Revlon ColorStay 16 Hour Eye Shadow Addictive

The palette I own is 'Addictive', which is what my review is based on.\n\nIn essence, as a neutral, natural, everyday palette, this does the job. It's not spectacular, nothing to write home about, but nor is it a disaster. \n\nPROS: \n+ The compact, square packaging: Very tasteful, and what attracted me to these quads in the first place.\n+ The buildable colours: The colours are subtle and muted, but not quite sheer - they're just weak. This makes it a good natural-looking option, but not great if you're a after rich pigmented shadows. However, I find that the darker colours can look a bit richer when built up. I use my fingers, as I find the warmth helps the colours stick.\n+ Can be used damp: This definitely adds to the richness of the colours.\n+ The absence of ... MoreThe palette I own is 'Addictive', which is what my review is based on.\n\nIn essence, as a neutral, natural, everyday palette, this does the job. It's not spectacular, nothing to write home about, but nor is it a disaster. \n\nPROS: \n+ The compact, square packaging: Very tasteful, and what attracted me to these quads in the first place.\n+ The buildable colours: The colours are subtle and muted, but not quite sheer - they're just weak. This makes it a good natural-looking option, but not great if you're a after rich pigmented shadows. However, I find that the darker colours can look a bit richer when built up. I use my fingers, as I find the warmth helps the colours stick.\n+ Can be used damp: This definitely adds to the richness of the colours.\n+ The absence of fallouts: This is always good.\n+ The colour combination: The colours complement each other beautifully, and this point extends to the other quads as well.\n+ Beginner-friendly: The aforementioned point makes this very beginner-friendly, as it takes away the stress of trying to figure out which colours will work in harmony with others. In addition, the instructional diagram the bottom of the palette is handy and easy to follow.\n\nCONS:\n- Poorly pigmented: Particularly the lighter ones. I don't see how they could show up on a darker lid unless a good primer is involved.\n- Poor longevity: Certainly not 16 hours. Maybe eight, but it fades a bit by then. The good news is it fades nicely, as in, it just goes lighter instead of being patchy or smudgy.\n- The applicator: These applicators are not usually great, but they're handy to have in a pinch. Mine, however, had its sponge come off within weeks, rendering it useless.\n- Poor value for money: Considering the poor colour payoff, and a $25 price tag for four colours, this is not worth the purchase. The only time it makes a bit of sense to purchase these quads is if there was a 50% sale, or if you were travelling to the US.\n\nI highly doubt I'd ever repurchase this palette, but it wasn't awful. It's okay for travelling thanks to its compactness, as well as for people who find large palettes overwhelming.\n

I love the combinations of colours I’m able to get in this easy to use and inexpensive palette. The colours are soft and rich and last a long time and sit nicely even on my older, crepy lids. The small container is convenient and has all the shades for the perfect, natural eye - containing a darker shade for lids, a very light highlight colour on the brow and and a hint of green for contrast, I use Adventurous which is very natural looking and warm, mostly neutral shades with just a hint of shimmer on the lighter brown and a very neutral looking olive that brings out the green in my eyes. The little applicator works okay but I prefer a good soft eyeshadow brush which helps blend the powders together for a really gentle finish. As the name suggests, the colours last ... MoreI love the combinations of colours I’m able to get in this easy to use and inexpensive palette. The colours are soft and rich and last a long time and sit nicely even on my older, crepy lids. The small container is convenient and has all the shades for the perfect, natural eye - containing a darker shade for lids, a very light highlight colour on the brow and and a hint of green for contrast, I use Adventurous which is very natural looking and warm, mostly neutral shades with just a hint of shimmer on the lighter brown and a very neutral looking olive that brings out the green in my eyes. The little applicator works okay but I prefer a good soft eyeshadow brush which helps blend the powders together for a really gentle finish. As the name suggests, the colours last all day and into the night (no need for touch ups) and I don’t even need a primer. The colours are well matched and work together really well and I find that it’s’ easy to create more dramatic looks by using a brush and a bit of water to darken the colour for lining. The shades aren’t heavily pigmented but they do last, and feel soft and rich against the lids - and despite being long lasting, I have no difficulty removing with a cream cleanser or some micellar water. My eyes are super sensitive and the formulation doesn’t bother them at all. All in all, for the reasonable price, versatile delivery and long last of these shadows, I think they’re a winner.

