Sleek Palettes

Aug 26, 2011

Kassie K.

If you could only choose one Sleek Palette, which one would you say is the best? I am thinking about ordering one or two of them and am having the hardest time picking. If you look at my profile you can see what kind of shadows I like. Much thanks for any advice! :D

Aug 26, 2011

Melissa S.

OMG you need to get the divine STORM Palette, i loveeeee it, my mom bought it for me for Christmas last year 

Aug 26, 2011

Drea L.

@Andrew - is it true that the colors in Acid show up under UV lights??

Thanks for posting this topic! I REALLY want to buy Sleep palletes soon!

Aug 26, 2011

Yukie S.

storm and original are great as starters. if you get both then you get a good mix of neutrals and colors in a few different finishes. they're very workable :)
i have a video tutorial using the original palette and in the description box it links to my original video on the palette:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbpeCX1tbfg

Aug 26, 2011

Rai C.

The Storm palette is a must-have for everyday. I love them all though! 

Aug 26, 2011

Jackee M.

I would love to try at least one of these palettes! I've heard so many great things about them. Another item to add to my ever growing list! 

Aug 26, 2011

Kassie K.

I am really leaning toward the Bad Girl palette for smokey looks and the Acid palette for mega brights!! 

Aug 26, 2011

Talya T.

I haven't tried any Sleek products...are they good? The palettes look lovely!

Aug 27, 2011

Andrea F.

I wannnnt one badlyyyy

Aug 27, 2011

Yasmin K.

Just a friendly warning. The reason Sleek palettes are no longer sold in the US is because they violate FDA rules (laws). Under US law the neon/UV shadows are illegal to sell for eye use. It can be sold as face makeup but not for eye shadows and must be labeled accordingly. So buyer be ware of what you're buying.

Aug 27, 2011

Drea L.

^ Wait... ALL of them?! D:

Aug 27, 2011

Yasmin K.

If it's neon or UV then yes. From the FDA:

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Special Effects & Novelty Use cosmetics:

Color-changing pigments: Colors that change in response to such factors as change in pH or exposure to oxygen or temperature are subject to the same regulations as all other color additives.

Composite pigments: Color additives used in combination to achieve variable effects, such as those found in pearlescent products, are subject to the same regulations as all other color additives. Some color additives, when used in combination, may form new pigments, which may not be approved for the intended use. An example is a "holographic" glitter, consisting of aluminum, an approved color additive, bonded to an etched plastic film.

Fluorescent colors: Only the following fluorescent colors are approved for use in cosmetics, and there are limits on their intended uses: D&C Orange No. 5, No. 10, and No. 11; and D&C Red No. 21, No. 22, No. 27, and No. 28 [21 CFR 74.2254, 74.2260, 74.2261, 74.2321, 74.2322, 74.2327, and 74.2328].

Glow-in-the-dark colors: Luminescent zinc sulfide is the only approved glow-in-the-dark color additive [21 CFR 73.2995].

Halloween makeup: These products are considered cosmetics [FD&C Act, sec. 201(i); 21 U.S.C. 321(i)] and are therefore subject to the same regulations as other cosmetics, including the same restrictions on color additives.

Liquid crystal colors: These additives, which produce color motifs in a product through diffraction, are unapproved color additives. Their use in cosmetics is therefore illegal [FD&C Act, sec. 601(e); 21 U.S.C. 361(e)].

Tattoo pigments: As noted above, no color additives are approved for injection into the skin, as in tattoos and permanent makeup.

Theatrical makeup: Like Halloween makeup, these products are considered cosmetics [FD&C Act, sec. 201(i); 21 U.S.C. 321(i)] and are therefore subject to the same regulations as other cosmetics, including the same restrictions on color additives.
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Any product that claims to be glow-in-the-dark should not be sold in the US if it's made with anything but luminescent zinc sulfide and even then the USFDA states, "Do not use in the area of the eye." So don't use ANY glow-in-dark around your eyes because it's not meant for the eyes.

Aug 27, 2011

Amanda L.

Yeah, I could care less what the FDA has to say. Not safe in the US but fine every where else, right. I don't see a bunch of people in the UK going blind. The FDA allows so many "not safe" ingredients into our food, medicine, everything. & I don't see American getting any healthier while we've been following all these "FDA laws" They don't want us using this makeup around our eyes but they'll gladly feed us a bunch of crap in our food.

Aug 27, 2011

Rai C.

Well I have the Acid palette! 

Aug 27, 2011

Yasmin K.

For those with sensitive eyes, and I'm talking about those whose eyes become red and irritated easily, those with eye allergies or those who have certain medical conditions that affect their eyes the FDA rules were put into place to protect them. Unfortunately too many ingredients in cosmetics can harm the eyes.

If you're among those who have no eye problems then that's fantastic, good for you, but for millions of other people who do have eye problems of one kind or another, the FDA rules are there to protect.

I'm not saying don't buy but rather know what you're buying. Black #2 and #3 (used in eyeliner and mascara) might make you cringe (makes me cringe) but I continue to buy and use products with that color additive.

If curious... I'll post another topic on the matter.

Aug 28, 2011

Drea L.

"Not safe in the US but fine every where else, right. I don't see a bunch of people in the UK going blind. "
LOL My thoughts exactly!

Ebay is my buddy for this!

Sep 26, 2011

Lola M.

I really want the acid palette, but thanks to the FDA I can't get it. This is the only reason I havent bought practically everything on their site. $14 shipping isnt somthing I am willing to pay if I cant get what I really want. 

Sep 29, 2011

Alice R.

i would either say the acid or sunset pallete in my opinion:)

Sep 29, 2011

Kelly S.

bisanation (YT) just did a video on Sleek and she posted a link of someone on ebay that sells Sleek stuff to U.S. Can't recall their seller name though

Sep 29, 2011

Amymay W.

100% Storm! It's the best one!