Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Book Review
Not too long ago I decided to purchase the Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Book. I’m so very glad I did! Let me tell you about Spellbinding.
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The Website Says
A mesmerizing 24-pan eye shadow book of rich, Spellbinding shades that harmoniously pair to create endless looks. Each set of shades can be paired together to create perfectly layered looks reminiscent of old school shade-shifters. The shadows glide on effortlessly to blend and layer seamlessly. Each of the rich, creamy colors is formulated with a high-pigment load for incredible payoff with just one swipe. Experience incredibly long-lasting crease-free color with shades won’t budge or flake—this is the same great formula that Kat Von D is known for. Together, they’re the perfect mix of neutral shades and bold pops of color in a beautiful box featuring Kat’s original artwork. This palette is the perfect gift for any makeup lover or yourself.
- Paraben free
- For a more natural look, apply Galore all over lid and up to browbone. Lightly blend Hexagram into crease for a soft look.
- For a bolder style apply Precious on lids, then lightly blend Dark Throne on top. Continue to blend Precious on top and up into crease until blended softly for a smoky look.
Price
$55 from Sephora. 1.20 oz.
Ingredients for the Spellbinding Palette
Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Canina Flower Extract, Safflower Seed Oil, Trimyristin, Potassium Sorbate,Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Carmine (ci 75470). May Contain(+ / -) : Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140:1), Chromium Oxide Greens (ci 77288), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090:2), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (77019).
The book comes with a see through layer that has the eyeshadow names printed on it. There are 12 never before seen shades and 12 repromotes.
All products swatched on bare skin while filming the video.
Dark Thrown
velvety dark grey (slightly powdery)
Precious
pale peachy champagne
Sunset Blvd.
yellow gold (slightly powdery, glittery)
8 Bit
teal blue with gold iridescence
Holy Bible
pale silvery white
Oddfellow
Back with teal sparkle
Row 1 – Dark Throne – Precious – mixed – Sunrise Blvd – 8 Bit – mixed
Row 2 – Holy Bible – Oddfellow – mixed – Instaglam – stupid autocorrect – mixed
Row 3 – Smile now – cry later – mixed – queen – bukowski – mixed
Instaglam
frosty pale pink
Stupid Autocorrect
burgundy wine with brown undertones
Smile Now
peach with pink iridescence. This is like that Smashbox color I loved!
Cry Later
brown with gold flecks
Row 1 – Dark Throne – Precious – mixed – Sunrise Blvd – 8 Bit – mixed
Row 2 – Holy Bible – Oddfellow – mixed – Instaglam – stupid autocorrect – mixed
Row 3 – Smile now – cry later – mixed – queen – bukowski – mixed
Queen
brown with subtle teal green duochrome
Bukowski
teal blue
Babe
purple with blue iridescence
Piaf
Dark grey with silver sheen
Geek
peach with orange tones
Fallen
Bronzey gold
Birdcage
bright yellow green chartreuse
Gunner
dark green with sparkle
Row 1 – Babe – Piaf – mixed – Geek – Fallen – mixed
Row 2 – Birdcage – Gunner – mixed – Galore – Hexagram – mixed
Row 3 – Arcadia – Wonderland – mixed – Countess – WTF– mixed
Galore
icy peachy beige
Hexagram
gold with green and brown tones, dirty bronze
Arcadia
icy lavender purple
Wonderland
beautiful blackened burgundy with pink sparkles
Row 1 – Babe – Piaf – mixed – Geek – Fallen – mixed
Row 2 – Birdcage – Gunner – mixed – Galore – Hexagram – mixed
Row 3 – Arcadia – Wonderland – mixed – Countess – WTF– mixed
Countess
pale beige matte (slightly powdery)
WTF
red
The book comes with tips for layering the shadows, which I think is a great idea for those who are new to makeup, or even those who are well versed in makeup who may not think to layer colors.
I do love that you’re getting 24 full size eyeshadows in this palette. Speaking of the palette, I love that it’s not bulky and it’s easy to store. It’s got a nice, minimalistic design.
