Eyeshadow palettes are a makeup bag staple for beauty lovers. With a range of shades in one convenient palette, you can create a variety of looks for any occasion. Ucanbe has made a name for itself with budget-friendly eyeshadow palettes that punch above their price point. I recently tried out one of their 18-pan palettes and here is my review.
Palette Overview
The Ucanbe Aura Eyeshadow Palette contains 18 shades in mostly warm neutral tones. The shadows range from matte to shimmer to metallic finishes. There are some pops of color with a teal blue, burgundy, and deep green. The rest of the shades are versatile neutrals like champagne, bronze, taupe, and brown.
In terms of formula, the shadows have good color payoff and are easy to blend. The matte shades kick up some powder in the pan but aren’t overly powdery on the eyes. The shimmers have a smooth, creamy texture while the metallics have an intense foiled finish. I did use a primer to really make the shades pop but they also apply well without one.
Performance
I was able to create a variety of eye makeup looks with this palette ranging from subtle daytime to bold glam.
- The matte transition shades blended seamlessly in the crease and made a great base.
- The shimmers added a pop of luminosity to the lids or inner corner.
- The deeper mattes created sultry smoky eye looks.
- The metallics really stood out packed onto the lid.
The standout shades for me were the foiled metallic emerald green and burgundy. They applied so smoothly and intensely. I did experience some fallout with the metallic shades but nothing too crazy. The shadows wore well over a 12 hour period before needing a touch up.
Price
You really can’t beat the value with Ucanbe eyeshadow palettes. This 18-pan palette retails for $12.99 on Amazon. For less than $13, you get a versatile mix of shadows in an array of finishes. The brand frequently runs deals where you can get palettes for even cheaper. Ucanbe eyeshadows are on par quality-wise with higher end drugstore options.
Final Verdict
I was very impressed with the Ucanbe Aura Eyeshadow Palette. The formula, pigmentation, blendability, and wear were well above average especially for the affordable price tag. Both makeup beginners and experts would get good use out of this palette. Ucanbe delivers on highly pigmented, everyday neutral looks and bold color payoff. I would definitely recommend giving the Ucanbe eyeshadow palettes a try for killer quality at a budget-friendly price.