia exclusive – so if you spot it anywhere else in the world do give a holler!

Pros: Sheer, Slightly shimmery texture, Easy to apply, Lasts all day, Affordable

Cons: Some might find it too sheer

Have you tried this palette and if you have, do you have thoughts on it? I’m liking the gradational look and am thinking of trying Stellar next. I have a soft spot for grey colours and grey based eyeshadow palettes.

Stay beautiful

Paris B

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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!

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  1. Jessica says

    October 9, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    I *heart* all palettes! But i love the purple and the brown ones the most!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 10, 2009 at 10:20 am

      Hi Jessica

      I’m feeling the grey and purple the best. Must get that grey ahha

      Reply
  2. Nikki says

    October 9, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    this definitely should be part of the “LOVE” List, it looks so pretty!! and girl, your eyes look fab!!!!!!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 10, 2009 at 10:20 am

      Hi Nikki

      If you see it or do get it do report ya? Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Jamilla Camel says

    October 9, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    It’s very pretty…definitely a good one for you!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 10, 2009 at 10:20 am

      Hi Jamilla

      Not a color I’d have chosen off the bat but I’m so happy it works. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. gio says

    October 9, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    The colors look pretty but I prefer more pigmented shadows so I’ll probably skip this. I love the look you did with it, looks great on you!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 10, 2009 at 10:21 am

      Hi Gio

      Thank you! I’m always amazed when a look turns out haha…

      Reply
  5. Jean says

    October 9, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    the way you apply the eye shadow is so nice! can you write a post to teach us how to do the same??

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 10, 2009 at 10:22 am

      Hi Jean

      Thank you. I’d feel embarrassed compared to the more talented people out there because its really so easy hehe… but I’ll try to do up a post soon. I can’t get colors to show up in photos most times, or I don’t have the time to. Soon! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sylvia says

    October 10, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    I am not sure if the pallete can pass as purple, but looks to me more like a cross between purple & brown? Anyway, the e/s color combination really look so great on you. You have good make up skill.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      October 11, 2009 at 8:59 am

      Hi Sylvia

      Thank you! In person its more violet than purple but I guess it belongs in that color family 🙂

      Reply
  7. petrina says

    October 11, 2009 at 11:33 am

    thanks for the review 🙂

    I don’t normally wear purple, or any shadow with reddish tones as they make my eye whites red (oh contacts + hay fever!) but grey and grape sounds like a good combo!

    Reply

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