Sigma Brilliant & Spellbinding Palette Review

I got this palette for Christmas, so this review has been a long time coming. And I am finally getting caught up with my posts, which were a bit delayed because I've been organizing and trying to get all of my makeup storage worked out. I'm still buying things to organize with; and as always, I am looking for more makeup to add to my ever-growing collection. 

I'm really excited to bring to you the review on the Sigma Brilliant & Spellbinding Palette, which I fell in love with just from seeing it in the stock photos on Sigma's site. The unique colors that comprise this palette just make it unique and fun. What's great is that the price is only $39 from Sigma Beauty.

Just so that you can get the whole effect, here's Sigma's description for the palette: 

The Sigma Beauty Brilliant & Spellbinding Eye Shadow Palette includes twelve toasty-bronze shades created to achieve a sun-lit, shimmery glow and beach goddess effect. Paraben-free.

Front of packaging sleeve

Back of sleeve

The front of the packaging (on both the sleeve and front of the palette) have Sigma's holographic logo, which appears on all of their products. I love holograph anything, so I think their packaging is always pretty. 

The material of the palette is the paper/cardboard type finish with a magnetic closure for opening and closing it. That's pretty standard packaging, so there are no complaints there. 

Front 

I think it's really cool how the shadows have the Sigma name stamped into them. It adds a little something special to it, and goes well with the repetitive "Sigma Beauty" text all along the inside of the packaging.

With Flash Left to Right:  Hiatus, Solstice, Healthy, Languid
                                         Radiant, Balmy, 10, Spellbinding
                                   Sensational, Bloom, Fey, IG2

Since I have hazel eyes, I am a HUGE fan of burnt orange colors, olives, and red-tone shades, all of of which really make my eyes POP. So you can probably tell which colors I'm most obsessed with in this palette: I love the first color in the second row called "Radiant" (rusty orange), the olive color below it called "Sensational" (dark mustard brown), and the vibrant coral color beside of that named "Bloom" (peachy perfect). "Bloom" actually reminds me somewhat of the color "Shell" from Lime Crime's Venus: The Grunge Palette with maybe a bit more coral in it than peach.

Of course, the neutral shimmers in the palette are all pretty standard and universal for everyone. The pink color called "Hiatus" is probably the most out of place to me. While some of the colors would match with it, mostly everything else is warm-toned and neutral, so "Hiatus" was a definite way to pep up this palette. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the other colors all complement one another, but the bubblegum shade is kind of a loner color.

Without Flash Left to Right: Hiatus, Solstice, Healthy, Languid
                                             Radiant, Balmy, 10, Spellbinding
                                       Sensational, Bloom, Fey, IG2

Swatches Left to Right: Hiatus, Solstice, Healthy, Languid
                                      Radiant, Balmy, 10, Spellbinding
                                Sensational, Bloom, Fey, IG2

I apologize that a few of the colors didn't show up well for me in the swatch photo, but you can still get a good idea on how smooth and beautiful these colors are with color payoff. Just looking at the swatch of that mustard shade makes me want to wear it to work tomorrow. I'm thinking I'll try to work it in with the pink somehow and get some use out of that color.

In the past, I have purchased individual shadows from Sigma, but this was the first palette of theirs that I have bought. I can definitely say I would purchase another. I like the quality, the color payoff, the buttery texture (not quite as buttery as the Lorac Pro line, but still easy to apply and to blend), and the overall presentation of the palette. If you prefer neutral palettes with a twist, then you should check out this palette and the others from their collection. I'm not sure how long this palette will be for sale, but Sigma usually does eventually retire all of their palettes.

The next one I'd like to get is the Fall Softly Palette, which has a lot of pinky-peach toned shades with a dark purple and powder blue included. And also,  the Smoke Screen Palette, which has an array of darker taupe shades. Oh, and their Warm Neutrals Palette. Sorry for having a typical "kid in a candy store moment," but how can a girl choose just one?

Lastly, now that I have finished the review, I wanted to let you all know I'm going to hopefully have a signature up for the blog this week! I haven't had a chance to get in Photoshop or InDesign to work on it yet, but it is going to be my priority for this week aside from my posts.

Talk to y'all soon! xx