Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eyeshadow Review

So I got this (a while ago) and although I do not wear eye shadow everyday (it is left for nights out....... whenever they are) but I used it last weekend which reminded how much I enjoy wearing eye shadow.

I enjoy the four colours (mine is as pictured on here with more earthy colours - these are always my colours of choice as they bring out the green in my eyes.... or the blue... whatever they bring out my eyes) and I LOVE that it is all on one easy to use pallet - this is my going out make up, less to carry if I am getting ready at a friends. I always fade darker on the outside of the eyes and lighter towards the nose. Like most people I use my own eye shadow brush because the one it came with is .... ummm terrible (yup I am going to use terrible) - it is just one of those foam eye shadow things that is hard to blend and never puts enough colour on. Just another reason why my brushes keep on paying for themselves lol (justification people)

It doesn't wear as well as my new fav which I will hopefully get to review at some point. But it is a good one for going out with. However you would need to touch it up if going out after work and wearing all day.

I have always liked Revlon products. But their prices are going sky high! This is the perfect example.

The eyeshadow quad is a cute little mix of colours that work well together - they suggest what can be used where on your eyelid (lid, crease etc) which is great for beginners. There are different blends, great choices for day or night wear. Mine is quite dark blues and greys, so best for night. They blend well, there was some fallout when using my brush. It creates a lovely look and wears well.

BUT - I just can't really recommend this based on the price. I have some amazing palettes that cost me less than the quad which have such an amazing array of colours. For a little more you can get some well known palettes. So while I do still like Revlon, I just think the price is getting a little crazy and your money would be better spent on a palette that is more versatile.

The colours included on the nude Pallete are really nice and extremely versatile, allowing for the same pallet to be used either by day, or using the darker colours for a night time feel.

The eye shadow glides on easily enough, but the pigmentation is bad, and the colour almost disappears when out on the eye socket, particularly with the lighter colours. It takes quite a bit of effort to asppear like you are wearing the product. For the pricey RRP, this isnt a winner in my opinion, and there are cheaper better versions of a mainstream colour available.

I recieved one of these in a Revlon 'spend $65 get a free wee pack of makeup' deal. I have it in shade 500 Addictive Intoxiquant and I'm just not a fan. I've tried using it quite a few times but I just find the colours aren't very pigmented and don't build up very well. I just can't get t to work for me! They do blend pretty well and have a lovely shimmery sheen to them but it's just the pigmentation that lets them down! As a result I really never reach for this small palette, instead I have a number of bigger palettes I can create a many different looks with.

Revlon make some great products but I just find that this isn't one of them!

I like Revlon shadows, but I don’t love them. I seem to be a sucker for their colours, as I own a few quads, but I usually only use them for day time wear, when I want just a hint of colour - not when I want a vibrant, bright eye look. I find the colours quite transparent, and lack pigment. Applying a primer helps, but I need colours with a bit more depth and vibrancy.

For a really subtle look, this palette is perfect. You’ll need to really build layer upon layer If you want a more vibrant look. If used with a good primer then the eyeshadow will certainly last all day without budging, so pretty good on that front. The size of the palette is really handy for keeping in your handbag if you prefer a touch up or apply your makeup on the go. For $32 I’m not super impressed, but luckily the palette will last ages and ages so no need to restock very often.

i like this product. the colour payoff is good and when used with a primer it does last. the only thing i dont like about it, is the claim to last 16 hours!! i don't know anyone who would want their makeup on that long and i think its unprofessional for a company to promote that idea, i understand the concept of transitioning from day to night but even still i would start fresh for my night makeup, i just feel more clean. overall 3.5 out of 5

I like the matte colours and it lasted pretty long great for a nice smokey eye since I am dark skinned.

I have the quad with 2 browns, a shimmery grey and a light pink. The colours are great and blend really well but I do not feel that the shadows last 16 hours. Would repurchase and recommend because the colours are lovely and not too powdery.

I love these little eyehadow quads as they come in such gorgeous colours! They blend well, but some colours come off a little more chalky and powdery (I know they're powders, but they seem overly powdery) than others which is a little disappointing. I can never turn Revlon eyeshadows down so I'll keep buying them for their ease of travel and colour combinations :)