This compact square palette is just over 1 cm thick and measures approximately 6.5 x 6.5 cm. The glossy black plastic container has a sticker on the back which peels easily back to reveal full, easy-to-follow instructions on how to apply the eyeshadow colours properly as well as the full list of ingredients. The outside of the sticker on the back also has a full coloured diagram of what colour goes where so it's as easy as doing a painting by numbers artwork. Any guesswork is removed and this is great for amateurs or those who may be unsure. This informative sticker is easy to push back in place so the information doesn't get lost. This sticker opens up from the right to the left, just like a book would. I find it easiest to open it up from the very right hand ... MoreThis compact square palette is just over 1 cm thick and measures approximately 6.5 x 6.5 cm. The glossy black plastic container has a sticker on the back which peels easily back to reveal full, easy-to-follow instructions on how to apply the eyeshadow colours properly as well as the full list of ingredients. The outside of the sticker on the back also has a full coloured diagram of what colour goes where so it's as easy as doing a painting by numbers artwork. Any guesswork is removed and this is great for amateurs or those who may be unsure. This informative sticker is easy to push back in place so the information doesn't get lost. This sticker opens up from the right to the left, just like a book would. I find it easiest to open it up from the very right hand corner and pull it back across to the left. \n\nThe lid of the container has a window so it's easy to see the colours inside. There is no scent to these eyeshadows and their formula feels velvety rich and smooth plus they feel non-drying on the skin. The colours mostly have a low gleam satin finish so they are very wearable and not quite full matte. They are almost fully opaque but can also be applied lightly for a more translucent appearance too. The colours are buildable for the most opaque effect if desired. \n\nRevlon has selected different sized pans for each colour in this palette which suits the probability of how much they'll be used. The darkest colour is the smallest pan and the lightest colour is the biggest pan. \n\nThese colours glide on with the applicator that's included in the palette but I personally mainly like to use my make-up brushes with these colours. The colours in my palette, which is called 'Decadent', are identified by number only and do not have individual names. There is a very pale beige, a pale rose beige, a pale gold beige and a dark brown so I would classify this as a neutral palette. I'm finding that the colours are extremely wearable and can easily be worn for daytime and everyday wear. They are easy to blend together on the delicate eyelid skin so there's no pulling or tugging at all. The last a long time on the skin and I like to use a eyeshadow primer to make them last even longer and securely all day. I personally have blonde hair and medium skin tone and I find this colour palette very flattering but many other hair and skin tone combinations would easily suit this particular palette as it is quite a neutral one. There are also many other eyeshadow colours in this palette range so there would be probably a palette colour combination for most people.\n\nI think anyone could use this palette as the colours are so easy to apply and blend - both amateur and professional could work this palette. Also because there isn't any obvious sparkle at all I think any personality or age group could appreciate this palette. The colours don't drop dusty bits as they are being applied and I love this about these colours because they don't make a mess as I'm putting them on my eyelid. The formula sticks really well to the make-up brush/applicator until it's deposited on the eyelid. \n\nSo as you can see there are many, many pros to this eyeshadow palette and I can not think of any cons at all so it's a palette that I'd be happy to re-purchase and try different colours in as well in the future.\n

