I first saw the Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Glow Shadow in 002 Nude (allow me to catch my breath, please) on Allana Davison in her 2015 Favorites video and instantly fell in love – with the eyeshadow, that is (but Allana’s pretty cool too, so check out her channel if you don’t know her already). Coincidentally, I had a SEPHORA 20% off coupon lying around just waiting to be used and… Well, we all know how this story’s going to end. The deed was done and a few days later this BEAUT landed on my doorstep.
It’s my first Burberry product, so let me just take a few moments to admire the packaging. Can you believe I even like its fabric-looking outer box? It’s one of those boxes I don’t really want to throw out. I mean, living in the tiniest apartment ever, I do through them out eventually, but sometimes it’s harder than I’d like to admit. Does it happen to anybody else out there?
Anyways, let’s focus on the product in question, rather than my insanity… The square gunmetal case, engraved with Burberry’s tartan pattern, feels heavy and luxe and, after opening its magnetic closure, you’ll find a gorgeous rectangular pan embossed with the classic pattern.
Now on to the shadow itself… It’s a complex greyish golden taupy brown that will lean cool-toned or warm-toned depending on your undertone and the shades you pair it with. It can be used both dry and wet, but to be honest I always use it wet to showcase its true beauty. The frosted/metallic finish is not too in your face and would totally be appropriate in an office environment.
It works amazingly well as a one wash wonder: whenever I’m in a hurry or just want to keep it simple, I pat it all over the mobile lid with a wet firm synthetic brush and blend out the edges with a tiny bit of dry product on a fluffy brush. The texture is incredibly smooth and easy to blend and it adheres really well to the lids.
If I feel like dolling it up a bit, I’ll pair it with a couple of matte shadows in the crease and along the lashline. In the picture below, I’m wearing Wanderer (a light brown) and Power Player (a taupe brown) in the socket and Bombshell (a very deep purple) as a liner (all three eyeshadows are from the Tartelette palette, which is one of the products I’m showing some lovin’ to this month, remember?).
As a side note: If you’re pushing 30 and have dark hair like mine, do a different updo than usual at your own risk… You may or may not discover more grey hair than you thought you had… Just sayin’.
Longevity is impressive, too: the other day I wore it for about 9 hours (on top of Too Faced Shadow Insurance primer) and it didn’t show any signs of creasing. I have ‘normal’ lids that aren’t too dry nor oily, but after about an hour a tiny bit of oil will come through, not so much that it’ll disrupt the eyeshadow, but just enough to bring it to life and give it a lovely wet look.
I’d say the Wet & Dry Glow Shadow in Nude is effortlessly elegant and always appropriate just like a Burberry trench coat, but it’ll ‘only’ set you back 28.50 euro instead of several hundred… It almost sounds affordable put that way, huh?
Have you ever tried any products from the Burberry Beauty range? What did you think of them? I have my eyes on the Earthy blush… Does anyone happen to have that one?
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72 Comments
Gemma
January 19, 2016 at 12:34 pmOh wow what pretty packaging and colour. I need this in my life! Also would love a trench coat too. 🙂
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Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:39 pmHaha, yeah, I’d love a trench coat too!
Blanche
January 19, 2016 at 1:17 pmLove! This has been on my wishlist for a long time. Looks beautiful on you x
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Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:40 pmThank you! It didn’t stay on my wishlist for long and I’m glad I got it!
LindaLibraLoca
January 19, 2016 at 2:08 pmI haven’t tried anything Burberry before, but that one really looks like a classic. Pretty much like the trench you mentioned in the title.
Can I just tell you that apart from the beautiful eyeshadow I love the writing in this article? I do enjoy reading your blog anytime, but that one stood out to me.
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Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:43 pmThanks for the compliment, Anne, I know it’s an honest one, coming from you!
I think the trick with this post is that most paragraphs are separated by a picture, which makes it sound more cohesive than it really is!
Sangeeta
January 19, 2016 at 3:02 pmThe packaging is luxurious and the shade even more.
Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:44 pmIndeed they are!
Shireen L. Platt
January 19, 2016 at 3:59 pmI have only one Burberry palette, the one in a camo design and I haven’t been playing much with it, yet. But this, oh gosh, where do I even start, this is just a stunner! I honestly need to stop reading beauty blogs, the temptation is way too strong!
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Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:46 pmHaha, I know what you mean! After reading beauty blogs, I’d like to get at least 5 new things every day!
Esther Christiaens
January 19, 2016 at 9:00 pmI like the wet color swatch better, but overall I think the eyeshadow’s pretty impressive!
Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:47 pmIt can definitely be built up when it’s dry, but wet it’s just so much better! As I said in the post I always use it wet!
Dorota
January 19, 2016 at 9:40 pmLove it !! Such a pretty shade 🙂 and I’m in love with the packaging !! Xx
Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:47 pmSame here! 😉
Denisa
January 19, 2016 at 10:19 pmThat seems like a really nice eyeshadow! I have never tried out anything Burberry but if I ever come across their products I might do some swatches and see if I end up getting something 🙂 x
Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:48 pmAfter trying this eyeshadow, I’d like to try many more things!
Valentina Chirico
January 19, 2016 at 10:26 pmWhat a wonder!!! It shows it best as wet eyeshadow but it’s nice anyway, both way!
I like the packaging but I havne’t tried something from the Burberry beauty range yet… 🙂 I hope in the future!
xoxo
Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:49 pmSì, è veramente bello e bagnato è proprio fantastico!
tt
January 19, 2016 at 11:21 pmMaking eyeshadows wet is so underrated! It brought out the colour so much more.
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Carol in a
January 19, 2016 at 11:49 pmDefinitely!
Kait Elizabeth
January 20, 2016 at 1:02 amThis post is too cute! I totally want to give that gorgeous shadow a try. Hugs, Kait
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Samantha
January 20, 2016 at 1:28 amI’ve been wanting to try out a ton of stuff from Burberry ever since one of my favorite YouTubers went to one of their events in London and came back with so much makeup. Seriously everything looked pretty and had great quality (although you shouldn’t expect less). This particular color is really pretty though – and it seems versatile, which is great! Definitely going on my wishlist 🙂
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Deasy Noel
January 20, 2016 at 2:51 amIt’s such a pretty color in such a pretty packaging :3 Best way to use a 20% off coupon from Sephora, hehehe.
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KaSonndra
January 20, 2016 at 4:31 amHi Carol… I too am a packaging pack rat, so I fully understand your desire to hold on to the packaging. LOL I’ve heard many great things about Burberry and am thankful to have reviewers around such as yourself who can help guide me in the right direction. The eyeshadow looks fabulous on you! Looking forward to seeing more.
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anubhuti
January 20, 2016 at 4:41 amOh my tha packaging is so lavish… the color looks great on you..
María Alejandra
January 20, 2016 at 9:39 amI haven’t tried anything from the Burberry Beauty Range, but it looks so classy and the packaging is gorgeous. The shdes are also super pretty and look great on you, Carolina! Glad I just came across your blog! I love it! xx
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S A L L Y
January 20, 2016 at 10:02 amBurberry is my favourite luxury brand but I don’t own anything from their range. Hopefully one day! I love the wet swatch, both look lovely though. I’ve never owned any wet/dry eyeshadows, that’s such an interesting concept! I’m so happy Sephora opened where I am so I can finally stroll around and resist the urge to spend!
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Nadia
January 20, 2016 at 10:20 amIt is stunning… I am catching my breath here as well, girlie! Just wow! I love how you can see such a difference when it’s dry & wet. Incredible product and I am also a big sucker for packaging 😉 Glad you could get it with a lovely little discount, hon.
xox Nadia
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Izabela
January 20, 2016 at 10:28 amThe only Burberry product I tried were their perfumes. I had no idea they do other beauty products.
