review: ultimate neons (pretty pink shadow palette)

When life feels dark and gloomy...colour is a must. As mentioned in previous posts, there have been some health issues with a loved one recently and my life has been upside down ever since. I am worn thin. It feels like I am losing little bits and pieces of myself. Thank goodness there is makeup to infuse colour, hope, and joy into my days. A little while back, the Ultimate Neons Shadow Palette from Revolution caught my eye. I instantly liked the combination of colours. The Pretty Pink palette reminded me of a Lizzie McGuire episode in the best possible way. It felt nostalgic and fun. Colourful and creative. With life seeming so unpredictable lately, nostalgia is in high demand. No wonder this is the eyeshadow palette that I have been reaching for lately. Find out how the Ultimate Neons Shadow Palette from Revolution performs and check out a recent makeup look. 

There were several different products in the Artistic Collection from Revolution, including two different eyeshadow palettes. In addition to Pretty Pink (shown above) there was Green Haze. The latter focused more greens and yellows. It was intriguing, but the Pretty Pink Shadow Palette had a lot more variety. I like that this particular palette has pinks, red, orange, blue, and green eyeshadows to choose from. It is colourful, vibrant, and a little unexpected. According to the brand, "this super cute reflective pink component includes three pigmented bright mattes and six shimmers. Perfect for making a statement." Something that I like about the Artistic Collection from Revolution is the idea that makeup has no rules. The focus is on self expression and showing your true self. I completely agree with that viewpoint. Makeup can be used a lot of different ways and for a lot of different reasons...but I like it best when makeup is used as a form of self expression. It can be a wonderful creative outlet. 

There is a lot to love about the Ultimate Neons palette. The Pretty Pink Shadow Palette has cute (and nostalgic) reflective pink packaging and a clear cover. There are pink eyeshadows in matte and shimmer versions and some unexpected colours as well, like the orange, blues, and green. I like the variety of colours and finishes, the compact size, and the nostalgic quality this eyeshadow palette has. Some of the shadows have a flower design printed in them, which is a fun detail. However, it is a disappointment that there are no eyeshadow names. On the back of the palette, the shadows are numbered, but it was a missed opportunity to better establish the theme. As for the quality of the eyeshadows, it is a bit mixed. Some of the shadows (like the orange, pink, and light blue shadows) are really nicely pigmented. Others are so-so. For example, the green eyeshadow needs to be built up a fair bit as does the darker blue eyeshadow. When a palette is called the Ultimate Neons, every single eyeshadow should be bright and bold! All that said, there is a lot to enjoy about this colourful eyeshadow palette. 

Since pink eyeshadow looks are some of my favourites...I wanted to highlight some of the other colours in this Ultimate Neons palette. The light blue eyeshadow was applied all over the lid and then a bit of the darker blue shadow was added to the outer corner. The champagne colour was used on the inner portion of the lid for a bit of contrast and then some of the orange eyeshadow to blend it out. This neon palette from Revolution has been adding some much needed colour into my world lately. 

Do you like colourful eyeshadow palettes? What do you think of the Ultimate Neons?