Customer Reviews

Benefit Cosmetics Big Beautiful Eyes Palette

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
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This is the perfect palette for an every day look. I have owned three so far.
I never use the concealer because it doesn't match my skin, but I own it separately in my shade. It is a good quality concealer.
The shadows are gorgeous. The texture of the shadows is quality. Creamy powder that blends well. The darkest color is great for making a smoky eye or filling in eye brows. I also use it wet and draw a line on my upper lash line.

I recommend this palette for light to medium skin tones that are complimented by warm colors.

Best if used with a shadow primer.

Buy the benefit bo-ing concealer, but first use this kit. It is included and it is amazing. This is a foolproof kit for big beautiful eyes.
I am horrible at applying makeup... this makes it easy. So worth it.

This Benefit palette is better than great. The shadow glides on more like a cream than a powder. The colours are very complimentary to my pale complexion and blue eyes. The eyeshadows stay where you put it with only minor touchups required to the dark shadow which I use as an eyeliner. The brushes aren't great but who uses those anyways? You should invest in good brushes like those at Sigma Beauty. The coverup is a bit yellow but it works well under foundation. I recommend you dab your shadow brush rather than drag it across the shadow. I think I am going to try other Benefit palettes for more dramatic looks but this one will remain the one I use Monday to Friday. The only downside is I now have a drawer full of crappy shadows I will never use again.

The contour/liner brush my kit came with became misshapen, started falling apart and became unusable after only one use, which is ok because it was rather small and hard to work with anyway. I MUCH prefer to work with bigger brushes. The concealer brush is still ok and usable however, but again a little too small for my liking.
Anyway, the instructions are super easy to follow even if you're just a beginner like me at applying eye make up. The two shadows blend together really well and look very nice and natural - which is what I like.
I'm the WORST at putting on eye liner, I always end up looking like I have raccoon eyes or like I got punched in the eyes, but the liner this kit came with is such a nice color, not too dark and not too light for my skin tone and goes on so smooth and easy.
I however do not use the concealer as it's way too thick and heavy for my liking and I prefer a lighter liquid concealer, but that's just my preference.
I also wish the pallets were bigger, even for a travel kit.

This kit is really easy to use and I get complements quite often on how nice my eyes look. I can go out without any other makeup on, just having used the eye kit and I feel good about myself. A great product I will be buying more often!

This product is wonderful. The colors blend well with any color you are wearing. I love the compact for both home and travel; everything is handy, easy to pack and easy to apply with high quality brushes and applicators. The color stays on all day even when traveling in heat and humidity. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.

This kit works really well with my coloring (blonde/fair) and brings out the green in my hazel eyes. There's a slight shimmer to the shadows; not "glittery" and is quite natural looking even in daylight. The little instruction sheet that comes with the kit is useful and easy to follow. The "faux" mirror in my compact looks like aluminum foil and is useless. The mini brushes (like most brushes that come in kits) are awkward and hard to use. I find the concealer to be a little too dark/thick for undereye but works OK on other blemishes. It works for me but you're not getting a great value here - 3 tiny shadows, a concealer that may or may not match your skintone and 2 so-so applicators -I guess it depends on your beauty budget. I'll have to see how long it lasts before deciding if I'll purchase it again.

EDIT 1/11/2012:
I wrote my first review when I was new to makeup. Although the Boi-ing concealer is nice, I can't justify paying over $30 for just 3 shadows. I think the Too Faced Naked Eye Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection is a a better deal.
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I love this!! I use one or more of the components in this palette whenever I put on make-up. The concealer is awesome and the eyeshadows spread on beautifully. I also have the Coastal Scents 88 Color Makeup Palette and the Coastal Scents 88 Color Makeup Palette, Ultra Shimmer and even though I have so many eyeshadows to choose from I always reach for this. It's been a 1 1/2 years since I had it and it's still going strong. I will definitely but this again.

This product is great! Arrived very quickly and comes with detailed instructions on how to make your eyes look beautiful!

Much more sparkle than I anticipated, and if you use the enclosed brush there is going to be mica fallout below your eyes. Concealer is nice, but the kit is not worth the expense.