Sappho Cosmetics Single Pressed Shadows + Blush Review

My plan to write several Sappho reviews, in a row, failed miserably. I already did a review of their fabulous concealers back in June, go read that one first :). There's long been debates (in my head) about whether loose shadow is better than pressed. Personally, pressed is just way more convenient and easier to travel with. Grab and go people, that's what I like. I was pretty excited to see that JoAnn had sent me a customizable palette with several shades of her pressed shadows + a vegan blush.

Bottom L to R: Norma (gold), Turtle (pale pink), Raven (black), Beckitt (green), Chloe (pewter), & TUTZ (blush)

Description

Norma: This soft hilighted gold eyeshadow pairs beautifully with our new deep plum shade Patricia. Use as a lid color  or under brow accent. Subtle and sexy.

Turtle: This mixed pink ivory eyeshadow can augment any makeup

Raven: Raven is a deep pigmented black with the slightest touch of dark blue. Used wet as a liner or dry as a shadow or liner this color is a must for every kit.

Beckitt: Light and airy greens are one of this season's biggest trend. Beckitt is a gorgeous  shimmery sparkly green that looks great against sun kissed skin in the summer and looks festive in the winter.

Chloe: This satiny pewter shade is fantastic for day makeup, and especially great if you want a smoky eye that is not harsh but adds just the right amount of drama to make a statement!

TUTZ Pressed Blush: Introducing our new VEGAN TUTZ BLUSH. Bring light and life to your face with this soft pink blush with a slight blue undertone! To create this blush, various amounts of carefully selected inorganic minerals are ground together, then mixed with almond oil and pressed into a cake. These minerals are of the highest quality and therefore have great depth of pigment, colour and tone.

I'm going to start with the customizable palette, it's alright. It's not the best quality, but I do enjoy the transparent cover that allows me to see what's in it. It also closes pretty tightly, which means that I don't have to worry about it opening while traveling. Is it something that I would drop more than a few bucks on? No. I can appreciate that it's available though, instead of assuming that everyone has a magnetic customizable palette at home. 

Now, the shadows themselves are really nice and their descriptions describe them perfectly...except Raven. I do find they vary in pigmentation intensity though, they're not all amazing across the board. They apply very smoothly given that they feel ever so slightly chalky, they can be built up, and are easy to blend. I'm not sure how long they wear because shadows don't last very long on me, unless I'm using a primer like Urban Decay or Tarte. TUTZ is a vegan blush that is soooooo, so pretty! It's a plumy pink that can be worn with so many different looks, sheered out for a wash of colour or built up for a more dramatic cheek. It also applies really smoothly and is easy to blend.

L to R: Norma, Turtle, & Raven

L to R: Beckitt, Chloe, & TUTZ

My absolute favourite shades, from this palette, are Norma and Chloe which pair beautifully together or alone. Chloe is a stunning pewter shade that I've never seen before and it's the most pigmented of all the shades. Turtle is nice as a wash of colour to neutralize any lid discolourations and it's matte, perfect for lazy days. It would also be perfect for mature women that don't like to wear much makeup. My mom really likes the way Turtle looks on her. Raven was disappointing for me, it's not very pigmented at all. I basically had to build it up below so that you could actually see it. I think this batch might be a dud because it can't even be used wet. I do sometimes apply it on the upper lash line, over liner, just to help the liner last longer. Beckitt is a very pretty shimmering green that I very rarely wear on my lower lash line for a pop of colour. If you love to wear colour, Beckitt would be a perfect shade to start with because it truly is a stunning green. 

All in all, I think both the shadows and blush are worth checking out if you want to treat yourself. Chloe is one that is a must in my collection now. 

Retails for a steep $20 CAN/shadow and $24 CAN/blush.  You can purchase them from Sappho Cosmetics or one of their many retailers across Canada.

Have you ever tried Sappho's pressed shadows? Which shade appeals to you more?

L to R: Norma, Turtle, Raven, Beckitt, Chloe & TUTZ

Ingredients

Norma: Mica, Laurly lysine, Capryl/Capric Triglyceride , Zinc stearate, Zinc oxide. Certified organic Simmondsia Chensis (jojoba oil), Certified organic Argania Spinosa kernel oil.

May contain =/- iron oxides, (CI 77489, CI 77492, CI 77499) Titanium dioxide ( CI 77891) Manganese violet ( CI77742) Ultramarines ( CI77707), Ferric ferrocyanide ( CI77790) Tin oxide ( 77861)

Turtle: Mica, Laurly lysine, Capryl/Capric Triglyceride , Zinc stearate, Zinc oxide. Certified organic Simmondsia Chensis (jojoba oil), Certified organic Argania Spinosa kernel oil.

May contain =/- iron oxides, (CI 77489, CI 77492, CI 77499) Titanium dioxide ( CI 77891)Manganese violet ( CI77742) Ultramarines ( CI77707), Ferric ferrocyanide ( CI77790) Tin oxide ( 77861)

Raven: Mica, Laurly lysine, Capryl/Capric Triglyceride , Zinc stearate, Zinc oxide. Certified organic Simmondsia Chensis (jojoba oil), Certified organic Argania Spinosa kernel oil.

May contain =/- iron oxides, (CI 77489, CI 77492, CI 77499) Titanium dioxide ( CI 77891) Manganese violet ( CI77742) Ultramarines ( CI77707), Ferric ferrocyanide ( CI77790) Tin oxide ( 77861)

Beckitt: Mica, Laurly lysine, Capryl/Capric Triglyceride , Zinc stearate, Zinc oxide. Certified organic Simmondsia Chensis (jojoba oil), Certified organic Argania Spinosa kernel oil.

May contain =/- iron oxides, (CI 77489, CI 77492, CI 77499) Titanium dioxide ( CI 77891) Manganese violet ( CI77742) Ultramarines ( CI77707), Ferric ferrocyanide ( CI77790) Tin oxide ( 77861)

Chloe: Mica, Laurly lysine, Capryl/Capric Triglyceride , Zinc stearate, Zinc oxide. Certified organic Simmondsia Chensis (jojoba oil), Certified organic Argania Spinosa kernel oil

May contain =/- iron oxides, (CI 77489, CI 77492, CI 77499) Titanium dioxide ( CI 77891) Manganese violet ( CI77742) Ultramarines ( CI77707), Ferric ferrocyanide ( CI77790) Tin oxide ( 77861)

TUTZ Pressed Blush: MICA,LAUROYL LYSINE,CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE,ZINC STEARATE,ZINC OXIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS ( certified organic JOJOBA) OIL), Certified organic ARGAN OIl (ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL).MAY CONTAIN +/-:IRON OXIDES (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492,CI77499)TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007)

*These were sent to me by Sappho for my honest review.