Burberry Glow #002 Nude, one of the most wanted eye shadow singles at the moment, is sold out everywhere. I missed it when I was waiting for the press information. To correct this deadly mistake, I started searching for each country's online shops where my arms can reach but I had no luck. I was just about to loose my hope when Burberry Europe restocked it *fast clicked and ordered*. Remember about Pale Barley madness a few years ago? This time around Nude came back much quicker. In the States though, it is still sold out but for all the make-up addicts out there, I am here to tell you, there is hope! There is light after darkness... Well... Sort of...
Doesn't matter if you are in Europe and a click away from ordering it or somewhere else stalking the website, here is my review to help you decide. And yes I kind of like it, it is usually the other way around, States get everything while we are watch *evil laughter*
Together with Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude, I also ordered #203 Dusky Mauve from their Silk line. I have already reviewed a few of the other shades. Check out Silk #201 Rose Pink here, Silk #309 Aqua Green and Glow #001 Gold Pearl here.
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| Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude, Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve |
Burberry Wet & Dry Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve is a deep cool brown with a lovely satin finish. Although it is called mauve, there is only a slight touch of mauve in there. Some of the Silk Eyeshadows I have tried look more matte to satin but finish of Dusky Mauve is satin to slightly shimmery so it doesn't look flat once swatched. I find Burberry Singles better when they are worn alone because the consistency is very buttery and it blends nicely over the whole lid. I tried to combine this one with Nude (you can see the results below) and I thought it blended a bit too much into the other shade. But a single is meant to be worn on its own so no complaints here. I will also combine it with Golden Pearl next time, I am sure they will be beautiful together.
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| Swatch: Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve |
I have pulled out some shades with similar finished from my stash, such as Tom Ford Nude Dip (shade on the bottom right, palette is reviewed here), which is a little warmer and deeper. Nars Dual Intensity shade, which was exclusive to their Palette (reviewed here) called Ursula Major is also close but slightly deeper. I included MAC Brun, which is my go to crease color just to see how different it is from a classical cool toned brown.
By the way I keep writing Mars instead of Nars, does anyone relate to that?
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| Comparison Swatch: Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve |
Now the star of the show, #002 Nude. A lovely taupe which makes any beauty lovers heart skip a beat. It also has a very complex gorgeous shimmer on top of it, gosh it is so beautiful. What I like about Burberry Wet & Dry Glow formula is that, the parts of the eye shadow which you used wet doesn't turn into stone, so next time you can use it dry if you want to. This baby applies as a beautiful wash of color once used dry and it can be intensified by damping the brush a little. Big love!
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| Swatch: Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude |
We can never have enough taupes and all taupes are different, yes right but how do they compare? Here are some shades I found in my stash with similar finish. Giorgio Armani #9 Tadzio (reviewed here) is warmer with more of a golden hue. Tom Ford Nude Dip, bottom left shade is a tad lighter and also warmer. Nars Dual Intensity Eye Shadow in Himalia is also more golden, a tad lighter and warmer. Chanel #90 Fauve has a mauve/lilac hue. Burberry Glow Shadow #002 Nude is indeed unique, is a little cooler than my other taupes but has a touch of antique goodness in that too which makes is flattering. The pigment and intensity of this one is phenomenal. Below it is swatched dry.
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| Swatch Comparison: Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude |
Here is me wearing Burberry Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude all over the lid and Burberry Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve on the outer corner and crease, which I blended (or it blended itself) all the way to the half of the lid. Today I wore #002 Nude with MAC Brun, which has a drier consistency and therefore it is easier to work with it on the crease.
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| In-action: Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude, Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve |
Here is the look in context which you had already seen here (eyes open). I am wearing Giorgio Armani Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick in #604 Garçonne Fatale and the monster cheek bones are due to Suqqu Lighting Liquid which I will be reviewing soon.
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| FOTD: Burberry Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude, Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve |
Do you need them? I would say you can find a similar shade to Burberry Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve in your stash but to me Glow Shadow #002 Nude is an absolute must have.
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| Burberry Eye Colour Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude, Silk Shadow #203 Dusky Mauve |
Check out swatches and review of all the Burberry Wet & Dry Glow Eyeshadows at The Beauty Look Book here.
Final thoughts: I am very fond of Burberry's new eye shadows. Dusky Mauve and Nude don't disappoint either. Dusky Mauve has a lovely satin finish which doesn't look flat and it is best if applied all over the lid. However you might find a similar shade in your stash. Are you wondering if Wet & Dry Glow Shadow #002 Nude worth the hype? I would say yes. It quickly became one of my favorite taupes of all times. Grab it in case you can find it. I am hoping for a global restock soon.
What is your most loved taupe eye shadow at the moment?
Disclaimer: The products in this post are purchased by me.
