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Smashbox Girls On Film Fall 2011 Softbox Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches and Photos

October 18, 2011

This fall, the newly revamped Smashbox Cosmetics brings us Girls on Film, a color collection with new eyeshadow palettes in a sleek matte black packaging.

Smashbox Girls On Film Fall 2011 Softbox Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette Review

Smashbox Girls On Film Softbox Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette


I was sent the Softbox Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette, which contains 6 gorgeous colors in different finishes that go perfectly with one another. All colors, except Pebble and Ignite, are from the existing line and can be purchased separately in pots. The formula also contains Vitamin E to nourish skin and help shadow glide on and stay on.

Fizz is a frosty light peach.

Pebble is a soft matte taupe.

Minx is a metallic taupe with plum undertones.

Vanilla is a soft matte beige.

Ignite is a metallic burnt amber.

Sienna is a metallic warm bronze.

The shadows have a soft, buttery texture that applies smoothly. Pigmentation is decent and using a primer underneath will definitely help to give it more oomph. I also find the darker, metallic colors (Sienna and Ignite) to show up more easily while the matte ones require a bit of layering. Other than that, they wear fine without creasing or fading much.

Another thing I liked was the QR code at the back of the palette, which you can scan with your phone to see a video tutorial by Smashbox Pro Lead Artist Lori Taylor. Don’t have a smartphone handy? You can also peel the sticker for instructions on how to apply the colors. How neat right?

Overall, love the new packaging and the colors are great for a soft, day look but would definitely love to see a more pigmented formula in the future!

Smashbox Softbox Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette
Smashbox Girls On Film Softbox Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette
Smashbox Softbox Fizz, Pebble, Minx, Vanilla, Ignite and Sienna Eyeshadows
Smashbox Fizz, Pebble, Minx, Vanilla, Ignite, Sienna swatches

Smashbox Fizz, Pebble, Minx, Vanilla, Ignite and Sienna


Smashbox Softbox Palette Instructions
Smashbox Softbox Palette QR Code


Smashbox Girls On Film Softbox Photo Op Eyeshadow Palette is available at Nordstrom for $42.

Disclosure: The product in this entry was provided by the manufacturer for consideration. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.

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