LIME CRIME - VENUS II PALETTE

Lime Crimes follow up to the original VENUS palette, VENUS2, is notoriously sold out. So much so, that I figured it would be worth reviewing this sequel to find out what all of the fuss is about and if it holds up against the original

'A follow up to the cult-favourite that spearheaded the reddish-brown eye trend of 2015 year' - LIME CRIME

Packaging

VENUS2's palette ccomes with the same artwork as the original VENUS palette, featuring an except of 'The Birth of Venus', however with more of a grungy twist. 

The palette itself is made of cardboard and features a flip top with a full sized mirror for beauties on the go.

'VENUS2 is the darker sister who slays with 8 ful-size, recklessly pigmented eyeshadows that will take your makeup game to the next level' - LIME CRIME

Shades & Finishes

VENUS2 contains eight beautiful shades consisting of mattes and pearls. The shades include:

PIGEON - brown/green shift (pearl)

FILTER - luminous cornflower blue (glow matte)

MARSH - mossy grey-green (glow matte)

MUSTARD - the colour of corduroy (creamy matte)

FLY - Ivory/green shift, like the wing of a fly (pearl)

JAM - pumpkin spice creamy matte (creamy matte)

MUD - rich burgundy-brown, the colour of spoiled fruit (creamy matte)

BOOT - nebula black with multi-colour sparkle (sparkle matte)

Top Row: Pigeon, Filter, Marsh, Mustard
Bottom Row: Fly, Jam, Mud, Boot

'VENUS2 boasts a variety of distinct shades that create equally distinct looks.

Formula & Pigmentation

The formula for the eyeshadows in this palette can be best described as 'buttery smooth'; they apply and blend out with ease. A little product goes a long way with these eyeshadows.

There is plenty of pigment in each shade, however I did experience some fallout during application. With this particulat palette make sure that you complete your eye look before completing your base.

Affordability & Retailers

You can purchase your own VENUS2 palette from Lime Crime for $34.00 USD, or from PepperMayo for $49.00 AUD.

Final Verdict

These shades catch the eye and pull you in but honestly, this palette consists of  bunch of mismatched shades that can't be used without another palette. The colours are stunning, but I'd argue that they don't really compliment each other and there is a limited amount of looks that can be created with just this one palette on it's own.

If you're creative and feel like playing with multiple palettes at anyone time, then go ahead and purchase VENUS2 otherwise you can probably give this palette a miss.

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