Review: Sleek I-Divine Storm Palette + Comparison with Urban Decay Naked Palette

*Warning: Photo-heavy post

I wanted to have a good quality eye palette with a set of versatile shades that I can bring around when I go out. Originally, I wanted to get Urban Decay Naked Palette but my student budget wouldn't allow me. So, I searched for possible dupes of UD Naked palette and came upon Sleek makeup palettes. After reading good reviews about the product, I finally gave in and bought Sleek i-Divine palette in Storm a month ago from Chic Cosmetics Manila at 650php.

I really admire the packaging! Very Sleek indeed! The matte finish of the eye palette makes it look classy. It's very sturdy too.

Ta-daaa! It comes with a huge mirror. I appreciate makeup palettes with big mirrors.  A dual ended foam applicator is included as well.

It has 12 gorgeous shades: 9 shimmer/metallic, 3 matte. It has matte black, matte brown and matte light brown, which I think are staples in an eye palette. The shimmer eye shadows are very nice as well! One can create several makeup looks from this palette! From day to evening looks!

Are you excited to read about my comparison between Sleek Storm and Urban Decay Naked Palette? Read on!

Packaging and price: UD Naked is sold for 2500 - 3000php while Sleek is only 650php. Sleek Storm is smaller in terms of thickness and size and has a matte black plastic packaging. I like how it closes securely, I don't have to worry about the palette opening inside my bag. UD Naked on the other hand, is famous for its velour and letters in gold leafing which chips off and fades over time. The velour finish of UD makes it prone to lint making it look dirty and old. In my opinion, UD palette is not travel-friendly because it's quite bulky and is likely to accumulate dirt. Also I find UD's magnetic closure unreliable as it might open up in your bag while traveling.

Both palettes have mirrors but it's more convenient to use Sleek because it's bigger compared to UD. While Sleek comes with a dual ended foam applicator, UD comes with Good Karma brush.

Eye Shadow Shades, Pigmentation, Application: 

Urban Decay Naked - has 12 neutral shades. From satin, shimmery to matte finishes. Every color from the palette is very pigmented, soft and buttery. It's like nothing I've ever had before! Blending is easy because the eye shadows are very soft and buttery. The palette is perfect for women who want to stay on the safe side when it comes to playing with eye shadow colors. Day and evening looks can be created using the palette.

Sleek iDivine Storm Palette - has 12 shades, a combination of neutral and dark shades with matte and shimmer finishes. The pigmentation is as great as UD's Naked, or even better. The swatches can tell how greatly pigmented the eye shadows from this palette are. However, I find Naked softer and more buttery compared to Sleek. In terms of color, Sleek has more dark shades while Naked has more neutral shades. I think more looks can be created from Sleek Storm palette. 

Dupes: Photo comparison of shades from Sleek and Urban Decay Naked that I find similar or close to each other. 

Since the eye shadows from Sleek Storm palette has no names, I numbered them from L-R, Top to Bottom in ascending order.

There you go! I find several shades from Sleek palette similar with Urban Decay Naked palette making Sleek Storm a good dupe for Naked!

 Let me now conclude my thoughts about the Sleek Storm Palette:

What I like:

• Great dupe for Urban Decay Naked Palette
• Affordable for 650php compared to Naked at 2500-3000php
• Great pigmentation
• Staying power up to 4 hours without primer
• The shades can create day to night makeup looks
• Sturdy and sleek packaging

What I don't like:

• Shimmer eye shadows are prone to fallouts 
• Not available in leading department stores

Rating:

10/10

Great pigmentation, colors, staying power and packaging. If you are looking for a good dupe of Urban Decay Naked Palette for an affordable price, Sleek Storm is definitely the one! 

Where to get:

650php at Chic Cosmetics Manila or Sleek Website.

*Thanks to Ate Ivy for lending me her UD Naked Palette

Halloween Makeup Collaboration: Iza Calzado (Celebrity Inspired Theme)

Here's the final installment of my Halloween Makeup Collaboration with Jannie of Jannieology, Misha of The Touch of Yellow and Eyah of Eyahnism. Celebrity-Inspired makeup look is our final theme. Don't forget to check out my previous makeup looks for this makeup collaboration! (Animal theme: Black Bunny, Scary doll theme: Walking Dead)

My makeup is inspiration is the beautiful Iza Calazado. I chose a local female celebrity because I think it's a lot easier to achieve.

I'm loving her bronzed makeup look on the Rouge July 2012 issue. It's so simple yet very stunning!

In order to copy Iza's naturally deep-set eyes, I used a warm brown eye shadow on my crease. I used a white and light yellow eye shadow to highlight my brow bone and lids. I made my brows longer and a bit thicker to resemble Iza's makeup look. I also added a wingtip eyeliner and falsies. Pretty simple, right?

