Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner

A few weeks ago I won a Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Shadow & Liner (A$24.95 /7.5g) in Nude Eyes by participating in Priceline's Twitter competition (Priceline holds weekly giveaways and generous offers via twitter, so make sure you follow via @PricelineAU). I was absolutely ecstatic to be one of the lucky 20 people to win as I've been lusting over these funky palettes since they hit stores a few weeks ago. There are four different Physicians Formula Shimmer Strip palettes and they are: Nude Eyes, Smoky Eyes, Fashionista Eyes and Casual Eyes. 

The Nude Eyes palette is so adorable and gorgeous, I absolutely love the packaging! The palette is very lightweight and wrapped in black lace with a peach coloured bow on top. I like how the palette has a see-through window the name 'Physicians Formula' written on the bottom and that the palette opens up like a book. It comes with a convenient multi-tasking applicator with a soft sponge tip to apply the eye shadow base, eye liner and highlighter. This palette makes a great little eye makeup essential when travelling.

There are a total of 9 different shades and in the Nude Eyes palette, the shades are categorised into three groups: Trio #1 Natural, Trio #2 Playful and Trio #3 Dramatic. Each trio has a highlight, base and liner so you could create a soft and shimmery look to the eyes.  The nude shades are all complimentary and you can apply them wet or dry to achieve a dramatic or soft look respectively. The shimmers in each of the shades are all subtle and the finish is just stunning! I love the nude shades as they are suitable for all different skin types and you could play around with the various shades to create day and night time looks. 

The pigmentation is quite sheer, but buildable, however, like with most eye shadows a primer is a must to prolong the staying power. The eye shadows apply on smoothly without any fall-out and it is best to use a sponge tip applicator to create the 'soft effect'. I tend to find myself applying a lot more product than with other eye shadows as it is quite sheer and you will need to apply a few times just to get a decent amount of colour intensity.

Overall, the Nude Eyes palette reminds me of the most raved about nude palette, Urban Decay Naked Palette, however the Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips palette is a petite size and the packaging is just sooo adorable! 

Have you tried any products from the Physicians Formula range yet?

xx Rose