Unconventional?! Avant-garde? A breakthrough in color palette technology?
Well, not exactly… Yep, we’ve seen colors like these in palettes like this before, but that hasn’t stopped me from falling for Clinique’s new Brandied Bronze Eyeshadow Palette ($25). When I think “classic summer eyeshadow shades,” this bad boy has six of the colors that regularly come to mind.
Clinique Brandied Bronze
A limited-edition summer collection with products for eyes, lips, cheeks and face. Prices range from $14-25.
Brandied Bronze’s beige, bronze, gold, teal, purple and pink are so spot on that if Ryan Reynolds asked me to go on a three month surf vacation with him, I could foreseeably make it through the entire trip with just this palette, a single cream blush, waterproof mascara and a tube of MAC Nymphette. 🙂
For reference, I’m an NC35
And talk about flexibility, whether dressed up or dressed down. Need a neutral eye for work? Try the bronze, beige or brown shadows on the left. Craving more color instead? Reach for the purple, teal or pink on the right. You get a solid selection of versatile colors that blend easily and last all day.
Interestingly, Clinique’s shadows have an almost watercolor look to them once applied — almost like a MAC shadow with half the pigmentation.
I happen to like the somewhat sheer color payoff because I feel it makes the shadows easier to blend, but experienced, hard-core makeup gals might prefer products with a more powerful pigment punch.
Despite it not being particularly unique, I still think Brandied Bronze is beautiful. If you’re new to color or just want to play with a selection of summery shades, it’s a good place to start. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
ShonoiF says
April 7th, 2010 at 7:46 pmi def see myself creating everyday eye looks with this palette. So good to see some pretty colors after just getting home from the gym.
makeup morsels says
April 7th, 2010 at 7:47 pmooh this is nice. is it just me or is this the first time I’ve seen clinique do shades like this? they usually seem to be more neutral, or maybe I just haven’t seen summery makeup in a looong time. anyways, love this palette especially the teal and purple
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Aniela says
April 7th, 2010 at 7:49 pmomg i loooove this palette, its absolutely gorgeous for the summer! its weird i haven’t looked at clinique in a while especially in the makeup dept. but this definitely peeks my interest…price isnt bad either 😀
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luv2smilexo says
April 7th, 2010 at 8:12 pmwow that palette is beautiful
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Meghan says
April 7th, 2010 at 8:17 pmvery pretty and the price is good. i agree this would be good for traveling but it reminds me too much of my twice baked palette from Urban Decay, except for the pink and purple colors…
i used to wear clinique all the time when i was in high school and college because thats what my mom always used, but then i had a few bad experiences at the macy’s clinique counter where i was pushed into buying colors that did not look good on me at all so i kinda strayed from the brand….
this is pretty but i think im gonna pass on it.
Lindsay says
April 7th, 2010 at 8:19 pmVery pretty! The brown looks purple-y, yum!
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snoopysteph says
April 7th, 2010 at 8:24 pmI heart Clinique eyeshadow palettes and this one is definitely on my list to get!
Britney says
April 7th, 2010 at 8:32 pmHaaay…i do so love these colors. Browns/bronzes look good on pretty much everyone. It is all about finding the one you like though. Gorgeous colors…I may need to go shopping….lol
Amber says
April 7th, 2010 at 8:43 pmLove it. I am so drawn to teal but uncomfortable actually wearing it!
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Rica says
April 7th, 2010 at 9:12 pmThe colours are absolutely gorgeous, I see Urban Decay Get Baked palette in this… if you cover the purple (lol). These colours are perfect for summer. I need to go swatch them myself next time!
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Solangel says
April 7th, 2010 at 9:32 pmOh wow, so pretty! And the price isn’t so bad, either. Are those tiny brushes any good, though? I always wonder…
Jess says
April 7th, 2010 at 9:56 pmwow , unexpected colours range by Clinique!
