HiP Studio Secrets Professional Bright Shadow Duo in Adventurous (114).

HiP Studio Secret Shadow Duos aren't anything new, but I don't think they get tons of love. Possibly because of the slightly high for drugstore price of about $7.99 per duo. For me, I just never really felt any motivation to try these.

A negative for me, just as a personal preference, is the packaging. I find it bulky and chunky. I never use the applicator stored under the eyeshadow pans, and something about the windows make it difficult to actually get a good sense of the color from the outside. But luckily, the product doesn't disappoint. The overall pigmentation and texture is on par with pricier brands. Some other blogs complained about fall out, but I think it really depends on the shade. The frostier more metallic colors seem to be slightly less binded vs. the bright or concentrated formulas. But all in all, I didn't think it was horrible. In fact, I am glad I got to try some of these. Drugstore makeup doesn't mean that you can't have high impact looks with bright shades. Pigmentation isn't measured by a price tag.

Some of these duos were picked up recently at CVS' beauty sale at 75% discount. So if you wanted to try some fun colors but didn't want to spend a lot cash, look out for some of these shades. Check Nouveau Cheap's site for a complete list of products that are a part of CVS' clearance.

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Bright Shadow Duo in Adventurous (114).

Not a huge fan of crazy color? Definitely get this duo. The soft champagne color is just gorgeous all over the lid. I am liking the pink shade for spring.

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Concentrated Shadow Duo in Charisma (518)

This reminds me a of NARS Mesuline from the Holiday 2011 collection. The lighter shade in the HiP is more of a soft rose with golden shimmer, where as the NARS is a silvery lilac, but the dark purple shades are very similar. Dare I say I think the pigmentation in the HiP is better than the NARS duo?!

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Concentrated Shadow Duo in Cheeky (508)

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Concentrated Shadow Duo in Cheeky (508).

This one is super pretty with Adventurous. I would love to make a quad with all these shades! I will wear this for a smoky eye on Valentine's Day.

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Metallic Shadow Duo in Gilded (806).

I love how ka-pow the gold side is. It's almost like lamé. Love it. The darker shade had some fall-out.

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Metallic Shadow Duo in Gunmetal.

This is one of the ones that had slightly more fall-out than the others. Not horrible by any means, but after reading some other reviews, I noticed that was an issue for some. As I had mentioned, I think a lot has to do with the formula. I think the Metallic formula just isn't bound as well as the other formulas, thus creating fall-out. If you can get these on sale, I still think it's a pretty good deal. These colors are so pretty for a emerald smoky eye.

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Bright Shadow Duo in Roaring (234).

The flat beige is perfect for creating a crease or adding depth to the eyelid. With base and primer, the blue side really has a bright impact on the lid. I like this duo with Sassy.

HiP Studio Secrets Professional Concentrated Shadow Duo in Sassy (208).

This is a duo that definitely is less than the sum of its parts. Each shade alone is gorgeous, but worn together, you get a really muddled look. This is one duo where it's best to pair with other shades. I would try either shade with Roaring.

Have you tried HiP duos before? Which are your favorites? Have you been to CVS to see what's on Clearance?