Review & Swatches: Sleek i-Divine Eyeshadow Palette in ‘Au Naturel’

I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while now but I always end up writing about something else. I’ve had this palette for a while now and it’s been my go to, everyday eyeshadow palette despite the fact that some colours are not so great (but more on that later).

The Sleek 'Au Naturel' eye shadow palette is a mix of 12 colours; 8 mattes and 4 shimmers in varying shades of beige, fawn and brown. There’s some definite similarities to a certain cult Urban Decay palette, but as I don’t own any of the Naked palettes I can’t comment on how close other than the theme and shade choices.  The top row mattes (see shades from 01 to 04 in the palette and swatches) are slightly disappointing because they're so sheer that they barely show  but the bottom row’s mattes and frosty shades are amazing (shades 05 to 12); they are both highly pigmented, have an easy-to-blend texture and fallout is very minimal. 

The palette also comes with a decent sized mirror so that’s definitely a bonus especially if you want to take it with you while travelling. The case is very sturdy and stylish with a matte finish, the downside to this is that it has a tendency to pick up dust and fingerprints but a good swipe will clean them. 

Shade Details:

1. Nougat: A matte chalky white/cream which can be used as a base colour.
2. Nubuck: Matte light ashy grey. Not great pigmentation wise (very sheer).
3. Cappuccino: Soft matte beige which is exactly the same shade as my skin therefore doesn't show up 
4. Honeycomb: A matte beige with a hint of yellow, okay-ish pigmentation-wise. 
5. Toast: A matte pale orangey-peach shade which is also sheer. 
6. Taupe: A very light shimmery champagne with a hint of peach. Pigmentation is lovely (especially if used wet) and works great as a highlighter in the inner corner of the eye. My favourite shade 
7. Conker: A shimmery dark reddish bronze with great colour payoff. 
8. Moss: A dirty golden-olive brown with great pigmentation.
9. Bark: A deep cool matte brown with a lovely smooth finish. 
10. Mineral Earth: A shimmery dark brown with amazing colour payoff.
11. Regal: A matte brown/taupe with purple undertones.
12. Noir: A dark matte black. 

I would suggest this palette for anyone who wants to create natural day time looks or dark smokey eyes.  Personally I don’t love it as a whole palette but if I had to judge it based on the bottom row, I would say that it's pretty great so I still think it’s a great value for money especially when it's so affordable!

You can find the palette online here or if you live in Malta, at Roseberry, Valletta. 

Have you ever tried out products from Sleek Makeup? Let me know in the comments below! 

-T