LORAC Pro Palette 2 : Review

After raving all about the original LORAC Pro Palette here, I am equally excited to now share with you the low down on the Pro Palette 2. Both of these were bought in the same guilty purchase of mine from Nordstrom as I convinced myself that, if I was paying the extortionate prices for shipping to the UK, I might as well make the most of it and add more than one to my basket. I have trialled and tested this palette and I am happy to report that it is as equally impressive as the original.

Once again, this palette is incredibly slim and in a gorgeous sleek packaging. The outer casing is a smooth, matte grey and feels surprisingly lightweight. Like the original Pro, this is another perfect choice for travelling as a large mirror is also concealed inside and a handy mini Behind The Scenes Eye Primer accompanies this palette.

The standard of eyeshadows do not disappoint and all the usual positive adjectives once again apply; creamy, blendable and pigmented. These shadows are an amazing quality and leave a gorgeous wash of colour over your lid. There is an equal balance of matte and shimmer shades with each owning their own row of eight perfectly sized squares. 

In distinguishing this palette from its grownup sister, I would suggest that the Pro 2 is the choice for anyone who is looking for a palette that provides the option of creating slightly more unique, colourful eye looks. 

As well as stunning neutral shades, there is also the option of a matte dark purple (Plum), royal blue (Navy) and a khaki toned shimmer (Jade). These shades provide the possibility of creating more dramatic looks rather than being confined to your basic neutral and cooler tones. Although these are still a plenty in the Pro 2 and this palette will equally fit the bill when you are wanting a simple sweep of colour for a natural, fuss-free day look. 

One shade that particularly stands out is Rose; a gorgeous rose-gold shimmer that creates an opaque, pink-toned golden shine after only a quick, initial swatch. This is without a doubt my favourite of the whole palette and I can not wait to create endless looks centred on this one shade.

I hope that you all enjoyed this mini review and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments bellow. If you would like to hear all about the original Pro Palette then you can read my first review here. 

Devon 

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LORAC Pro Palette : Review

A recent discovery that Nordstrom not only sell LORAC Cosmetics, but even better ship to the UK, led to a rather hefty online purchase of one too many eyeshadow palettes. Anyone living in England will understand the difficulty of getting your hands on these beauty gems. Once I realised, I simply couldn’t resist placing an order after a long year lusting over online reviews. I am happy to report that my expectations were exceeded and I have the low down on the original LORAC Pro Palette.

The first thing I noticed when sliding this from its packaging, was how surprisingly sleek it is. The palette is lightweight and ideal for traveling with; yet filled with a variety of fourteen stunning shades.

Inside is the ultimate collection of light, neutral shades and darker, cooler tones, spread over an even mix of eight matte and eight shimmer shadows. Each is the perfect sized square for easily dabbing your brush into. This has quickly become my favourite palette and will be featuring in countless future tutorials.

The formulation of these shadows do not disappoint; they are creamy, buttery and blend seamlessly. They are highly pigmented and one simple swish will leave an opaque wash of colour over your lid. I love the simple design of this palette; it is understated yet sophisticated and hidden inside is an array of amazing eyeshadows.

Two further boxes on the attribute checklist of the ideal travelling palette are also ticked off as this contains a large mirror and miniature Behind the Scenes Eye Primer. This primer creates the perfect smooth, matte base for your shadows to sit on top off and keeps the colour looking intense and flawless. 

This review would not be complete without a final shoutout to the shades I love the most. From the matte collection, I adore Expresso and Sable for adding definition through my crease. Narrowing down the shimmers is definitely a struggle; Gold, Garnett, Pewter and Deep Purple are all stunning. In particular, Garnett and Pewter stand out as unique and unlike anything I already have in my collection.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is able to get their hands on it or are willing to pay the unfortunate shipping costs to become the proud owner. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. I hope you enjoyed this little review and be sure to follow my blog so you don’t miss out on the low down of the Pro 2 Palette!

Devon

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