It comes in a magnetic cardboard palette that's very slim and easy to store. There's no mirror or brush included, but there are 12 eyeshadow shades in matte, satin, and shimmer finishes.
There's a beautiful range of colors here from easy, wearable nudes to some richer, bolder shades.
I was shocked when I first dipped my finger into this palette to swatch it...every single shade is super buttery and the metallic and satin ones feel like a cream! Then I realized that this is the Shimmer Shadow formula that I already know and love.
The shades Wanderlust, Moonchild, Energy, and Infinity are the same metallic finish as the Shimmer Shadows with that same creamy buttery texture.
Legend, Mantra, Dreamcatcher, Woodstock & Marsala are satin finishes and also feel very soft and buttery.
Then there are three matte shades...Crochet, Moccasins, & Vast. They are also soft and pigmented but aren't quite as creamy as the metallic and satin finishes.
These are swatched on bare skin with no primer! Look how rich and beautiful they are! Also, there's hardly any fallout with these...they're not powdery at all because they're so creamy.
I thought I recognized some of the Shimmer Shadow shades in here as well, so I went through my stash and found four shades that are either identical or very similar.
The first three shades are pretty much identical in shade and finish, but the fourth shade Dreamcatcher in the palette is similar in color to the Shimmer Shadow in Sandstorm, except it has a satin finish instead of a metallic one.
None of the other shades in the palette were dupes for Shimmer shadows that I personally own, but I don't have the entire collection so there may be a few more dupes in there.
Overall, this is a fantastic palette for fall, especially if you love the City Color Shimmer Shadow formula. I had always wished City Color would do a Shimmer Shadow palette, because I tend to use palettes way more than I use single eyeshadows, so this is really exciting!
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OMG you're timing couldn't be better! While stalking the City Color site to get the four Matte Blushes that I still don't have and are out of stock, and I came across the Boho Palette. I took a leap of faith and ordered it so I am thrilled that you gave it such a great review. BTW to get free shipping, I searched your site for City Color recommendations and based on your review, bought both of the Highlight Trio palettes. Thanks so very much! -- Christina D.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Also based on your great reviews, I indulged in theBalm flash sale and purchased Meet Matt(e) Nude and Meet Matt(e)Trimony!
Aww thanks so much Christina...I'm so happy my reviews helped out! That's always nice to hear. Sounds like you got a great haul...those are all awesome products! :)
DeleteThe bottom row has some beautiful shades.
ReplyDeleteYes!! The top row is pretty basic and neutral but the bottom row really has some standouts. :)
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