testing out a friends themed eyeshadow palette.

This is not my first time testing out Friends themed makeup products. In fact, there was a collection from Revolution previously (which contained some seriously stellar items). It seems that Mad Beauty has also decided to release some items inspired by the iconic television show. According to the Mad Beauty website, there are bath products, lip balms, face masks, and even an eyeshadow palette. Since eyeshadow is easily my favourite beauty related, it only made sense to see how the palette performed. Curious about this product? It is time to take a look inside this Friends Eyeshadow Palette from Mad Beauty. 

Right off the bat, there are some pros and cons to consider here. Some pros? This has really cute packaging with a mirror on the front, recognizable Friends symbols, and a pull out tab on the side that reveals the eyeshadows. This Friends Eyeshadow Palette also comes with an eyeshadow brush. Definitely a nice detail! The brush is excellent as well. It is really densely packed and is ideal for shadows and glitters. As for the cons? Unlike the Revolution x Friends eyeshadow palette (which you can see here) there are no shade names and the colours are a lot more basic. The Revolution palette had a lot of colours that were very clearly inspired by the show. For instance, the purple door colour and a yellow to represent the frame. The Mad Beauty version is all about warm neutrals. There is nothing wrong with that, but this doesn't feel like a Friends-specific eyeshadow palette. Without the outer packaging, this could be any ordinary release. Quite frankly...it doesn't feel themed enough. 

The eyeshadows themselves are decent. They have a nice amount of colour payoff, especially the shimmer shades. The shimmers are creamy, pigmented, and pack a punch. The mattes are look good and blend well. Honestly, the real issue is the shade selection. Many of the eyeshadows look so similar. There are five different white and cream shadows. Since they all look so similar when applied to the lid, it seems pointless to include that many. Especially when there are no dark colours to create a little more versatility. I do like the coral colours included in this palette and have created some nice looks with those. I just wish there were less cream colours. If those were removed, there would be ample room to add in a dark colour and even something bright and fun. This palette could be excellent, but it falls a little flat, because of the repetition and colour story. 

For the above look, it was all about the shimmers. I started with the warmest matte brown and worked it through the crease. Then it was the darkest shimmer on the outer portion of the lid, the medium shimmer in the center, and the lightest shimmer on the inner third. A little bit of the white eyeshadow shade was used to blend everything out. The end result was nice and wearable. Though I like this palette and think it is a good option for those everyday sorts of looks, I do wish the makeup itself was themed. After all, it is a Friends Eyeshadow Palette! I also wish that the colour story was a little more well-rounded. 

Rating: 3 / 5

Have you tried anything from Mad Beauty? Do you own any television show themed makeup?