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We love trying new make-up at The Review Studio and as I happened to need a new eyeshadow colour, Khush at Luna was happy to send one of their new Eyeshadow & Smudger Duo Sticks in the colour Taupe. What is a Duo Stick? Well, instead of the flat palette of eyeshadow colours which require a brush for application, a Duo Stick is more like a make-up crayon which is applied directly to the skin and the opposite end (the Duo) is a smudge stick for blending in the colour.
There are more colours available on the website (18 colours in all) which range from daywear to nightwear colours and suit all types of skin colourings. The taupe colour Duo Stick colour has a slight shimmer to it, making it glow slightly when applied. The other sponge end, for smudging, can be used to create a more even coat of colour or to blend up into the eye socket.
I was really impressed by both the colour and the coverage of the Luna Eyeshadow Duo stick. The colour goes onto your eyelids really easily and you can opt to smudge it or not. I found that I didn’t actually need to smudge it, the pencil-like application means you can be quite detailed in how you apply it. I don’t normally apply eyeshadow under my eyes but the stick allowed me to do that with precision, and the smudger helps blend it in. The overall coverage on my eyes was great too as I find it difficult to get a brush to give an even finish. The stick allows you to layer up and applies an even amount all over because you’re not having to load up a brush each time and blend it in.
The price point is spot on too, as I suspect that the Duo Sticks last longer than eyeshadow palettes and they’re easier to travel with. They’re less likely to shatter if you drop them and their direct application to the skin means you can use them without having to take a set of brushes with you too. The colours and glimmer of the eyeshadow are really classy too, so you can buy several colours and layer them up or add some depths with darker colours.
Eyeshadow & Smudger Duo Stick available from £15.99 at: https://lunabykhush.com/products/eyeshadow-smudger-duo-stick?variant=57081971278208
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