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Home » Eyes » Eyeshadow » Oh So Special! The new Sleek Makeup i-Divine eyeshadow palette

Oh So Special! The new Sleek Makeup i-Divine eyeshadow palette

August 5, 2011 Paris B 39 Comments

The Sleek Makeup Oh So Special i-Divine eyeshadow palette is getting to be quite legendary online. So legendary in fact, that its being compared very favourably to that ubiquitious Urban Decay Naked palette. Personally, I don’t agree. The Naked palette isn’t quite comparable to Oh So Special, which is a very good neutralish sort of eyeshadow palette. But its not quite the same.

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Close but no cigar. I should have probably taken a picture of the Oh So Special palette next to the Naked palette so you can form your own views, but since I’ve been tardy, you can do a side by side comparison instead 😛 You will however notice right off hand that the Oh So Special palette has these selection of pink-purple shadows, which aren’t present in the Naked palette. Big difference right there already! But here are some swatches and photos and a quickie look below.

But before that, so you have a basis for comparison, here is a picture of the Urban Decay Naked palette (reviewed here).

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Hmm… not quite the same right? I will concede that some of the colours on the right will match the dark shades of the Oh So Special palette, but that’s about as close as it gets. I can justify owning both. I’m sure you can too 🙂

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The case is the typical sleek (!) slim black plastic compact with the name embossed on it. Its the box that tells you the name but otherwise, one palette is pretty much like another. The palette name is stated on the back of the case though, so that’s a plus if you own a couple of these palettes.

Like all Sleek Makeup i-Divine eyeshadow palettes, you get 12 eyeshadow colours in a palette in a mix of shimmer and matte colours. Like the Curacao palette I showed you before, I found the shimmer colours more pigmented and better overall than the matte shades.

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Sleek Makeup Oh So Special palette swatches – Top L-R: Bow (matte cream), Organza (golden shimmer pink), Ribbon (matte dark pink), Gift Basket (shimmer reddish brown), Glitz (shimmer gunmetal gray), Celebrate (shimmer deep aubergine) Bottom L-R: Pamper (matte light pink), Gateau (shimmer light purple-pink), The Mail (matte camel brown), Boxed (Matte brown), Wrapped Up (matte purple), Noir (matte black)

All shimmer swatches were swatched once. All matte twice to get the colour intensity, so that tells you about pigment. Personally I was a little worried about this one. Its a lovely palette, but I may never have actually picked it up for myself if it wasn’t sent to me, because the proliferation of pinks was a little worrying.

Happily however, I will report that the pinks aren’t scary at all on the eyes, and are soft enough to actually give a lovely fresh look as opposed to a “I just cried buckets” look. Its not scary at all!

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Also featuring: Diorsnow Light Veil Powder Foundation, Canmake cream cheek colour and Dior Rouge Eternal Pink lipstick, Shu Uemura Hard Pencil 9 Seal Brown on brows

Right so I realised you probably can’t see the eye colours very well but oh well, c’est la vie! 😛 I used so many colours I can’t remember which I used and where, but the colours I used were Celebrate, Organza, Bow and perhaps a touch of Ribbon. Blend them all in nicely with each other and you get a very wearable look. I received a compliment for looking a little different. Always a good thing 😀 Oh and I’m in love with a new cream blush. Gotta tell you about it soon 😀

I sported another look yesterday (no pictures – no time to edit but I’ll show you another time) using Gateau all over with Glitz in the crease and blended together with Bow to tie it altogether. It was a surprisingly subtle but defined look.

In a nutshell

A surprisingly well put together eyeshadow palette that allows you to create light neutral looks or dark sultry looks to your preference. The shimmer colours are well pigmented and smooth. Matte colours are less pigmented and need layering to build up colour. It can tend to be a little powdery but one can’t complain at the price.

Pros: Good mix of light and dark colours in one palette, Slim and compact packaging, Shimmer colours are good quality, All colours blend well and very easily together

Cons: For Malaysians, only available online, Matte colours are less pigmented

Is it worth getting? I say yes. It can give you a surprisingly large variety of looks from fresh to sultry because of the range of colours in this palette. Do you need it? Probably not. Do you want it? I’m sure you do 😛

Are you already heading over to the Sleek Makeup website ? 😛

Paris B

Sleek Makeup Oh So Special i-Divine eyeshadow palette retails at US$12.60 and is permanent. Available at www.sleekmakeup.com which ships internationally (except to Africa). In the UK Sleek Makeup is available at Superdrug stores.

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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. Rae // theNotice says

    August 5, 2011 at 8:38 am

    Ooh, this is quite pretty! I’ve been holding out on getting a Sleek palette, but the more I read about them, the harder it is to refrain.

    (P.S. Have I ever mentioned that I think your brows are FLAWLESS? If not – your brows are *flawless*! :P)

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Rae 😀 I attribute the brows to the Shu Uemura pencil (I can’t use another!) and learning to fake a shape! As for Sleek Makeup, if you come across a discount code or free ship code at some point (don’t know when) that’ll be the time to take advantage of it. I think you’d love this palette actually

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  2. Shay says

    August 5, 2011 at 8:53 am

    I saw this when I hauled at the website. Seems many are quite into this.
    I think the storm idivine palette would be closer to the naked palette.

    I’m just worried that I’ll look like I have puffy eyes. So i didn’t get this. Btw, the sunset one is gorgeous!!

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      It would appear that loads of people love it (and I’m not sure if its because they were sent it or what) but I am a little uncomfortable that there is so much pink in there. Its easy to over do. But I do like that they have nice dark colours to balance everything out. I think you chose some excellent palettes and unlike you, I just know I can’t pull off Sunset due to its warmth!

