review: hard candy look pro! eyeshadow palette (all that rose gold)

Finding Hard Candy products has become a little more hit or miss over the last couple of years. The brand stopped being sold at the drugstore nearest to me - with only limited items available at a drugstore a little further away. The exception? Holiday items from Hard Candy that were found in the seasonal section. So, imagine my shock and delight when the Hard Candy Look Pro! Eyeshadow Palette in All That Rose Gold was at the dollar store for a mere $5 CDN. It was too good a find to overlook, especially given how inconsistently Hard Candy products have been available lately. This is a brand that I have long loved. Honestly, it was partially responsible for kicking my love of makeup into high gear. In the past, Hard Candy had lots of trendier beauty products for a fraction of the price. It was the perfect way for me to experiment with different colours and finishes...without overspending. Needless to say, Hard Candy is one beauty brand that I hold near and dear to my heart. On that note, here is everything you need to know about the All That Rose Gold eyeshadow palette from Hard Candy.

This particular eyeshadow palette looks the same as all of the other Look Pro! Eyeshadow Palettes (here is one example) and has a clear plastic cover with a studded detail on the front and a sturdy plastic base. To open the palette, there is a small button on the front that you press in. Though the materials are basic plastic, the little details, like the studs and the push button on the front, elevate this drugstore makeup experience. As for the colour story? This is right up my alley. There are lots of warm neutrals, pinks, reds, and different metallics thrown into the mix. The palette has a combination of matte and shimmer shades (which is always a plus) and has light, medium, and dark eyeshadows to choose from. This is a versatile and well rounded release. I love that it is possible to create daytime looks, evening looks, and everything in between. Something to note? There are eyeshadow names printed on the back of the palette. Though it is always preferable for those to be printed on the inside of the palette, drugstore releases don't always have eyeshadow names at all, so I like that time was taken to add in that extra detail. Even better is the fact that all of the names are loved themed. Some examples include: Love Affair, Roses, and Heart Beat. With Valentine's Day not so far off in the future, the love and romance theme is especially delightful. 

Now to talk about the actual quality of the palette. Does the Hard Candy Look Pro! Eyeshadow Palette in All That Rose Gold work well? Was it worth the $5 CDN price tag? In short, yes. These shadows are really nicely pigmented. Especially that black eyeshadow, which really packs a punch. The pinks and reds are also gorgeous. I love the shimmers as well. Those finishes are stunning and the colour payoff is impressive. I especially love Heart Breaker (shimmery red) and Marry Up (shimmery gold). The colours are beautiful and this is one eyeshadow palette that I am certain to reach for over and over and over again. 

All in all, the All That Rose Gold palette was a wonderful find. The discounted price was a bonus, but it was worth far more than $5 CDN. I love the combination of shimmers and mattes, the overall quality, and the themed eyeshadow names. This Hard Candy palette was a real winner and definitely one to add to your cart if you come across it on your travels. 

What do you think of this eyeshadow palette? Have you ever tried Hard Candy products?