By now, if you’ve been reading my blog for a while you know I don’t stray too much from makeup brands, and I only recommend the companies I’ve tried and trusted. You’ll notice that I don’t stray off course with my skincare regime — and it’s why I don’t talk about it much because it could get boring for you to hear me repeat myself about how much I love philosophy products. Well, the same goes with my makeup. I love certain brands, and don’t stray from them.
Buxom launched an Eyeshadow Bar which is a customizable eyeshadow palette. The eyeshadows launched in June with primer-infused luxury exclusively being sold at Sephora. To be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what primer-infused meant. I presumed correctly and it is meant to last longer on the eyelids without using primer. Lessen the load in your makeup bag!
Left to right: diamond darling, designer or die, star treatment, 24kt stilettos, filthy rich, and invite only.
As you can tell from the photo, the palette has a huge mirror, and the packaging itself is quite sturdy, so great for travel if need be.
I’m excited about the variety of colours you can choose from: 40 shades for you to mix and match, whether you want to buy the eyeshadow in singles, or 6 to slide into your own personalized palette.Although creating your own palette isn’t unique — not many companies offer customizable eyeshadows that I know of. A few renowned beauty companies like Inglot and MAC have been doing similar palettes for a while, and that’s all I know of. Buxom is one of my go-to brands for mascara (fantastic for layering on top of Make Up For Ever’s Smoky Lash) and lip glosses as I’ve spoken about on the blog before. Though it’s still exciting to try out a handful of their eyeshadows and play around with simple natural looks. Considering I don’t wear eyeshadow often, and prefer to stick to a neutral look, I asked that mild colours be sent over for me to review. The eyeshadows themselves are pigmented and didn’t crease on my naturally crease-y eyelids, so that’s a plus.  The palette is wonderful for those who have probably bought a pre-made palette in the past and only used a couple of the colours out of the whole thing. Now, you can truly customize with colours that you know you’ll get your use out of. And if you’ve used up one of the colours so much, you can easily swap it out for a new one!
I filmed a “get ready with me” youtube video featuring this palette and some lip products that I showed here, but you’ll have to wait until next week to see that one! It’s both exciting and hilarious if I do say so.
I also wanted to talk a bit about the lip foundations. Hooboy, those are some pigmented lip products that doesn’t easily wash off with a bit of soap (on the arm). If you want to get the true colour of your lipstick or lipgloss, or just want a long lasting natural base colour, use these. The two on the left are lip foundations, and the two on the right are lipsticks. All natural colours, perfect for an every day look.
I went scouring on Sephora’s website, and noticed that they’ve uploaded a PDF file in case you needed inspiration on how to create certain eye looks using the Buxom eyeshadows. ‘Lacy Things’ look is probably my favourite, and I admit – some of the wild colours look really gorgeous on the eyes! Too bad I have terrible skills with application of the eyeshadows, I must go practice.
Details of palettes and eyeshadows:
- 6 eyeshadows and palette $40USD / $50CDN
- Buxom single eyeshadow & compact $14USD / $15CDN
- Buxom single eyeshadow $12USD / $15CDN
Or if you prefer to have your eyeshadow palettes pre-built for you, there are 3 that you can choose from:
- Pastel Persuasion $40USD / $50CDN Limited Edition
- Dolly’s Wild Side $40USD / $50CDN Limited Edition
- May Contain Nudity $40USD / $50CDN Limited Edition
Disclaimer: I was sent the Buxom products for review. All opinions are my own, it would be rude to take anyone elses ;)Â
16 Comments
I think I’ve only ever tried one or two buxom products – both samples – but I am so intrigued by this eyeshadow palette idea! I love making custom products, though it’d be so hard to choose!
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I am seriously in love with the Pastel Persuasion. Reallllly hoping it is still in stock when I go shopping in NY!
Gorgeous palette, I love when brands let you customize like this. I can’t wait to see the get ready with me video :)
Megan Joy recently posted..Summer Colours: theBalm Read My Lips Lipgloss
Oh this palette is gorgeous. I have been wanting to get an updated almost nude with a little “spice” palette for a long time. And I love the fact that it includes primer because I always forget to put primer on and it really does make a difference. I plan to get to Sephora this weekend so I will definitely buy one.
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By the way, I just went to their site to check their lip polish. I seen it was free of Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates. I have been really making an effort to not use products that are not good for my skin. Buxom’s seems to care about what we put into our bodies.
Terry recently posted..Make Your Own Spicy Tomato Sauce and Spicy Tomato Juice
A customizable eyeshadow palette is exactly what a girl needs. I know myself…. I look bad in certain eye colors, but if I could pick and choose what I wanted. That would be PERFECT!!
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This sounds like such a fun product. I typically do not buy huge pallets of eye shadow because I don’t like having predetermined colors. I love the idea that you can choose your own colors so the makeup compliments you and your wardrobe.
I love the neutral colors of this eyeshadow palette. It can be so hard to find a palette that isn’t full of some crazy colors. I have not heard of this company before it looks like a great product.
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Although the price is a little high for me for make up (because I never buy it!) I really adore those colors. Those are all my chosen colors for eye shadow for when I do actually wear it. I will have to check these out, I need to replace all my make up. I’ve had all of it since I moved to Toronto (August 2010 lol oops.) and need to replace all of it, So I’m very thankful for your recommendations!
I am loving these summer time colors. They are mellow with hints of pop in them. I really like that you change out your palette to fit your mood. It would be cool to have a day wear and evening wear box so that the Woman on the go would always be ready.
I am not familiar with this brand but I am loving these colors. Really loving that Buxom Eyeshadowbar!
@Digna: Yeah you can build any of the 40 colours into your own palette! That’s the most exciting thing about it.
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Oh, this is so nice. I love the colors of the eye shadows. I am not a makeup girl, but my daughter is. She will love this and the fact that this is customizable. I will share this to her.
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First of all, I love Sephora. Second, I love the fact the the eyeshadow has the primer covered without the extra step. Lots of times I skip the primer and regret it about noon when my eyeshadow has went missing.
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The Buxom eyeshadow bar is absolutely gorgeous, I want to try every single one of those colors! I’m really loving the neutral shades and will definitely be investing in one of these pallets!
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I was just thinking I needed another eyeshadow pallette. I have the Naked original, but I want more color variety. I like that this one is custom! I haven’t used Buxom before. Love those shades!
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