A little while ago, Australis Cosmetics introduced a new range called Neon Crush. I'll admit that I was not at all interested in the range. I do find that more releases by Australis Cosmetics seem to be aimed at younger teenagers, which is fine, but it means that I'm far less interested!
During the 40% off cosmetics sale at Priceline, I decided to have a look around. I ended up trying out one of the Neon Crush Duo's in store, and decided that yes, I indeed need to walk out with all four duos.
During the 40% off cosmetics sale at Priceline, I decided to have a look around. I ended up trying out one of the Neon Crush Duo's in store, and decided that yes, I indeed need to walk out with all four duos.
#LAFS (Love At First Sight) #LOLZ (Laugh Out Loudz) #XOXO (Hugs & Kisses) #OMG (Oh My Gosh)
So, as you can see, the names are pretty annoying. From now on I'll just be referring to them as their hashtag names, as that's far easier. There are four duos in the range, including blue, purple, pink and green. I was a bit disappointed there was no inclusion of yellow, or even orange, as they would have made gorgeous neon shades! I can't complain too much though, as there was an orange included in the limited edition palette Neutrals & Neons (you can read my full review on that palette here.)
Once you look past the candy coating, you can see the amazing insides. How gorgeous do these colours actually look! If only I had paid closer attention to this release earlier so I could have worn these amazing shades throughout the whole 2 weeks of the Melbourne summer!
#LAFS and #LOLZ
The blues and purples are definitely my favourite. Both duos are really strong, and could be used in day to day looks. I love the first side of the blue, as it's so shimmery and gorgeous. Both purples are ridiculously wearable and I'll get a lot of wear out of these ones!
The blues and purples are definitely my favourite. Both duos are really strong, and could be used in day to day looks. I love the first side of the blue, as it's so shimmery and gorgeous. Both purples are ridiculously wearable and I'll get a lot of wear out of these ones!
#XOX and #OMG
The pinks are truly beautiful, and much stronger than other pinks I've tried in the past. The colours are really pigmented, I was so impressed. The greens really blew me away. Look at how amazing those greens are! So pigmented, and such gorgeous and unique colours!
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The pinks are truly beautiful, and much stronger than other pinks I've tried in the past. The colours are really pigmented, I was so impressed. The greens really blew me away. Look at how amazing those greens are! So pigmented, and such gorgeous and unique colours!
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In terms of application, I found all colours to be buttery soft, and they blend like a dream. The pigmentation of all colours are amazing for a drug store brand, and looking at the swatches I feel that these are comparable to pressed colours by gorgeous companies such as Sugarpill.
I'm kicking myself for not picking these up, but I'm thrilled that I now have. Considering the duos retail at only $7.95 each, I'd say these are an absolute steal!
Have you tried the Australis Cosmetics Neon Crush Eyeshadow Duos yet? If so, what did you think? Are you a fan of the neon look?
I'm kicking myself for not picking these up, but I'm thrilled that I now have. Considering the duos retail at only $7.95 each, I'd say these are an absolute steal!
Have you tried the Australis Cosmetics Neon Crush Eyeshadow Duos yet? If so, what did you think? Are you a fan of the neon look?
I've been completely turned off buying these purely for the packaging and names! Haha guess I shouldn't judge before I try, they look really cool actually! Love the blues and purples. Bec xx
ReplyDeleteI was exactly the same haha, they're such awful names! They do look really nice in real life though, definitely go give them a go! xx
DeleteThe packaging looks terrible, but the pink shadows look great!
ReplyDeleteHaha I know, what were they thinking! The pink is sooo pretty! xx
DeleteI probably won't get any wear out of these but they look like fun colours!
ReplyDeletexxx Kat @ Katness
Yeah I know how you feel, I'll probably mostly use it just for playing around with colours! xx
DeleteThe colours themselves look really fun and perfect for Summer. The packaging and the names though... xD
ReplyDeleteAhaha I know, whyyyy Australis! But they are really lovely colours, can't wait until it's actually Summer again :P xx
DeleteThe names and the packaging... Goodness. LAFS and LOLZ look lovely though!
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Haha yup.. they're crazy! But they really are pretty in real life! xx
DeleteI really like the greens!
ReplyDeleteMe too, I was pleasantly surprised! xx
DeleteLoving all these Jasmine - I'm so grateful for your brilliant swatches too hon. I saw these in the store and didn't have time to check them out properly, but now I want ALL of them lol...
ReplyDeleteAw thank you so much Kat! I had passed them so many times because I'd never really had the chance to swatch them but when I did, wow! Definitely check them out, I can see you loving them! xx
DeleteI'm so glad I decided to look at this post... I brushed these off too in the store because they look so tacky. But wow! The swatches are so lovely! I'm on the hunt for a great pigmented pink and you may have found it for me!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I'm glad I'm changing so many first impressions today ;) The pink really shocked me, it's so much nicer than I thought it would be! Hopefully you like them in real life :) xx
DeleteReally like this! I too have enough eye shadow to last the relax of my lifestyle. Eyeshadow is such a bargain! YAY! (I never use up anything - I just message it when I get fed up with looking at it or a sweeter kid comes along.)lovely colors...and excellent pigments... Thanks for sharingEye shadow
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) xx
DeleteSame as everyone - was put off by the packaging and the names, thinking 'I'm too old for these!" But the pinks look especially good...I love the rose-gold eye that's around at the moment. Great for green eyes.
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