Giorgio Armani's new Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palettes ($59) are said to offer the
perfect matte with the perfect satin - the perfect match between colors
and textures. I wasn't at all sure about that "perfect matte," but when I saw the palettes, I bought five - without hesitating. Today, I show you Maestro, #1.
I can't keep repeating all the superlatives that describe the new Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palettes. I have featured them twice,
here and
here. Please forgive me if I'm getting lazy. I had to get my 2011 tax information to my accountant under the threat that I might have to prepare my taxes myself. That was all it took.
Maestro (#1) is all about Armani grey. It's not just any grey, though. Check out these swatch photos, taken in full sun. Even applied heavily, as I did, with a sponge-tipped applicator, these shades are beautiful. They are sheer and buildable - a long-time characteristic of Armani's powder eye shadows.
All four shades nicely complement one another. I swatched in the same order, top to bottom, as they are presented in the palette. The silver at the top offers a beautiful shimmer, as does the Armani grey (or greige) shown below it. The deeper grey is matte, as promised in the marketing for these shadows. The charcoal liner shade is also matte.
I will get a lot of wear out of these silver and grey staples. When applied normally with a brush, they impart a glorious grey veil on my eyelids. They may not be as snazzy as the shades in Pantelleria (#3), but they will become a staple in my eye shadow wardrobe.
The collection still isn't available at Giorgio Armani Beauty's Web site, but you can buy it at Saks Fifth Avenue. I purchased mine at Chevy Chase.
Photos by Best Things in Beauty
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15 comments:
Love this. Are these going to be permanent or limited edition?
Hi Nemo, good question. I think they are permanent.
Hi! I was checking out the Armani palettes and they're all gorgeous! Will you be reviewing Effeto Nudo #04? Also, I must say I love your blog! I've been visiting everyday for about a month now and I'm always very excited to see what you have to say about all the new beauty goodies. Thanks so much!
Hi Charlestongirl, I love a good grey palette and this looks beautiful!
Yes, Joy, that's one of the ones I purchased. Thanks!
Hi Dovey!
This one will be a staple in my eye makeup collection.
It's got a warmth to it that I think makes it very wearable. Great choice!
Hi MamaVal,
You have that MUA eye!
OoooOOooo!! That is really pretty. I'm chomping at the bit to order one (or 2)...but I'm going to wait to see all your reviews before choosing which ones to order. Lovely swatches!!
Oh my goodness, those are gorgeous shades and lovely textures. Great for holiday glam!
Wow, I never bought any eye GA eye shadow, or one time, when I was much younger, but I think I wanna go see closer those little wonders...They look like gems!
This pallet is amazing, too bad I have a terrible allergy on these Armani quads...
Hello
I have family visiting Hong Kong- So I can choose just one of these palettes as I have other beauty purchases- I have my eye on Maestro, Pantelleria, or broze coral- need help please-
Jo, I can't help you. Go with your heart.
Thanks, CG!
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