Simply Vera Vera Wang Transforming Eyeshadow Duo review + swatches

          Today I have my two Simply Vera Vera Wang Transforming Eyeshadow Duos to share with you. Simply Vera is a new line of cosmetics carried exclusively at Kohls. Much like Vera Wang's Style, the colors are soft, feminine, and modern. The palettes are named with numbers; the two I have today are #404 and #410.

         The circular black packaging of the Simply Vera Vera Wang Transforming Eyeshadow duo is a reminiscent of Giorgio Armani's eyeshadow palettes, which I like. The closure is snap and not magnetic like Armani's. There is a eyeshadow applicator included. While it might be practical to throw in your bag and go, I never use included applicators; used applicators look messy, don't seem hygienic. I wish they had done without it; it would have seemed more luxe.  The amount of shadow included is 0.07 oz total. For reference, one MAC shadow is 0.05 oz.

          Both of my eyeshadow duos have one matte color and one shimmery color. In fact, the eyeshadows aren't truly shimmery; they're more like matte shadows with sparkles mixed in. When worn, the sparkles are subtle and will disappear over time. (I only speak for the shadows I have; I believe other shadows in the line may be true shimmers or frosts). The eyeshadow textures were smooth and blendable. The consistency of the shadows was medium to firm, so it takes a couple swipes to get the right amount of color.

          Both duos have beautiful and wearable colors. Simply Vera eyeshadow duo in #404 is a light beige paired with a warm brown with gold sparkles. Simply Vera eyeshadow duo in #410 is a lilac pink paired with a dusty rose pink with silver sparkles.

         I've swatched the Simply Vera Vera Wang Transforming eyeshadow duos below. When swatched, Simply Vera eyeshadow duo #404 looks  a little different than it does in the pan. The light peach beige looks more like a medium malt color, while the warm brown looks deeper and less sparkly. I actually like the transformation; it's a very wearable combination. Simply Vera eyeshadow duo #410 is more true to color with the lilac and rose pink pairing. While both colors in #410 are pretty pinks, they are quite similar, and you do not get as much utility out of the duo.



          Overall, the Simply Vera Vera Wang Transforming Eyeshadow Duos ($19.50 for 0.07oz). that I have are sophisticated colors with nice texture. I especially love #404 and have worn it a number of times already; the two colors pair well to make an everyday eye with a bit of depth. The quality of the eyeshadow color and texture is there, however the drawbacks are the inclusion of a cheap applicator, the relatively small amount of eyeshadow provided, and the the misleading appearance of the glitter in the pan. Overall, the Simply Vera eyeshadows are a good product; I think it could have been a hit if they had been priced just a tad less! Thanks for reading! Have you tried the Simply Vera eyeshadows? What do you think of the packaging and colors?

Love, Dovey.