Stacie says
April 8th, 2010 at 1:42 amI’m sure I have colors like these in my collection already, but this palette is still calling my name! It looks so pretty! May have to stop at Macy’s in the next couple of days…
gio says
April 8th, 2010 at 2:01 amWhat a beautiful palette. The colors are versatile and perfect for summer. 🙂
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Vonvon says
April 8th, 2010 at 3:36 amThis is a gorgeous palette with perfect summer colors!!! I love all the colors! 🙂
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mint says
April 8th, 2010 at 4:10 amI love the shades! I think it’s a perfect palette for many outings.
NINA says
April 8th, 2010 at 4:57 amThat is pretty – and quite a surprise coming from Clinique. Ive never associated them with bright colors … and im actually looking forward to the watercolor effect. It would be nice to rock soft colors for the summer!!! 🙂
Scientific Housewife says
April 8th, 2010 at 5:09 amWow, I love every single one of those colors! I want 🙂
Van says
April 8th, 2010 at 6:03 amLove it Karen! I wanna run to the store after work today and grab it! The colors are perfect for summer and I could def use the first 3 for the office and the last 3 for weekend fun! I used to wear only Clinique make up years ago cos it was hypo-allergenic, then I moved on to other brands. Think I should hit up the Clinique counter again and pick this baby up, thanks!
Val says
April 8th, 2010 at 7:30 amHi Karen,
these are beautiful! I just bought marcelle’s chic plum wet&dry eyeshadow duo! It’s great! I’m wearing it right now. It’s very close to the purple and pink in the clinique palette. Do they have different sets of palettes than this one?
lesley says
April 8th, 2010 at 8:59 amThis kind of reminds me of Stila’s summer palette! So cute! Will definitely have to see it in person =)
Tia says
April 8th, 2010 at 9:41 amOMG! I totally pass by Clinique to sashay on down to MAC but this will def make me stop in my tracks! This is a def add to my summer makeup collection 🙂 YAY for Clinique… & me
julbra says
April 8th, 2010 at 10:48 amI think I want this. Really badly.
amy says
April 8th, 2010 at 11:07 amThis is a pretty palette, though not particularly unique with all the turquoises we will be seeing this summer, but it is quite different for Clinique because I don’t expect anything very colourful from them. A nice touch from them to add a bit of colour and punch.
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Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
April 8th, 2010 at 11:30 amI totally agree Karen, I always fall for these colors every summer but, that’s okay I wear them all summer long so I get good use out of a palette like this. Have you seen the cute Vitamin C gloss set with 3 glosses?
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Martha says
April 8th, 2010 at 12:39 pmI am going to need this one! I love me some Clinique.
Ada says
April 8th, 2010 at 10:14 pmOooh, thank you so much for swatching the palette! I loved this when I saw the promo photos, but didn’t want to buy it until I saw swatches to find out if there was a decent color payoff. I’ve been looking for swatches for days!!! You are the first person I’ve found who swatched them; hooray!! They are beautiful and I’m definitely going to pick this one up!
Amy says
April 8th, 2010 at 11:21 pmI really wanted to buy this when it came out and when I saw all the pictures online…. it is really pretty!
Melissa says
April 9th, 2010 at 7:22 amThis palette is strking me as similar to my expensive lemming, Dior Crush Glow-with the added attraction of a teal shadow for half the price. Do you think the two compare at all, Karen?
diane says
April 9th, 2010 at 1:00 pmThis is good price for Clinique products!
auroragyps says
April 12th, 2010 at 11:27 amThis looks like a great palette to get for the teen girl in your life for Spring, Summer, and right into Fall. I’d get it, but I need another shadow palette like a need a hole in the head. Nail polish, on the other hand, I always have space for. 😉
Susan says
April 14th, 2010 at 12:26 pmThis is probably the first eyeshadow palette that makes me want to run out and buy! Karen, do you use this palette with any eyeshadow base, particularly the MAC paint pot or cream color base (in pearl)? Or is the palette already so shimmery that you don’t need a base at all?