review: violet voss berry burst fun sized eyeshadow palette

Bigger isn't always better. When it comes to beauty products, it is nice to have smaller items on hand at times. Not only are pint sized products easier to store but they are also ideal for on-the-go use. The Berry Burst Fun Sized Eyeshadow Palette from Violet Voss is an excellent example. It is compact, but still contains ten eyeshadow shades in a variety of colours and finishes. 

This eyeshadow palette from Violet Voss has a lot going for it. The smaller size makes it a convenient option for travel, to throw in your purse, or simply to store with ease. Since I do have a smaller space to work with at home....smaller sized items tend to be a little more practical. Something else that stands out about this release? The beautiful colour story. There are lots of warm burgundies, browns, and lighter shimmers to choose from. It has a really nice variety of eyeshadows in terms of the colours and the finishes. With light, medium, and dark shades as well as mattes and shimmers, this is a versatile mini sized palette.

As for the performance of the eyeshadows, it is pretty impressive overall, though not as jaw dropping as some other Violet Voss eyeshadow palettes in my collection. (Examples include the Care Bears Eyeshadow Palette and The Rainbow Palette.) Some shadows perform a little bit better than others. For instance, the matte burgundy shadows require a little more effort to build the colour whereas the shimmery burgundy shadow is creamy and pigmented. The brown matte shadows are standouts and I just love using those through the crease to blend everything out. The darkest colour is the perfect way to add a little depth and make sure the smokey eye look is complete. When it comes to the Berry Burst Fun Sized Eyeshadow Palette, there is a lot to love. For instance, the smaller size, the colour story, and the standout shadows. However, not all of the shadows perform quite as well. And I do with there were names for the eyeshadow shades. That is always a nice touch. Ultimately, there is a lot more good than not so good. This is a nice little palette to have on hand for travel or colourful everyday looks.

Have you tried anything from Violet Voss? What do you think of the Berry Burst Fun Sized Eyeshadow Palette?