Each of the five powder eyeshadows in the new $22 JK Jemma Kidd Smoke It Up I-Kit are so easy to blend that they could have been made by KitchenAid! — and with loads of pigment, they look and perform just like Jemma’s fab fall full-size shadows (which usually run $16 apiece).
The result is an affordable palette able to produce some of the quickest, easiest smokey eyes I’ve seen this fall. With lesser shadows, blending out the edges and layering darker shades can take (me) forever, but with the I-Kit I can bang out a smokey look in less than 10 minutes.
The shadows seem to lean toward the cool side of the color spectrum, so if you feel like you wear cool-toned shades well, that could be a good reason to give ’em a go. Keep a few makeup wipes handy, though, as I have noticed a bit of fallout from the darker shades.
PRICE: $22
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Target stores and also online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Advah says
September 29th, 2011 at 10:48 amNow THAT sounds good! I’ve cool undertones and I’ve the blending ability of a possum. Grmpf to the fallout though, that stuff drives me crazy.. Need to check out the palette for that price, I’ll add that to my next SpaceNK trip!
Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:30 pmIt’s just a wee little bit, Advah! If you use a flat brush and a good primer you shouldn’t get much.
Advah says
September 30th, 2011 at 2:41 pmWill check it out when I get my NARS primer tomorrow. 🙂 So you definitely recommend the NARS one over UD Potion?
I don’t know if it’s the change of season, but I have crazy makeup envy lately!
Swatch And Learn says
September 29th, 2011 at 10:55 amThese look like they’re easy colours to wear and blend, but none of them really wow me. Thank you for swatching these, Karen! 🙂 I know it’s a lot of work, and you do a great job.
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Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:31 pmYou’re welcome. 🙂 And yup, they are super easy to wear!
Nina says
September 29th, 2011 at 10:59 amoh what a lovely palette! kinda cool toned but w/ a warm base, it can totally work!
it reminds me of a bobbi brown palette, somehow!
Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:32 pmGood call, Nina. It does feel Bobbi-esque. How are you doing today? Is it Friday yet? LOL
Nina says
September 29th, 2011 at 2:05 pmThursday is actually my favorite day since its almost the weekend LOL.
im good, we’re finally getting some rain, so that’s a relief!
Trisha says
September 29th, 2011 at 11:18 amOkay, I really like this. The price is awesome, especially when you consider how much single eye shadows of Jemma Kidd cost at Target. I think I’d like it even better if it was….colorful. 😉
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Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:32 pmOh yeah! A colorful version of this would be awesome.
Kim says
September 29th, 2011 at 11:32 amI’m saving all my shadow money for surgery to correct my drooping lids. OK, I’m not really, but I think I should be! 🙂
Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:32 pmHaha! You would definitely like the silver in this… sparkly!
Kim says
September 30th, 2011 at 6:17 amYeah, it looks awesome. I was surprised by how white the first swatch was. It looks sort of beige in the pan but, whoa, in the swatch! 🙂
Ruchita says
September 29th, 2011 at 11:36 amGorgeous! This is right up my alley. I’m adding this to my never-ending list of things to buy at Target. 🙂
Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:34 pmHaha, I know what you mean. I just added a couple things to mine today, too (soaps from Burt’s Bees, some headbands…).
Chris25 says
September 29th, 2011 at 11:49 amI like warm tones, but i could still see myself using this. 🙂
Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:35 pmYah! I was really surprised by this one. I thought it might be too cool at first, but it’s very wearable once you get it on.
Sonya says
September 29th, 2011 at 12:36 pmGorgeous look! 🙂 I always like palettes that expedite my makeup routine, and this one looks right up my alley!
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Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:35 pmYou just might love this one, then. 🙂
Neeraj says
September 29th, 2011 at 12:43 pmAmazingly neutral colors but I still love the UD NAked palette!! I would prefer these colors for teachin office makeup though!
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Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 1:36 pmYou can’t go wrong with that palette. This one’s a nice option too, though!
pearl says
September 29th, 2011 at 2:16 pmThank you for the swatches Karen! This is really a good palette. So many looks can be created out of this, from natural to smoky eye.
Karen says
September 29th, 2011 at 3:05 pmYou’re welcome, Pearl! Have you worn JK Jemma Kidd before? Her shadows are great. 🙂
peach_ says
September 29th, 2011 at 6:49 pmI thought you’re warm-toned, but you look really lovely with these cool-toned colors! Beautiful :).
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singrsling says
September 30th, 2011 at 9:54 pmKaren,
I have got to say, your hair looks gorgeous with bangs, and these two pic s of you look fantastic. You look gorgeous!
If I had hair like yours, I would wear bangs, too, trouble or not! You really rock the look!
Alyse says
October 1st, 2011 at 9:42 amHi Karen! Beautiful on you. How did you find the wear time of the shadows? (did you try them with or without primer too?) Just want to get an idea how long I can go without getting a greasy crease, lol.
Alyse says
October 1st, 2011 at 9:48 amOh, and also, do you have the ingredients used for this kit?