Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio in Nude : Swatches & Review

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio in Nude

Retails at $15.795US and $17.49CAN at Shopper Drug Mart. 

  

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio in Nude 

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio in Nude

Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio in Nude

Product: 

This product is a best describe as a hybrid of the Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadows and the L'Oréal Infallible Eyeshadows. Unfortunately, this marriage brought out the worst traits of both products. 

The gel formula is not dry enough to impart the true colour of the product but rather it's a too dense paste. This cause the product to apply sheer yet patch. The silver/white shimmer also is not binding properly and there is a tonne of fall out throughout the day. 

The Magnificent Metals formula, on the other hand, is sheer but the texture of it on its own allows the application to be consistent and last longer in comparison. 

I don't have the mixing medium yet but I feel like the Stila Stay All Day® Liquid Eye Primer (which is basically humectant (found in soap) that emulsifies the gel) would do wonders with this product to create a smooth application. 

Wear: 2 hours wear before noticeable fading on its own.

Packaging: Simple jar with a clear opening in the glitter lid.

Daylight swatches: Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio in Nude

Flash swatches: Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Extreme Shimmer Gel Cream Shadow & Liner Trio in Nude

Verdict

Unless you're planning to buy or already own the Stila Stay All Day® Liquid Eye Primer I recommend avoiding this product. For the price point however and you own the liquid primer I'd say go for it as they are nice looking shades that you can foil.