I love that it doesn't have a strong scent like some makeup does. It glides on smoothly with or without eyeshadow primer. The colors are well pigmented and they are long lasting. Just the right amount of glimmer which I appreciate not too much shine. I can't speak to the 16 hours adherence. The price is on point for such a top shelf product. I recommend this one to anyone who hasn't tried it yet. I will buy it again and again. #voxbox #influensterbeautybox #influenster #beautymaven #reviewer #topshelfcosmetics #eyemakeup #Revlon #wellness #eyecare #trustedbrand

This is a beautiful eyeshadow palette the colors are so sultry just like the packaging says. The black and gray shades are perfect for an eyeshadow as well as an eyeliner look, the blue and silver shades are perfect for the lead shades and the inner corner. You can even use the blue shade for an eyeliner to make your eyes pop. The only negative of this palette is that sometimes the shadows flake a little which can make to make a process a little messy. What has worked for me is wetting my brush with water or micellar water before applying the eyeshadow to make the shadow stick and not flake as much.

Fabulous product

I bought this product because I wanted to make my eyes really 'pop' I have not used eyeshadow for many years. I felt it's time to make the most of one of my best features - my eyes and enhance my face overall. The ColorStay Day to Night Eyeshadow Quad is divine. The colours so suit my eyes and complexion and the texture is like gossamer it floats onto my eyelids, it blends effortlessly, does not smudge, cake or form in the creases of my lids AND does not give a crepe effect.

New improved version is not improved!!

New and Improved version is horrible! Does not last as long as the old version, breaks apart in the palette. Does not last as long on the eye lids either. As a long time user of the old version, this new one would have me buying multiple more overtime as it uses up quickly. Was that your intention???? I’d rather find a new eye shadow!!

No color and patchy application

I was given this as a gift in addictive and seductive. Unfortunately i do not like either of them.Addictive is natural, everyday shades in brown and taupe. The shades are beautiful and very natural perfect for everyday look. However i am not very happy with the quality of these shadows. The color run is almost nil and are not easy to blend. It gives very patchy finish and takes forever to blend and look normal even with such little pigment. I have tried to use these with primer and they give better results with primer. Still the shades are very light and you really need to apply and blend a lot to get some color on your eyes. This comes with an applicator, which is useless as it does nothing expect create patches of colors. The only good thing about the quad is ... MoreI was given this as a gift in addictive and seductive. Unfortunately i do not like either of them.Addictive is natural, everyday shades in brown and taupe. The shades are beautiful and very natural perfect for everyday look. However i am not very happy with the quality of these shadows. The color run is almost nil and are not easy to blend. It gives very patchy finish and takes forever to blend and look normal even with such little pigment. I have tried to use these with primer and they give better results with primer. Still the shades are very light and you really need to apply and blend a lot to get some color on your eyes. This comes with an applicator, which is useless as it does nothing expect create patches of colors. The only good thing about the quad is instructions on how/which color goes where at the back of the shadow. It has clear guides for newbies which is very handy. These are perfect travel size but not quality eye shadows and i would not recommend these.

Perfect for both day and night

I have been using this eyeshadow for many years and am yet to find any other I like better. The colours allow you to make your look as subtle and natural or dark and dramatic as you desire. The shadow is easy to blend and I love using the eyeshadow sponge applicator that is included. The two different sizes on the applicator mean you can cover larger areas easily and the smaller ends work perfectly for the more detailed effects. I only wish it would hold together for longer, but the shadow works just as well with brushes. Given I use this eyeshadow on a daily basis it lasts a surprisingly long time, so I am never disappointed about getting my money’s worth. I have no doubts at all that I will continue using this product for a very long time to come.

Stays on all Day and love two looks Day and Night

I have always loved Revlon eyeshadow quads the colours are always lovely and the eyeshadow quad has four colours so you can blend effortlessly.Handy guide on the back also for knowing what colour goes where on your eyelids.I'm a natural woman so I love the Addictive quad - number 3 is my favourite colour a shimmery Goldy brown colour makes my blue eyes pop.I would recommend this eyeshadow to anyone. As it is colourstay it lasts all day when I am at work.Simply beautiful