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Layla
January 20, 2016 at 10:59 amThis looks absolutely gorgeous – love it!
Layla xx
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taislany
January 20, 2016 at 11:56 amlovely packaging!
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Laura
January 20, 2016 at 6:15 pmA great review 🙂
I haven’t tried much from The Burberry Brand but this looks lovely both wet and dry, I love the way it creates two very different looks.
Lovely post!
Laura http://www.shehearts.net xx
Ruth
January 20, 2016 at 7:14 pmI love the packaging of this product and i also loved how it looks on you.Nice review and well detailed too.
Velvet Blush
January 20, 2016 at 7:54 pmA burberry trench is just one of those classics! The eyeshadow shade is so pretty and I love the look you’ve created with it. PS the lipstick shade is gorgeous and suits you so well 🙂
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Kay
January 20, 2016 at 8:05 pmOh wow, can I just say… The packaging is to die for!!! I’m tempted to buy this just for the packaging, seriously! It looks absolutely gorgeous, and the shade itself is really lovely, too. 🙂 You are right, it is quite casual and office-appropriate, but you can easy glam it up with other shades. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, darling. x
Kay
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Ela
January 20, 2016 at 8:22 pmI haven’t tried anything from beauty range yet, but I am lusting for it. Since a trench coat is a dream for now, this eyeshadow and the sleek packaging is definitely a catchy, so it can go into my wishlist.
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Heba
January 20, 2016 at 9:02 pmHow fancy! I love the color and the packaging!
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Lulle
January 20, 2016 at 9:19 pmI haven’t tried Burberry’s eyeshadows, but I’ll get to it eventually. The one and only product I’ve tried from the brand was disappointing unfortunately: it was the Lip & Cheek Bloom, and it was bad enough that I returned it – something I almost never do. The packaging was gorgeous too though!
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marie
January 20, 2016 at 9:38 pmwow !!! can I borrow it from you ? looks fab !! 🙂
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alexandra
January 20, 2016 at 10:29 pmOh my goodness this is to die for!!! So beautiful. I want 🙁
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Samio
January 20, 2016 at 11:37 pmI wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this shadow as I was reading this post but then I saw the photos of you wearing the eyeshadow and it actually is as stunning as you describe. It suits you perfectly. The longevity of this product sounds great and the packaging is really beautiful. I’d be the same as you, preserving it in its rightful luxury packaging. 🙂
Samio
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Shannon Sage
January 21, 2016 at 12:59 amGorgeous!!! I LOVE that packaging! It’s just as gorgeous as the shade!:) It look so lovely on you as well and pairs wonderfully with that lip stick!
Shannon Sage
Hannah
January 21, 2016 at 3:12 amOh that is beautiful! I think it could pass as a highlighter too! I don’t have Burberry makeup…but wow, I think I have to keep this in mind. Thanks for posting!
Hannah
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Brittny
January 21, 2016 at 5:05 amThe packaging. The swatches. Everything is perfect! Even better with the Sephora coupon! Great purchase.
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Trang Do
January 21, 2016 at 7:09 amLove this packaging!! Pretty color!!
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whitney
January 21, 2016 at 8:20 amEverything in this post is too pretty!! What a gorgeous colour and makes the eyes stand out so much! Ugh…now I need to get some burberry shadows
Heather Lisa Noire
January 21, 2016 at 10:16 amThe Earthy blush looks so amazing! I am going to try that one out for myself soon! This was a great review! That shadow is so beautiful on you! thanks for sharing. xx http://www.bauchlefashion.com
H A Parker
January 21, 2016 at 10:55 amThis eyeshadow looks so stunning on you Carol! I love the sound of a greyish, gold shade. As I love those multidimensional looking shadows that change colour in different light (it looks like one of those to me anyway lol). I have never purchased anything from Burberry’s beauty range, but after seeing this shadow I really feel like I’m missing out.
