I picked up my second Suqqu eyeshadow palette about a year after my first one (reviewed). I was thoroughly impressed in my first experience but wasn't going to make a habit out of it because getting Suqqu stuff is just not an easy task. I see Yuushakuyaku is a safe and practical choice. It's something I can recommend in a heartbeat if someone is looking for a quality everyday neutral eyeshadow palette but not necessarily adventurous with colors.
I purchased mine from Selfridges. Despite the international shipping charges, it's still the most sensible choice if you're in the U.S. If you plan to buy more than one item, it becomes much more affordable than trying to score one off eBay. Harrods offers better base prices but you'd end up paying slightly more because of the tax (I am not sure why this is different for these two department stores because they are both based in the UK).
The color composition is very similar to the famous Tom Ford "Nude Dip" quad. The overall texture is quite different as Yuushakuyaku offers calmer and refined shimmer where Nude Dip is more on the metallic side. Many people seem to prefer the Suqqu for this very reason. I still think they are different enough that warrants owning both but that's just me. If you aren't very keen on strong shimmer and want a more refined look, definitely go for Yuushakuyaku. The silky texture and elegant finish are at its best.
Here are a few close-up photos on the eye makeup.
I have tried a more dramatic look packing on darker shades but it doesn't look right for some reason. Squirrel brushes with a lighter hand seem to work best. I guess the key is not to over blend.
Here is an overall look - I usually wear a hot pink or red lipstick with Yuushakuyaku but here I am wearing a pink gloss. (I can't remember what other makeups I incorporated in this look. This can happen if you've been lazy with blogging.)
I reach out for this quad at least twice a week (that's a lot) and love the classy neutral look that I can so easily achieve from it, but I must say I find Yuushakuyaku a little too mundane. A good kind of mundane, I guess.
Have you tried Suqqu eyeshadows after the renewal? What do you think of them?
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