Okay, this post is a super super SUPER long time coming (we're talking months). For some reason, I kept putting it off, most likely because of the crazy amount of pictures in it. I finally get to show you swatches of Uponaworld Cosmetics' pressed Japanese Fashion palettes! They were released awhile back and I bought three out of four that were available. The shop also ran a deal where you get a full sized shadow for each palette you purchase, so I got three of the Kenshin ones. Without further ado, let's get on with it!
Pictures taken under daylight bulb and swatched over ELF Glitter Primer (top/left half) and ELF Essential Primer (bottom/right half)
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| The Moon |
The Moon: shimmery beige highlighter
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| The Earth |
The Earth: peachy pink blush with green gold sheen
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| The Officer |
The Officer: slightly purple toned silver with red microshimmer
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| The Side Kick |
The Side Kick: shimmery dark taupe with silver sheen and gold shimmers
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| The Moon, The Earth, The Officer, The Side Kick |
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| The Fighter |
The Fighter: dark brown with rainbow shimmers
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| The Teacher |
The Teacher: shimmery blush with silver sheen
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| The Betrayed |
The Betrayed: shimmery burgundy with gold sparkles
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| The Student |
The Student: gorgeous olive with gold sheen and copper shimmers
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| The Fighter, The Teacher, The Betrayed, The Student |
Classic Lolita
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| Petticoat |
Petticoat: shimmery seafoam green
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| Innocent World |
Innocent World: matte moss. This shade is better over a sticky base as I had to layer it quite a bit over regular primer for it to show up.
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| Stars Shine Bright |
Stars Shine Bright: shimmery sky blue
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| Chocolate Macaron |
Chocolate Macaron: dark olive with gold sheen
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| Petticoat, Innocent World, Stars Shine Bright, Chocolate Macaron |
Mori Girl
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| Ivory Lace |
Ivory Lace: matte sandstone; darker over sticky base
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| Rustic |
Rustic: matte rust
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| Moss and Ivy |
Moss and Ivy: matte dark green
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| Woolen Sweater |
Woolen Sweater: matte dark brown
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| Ivory and Lace, Moss and Ivy, Rustic, Woolen Sweater |
Visual Kei
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| Visual Shock |
Visual Shock: satin finish lavender taupe
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| Androgynous Aesthetic |
Androgynous Aesthetic: molten gold
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| Candelabra |
Candelabra: antique gold
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| Nephilim |
Nephilim: mahogany with gold shimmers
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| Visual Shock, Androgynous Aesthetic, Candelabra, Nephilim |
As you can see, the product was soft enough to crack and break around the edges during transport. I emailed the owner about this and she offered to replace the shadows or teach me how to repress them. I decided to repress them instead since I still had most of the product (I did drop the last palette and shattered a whole bunch, but was able to salvage a good amount...) If I recall correctly, Uponaworld has discontinued their pressed palettes so these aren't available anymore. However, they are available in loose form and you can press them yourself if you wish.
- Jolie ♥
Ooh, I have to try this company! I checked out the website and these are the J-fashion sets I like the most too. I also wanna get some of the soaps if I can.
ReplyDeleteI think you'd really like them! Visual Kei looks like colors you'd like and Mori Girl are great transition/outer corner colors to pair them up with :) I bought her Matcha/Green Tea soap awhile back but haven't used it yet because I have other soaps right now.
DeleteI wouldn't recommend getting samples from Uponaworld because I know you use your eyeshadows often so you'd need a bigger size. Plus I really vouch for their formula :P Especially the shimmery/metallic shades.