I was surfing through Sephora’s online store a while ago and the Ammo pallete caught my eye. The packaging had this “Danger: Do Not Open!” vibe. It has a
skull design formed from an ensemble of roses, swords, guns, chains, animals etc. and I was so excited to open it!
I’m a huge fan of Urban Decay, I mean duh! … who isn’t?!
Long story short, it was money WELL SPENT!
The Ammo pallete consists of 10 different Supér pigmented shimmery shadows and a travel-size Primer Portion (amazeballs yes!)
1) SMOG: deep coppery bronze
2) MILDEW: green with hint of gold
3) OIL SLICK: black underlaid with silver
4) LAST CALL: metallic cranberry
5) CHOPPER: coppery gold
6) MAUI MOWIE: Golden beige
7) SHATTERED: iridescent Aqua green (turquoise)
8) POLYESTER BRIDGE: white with silver hints
9) GRIFTER: iridescent lavender (purplish pink…depends on how the light hits it)
10) SIN: champagney brown
For proper comparison, these are the swatches with and without (natural light) flashlight:
My favourite is most definitely SHATTERED! I can’t get enough of it; it turns out soooo pretty. I use it basically all over the eyelid or lower lash-line for a pop of color; While POLYESTER/ SIN/ MAUI MOWIE are wonderful for the tear-duct (to open up your eyes).
Pros:
1. Highly pigmented.
2. Long-lasting.
3. The travel size Primer Portion and shadow brush was a nice touch.
Cons:
1. No matte shadows.
2. No purple.
3. With SMOG & MAUI MOWIE, I could do without CHOPPER.
4. Glitter fall out.
Verdict:
A purple would have truly completed the palette. You have to be careful while applying so you don’t get glitter all over your face. Best applied with a wet brush and in patting/dabbing movements.
I give it a YESSSSS! It’s worth every penny!
So darlings, get your Ammo up!
Photo credit: Zuka Williams
About the Writer: Zuka Williams is an Economist, a make-up artist and a beauty blogger. She blogs at www.maketopiaofficiel.com and tweets @ZuWilliams_
