Rom&nd Better Than Eyeshadow 6.5g

I am a very pale girly. I often have to purchase the lightest shade of foundation available in any line, and my undertone is somewhere between cool and pink. Because of this, eyeshadow palettes containing nudes/neutral tones often end up looking a little darker and warmer on me. I have a pretty extensive collection of eyeshadows because I'm a makeup hoarder, (although not nearly to the extent that a lot of beauty gurus are) and, while going through my palettes, I realized that just about all of my neutrals were on the warmer side. I have really been wanting to go for a look that mimics real shadow on the skin/runs cooler. I knew I wanted all mattes because of that, and I had been gifted that mini Urban Decay Basics palette with all mattes years ago, but found it dry and chalky and ended up discarding it. I've been looking on Ulta and Sephora for a cool-toned palette, but all of the palettes I'd found were either too expensive, had shimmers that I knew I wouldn't use, or had a weird color story. When I saw the picture for the Fog Garden palette, I knew that it was EXACTLY what I wanted. Versatile, straightforward, and perfect for everyday use. I initially was unsure about how pigmented this would be because I know a lot of Asian beauty trends prefer simplicity and subtlety over some of the more dramatic trends in America and other Western countries, but after reading the reviews, I was assured that that wouldn't be an issue. Honestly, this purchase has definitely made me eager to try more Korean brands, especially since they often cater to paler skin (which can obviously be problematic for darker-skinned consumers, and I do hope some of the Asian beauty brands expand the color range of their base makeup so their products are more accessible). The quality of this product in particular is wonderful; they are buttery soft shadows that blend smoothly and are plenty pigmented. They blend into each other beautifully, and the color story of Fog Garden is perfect for taking a subtle look and making it more dramatic. It's especially good as a companion palette to an all-shimmers/glitter/colorful shades palette, as a lot of these shades are perfect as transitions and good for layering. Overall, I am wholly in love with this palette, and would definitely recommend it.

I got the Mahogany Garden. They shipped quickly and in perfect condition. The Mahogany Garden palette looks exactly like the sample photos online: 4 glittery and 6 muted colors. They are a true neutral, not very pigmented but give a soft color payout that looks good on my warm pale/light medium complexion. However, there is fallout (which is common for the "natural" looking KBeauty makeup brands). I had to tap my brush to make sure none of the excess fell into me eye. I wouldn't recommend putting a lot of the large glitter flakes on your eye because they're huge and its very easy for it fall if you don't use any eyeshadow primer. A few large glitter flakes fell onto my cheek while I was applying it on my upper eyelid, so keep in mind of that. The regular tiny flaked shimmers are fine. They were easy to apply and blend. They give a smooth finish that clings for long hours. I've had mine last all day from afternoon to late night without using eyeshadow primer. And it comes off easily with makeup wipes too. Great for everyday wear or makeup beginners who want to start with a natural "no makeup" makeup look. Aside from that, they travel very well. I've been carrying it as my travel eyeshadow while away from home, and they're still in great condition. Here's a photo of what the palette looks like after one use.

I was previously using custom eye palettes from MAC and Bobbi Brown to create my own brow+liner quad before both brands scaled back and discontinued the cool toned grey-brown shades with the right balance of pigment (not to strong, not too weak or patchy) that I used. This Romand palette in the shade "Dusty Fog Garden" has been PERFECT for filling my eyebrows (I prefer powder and the variety of shades make it more natural to both shade in and create brow strokes using the darker shades with a liner brush), as powder eyeliner, and the shades mix well to create a natural nose contour (not bronzer). The formula is smooth and pigmented but not intensely so, which makes it versatile as a buildable and customizable contour product. With the settling spray and eye primer I use for any product, my makeup stays in place without touch ups all day. Some of the intended brow powders on the market come off a little too harsh and I've always preferred eyeshadows in particular shades for my cool-toned, black-brown brows. Not to mention the price for Romand is really good for the quality and shades you get. Before I came across this, I was considering buying another cook-toned brow+liner shade palette from another brand for $30+ for half the shades of this Romand one. I also thought about building a new Mac quad and just settling for colors they currently offer that I could try to make work but that was easily $50+ for a custom quad, without even the perfect light-cool grey color. The palette is pretty compact for travel or makeup bag storage and fills multiple makeup needs with this one palette. I don't often go out of my way to write reviews, but I really needed to share my appreciation for this and I hope this particular shade doesn't get discontinued! I cannot tell you how much time I've put into looking for replacements for the custom shadow colors I was using previously (I got them first when palettes and single shadows were more common) and I'm so relieved to have found these before running completely out. I'm really debating if I should have a backup of Dusty Fog because I'm a little paranoid about having to restart my search for the right eyeshadow palette...

I love Romand and I've been wanting this Dry Buckwheat Flower palette for a while but I couldn't justify spending that much on 4 eyeshadows. It finally went on sale (a bit) so I decided to get it. It's a perfect palette that takes a lot of the guesswork out of creating eye looks. The colors are beautiful for daily wear and can be combined into multiple looks. The consistency of the shadows is of high quality and the shades are soft and easily blended. The shimmer shade is beautiful and the darkest color works great as a liner. Some of the brand pictures make the colors look grayish but they're actually brown. If you're cool-leaning, these browns will look amazing on you because they're not warm shades. If you prep your eyes well, these eyeshadows will last for a long time without creasing or looking wonky.

If you’re looking for a nice easy to use application this is a good base