I really love this palette. There is one thing I would change about it though. I would print the names of the colors beneath each shade. I know I’m not the first to mention this but I HATE the plastic film with the name. It’s unnecessary and I’d rather see the names by the colors so I have a hope at remembering them.
See the Hexagram tutorial.
See the Birdcage tutorial.
My favorites
Oddfellow, Bukowski, Countess, Wonderland, Birdcage, Hexagram, Fallen, 8 Bit.
If you’re in the market for a new large eyeshadow palette this is a great one for gift giving or yourself!
What do you think of the Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Book? Love it? Hate it? Let me know in the comments below!
Stupid Autocorrect may have just replaced Junkshow as my favorite eyeshadow name.
The palette looks really cool, but I hardly ever go for any of my non-UD eyeshadow (and I’ve got two KvD palettes I rarely use as it is). If Sephora does a F&F around the time I’m Christmas shopping, I might spring for it for my sister, but I already bought her an UD face case for her birthday, so I might try to get slightly more creative in gift choices, haha.
Long time reader, first time posting…..I really want this palette, especially after your review and awesome swatches. I’ve heard and read so many great things about the colors/quality of this palette. I have a couple of her eye shadow singles and blushes from her updated line which I’ve been very happy with….along with the older products of her’s I’ve managed to keep in my lineup over the years. Your birdcage look is breathtaking and totally sold me!!
PlasticDiaries I really like the whole concept 🙂 hope you liked seeing the colors mixed, too.
I love that all the shades are paired. It makes everything so much easier for the creative-challenged people like myself, but if you like to mix things up you still have enough colours to go wild. Very cool!
I LOVE this palette. I’ve been wearing it pretty much non stop since I received it.
Kath TheFabZilla Aww, I’m glad you love it 🙂
trumpette Yay, I hope he gets there soon!
loveforlacquer Thank you!
vintageortacky Maybe wait for a sale? I do like it! Glad you like the review! <3
Beauty_tidbits Thank you! I love chartreuse shades like that 🙂
I love the KVD makeup line 😀 This palette is super pretty~
This is a lovely palette! That green birdcage looks gorgeous on you….
I’ve been wondering about this!
I Am trying SO HARD to not buy this, but this seems like one I’ll be sad if I miss out on!! Thank you for the review!
Watched your video on this today! LOVE!
uuuuu exciting
I must have this!! I’ve made my husband agree that when he’s in Copenhagen on business next month he has to go to Sephora and pick this up as it’s sort of our nearest Sephora… seeing as he never goes to any other country that has one! Can’t wait! Looking forward to more of your looks with this one!
Erika, the names made me smile 🙂
That is a great palette and I like the shade names. Very creative. 🙂
Absolutely fabulous, you and the palette I mean! I’ve been debating whether to get this or not. On one hand I want because it’s a steal and I love KVD, on the other hand I don’t because I have a lot of KVD palettes already. But after seeing this, you just convinced me. Enabler! Hahaha!
Erika Costello Yeah I just hope palettes don’t continue to do that.
This is a gorgeous palette. I agree, the names should have been printed by each shadow rather than on a stupid plastic film. That is a bad design decision. It wouldn’t stop me from buying the palette, tho, if I were inclined to pick it up. 🙂
BeautyJudy thank you!
SlashedBeauty Yeah it’s really great! You don’t usually see a company promoting the different pairints
paintedladies09 I really think it’s well put together.
Gorgeous palette!
I love the idea behind this palette! You can get SOO many different looks with all of the pairings. I love Kat!
Cindy, yeah some funny names 🙂
Jennifer, glad you like it!
Emma, it really is!
Robyn, yay me too 🙂
Hahaha…”stupid autocorrect.” I love that there’s a red shadow too.
I was waiting on your review before I picked this up! Gonna hit up Sephora after school 🙂
beautiful palette!
I love the shadow colors in this palette! Aw, man. I don’t want to like this!!! Love the Birdcage look you did, too!
love!