L'Oreal: HIP Shadow Duo - #224 Showy (eyeshadow)

Wontpayretail23 · 07-05-2006, 05:32 AM #1 (**permalink**)

Rating: 5
Price: 4
Packaging: 5
Would you Repurchase? Yes

Comments:
I bought this because of all the comments on MUA of Showy being a MAC Parrot Dupe. And it's true. I swatched them out (PICs can be seen of the comparison) and posted pics on my MUA profile.
These are a great value - can often be found buy one get one free, or other sales. If you purchase these at a Walgreens always ask the makeup counter if they have coupons. Often times they do.
This one is nicely pigmented and two wearable shades (Parrot dupe on left side, and a dark blue on the right side).
Also these have a little compartment that snaps down on the bottom to reveal a mirror and two little useless brushes. The mirror is still a nice touch for the price I thought.
A picture of this and swatches can be seen on my MUA profile ReesaRN23. Also Smiles4C has done some great FOTDs using these duos and can be seen at : http://www.xanga.com/smiles4c

pugmommy7 · 08-10-2006, 09:06 PM #2 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating:5
Price:4
Packaging Quality:5
Would you buy this product again? YES

It is a great dupe for parrot. Do shop around for the best price/deal as I have found the descrepancy in price to be wide.
The other blue works well as a crease shade and it very nice(i compare it to plumage somewhat-perhaps more blue)
I do recommend a base as this es will crease(at least on me) without one.

cindysilver4 · 08-11-2006, 03:14 PM #3 (**permalink**)

Overall rating: 5
Price: 5
Packaging Quality: 4
Would You Buy This Product Again?: No, because it will last me forever

Sometimes I have a hard time opening the little compact, but the colors are POP! and apparently look like "Parrot" which I don't have. The colors look great as a bright liner around my green eyes, and also as dramatic shadow for night. Use a base with it though.

Kimberleigh · 08-15-2006, 02:15 PM #4 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating:5
Price:4
Packaging Quality:5
Would you buy this product again? Abso-freaking-lutely!

I love the lighter of the two so very much (the parrot dupe)! Yesterday I used it over sea me shadestick and it was beautiful :-)

krt · 01-30-2007, 12:18 PM #5 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating:4
Price:5
Packaging Quality:5
Would you buy this product again? yes

For anyone that doesn't have or hasn't seen this eyeshadow before, it is split down the middle divided into two different colors. The left is a frosty turquoise/teal and the right is a matte navy blue color. The container opens twice also, one for the shadow and below it for a little mirror and the shadow applicator.
I bought mine at Wal-Mart in a buy one get one free deal along with a mascara, so I got mine for about 8 dollars. I think they usually, by themselves, sell for 6 dollars each though.
When applied, the turquoise shade is about the same as it looks in the pot ...except on me for some reason it isn't quite as shimmery. I am a huge shimmer/frosty/glitter person so that is kind of a let down. I usually just add a sparkle powder over and it is perfect.
The dark blue again, looks the exact same on as in the pot. I don't usually use this one as I tend to go more for the sparkley shadows but I on accasion will work this into the crease. Pigment-wise these both are awesome.
I definatley recommend this product.

meehpink143 · 05-17-2007, 01:10 AM #6 (**permalink**)

=] i would totally buy this again.. i have almost all of the hip shadows =]=]=] i love them!

yoflynn2000 · 01-06-2008, 03:26 AM #7 (**permalink**)

I love the hip color duos.. the pigments are so great especially for the price.

SnowWhiteQueen · 01-07-2008, 10:29 PM #8 (**permalink**)

I agree that the lighter shade is an exact parrot dupe. These duos (especially this one) are lovely!!

cynpat2000 · 01-09-2008, 03:05 PM #9 (**permalink**)

I love the parrot dupe. I love it. I havent had much luck with MAC shadows so im happy with this dupe .

sexiplayful · 01-18-2008, 06:53 AM #10 (**permalink**)

i love this shadow i have 2 of them the teal color is so cute the deep blue took me awhile to get it go on cuz it's so matte.

cupcake_x · 02-19-2008, 08:54 PM #11 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 3
Price: 2
Packaging Quality: 4
Would you buy this product again? Probably not

I like the lighter color, but I hated the darker color. It didn't show up very well, and it was kind of hard to blend.

KateSpade · 03-13-2008, 01:03 PM #12 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating:5
Price:5
Packaging Quality:5
Would you buy this product again? YES

This duo is fantastic! The lighter, glittery blue is absolutely amazing! both colors are highly pigmented, and they each present a very smooth application. I have not had a problem with creasing either, but they look a hundred times better when used with a base (as do most eyeshadows).

Lizzie · 03-13-2008, 01:15 PM #13 (**permalink**)

Overall Rating: 3.5
Price: 4
Packaging Quality: 4
Would you buy this product again? Maybe in a different color...I kinda want the yellow/purple one.

I really love the lighter color, but I hardly ever use the darker color. It's quite a steal, especially if you get it on sale. They're very pigmented, although I find that the darker color is a bit difficult to blend. But overall, I'd recommend it. It even has a mirror!

mochaallure · 05-14-2008, 06:57 PM #14 (**permalink**)

got this love it

hotmodelchiq · 05-25-2008, 10:02 PM #15 (**permalink**)

this stuff makes my eyelids dry and itchy ... i have to use TONS of primer 1st