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fannyanddailybeauty
January 21, 2016 at 11:11 amThe packaging is so lovely that I actually think it worths that price, I’m glad to hear you like it as I’m actually waiting to have a reduction to buy the shade Pale Barley and Rosewood of the same range!
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Beth
January 21, 2016 at 11:55 amGreat find, Carol! Thanks for sharing and thank you for being so thorough in your description of the Burberry product. Now, if I can just get some for myself 🙂
xo
Beth
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Agata
January 21, 2016 at 3:02 pmAbsolutely gorgeous shade. I have never owned anything from Burberry but I do think their eyeshadows are worth a splurge. And like I said on IG, your photo and makeup look stunning!
Deevya
January 21, 2016 at 3:33 pmIn love with the shade and ofcourse its packaging!!. It looked beautiful on you.
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Darriyan
January 21, 2016 at 8:03 pmThis is a beautiful shade!! The packaging is so pretty! Great post!
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HaeMin
January 21, 2016 at 8:48 pmOh this is SUCH a beautiful shade I LOVE ITTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Burberry eyeshadows, I think I need to add this one to my collection haha.
Have a wonderful day hun!
XOXO,
HaeMin
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fionna
January 22, 2016 at 12:21 amthe color and packaging of this is so pretty 😮
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Maireem
January 22, 2016 at 6:09 amSuch a great color and love how it looks on you 🙂 -Maireem
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Wendee Isaacs
January 22, 2016 at 8:54 amI like this. you look very beautiful carol
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Rosanna
January 22, 2016 at 11:02 amWhat beautiful colours, I love the packaging too, so luxurious!!
Have a lovely weekend:)
Rosanna x
signe
January 22, 2016 at 11:28 amFabulous!
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Gabrielle
January 22, 2016 at 1:11 pmThe colour looks even more gorgeous when applied wet, so luxurious! You’re not alone in appreciating pretty packaging by the way, I tend to keep some storage boxes too until I HAVE to get rid of them 😉
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Chichi
January 22, 2016 at 3:04 pmOh carol u look gorgeous! I was blown by ur instapic, love the wet look!!!
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idu
January 22, 2016 at 3:18 pmI’ve never tried any burberry makeup but this looks just as beautiful as you describe it. I love the packaging too. Great shade. I will look for it at sephora.
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dominica
January 23, 2016 at 12:06 amWow.. Just wow.. lol I love this shade its amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us. Visit me whenever you can at http://its-dominica.blogspot.co.uk/ kisses, Dominica S.
Jalisa
January 23, 2016 at 1:25 amWow, Carol, this shadow looks AMAZING on you! I love how the color is enhanced when wet, so lovely! The packaging is indeed very pretty and so luxurious in the little box and sleeve it comes in. Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have an amazing weekend!
XO,
Jalisa
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Belle
January 24, 2016 at 3:03 amYou’re not insane, I definitely want to keep the boxes when I buy something from Chanel tehe 😀
This looks gorgeous and the price sounds like when I convince myself that a Chanel highlighter will “only” set me back 80 dollars rather than if I was to buy a Chanel bag. Oh the things we do to justify our purchases lol
Adaleta
January 25, 2016 at 3:39 amI’ve actually heard so many people say how incredible Burberry makeup is, ESPECIALLY these nude shadows & I will have to try to snag some in the Burberry store in the Heathrow Airport on my way to Norway next week! xx adaatude.com
Gyudy
January 25, 2016 at 6:13 pmIt’ gorgeous! It’s definitely getting added to my list, as it’s sound like a really good piece worth having. Looks great on you, and LOL about the updo! I discover a new grey everyday, even if I’ve been dying my hair for years now. xx
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Renata
January 26, 2016 at 12:03 amNude seems very similar to Pale Barley, which I have and love. These Burberry eyeshadows are so luxurious, not only in the beautiful packaging, but also the formula and everything about them is incredible. x
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Marleen
February 6, 2016 at 5:04 amWow I have just purchased this colour and one more too (I think shell). Can’t wait for it to arrive, the swatches look amazing hun