ABH Modern Renaissance Review

So this palette has been around for a while now. I wanted to wait until the hype of the palette died down so I could give it an honest review. I wanted to wait to use it so I could take pictures of the palette in all it's glory. But I honestly couldn't wait that long, I had to use these shadows.

This is the first permanent eyeshadow palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills. It is also the first shadows I've tried by ABH. I knew they were amazing but I did not think they could be this good. There are enough neutrals in the palette to wear for a daily look, and there's also beautiful berry shades that look gorgeous on everyone that I've seen. There's only one shade in this entire palette that I don't think I'll wear and it's Realgar. The shade is too orange for me and I know I have to stay away from oranges. Other than that I've used every other shade and have loved them.

These shadows are so creamy and blendable. They're also so pigmented it's unreal. My top three shades are Buon Fresco, Antique Bronze, and Love Letter. They also look great all together on the eyes. I never thought I'd be so attracted to Burnt Orange and Raw Sienna, but I love wearing both shades in the crease. Just beautiful transition shades.

For a daily look I like to wear Burnt Orange in the crease, then I take Antique Bronze on the outer corner of my lid, and Primavera on the inner corner of my lid. I then blend Antique Bronze and Primavera on the lower lash line and highlight my brow bone with Tempera. And of course, I then pair the look with winged eyeliner and mascara.

I'll post the full makeup look with a more in depth description on a later date. But for now, I'll post swatches of the shades. These are only one swipe of shadow so you can see just how pigmented some of the shades are.

From top left to right: Realgar, Warm Taupe, Venetian Red, Red Ochre, Primavera, Burnt Orange, Raw Sienna, Cyprus Umber, Love Letter, Antique Bronze, Buon Fresco, Vermeer, Golden Ochre, Tempera.

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