The first time I encountered 4U2 products was when I got hold of their Gemtone Quad in Moonstone. I even did an amateur EOTD (my first ever, actually!) using the affordable eyeshadow quad. Now that they have released a new line called 'Envy', I grabbed the chance to purchase a 4U2 Envy Makeup Set (feel free to click on pics for a ginormous view of pigments).
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| 4U2 Envy Makeup Set in 01... it's no deadly sin! |
They have really stepped up this time. The 1 1/8" x 1 1/8" palm-size box contains 3 eyeshadows, a blusher, an eyeshadow applicator, a blush brush and a mirror!
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| 4U2 Envy Makeup Set in 01 Net wt 6g Also comes in 5 other shadow+blusher combos (#02-#06) |
It's not a fantastic packaging though. It's a lightweight plastic (rather flimsy) and the sad thing is that it can be a bit difficult to open the box (or was it just me?). Nevertheless, the palette seals tightly and it's just totally jaw-dropping that the tiny 4U2 Envy palette has a matchmaking set of shadows and a blusher (plus tools!).
Swatches. I have never tried any blush from this brand but I have to say I'm really impressed with how pretty palette 01's blush is on the skin.
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| 4U2 Envy Makeup Set 01 Blusher's swatch |
Why isn't 4U2 naming their pigments? Even with the other quad, I had to play silly and name it S1, S2, S3 and S4 for reference. These lovely colors deserve a name for themselves! I forgot to do so with the pretty blusher but I took the liberty of naming their amazing shadows:
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| I baptize you 'Clean', 'Sin' (coz you look like UDPP Sin) and 'Tempt' no primer to boost the shadows' colors, only used The Body Shop's crayon concealer |
During that last post on the Gemtone quad, I ranted that I may have bought an expired palette. This time, the 4U2 Envy Makeup Set's manufacturing and expiry dates are blatantly displayed on a sticker on the product's seal (hard to miss)... so that's really good. Mine will expire on 2013 (manufactured mid 2010).
[Can you help me name the blusher? And did you like the new names of the shadows?]
I will be reviewing the entire set in-depth during the next post lest I bore you once again with my long posts. I know Lysa won't be bored, but I won't keep you. I'll let you drool on the palette for now and give you the juicier stuff that the 4U2 Envy Makeup palette has in store for you later!
That's a nice palette. Uh, how about "Petal" for the blush? :D
it looks good ha! let us know how it goes :)
omg this palette looks pretty and classy :) love that it has a brush in the compact! How much is this baby sold at?
I have always been amazed with the quality of 4U2 and I'm glad they're coming up with more products :)
so pretty! how much is it btw?
They should hire you! Those are great names. :D I like the name "Love" for the blush. Yep, I'm cliched that way. :P
@Pam
Oooh... Petal... swell! :)
@Crystal
i sure will sis!
@Jen
it's around $9 apiece. it looks real cute in person! :)
@Nikki
Envy is their new line. I'm actually impressed, too! I want their TheTube lip shimmer --- i tested it and it's awesome (but a lil sticky, though)
@Khymm
it's at 420ish sis (threw out the receipt, silly me). id get this over maybelline's quads :D
@Lisa
'Love' is a cool name for the blush!
Petal vs Love
Now I'm faced with a dilemma! LOL
wow that's a pretty palette. Where can you find 4u2 products? I love the shades of the e/s. I'll vote for petal coz it's a light pink :)
I was looking for this at Watsons but the lady said they don't have it yet. I want to get one palette soon since I will be attending a function. I love the colors on this specific palette. where's the best place to get this?
@Gale
4U2 products are available at Watson's and SM Beauty.
The Envy line, since it's a new product of 4U2, is more likely to be available at SM Beauty. :)
@Abigale
Check out SM Beauty :)
That palette looks so pretty! Thanks for sharing :)
hi sis lipstickaddict!
glad you liked it :)
those are lovely colors! i've always ignored 4U2 but I guess this palette deserves some attention