An Inglot stall opened up in a local mall around the same time Urban Decay debuted at Mecca Maxima stores so I spent a few days contemplating which I should purchase. After much swatching, researching, and annoying sales assistants, obviously I chose to make my own everyday palette with Inglot.
What pushed me over to this side of the line was the incredible quality, variety and pretty good prices offered by Inglot - especially when compared to the ridiculously overpriced MAC DIY palettes. The UD Naked 3 palette was pretty and unique, but the glitter and shimmer shades fell short of (high) expectations.
What pushed me over to this side of the line was the incredible quality, variety and pretty good prices offered by Inglot - especially when compared to the ridiculously overpriced MAC DIY palettes. The UD Naked 3 palette was pretty and unique, but the glitter and shimmer shades fell short of (high) expectations.
A few pointers for you before making a Inglot Freedom System Palette:
- The palette and products are bought separately, with different shapes and sizes depending on the product.
- For eyeshadows, a 10 pan palette is AU$20 and each eyeshadow pan retails for AU$10.
- You get a lot of product, and the quality of most shadows are unbelievable, so there is definitely much value for money in doing this.
- They come packaged as above. The airtight plastic thing took me forever to open, so have something sharp at the ready like a thumbtack to easily slice through it.
- The palette is quite hefty and sturdy, so keep that in mind if you're looking for a lightweight palette. That being said, it's sleek as well as functional and customisable(duh).
- There is a slight overspray on new shadows so don't be too alarmed if the same shadow looks fantastic on display but different in packet. Just dive in and the good stuff is underneath.
- I would not suggest shopping online and looking at swatches as the colours may not be what you expect them to be.
A few pointers on the eyeshadow formulae:
As you can see below, I didn't get any AMC Shine shadows, and only one in the DS range. My personal favourite are the Pearl finish eyeshadows because they are incredibly creamy, pigmented, true to colour and blendable. I based this palette off the Naked 3, but obviously catered to what I like to wear on a daily basis - with some added 'fun' shades that I definitely use when I feel like it (and didn't want to pay so much for Burberry Mulberry).
I am blown away by these shadows every time I use them and am also considering making another one soon. These are definitely an investment in the Australian market, but considering the value and quality - you don't have to buy everything all at once - they are very much worth every penny in the long run. Absolutely, cannot recommend Inglot shadows enough, especially if you're on the market for a customised palette.
Click "Read More" to see swatches and how I remove/migrate shadows.
- The palette and products are bought separately, with different shapes and sizes depending on the product.
- For eyeshadows, a 10 pan palette is AU$20 and each eyeshadow pan retails for AU$10.
- You get a lot of product, and the quality of most shadows are unbelievable, so there is definitely much value for money in doing this.
- They come packaged as above. The airtight plastic thing took me forever to open, so have something sharp at the ready like a thumbtack to easily slice through it.
- The palette is quite hefty and sturdy, so keep that in mind if you're looking for a lightweight palette. That being said, it's sleek as well as functional and customisable(duh).
- There is a slight overspray on new shadows so don't be too alarmed if the same shadow looks fantastic on display but different in packet. Just dive in and the good stuff is underneath.
- I would not suggest shopping online and looking at swatches as the colours may not be what you expect them to be.
A few pointers on the eyeshadow formulae:
- Matte: no shimmer or sparkles, flat in colour and some tend to be quite powdery. (2.3g, 0.08oz)
- Pearl: satin or slightly shimmery/frosty finish, no separate particles of glitter. (2.7g/0.09oz)
- DS: "Double Sparkle". The base of these have a satin or semi matte finish, and have a top layer of fine glitter. (2.5g/0.09oz)
- AMC: "Advanced Makeup Component". This range is perspiration resistant, contains vitamin E, and is talc-free. #63 is completely matte. (2.7g/0.09oz)
- AMC Shine: Same as AMC above, but more finely milled so these have a bit more sheen to them. Hence, these can be shimmery, frosty or metallic but not glittery. (3.2g/0.11oz)
As you can see below, I didn't get any AMC Shine shadows, and only one in the DS range. My personal favourite are the Pearl finish eyeshadows because they are incredibly creamy, pigmented, true to colour and blendable. I based this palette off the Naked 3, but obviously catered to what I like to wear on a daily basis - with some added 'fun' shades that I definitely use when I feel like it (and didn't want to pay so much for Burberry Mulberry).
