Revlon Color Stay 16-Hour Eye Shadow Quads: Review and Swatches!

I'm back today to talk about some of my favorite drugstore eye shadows, the Revlon Color Stay 16-Hour Eye Shadow Quads. These received a bit of love when they were released last year, and I have to say that Revlon certainly did not disappoint.

Decadent, Siren

I have two colors here, a light, everyday option (Decadent), and a darker, smokier option (Siren). These come housed in black plastic casing with tops that flip up, and the packaging-to-product ratio is really great. They are something great to throw into your makeup bag for traveling!

First up: Decadent. With it's pinky-gold color scheme, this is perfect for Spring and Summer. Looking clockwise from the top left, there's a very pale pink, a light, yellow-gold, a dark, red-toned brown, and a classic light pink. All of the colors are shimmery, though the top left has a bit of an extra sparkle. I always picture this with a sundress, a pale gloss, and peachy-pink cheeks. Lovely!

The formulation reminds me of the COVERGIRL eye shadow formulation: smooth, pigmented and blendable. I like it! The colors work really well together. I like this for when I want to add a bit more color, but still don't want anything too crazy. Now onto to the next one...

Siren is a bit smokier, a bit darker, and very different than what I normally gravitate towards. Clockwise from top left, you have a slightly purple-toned silver, a dark aubergine, a gray-black, and a bronze-y taupe. I use this whenever I want to get all-dolled up for nighttime, which I can assure you isn't very often. The black is matte, but the rest are shimmer. I wouldn't expect these to go as well together as Decadent, but I really love how they look. Swatch time? I think so!

The formulation of these is the same as the other, so I'm not going to say much about it. The matte black was a bit more sheer, but not enough to make a significant difference.

These quads come equipped with diagrams which explains a simple, easy-to-do eye look for beginners on the back. While I don't necessarily follow this, it would definitely come in hand for someone who doesn't really know what they are doing.

The drugstore is full of great eye shadow formulations these days, and these are definitely a part of that. The color selection is wonderful, and the price is right on the mark at $6-8 dollars each, depending on the store. If you're looking for a new eye shadow combination, I would give these a whirl! You can find them wherever Revlon is sold.

Do you prefer palettes or single shadows?
xoxo
Alyssa