On first impression, the product looks a bit cheap. The packaging is sturdy and secure, but the clear plastic reminds me of cheap drugstore makeup.The actual eyeshadows are lovely. Both are finely milled, smooth and pigmented with a gorgeous shimmery finish.
I'd describe the darker colour as a rich coppery brown and the lighter shade a pretty beige colour with a subtle pink sheen.Given the quality of the eyeshadows and the natural ingredients, I think it's reasonably priced at £11.95, but the product is somewhat let down by the packaging.
Have you tried any Alva make up? Is packaging important to you?
It does unfortunately look cheap. I would expect the case to have that lovely clicking sound you get with a nice compact. Is this a European brand?
ReplyDeleteOkay.. The casing does look cheap but the product seems to make up for it =) I normally don't mind bad packaging. Like who's gonna see it anyway? Unless you're a makeup artist, of course. But for things I bring out, like lip balm, foundation, lip sticks etc, a pretty packaging that will make your friends squeal is a definite plus point! ^^
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ReplyDeleteI expect the packaging to reflect the price - if the product costs 99p then of course I would expect it to look cheap. But if I pay a lot of money, I do expect a quality product and packaging.
I think a cute design/packaging on a product helps sell it - who could resist YSL Volupte Lipsticks or Mac Villains series, for example?
Skin Scrubs - According to myPure, it's a German brand. It does have a slight clicking sound, but not as firm as you'd get with some compacts x
ReplyDeleteIsabel- I know what you mean, if a product is nice enough then I'd get it regardless of the packaging, but generally the more expensive the product, the nicer I'd expect the packaging to be x
corsets, crafts and cupcakes- Totally agree, nice packaging is one of the biggest differences between high end and drugstore make up. The packaging of YSK volupte lipsticks are so luxurious! x
the darker colour looks lovely!! looks like a typical me colour lol!
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Stacey - Glad you like the colour x
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