I am blown away by these shadows every time I use them and am also considering making another one soon. These are definitely an investment in the Australian market, but considering the value and quality - you don't have to buy everything all at once - they are very much worth every penny in the long run. Absolutely, cannot recommend Inglot shadows enough, especially if you're on the market for a customised palette.
Click "Read More" to see swatches and how I remove/migrate shadows.
Matte 330 - basic highlighting & cream base. As with most matte shades, it is so finely milled and soft that it gets quite powdery, with a bit of fall out. However, it is still creamy, pigmented, and performs well.
Matte 357 - mid toned, warm brown. Very pretty and natural in crease or outer v for warm skin tones.
DS 457 - matte coffee brown with gold sparkle overlay. I wasn't really attracted to this at first in the pan, but after swatching it I was just entranced by the prettiness and understated glitter that keeps the matte from being flat.
AMC 54 - warm, chocolate brown. This may lean orange on cooler skin tones, but is in no way over the top.
Pearl 421 - mid-dark copper brown. So stunning, I just couldn't resist.
Matte 357 - mid toned, warm brown. Very pretty and natural in crease or outer v for warm skin tones.
DS 457 - matte coffee brown with gold sparkle overlay. I wasn't really attracted to this at first in the pan, but after swatching it I was just entranced by the prettiness and understated glitter that keeps the matte from being flat.
AMC 54 - warm, chocolate brown. This may lean orange on cooler skin tones, but is in no way over the top.
Pearl 421 - mid-dark copper brown. So stunning, I just couldn't resist.
Pearl 399 - muted pink with some mauve undertone. I wasn't going to get this, but it works so well with the palette and I do find myself using more pinks than I usually do in my shadow looks.
Pearl 452 - burgundy red. Close dupe for MAC Cranberry. It's not as pink as it appears in the image, it's slightly darker and sexier.
Pearl 423 - burgundy brown. Loovveee this shade and was a more wearable version of Burberry's Mulberry because of the brown mixed in, rather than purple.
Pearl 402 - muted, taupe brown. Another stunner which is incredibly wearable on all skin tones, also touted as a dupe for MAC Satin Taupe and Burberry Rosewood.
Matte 337 - soft brown with red undertones. I adore this shade. My kind of everyday lid/crease shade, quick and easy.
Pearl 452 - burgundy red. Close dupe for MAC Cranberry. It's not as pink as it appears in the image, it's slightly darker and sexier.
Pearl 423 - burgundy brown. Loovveee this shade and was a more wearable version of Burberry's Mulberry because of the brown mixed in, rather than purple.
Pearl 402 - muted, taupe brown. Another stunner which is incredibly wearable on all skin tones, also touted as a dupe for MAC Satin Taupe and Burberry Rosewood.
Matte 337 - soft brown with red undertones. I adore this shade. My kind of everyday lid/crease shade, quick and easy.
How To Remove Using Magnets
Inglot does sell a magnet that helps remove the pans, but every time I visit the store they're always out of stock. Frustrating, right? Anyway, a quick trip to Daiso bought me 25 of these round, strong magnets for $2.80 and they work fine.
All I do is sterilise and stack however many magnets I need together - the more aligned they are, the stronger there pull will be - and place it on the edge of the pan, as shown. Be careful and hold down the pan with some fingers because it's pretty easy for indents to be made with these. Ideally, any strong magnet should work.
Happy Shopping!! xx
All I do is sterilise and stack however many magnets I need together - the more aligned they are, the stronger there pull will be - and place it on the edge of the pan, as shown. Be careful and hold down the pan with some fingers because it's pretty easy for indents to be made with these. Ideally, any strong magnet should work.
Happy Shopping!! xx