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      • Shay says

        August 5, 2011 at 6:54 pm

        I think it depends. Possibly your outfits are all cool colours. If you introduce some warm colours, you can use warm colour makeup as well.

        But I understand, we all have our preferences! 🙂

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        • ParisB says

          August 6, 2011 at 2:15 pm

          That’s true – but warm colours near my eyes arent very flattering. Pity because I’ve seen some really gorgeous looks done with warm colours 🙂

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  3. ksuan says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:08 am

    Oh Paris, how you tempt. All these Sleek reviews from you and the So Loverly crew will, undoubtedly, cause me to charge into a Superdrug in London when I’m there in November and pick up everything in sight!

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Hang in there ksuan! When you get to Superdrug… then go mad! 😀 I do hear that the selection at Superdrug stores are really spotty which is a right pity.

      Reply
  4. Honey says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Goodness! You look gorgeous!

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you Honey! <- which sounds a little odd ... when you think about it 😉

      Reply
  5. Hanny says

    August 5, 2011 at 10:49 am

    Eeeeks!! How pretty!! I’m a big fan of combining pink and brown eyeshadows, heh heh heh. Its my signature look ^.^

    Do you have the Sleek palatte with mostly blues and greys? Idk what it’s called, but I’ve been lemming for that for a long while now!! ^.^

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 3:58 pm

      Hey Hanny, I was contemplating getting that palette actually – the Storm palette if I’m not mistaken. I’m quite keen on that too!

      Reply
  6. Alene says

    August 5, 2011 at 10:51 am

    okok i take back what i said about the Dior Blue Tie look. THIS look is even nicer!!! argh! i want BOTH palettes, even tho i dont know how to use them! nasty nasty Paris. btw, ur chin looks fine.

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 3:59 pm

      The magic of concealer! 😀 What would I do without it eh? The spots are flesh coloured you see, not like really spotty spotty. Its uber weird. But its getting a lot better now 😀 And thank you I think I’m just getting better at this 😛 (self praise 😛 )

      Reply
  7. xin says

    August 5, 2011 at 10:59 am

    it is always a WANT. LOL

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 3:59 pm

      Of course!

      Reply
  8. nicoles mirror says

    August 5, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Love sleek! How I wish they are locally available!

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 4:00 pm

      Yeah that would be awesome. But since ladies in the UK are themselves bemoaning how hard it is to get it, I’m just glad we have access to it online 🙂

      Reply
  9. sita says

    August 5, 2011 at 11:54 am

    you look glowing here
    pretty

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 4:00 pm

      Thank you Sita 🙂

      Reply
  10. gio says

    August 5, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    This is one of my favourite palettes from Sleek. The colors are gorgeous and not boring at all. And I like that you create both day and night time looks with it.

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 4:03 pm

      I must admit I originally thought the colours a little blah but they are surprisingly fresh on the skin and I love the dark colours included. I think I need the Storm palette. Sleek Makeup seems to do dark shimmer colours well 😀

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  11. Jamilla Camel says

    August 5, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Very pretty! You are proof that wearing Sleek eyeshadow colours need not be difficult!

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    • ParisB says

      August 5, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      *blush* thank you Jamilla!

      Reply
  12. Issa says

    August 5, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    ooohhh, i am now so tempted to get a sleek palette! it’s pretty!

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2011 at 2:14 pm

      Im interested in the Storm palette and the Original one. Those look very good too!

      Reply
  13. espenine says

    August 5, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Lovely lovely brows! Could you do a review on the eyebrow pencil?

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      There’s an old review up but sure! I’ll fit one in soon 🙂

      Reply
  14. Ting says

    August 5, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    You are looking wonderful =) its very fresh yet youthful, just like you are in love! how sweet =) tempting to get one too..

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      Thank you Ting 😀 the colours are surprisingly flattering 😀

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    August 5, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Just got so hooked on Burberry’s almond and gold trench eyeshadows. Am heading over to Sleek online…. in a moment!!
    Great swatch! Can’t resist a good neutral palatte. I’m so into neutral this year.

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      Me too! I’m usually all over colours but this year I’m getting sucked in by the neutral palettes and I’m really happy to find some lovely ones too. I haven’t been terribly impressed with Burberry shadows. Perhaps what I need is a palette 😉

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      • Lisa says

        August 7, 2011 at 12:38 pm

        I like the buttery, smooth texture and the finish of the Burberry shadows. They are subtle but there as the name suggest “sheer”.
        Great for nude, natural looks. I’m very tempted to get more and probably will since they are finally going to be launched here in September. I also find that the finish of the shadows look better after a couple of hours as they seems to blend into the skin so nicely.

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        • ParisB says

          August 8, 2011 at 1:32 pm

          Thanks Lisa! We seem to have similar tastes in eyeshadows so if you like it, I think I’m a goner LOL! I haven’t really paid attention to the Burberry shadows but now that you mention it, maybe I should – I have an Isetan voucher burning up my pocket 😉

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  16. S says

    August 6, 2011 at 5:03 am

    I managed to bag one of these palettes at Holborn’s Superdrug only last week so if any of you ladies are around the area and would like to purchase one head to the one on High Holborn! My friend checked just yesterday and they still had 5 (!!!) palettes left 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      August 6, 2011 at 2:19 pm

      Oh you lucky gal! And thanks for the info. I hope it helps someone !

      Reply
  17. boogie says

    August 6, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Your skin has been glowing lately! My god woman, you make me jealous.

    Reply
  18. Vesna says

    August 7, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    I grabbed it as soon as it got online, lol! 😀 And I agree – it’s wonderful! And the thing is, it’s really useful for both daily and evening looks 🙂

    I have to also add that your skin looks so pretty! 🙂

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    • ParisB says

      August 8, 2011 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you Vesna 😀 Its a lovely palette, I’m glad you are enjoying yours too 😀

      Reply

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