Quo’s new spring collection features colorful marbled packaging
and fresh, uplifting shades inspired by a mellow color palette.
From highlighter, blush, bronzer, shadow and lip crayons,
the range includes some of the season’s softest hues contrasted with bright
pops of color and warm summery tints.
The Down To Earth Face Palette contains 3 highlighters, 2 bronzers and a peachy-pink blush that is perfect for the season. With
the exception of the bottom right bronzer which has a beautiful orange undertone that
can also be used as blush, all the powders have subtle pigmentation. The highlighter at the top right has a beautiful luminous finish
for a natural glow while the other two are sheer and pale. Although the silky texture is easy
to blend, the formula lacks intensity and isn't very buildable. On fair skin these mild shades may
work but I prefer richer pigment.
The Heat It Up Palette contains light pastel hues and a pink blush that transmits sheer and vibrant. The shimmery
hues (top right and bottom left) provide a lovely sheen but the beige bronzer disappears
on my skin tone and the lightest powders are a bit bland and chalky. It’s a shame
that the color payoff isn’t better because the packaging is gorgeous! The face palettes retail
for $20.00 each.
The Eye Shadow Palettes ($18.00) are a bit better in terms of
pigmentation but you still need a good primer and some layering to achieve
anything close to full-coverage saturation. No Pressure contains smokey plum
and 3 iridescent hues that appear sheer and almost identical on the
skin. Although the mint, pink and yellow tints are overshadowed by a strong silver undertone, the frosty finishes can be used to highlight the face.
Rock It includes navy, brown, peach and cream with
sheer color payoff. The blue adds more depth for crease shaping and definition but you still need to
pack on the pigment and maybe pair these shadows with others in your
collection to enhance their effect.
The Brow Palette comes with 2 powders, 1 highlighter,
eyebrow cream and a double-sided applicator. The deepest brown is a bit ashy
but still rich enough to fill in sparse areas so brows appear natural and full.
The sheer highlighter provides just enough coverage to help accentuate the shape of your brows and the cream helps tame unruly hairs to keep everything neat. For just $12.00 the palette is handy for travel and quite stylish!
I didn’t have great results with some of the face powders but I
love the Matte Lip Crayons! The slender shape is perfect for outlining and
filling in color and the creamy, lightweight texture feels soft and comfortable
without drying out the lips. The bright red is stunning and the smooth, velvety texture
glides across the skin effortlessly to provide vivid color that can be layered
and intensified. The crayons retail for $12.00 each and twist-up for easy access (no sharpening required).
Quo Cosmetics is available exclusively at Shoppers Drug
Mart
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