THE CITY MINI PALETTE

The Maybelline The City Mini Palette is a series of small, six-pan eyeshadow palettes inspired by New York City. They are a popular and affordable option for creating a variety of eye looks, especially for travel or on-the-go touch-ups.

Key Features and Benefits

• Curated Color Stories: Each palette contains a mix of six shades, including both mattes and shimmers, that are designed to work together to create cohesive eye looks. The palettes are named after different aspects of NYC, such as "Rooftop Bronzes," "Chill Brunch Neutrals," and "Concrete Runway."

• High Pigment: Maybelline formulated these palettes with "pure color pigments" to deliver a high-impact color payoff. The shades are generally considered to be well-pigmented for a drugstore product.

• Creamy, Blendable Formula: The eyeshadows have a creamy, pressed powder formula that glides on smoothly and is easy to blend. This helps to create seamless looks without patchiness.

• Convenient Mini Size: The compact size of the palettes makes them perfect for travel or for carrying in a purse. They are designed for creating impactful looks in a small amount of space.

• Versatile Finishes: The palettes offer a mix of matte, satin, and shimmer finishes, which allows for creating a complete look (including a base, crease color, and lid shade) with just one palette.

Formula and Performance Notes

While generally well-received, some users have noted a few things about the formula:

• Soft Texture: The shadows have a soft texture, which can lead to some fallout or kickback in the pan. This is a minor issue that can be mitigated by tapping off your brush before applying and doing your eye makeup before your foundation.

• Varying Pigmentation: The pigmentation can sometimes vary from palette to palette, with some being more pigmented than others. However, most reviews find them to be a significant improvement over some of Maybelline's older eyeshadow formulas.

• Longevity: With a good eye primer, the eyeshadows are noted to last well throughout the day without significant creasing.

The Maybelline The City Mini Palette is a solid drugstore option for those who want a compact, travel-friendly palette with well-curated shades and a good formula for the price.