Review: La Mav Eye Shadows + Swatches

Holy Moly it's November! I cannot believe how quickly time is going as we are approaching December and the Christmas rush... well, I've found the perfect Christmas stocking filler! Today is an exciting day, it's La Mav's official launch date for their gorgeous eye shadows.

As mentioned in my previous La Mav Skincare Review, they are a fantastic Australian brand. I am sure you all know by now that I am a great supporter of local products, I would rather spend my money on Australian products to ensure jobs stay in the country. My political interest is another story! Lets get onto these fabulous eye shadows! 

About La Mav Eye Shadows

• Vegan
• Long-lasting
• Intense buildable colour
• Rich in pigment
• 100% natural
• Multi-purpose - can be used as a shadow or eyeliner
• Suitable for all skin types and sensitive eyes
• 4 shades: Matt Black, Sandstone, Cognac and Champagne
• Size 10g

Price: $22.95 AUD each

Ingredients

LAMAV Eye Shadow - Cognac
Zinc Oxide, Mica (CI 77019), may contain (+/-) Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Oxide Green (CI 77288), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Boron Nitride.

LAMAV Eye Shadow - Sandstone
Zinc Oxide, Mica (CI 77019), may contain (+/-) Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Oxide Green (CI 77288), Tin Oxide (CI 77861), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Boron Nitride.

LAMAV Eye Shadow - Matt Black
Mica (CI 77019), may contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Oxide Green (CI 77288), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Pigment Violet (CI 77742

LAMAV Eye Shadow - Champagne
Mica, Zinc Oxide, May Contain +/-: Iron Oxides (CI# 77491,77492,77499), Titanium Dioxide.

My Verdict

• These shadows are feather light and velvet smooth, give the eye shadows a soft tap into the cap to dispense a small amount of content. These can be applied with fingers or a brush, I personally prefer using a brush as the shadows are easily blendable.
• As a subtle eye shadow wearer and lover, these are perfect, for a subtle look, apply a light sweep, the intensity can be built up with ease.
• They are long lasting and did not crease on my lids without primer.
• Matt Black is the only shade without shimmer and makes an amazing eyeliner. Simply dip your brush in a small amount of water before application. I am really impressed with the longevity of the eye shadows as an eyeliner, it did not crease, stray or fade. Pigmentation was excellent. I also enjoyed using the darker shades on my lower lashline.
• I did not experience any irritations or reactions when using these products, my eyes are quite sensitive and would occasionally swell up or react to certain nasty ingredients. I felt safe using these knowing that it's 100% natural.  I would recommend these beautiful shadows to those with sensitive eyes.
• Cognac is my favourite, a pretty copper colour, clear winner for me!
• The only con that I've knit picked is the container/dispense method, it just means that I can't include these babies in my travel pack or touch up bag without the shadows coming out of the dispense holes. I am a relatively clumsy person who is always in a hurry, so I've only been using these on days where I have time to stand in front of the mirror and ensure that I don't knock them over or drop them. It would be incredible if these were pressed.. however I understand that the method will involve using rubbing alcohol.

Swatches and Looks

*Note* The swatch picture below is a one dip swatch, I dipped my finger into the eye shadow once (lightly) and swatched it on my arm. Sandstone is more of a greyish brown colour (see second eye look below).

Champagne used as a base, Cognac applied all over the lid and under lower lashline, Matt Black applied as an eyeliner (brush dipped in water).

Champagne used for inner corner. Sandstone applied all over the lid and under the lower lash line. A light sweep of Matt Black along upper lash line

Deals and Special Offers

• For the 50 first eye shadow purchases, receive a Free Anti-Ageing Travel (Including 5mL travel pump size of the Bio VA5 Wrinkle Smoothing Day Creme and Bio A7 Firming Eye Lotion and 3mL tube of Antioxidant Rich Nightly Repair Nectar). 
• La Mav has two types of application brushes for $19.95 each. They are also offering an eye shadow pack (includes all four colours and the two brushes for $99.95 (save $31.85).

Links

Individual vegan eyeshadows: https://www.lamav.com/shop/vegan-eyeshadows

Vegan eyeshadow brush https://www.lamav.com/shop/vegan-eyeshadow-brush

Vegan angle eyeshadow brush https://www.lamav.com/shop/vegan-angle-brush

Vegan Eyeshadow Collection: https://www.lamav.com/shop/vegan-eyeshadow-collection

Promo Link: http://promos.lamav.com/eyeshadows

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*These products were provided for my consideration, all opinions are my own