I used NYX SMLC in London and Laura Mercier Lip Gloss to achieve Iza's nude lips.

Echuserang froglet. Konting tangos pa ng ilong at ayos ng buhok hahaha.

For the cheeks, I just contoured and added a bronzer. Done!

More vanity...

Sorry for the messy hair. I am too lazy to recreate Iza's big curls.

Products used:

Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza
Max Factor Translucent Powder in 02
San-san Liquid Matte Foundation in 03
Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown
James Cooper Eyebrow Gel in Frosted Brown
Dollface 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette
Sleek iDivine Storm Palette
ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder
NYX SMLC in London
Laura Mercier Lipgloss in Sparkle Glaze
Beauty Cosmetics 12 PC Synthetic Brushes
Beauty Cosmetics Face Perfection Brushes

What do you think of this makeup look? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Check out my collaborators posts as well!

Eyah as Lady Gaga

Jannie as Adele 

Mhisha as Nicki Minaj

God bless! 

Love, 

Iya

Look: The Evil Witch

I am inspired to create a wearable Halloween makeup look few days ago and here's the result! This makeup look is far from the scary, gruesome makeup looks for Halloween like my Walking Dead Makeup Look. This one is very wearable and can pass off as a nighttime or even party look.

I paired a deep plum lip color with  a moss green eye shadow that is slightly winged out. I also used a black eye pencil to fill in my brows instead of the usual brown pencil. Can you notice how I drew my eyes thinly? I just think witches have thin, pointed brows that's why. I love the lipstick that I used for this makeup look. It's a matte plum color that's currently in at the moment. I'm not familiar with the brand (Elaino #32), though. I just found it from my mom's stash. 

What I'm wearing is actually a Gryffindor robe. I got this from a thrift shop for only 20php. It's a knee-length robe that has a hood and Gryffindor's logo. Harry Potter fan, represent!

These are the products I used to create my makeup look:

Beauty Cosmetics Brushes
Fanny Serrano Two Way Cake in Organza
L'oreal Tru Match Powder
Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown
ELF Mechanical Eyelash Curler
Allue Pretty Cheeks in Peach Pie
Sleek iDivine Storm Palette
Lash Glue + False Eyelashes
Elaino Lipstick #32

Collective Haul: ELF, Krave, Revlon, NYX, Beauty Cosmetics, Sleek and more

I've been putting this post a lot that's why my new beauty products accumulated and accumulated over the past weeks, even months! I've already shared with you majority of the items in the above picture. I'll put up links of reviews of the items that are already posted in my blog.

Here are the items I bought:

Myra E Facial Moisturizer - 75php
Allue Pretty Cheeks in Peach Pie - 75php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge
Ever Bilena Eye Pencil in Brown - 95php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 510 - 35php used in 500 Peso Makeup Challenge. Review here
Ever Bilena Cheek Blush in Earth - 165php review here
Marionnaud Flat Tweezer - 75php
Eyebrow Blade - 18php
Pink comb - 15php
HengFang Eyeliner - 40php
NYX Matte Lipstick in Tea Rose - 235php review here

Some accessories I bought from Quiapo and Bonchic (Baguio)

Necklaces - 150php each from Quiapo. OOTD here
Pink ring -35php  from Bonchic, Baguio City. OOTD here.

Here are the items that I got for free! (giveaway/gift)

ELF 100 Color Eyeshadow Palette I won from ELF PH Facebook Page. Read about it here.
Makeup by Toni travel-sized blending brush from Say Artillero's Giveaway
Natural Beauty Contour Brush
Just Nail Detailing Brush in 00
Max Factor Translucent Powder in 02
San-San Matte Liquid Foundation in 01
Revlon Customeyes in Blackened Brown
The Body Shop Hi-Shine Lip Treatment in Coral Spice
The Body Shop Eye Shadow in 32
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 502. Review here.
Krave Eyeshadow in Matte Mocha and Bubble Gum from Micmic's Corner. Review here.
Victoria's Secret Lipstick in Melt. Review here.
Clinique Lipstick in A Different Grape. I used for my Princess Jasmine Makeup Look

And for something very recent...

Beauty Cosmetics 12 PC Synthetic Brushes from Fabshopaholic -1250php Read about it here
Beauty Cosmetics Face Perfection Brushes from Beauty Cosmetics - 850php Review here
ELF Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder - 250php from SM Department Store
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in San Paulo and Amsterdam from Chic Cosmetics Manila - 250php each
Sleek iDivine Storm Palette from Chic Cosmetics Manila - 650php
Excel Paris Lip Cream in 501 - 35php

Lesson learned: Never to put off haul posts again! The list is sooo long! My to review list goes on and on!

What do you think of the products I recently acquired? Please let me know about the products you want a review on. Drop down your comments below!

Have a great day!
God bless!

Love,
Iya