Benefits of the e.l.f. Cosmetics Bite-Size Eyeshadow Quads
These Eyeshadow Quads Are Tiny, but They Did BIG Things For My Eye Makeup Game
It's hard to deny the wow factor of an 18- or 24-shade eyeshadow palette, but I'm here to remind you not to discount those teeny-tiny drugstore compacts either. They may offer less shades in one single package, but they can still do seriously big things for your eye makeup game.
That's exactly what I discovered after road-testing the popular e.l.f. Cosmetics' Bite-Size Eyeshadow Quads ($3 each) for a few weeks. Curious? Keep scrolling for my thoughts on the buzzy quads' biggest benefits.
They're Great For Eyeshadow Beginners
I've been writing about beauty for years and consider myself fairly knowledgeable when it comes to makeup, but I wouldn't say blending eyeshadow is my strong suit. I still fashion myself something of a beginner in this department.
In my opinion, these quads are fantastic for anyone in that boat. The eyeshadow itself has a creamy powder consistency that's super easy to blend and stays in place; I rarely deal with fallout when I use these quads.
They're Perfect For Traveling
My skin-care products take up the most space in my travel cosmetics case, so I don't usually have room leftover for an eyeshadow palette. Thanks to these tiny quads, I don't have to choose between over-packing or going without eyeshadow completely. They've really amped up my vacation beauty looks.
They're Incredibly Versatile
The beauty of a 12-, 18-, or 24-shade eyeshadow palette is that you have choices. While one of these quads does limit you to only four shades, they're still incredibly versatile. With both shimmery and matte shadows in each compact, you can create a ton of different makeup looks. They make creating a really beautiful and well-balanced smokey eye easy because the eyeshadow shades are all so complementary. Each shade can be used all on its own to give your eyelids a pretty wash of color too. I've even used the eyeshadow as eyeliner by applying it with a damp angled brush.
They're Perfect For Anyone With a Go-To Look
If you're sick of spending money on larger eyeshadow palettes and only using two out of the 12 shades, these bite-size compacts are for you. I'm notorious for favoring orange and copper shades, so the Pumpkin Pie compact is an ideal choice for me.
