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Burberry Rosewood Eye Shadow








I've been craving me some Burberry cosmetics for a long time -- I'd say since Lisa Eldridge's review came
out.  A word of caution:  if you watch that video, you will just want it more.  I didn't end up getting anything from the video, but I'm extremely happy to have the Sheer Eye Shadow in No. 09 Rosewood.

The packaging is beyond gorgeous.  The box is made of thick cotton card, and it opens to reveal a velvet pouch embossed with the signature Burberry check.  A granite-coloured compact slides out -- more Burberry check -- which closes with the most satisfying snap.  It comes with a standard sponge-tip applicator that no one will ever use (except to swatch), and the mirror inside is full-size.

The actual texture of the product is fantastic. Thing is, I don't know if the Burberry texture was overhyped or what, but I was initially a little underwhelmed with the texture.  Don't get me wrong, it's smooth and evenly pigmented and soft (yet not too powdery), but I think I was expecting that smush that I usually acquaint with Urban Decay's shimmery shadows.  In fact, it's probably better that there's no smush, because I do find I tend to pick up too much product if that's the case.  To reiterate, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the beautiful texture of this product, I just had a weird moment of culture texture shock.

Which brings me to colour -- I didn't buy this myself so I didn't really get a chance to test it in person, but I am not regretting this colour in the least.  In the pan it's a cool, light taupe with the tiniest hint of shimmer running through it but on the eye it shows up as a smokey lavender-mauve, almost gray!  The shimmer is barely there on the lid, it just adds a bit of luminosity.

Lately I've been wearing this all over the lid, just blended out with a MAC 217 or my trusty Hakuhodo Kokutan T.  If I'm feeling fancy, I'll use my pinky finger to dab on a bit of Urban Decay Toasted on the centre of the lid, with a quick flick of Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner.  I like to pair this with a light, sheer wash of blush, usually MAC LoveCloud.  And on the lips...maybe another Burberry product I came across?  I'll show you later this week!

These are available at Holt Renfrew in Canada, I believe they're $33/2.5g .  What are your favourite Burberry products?  I'm desperate to try the Light Glow blush in Tangerine!

26 comments :

  1. this is such a beautiful, simple colour! and the way you describe the packaging... is just divine! :P ... I have a $10 off $25 holt renfrew from a beauty bag and I'm debating what to buy. This looks like a great pick (: Can't wait for the next review !

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  2. Oh my gosh. Why must Burberry products be so incredibly beautiful? There are few brands whose color ranges are as irresistibly appealing to me

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    1. I knowwww right?? I feel like I want ALL the colours!

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  3. Rosewood is very pretty. I am sad it didn't work on me! I love how Burberry eye shadows only require a simple application to look perfect.

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    1. I know, I wanted to get it from you, but it slipped out from between my fingers!

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  4. Such a pretty and soft color! I have yet to purchase a Burberry product, but my day will come!

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  5. I'm loving all the Burberry shadows I've picked up, well except for the Gold Pearl one from the spring collection...that one was returned. I really love the texture of Burberry shadows!! I'm sorry it wasn't what you were expecting, but glad you are still happy with it!! Excited to see what other Burberry goodies you have in store for us!!

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    1. I read some Gold Pearl reviews, and they haven't been great =( I'm excited to show you my next thing!

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  6. Yay Rosewood! It's my second Burberry eyeshadow! I haven't given it as much love as Pale Barley though. Sorry, little one. Pale Barley is just perfect in every way! You should definitely at least swatch Pale Barley. It's the one eyeshadow I've used the most in the last 6 months!

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    1. I do need to swatch it for myself, I have a feeling Pale Barley is one of those colours that isn't done quite enough justice in photos.

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  7. Ooo it looks so pretty! One day I will brave walking into Holt Renfrew and testing some of those colours out. For now, I'm still a bit too intimidated!

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    1. Don't be intimidated! I'll go with you, it's not scary at all =)

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  8. The way you describe this product makes me regret not getting one for myself. Lolz!

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  9. I LOVE BURBERRY. You need Midnight Brown next. And a blush hahaha!

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    1. Oh my goodness Midnight Brown looks SO pretty. I REALLY want to try a blush, more than anything!

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  10. Rosewood is a good pick! It's a classic shade that could be worn anytime any day. I am currently raving my Burberry coral pink blushes :)

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    1. I've heard so many people rave about Blossom -- apparently it's coming back soon??

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  11. I have been wanting to try burberry eyeshadows forever! I know there's so much hype surrounding them that I don't want to get my expectations too high. I think I want to get midnight brown or pale barley. I know everyone always talks about pale barley...sigh.

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    1. They're actually beautifully formulated -- the more I use it, the more I'm appreciating the texture. I know everyone gets Pale Barley, so I figured I'd try something a little less popular (but equally beautiful)!

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  12. Yay yay yay--Burberry finalllly!!! :P Glad you love it--it's soooo gorgeous. I really, truly feel like there will come a day (hopefully soon :P) where i will own every shade of every product (well, except for their base products, of course) from Burberry's cosmetics line. They just do understated, timeless color SO well, I want it all! I've never wanted every single shade from a cosmetics line before--not even my beloved Giorgio Armani! On my list of things to purchase first though are Rosewood, Pale Barley, Tangerine, and Blossom. Oh, and a few more Lip Mists (namely Feather Pink and Blueberry!). *sigh* so in love!! :P

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    1. I look forward to the day you own all the colours =D that would be one EPIC post. There are a couple of lines that I think I'm going to want everything from -- Burberry is definitely one of them! I think Ellis Faas might be the other, but I haven't actually tried anything from there yet! One day...

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  13. I really like this shade. Apart from Gold pearl, I really rate all burberry shadows :)

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