Friday 19 July 2013

Estee Lauder Raisins Eyeshadow Duo


If you follow me on twitter you will know how hard I tried to get my hands on this duo and how excited I was to get it! I originally saw it on Zoe's Youtube Video and decided that I needed it as it looks absolutely amazing on her, however much to my dismay it was out of stock everywhere, Selfridges, John Lewis, Debenhams AND House of Frazer! Then a few people including Ambi (check out her blog!) tweeted me to tell me that it was back in stock at Boots. Ambi and I had previous been going crazy trying to get our hands on it! So finally it was back in stock at Boots and I quickly placed an order, I chose the deliver to store option as it was free and I live quite close to a Boots store. Within two days I got a text and an email telling me it had arrived so I popped down to the store and picked it up. I've been using this almost everyday since I bought it, I was worried that it wouldn't suit me as the darker shade is slightly purpley but it looks absolutely beautiful, the shadows work really well together. I have been using the lighter shade all over the lid with the darker shade on the outer corner blended out, I then just apply some brown kohl liner across my upper lash line. I am so impressed with the quality, the shadows are both super pigmented and they blend together amazingly! Throughout the day they didn't crease or wear off of my eyelids either! I love the packaging of this and every Estee Lauder product I've tried, the packaging just looks expensive with the gold and the swirly "EL." I was told at my local Estee Lauder counter (by the most patronizing sales assistant who always asks me if I am looking at their products for a "school project." I'm 18 not 8) that this product is being discontinued! Although I don't trust her 100% I would say to pick this up sooner rather than later, just in case it actually is being discontinued. It would be such a shame if it is as it is something I would recommend and have been absolutely loving, I am looking at which duo to get next!


14 comments

  1. The packaging looks absolutely lovely!These arent colours I would usually think about but swatched they look great :)

    Have a lovely day
    Zoe x
    dailyfacebeauty.blogspot.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  2. I absolutely love the colours in this duo, especially the hint of purple - makes them a little unusual! I'll definitely be trying these out : )

    xxxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. How RUDE being asked that, please complain, I swear things are never going to change, I hate patronising make up counter girls. I have got into arguments with some of them who advise me to do something a certain way (i.e apply foundation with a flat brush as if I've never applied foundation before) and when I tell them I prefer a buffing brush or stippling brush they just go mental and insist that they know everything - Honestly, it drives me freakin' nuts. I once had an origins girl adamant that if I was buying the moisturiser I HAD to buy the whole line. Why? Because if I mixed products from different lines with different ingredients, they wouldn't work at all. *facepalm*

    ANYWAY that turned into an essay! I love this duo though, at first I thought it made me look a bit tired and bruised - Definitely needs a bit of highlight/white loose pigment in the inner corner thats for sure! :D

    ReplyDelete
  4. I really need to hunt this down if it's being discontinued. I've been also wanting it since I saw it on Zoe's channel :)

    sparklewithlaughter.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  5. This product is being discontinued, the whole line :(!
    I tried everywhere to get it too! I went into boots and had the most amazing sales assistant search and search online only to say their being discontinued and then actually give me a barely used tester as she could tell I was disappointed about it that I finally got one! It doesn't have the gorgeous packaging but well worth it for the shadows!

    http://l1ttlemiss.blogspot.co.uk/

    Kat :) x

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh my what a gorgeous duo this is. It's a pity it is being discontinued.

    Shang J.| The Feminine Crusade

    ReplyDelete
  7. OH MY LANTA , I am just radiating jealousy! It's sold out EVERYWHERE here and they're telling me it's getting discontinued. I absolutely love the shades in this duo. Very lucky to have snagged it :)

    - Jess
    The Mod Mermaid

    ReplyDelete
  8. gorgeous palette!!!


    Emily
    eageremily.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Ooo how beautiful!

    http://livedwithlove.blogspot.co.uk


    Kerry X

    ReplyDelete
  10. Such a beautiful duo - always love estee lauder products, their blush in Witty Peach is gorgeous! I'll definitely have a swatch of this next time I'm browsing.

    www.absolutebeaut.com

    xx

    ReplyDelete
  11. Great duo! Shame about the counter staff, how rude of them! I would complain.Beth May Blogs
    My Bloglovin

    ReplyDelete
  12. Thanks for the wee mention, ah SO in love with this palette, I'm using mine all the time now. But it seems from your other comments it is being discontinued - just my bloody luck!

    Ambi xx

    Bombay Rose www.bombayrose.co.uk

    ReplyDelete
  13. Estee Lauder product packaging is always so classy ... Loved the purple shade ....
    http://beautyndbest.com/

    ReplyDelete
  14. Oooh such a pretty duo, I saw it in a cco on holiday but decided not to pick it up, what a dummy I am. I'm definitely going to try to get it though maby they will have it in duty free, fingers crossed :)
    http://wwwclairabelle.blogspot.co.uk/

    ReplyDelete