I wondered into Boots a few weeks ago to pick up some Father's Day bits and realised that I had a £5.00 No7 voucher that was close to expiring. Even if you don't normally buy No7 cosmetics or skincare, it always seems stupid not to use the voucher doesn't it? So I came away with their Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in Wheatsheaf for a bargain £3.00 instead of the normal £8.00. It came on my radar a few months ago after Makeup Monster posted about it on her blog as a dupe for MAC Naked Lunch.
What you get is sleek, black packaging; pretty un-exciting and feels a bit cheap. But a book's not all about the cover right? Inside you get a decent sized pan eyeshadow with a small curved brush. I'm not a fan of the brush personally, I find it too fiddly as there's not much to hold onto! I've been applying with my E.L.F Eyeshadow Brush instead.
The colour is natural yet pretty, a shimmering taupe/beige. It's not the most pigmented when applied, but if you're looking for a subtle shadow for daytime or work then it's ideal. The actual formula is really smooth and silky.
Do use a primer with this - I only got about three hours wear of this without a primer before the shadow began to crease and fade. However with my E.L.F Eyelid Primer I got a good six to seven hours wear.
The Verdict
It doesn't make you go wow, but it's a lovely eyeshadow that's great for the au naturel look. However I wouldn't buy it full price - I think £8.00 is pretty expensive for what you get and the longevity of the product. But if you have a £5.00 voucher I'd recommend trying it - I think I'd only re-purchase with a voucher.
To view the complete range of No7 Stay Perfect eyeshadows click here.
Have you tried any of No7's eyeshadows? What have you purchased with a No7 voucher recently?
Beauty Bird xx
ooh I love this colour! Haven't ever tried a no7 eyeshadow before, but I may have to try this one!
ReplyDeleteIt's my first No7 eyeshadow too! If you've got a voucher I'd def recommend it!x
DeleteWhat a pretty colour, I really want to try No7 eyeshadows. I think I'll pick one up next time I have a voucher x
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I've got another that ends next week, I might pick up some of their face wipes this time, but their blusher is also very tempting...!x
DeleteHaha saw this on bloglovin and was gonna say ah I have it then saw you saw it on my blog! I haven't found any problems pigment wise or lasting all day but I always really prime my lids first!! Thank god for no7 vouchers:)
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving it, it's something I wouldn't have even looked at normally, one of the things I love about blogging is discovering new products :-) x
DeleteThat's very pretty for everyday! I think I have a No7 voucher somewhere... :) x
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:-) I have another, I think it ends on the 16th x
DeleteThis looks really pretty :) Perfect base colour :)
ReplyDeleteI like the shimmer in it :)
xoxo
I agree :-) I think the shimmer really makes it!x
DeleteSuch a pretty colour!
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving a comment on my blog :)
Natasha Carly x
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No problem, thank you for commenting on mine :-) x
DeleteThis looks pretty. I always spend my vouchers on wipes, eye make up remover and nail varnish. Think I'll pick this up with my voucher :)
ReplyDeleteHaha I was going to get the face wipes with another voucher I've got! We've done a swap! If you get the eyeshadow hope you like it :-) x
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