Let me put it out there that I am no makeup artist. I’ve basically been doing the same look on my face for the last 20 years. And that’s ok because it works and because it doesn’t cause my kids any embarrassment. They know mom won’t show up at school one day with 50 shades of something on her eyelids.
That said, I wear makeup every day and keep it interesting by switching up colors to keep the look fresh. When a new palette comes out with the latest shades, it’s a no-brainer that I’m going to want it and I’m going to want to share it with you too.
As soon as I saw jane iredale’s 2015 Holiday Collection: In The Blink of a Smoky Eye ($50), I went crazy for it—and one lucky reader will have a chance to win one too!
This palette is phenomenal! It’s like having all the colors I’d normally use in one portable case. The eight pressed powder colors are wearable and make eyeshadow as effortless as can be.
Check out how pretty and highly pigmented the colors are in these labeled swatches pulled from an Instagram shot on Jane Iredale’s feed.
- Bone – matte, creamy nude
- Pure Gold – shimmery, bright gold
- Dawn – shimmery rose brown
- Rose Gold – shimmery rose gold
- Iris – matte, cool violet
- Forest – matte, deep green
- Double Espresso – matte, dark, cool brown
- Ebony – matte black
Even if you have no clue how to play with eyeshadows, the set comes with a fold-out “how to” guide showing five step-by-step looks. This kit can get you party-ready in no time but is also subdued enough for daily use.
Ebony, espresso, forest and iris easily double as eyeliner colors too.
Just because Jane Iredale is incredibly generous, the giveaway also includes a customer favorite, Forever Red Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain ($25), a multipurpose lip and cheek stain now available in classic red. This is one red that goes from sheer to striking in a matter of swipes.
The lovely ingredients enhance your natural coloring and feel hydrating on the lips. Olive butter, avocado butter, and wild rose wax soothe and soften lips, while rose flower wax and beeswax nourish and moisturize.
Best of all, anyone can rock the long-lasting, customizable color. From my 12-year-old blondie…
…to my 9-year-old brunette. The good-for-you ingredients mean I don’t have to worry about my models ingesting anything toxic.
When I was on the hunt for cleaner cosmetics before I had kids, I still remember that Jane Iredale was one of a handful of brands that was available back in the ’90s. This company has longevity for good reason. It consistently offers quality products that are on par with department store brands, so I never miss a thing.
You can buy In the Blink of a Smoky Eye and Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain at Jane Iredale.
Best of all one lucky reader will win this gorgeous Holiday Collection by entering the giveaway below. You only have 3 days to enter. The giveaway ends Thursday night. One winner will be announced on Friday, Nov. 13. Good luck! (This giveaway is open to residents in Continental U.S. only. Apologies to my intercontinental friends.)
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!
*Products were sent to me for evaluation courtesy of the wonderful team at Jane Iredale. (Thank you, Angie Castro!)
I would love to win this holiday smokey eye kit because of the beautiful, jewel toned shades – rather than the standard shades that typically come with a smokey eye kit. Thanks for the wonderful giveway!!
I Love Jane Iredale! And I’ve been lusting after this pallet since fall when I heard she was combining some of the luscious fall singles eyeshadow colors into a pallet! And now it’s here! Oh the looks I could create!
I would love to win this palette. This plus the lip and cheek stain make it the perfect on the go set. Just add mascara and you are ready to party!
They were so cute about posing too! Very willing models. Thanks for appreciating their awesomeness, Jess. XO
The colors in the new palette are beautiful! They’re neutral but you can have fun with them too to create so many looks! Great giveaway!
It’s so hard to make a switch that’s going to change your look, but I love the Instragram photo showing how beautifully these colors blend together! So excited about this giveaway 🙂
So gorgeous! This palette would be perfect for the upcoming holiday season!
Beautiful Colors , lipstick AND directions! Yes, please
What a wonderfully curated palette of inherently wearable colors! I’ve yet to find a red that looks good on me…maybe Forever Red is the one?
Very sweet photos of your girls ♡
Would love to win this palette. Like your adorable children, I would love to experiment with the amazing colors of the palette and multi purpose of the lip/cheek color as well. It’s not what others see but how it makes me feel to have the child like curiosity to try new and green products. Thank you for hosting such an amazing and green conscious giveaway.
I’ve always like Jane’s products. I think her colors are pigmented but also easy to apply! I feel like she deserves so much more attention in the green beauty world.
Love this pallet and lipstick! So pretty!
This palette is right up my alley. Looks amazing
I’m the type who usually wears a single eyeshadow at the time, so I love this palette and knowing that the colors compliment each other. And instructions! So awesome! The red lip color looks so fun for the holidays! Thanks for the chance Sarita!
I am loving the colors in this palette! Simple and classic and timeless–perfect for everyone!
I love the colors of this palette- especially the purples. Many palettes have crazy colors or colors you can only use as an eyeliner because they are so dark. This palette has colors that are all usable.
JI makes amazing pallets. Love all these colors – especially the nudes. Great giveaway!
I would love to win this palette! It is such a great mix of colors. I don’t like most palettes because all tend to have at least a few colors that I would NEVER wear but I think I would use every single color in this one!
I love all the colors in this palette! They seem wearable for even someone like me (who’s used to mostly neutrals). 🙂
I have been dying to try Jane Iredale and my eyeshadow is one of the last toxic products I need to switch! This would be perfect! Thank you for the opportunity!
Aaahhh so sweet, those little daughters. Makes me all smiley!
I’ve been looking for a shadow similar to MAC’s Sable and Dawn looks like it fits the bill! These colors are SO gorgeous – I’d love to try them!
I love the combination of vibrant colors and earth tones.