SMASHBOX Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio Vanilla/Ambient/Serpent *Review & Swatches*

I talked a little bit about this eyeshadow trio in my haul post, I think I even admitted that I kinda regretted buying it and that I saw that it was in no way a smart purchase.

You see, if you didn't read my Smashbox Haul Post, I can tell you that I own the Smokebox palette which has six dark shadows. I wanted the Softbox palette too, which is the same but with neutral shadows.

These two palettes have six shadows in a nice sized palette with a huge mirror and even a double sided brush. It costs about $50 - Not too frightening thinking about what you get. 

But then there's the eyeshadow trios which costs $35 - and theres only three shadows in this small palette... I was determined to get the Softbox because it seemed like a really bad deal to be getting the trio for only $15 less... BUT then I saw the green shadow and I was sold.

My brain didn't function and before I managed to wake up I had already purchased it, forgetting all about the other palette and what a bad deal it was buying only these three shadows!

It wasn't until later after I had gotten home that I realized I couldn't care less for the two other shadows... I already have huge amounts bronze/gold colors and not to mention a matte base color....

I realized I didn't actually need it in my life.

SO basically I paid $35 for one ok green shadow. 

I admit it, it was a mistake!!

Ok, so it is a very nice green eyeshadow (and I love a nice green shadow), and I've actually been using the matte base everyday, and I find myself grabbing for that one other than the ones I got from before.

I haven't been using the bronze colored shadow though. It sure is a pretty color, but honestly it's a color that doesn't look too good on me.

All in all, it's pretty and I will be using it a lot, and I do love Smashbox eyeshadows! I just could have managed to live without it, easily :)

Here's some swatch photos! Even managed to get a decent photo of the shadows applied on my arm as well :)

Even though I didn't find this my smartest buy of them all, it is a great palette for bringing with you on travels. After all it is three different shadows in a small handy palette, and Smashbox has a lot of different colors to choose from.

I really love Smashbox eyeshadows and I find them very easy to apply and to blend. They're not too creamy, and not too dry. 

I usually don't like matte base shadows like "Vanilla" because they either won't apply on my lids at all or they look cakey right away.

This actually gives a matte base without either of those problems and it is easy to work with.

I do however feel it is hard to get maximum color when using brushes. I would finish a look by applying an extra layer with either my finger or a sponge applicator.

Colors left to right: Vanilla / Ambient / Serpent

What is your most regretted beauty product purchase? :)

xxoo Karla // Miss Delirium