Pat McGrath x Bridgerton Diamond of the First Water Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Diamond of the First Water
Pat McGrath Diamond of the First Water MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, limited edition six-pan palette that includes a new gel-powder formula in two shades, along with one matte eyeshadow, two shimmer eyeshadows, and one Astral eyeshadow. The eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and longer-wearing overall, and they were, generally, consistent with Pat McGrath’s eyeshadow formulations over the last few years.
Ingredients
Diamond of the First Water
LELimited Edition. $65.00.
Iconic Ingenue
Iconic Ingenue is a pale pink with strong, warm gold shimmer and undertones that had a more luminous sheen when applied to bare skin. The texture was finely-milled, lightly emollient but not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It lasted well for nine hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Tokens (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Always Pearly Pink (756) (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Magnetic Pink (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #8 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Faithfully (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fantasyland (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sparkling (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Know Better (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Daytrippin' (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sunflare (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce
Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.
The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.
The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Alumina, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Magnesium Oxide, Tetrasodium Edta, Tin Oxide, Zinc Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate (+/ -): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Iconic Ingenue
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Art of the Swoon
Art of the Swoon is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and finer pearl that gave it a more satin-to-pearl finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, though it had a gel-powder formula, so it had to be used with a denser brush or heavier-hand in order to pick up product evenly. The powder applied evenly and “melted” onto my skin. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop LOL No (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sephora Chant (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Pink of Me (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Mali (LE, ) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Desert Days (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Chakra to Me (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop No Rest for the Vivid (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Evoke (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Dreams (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Winged (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce
Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.
The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.
The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alumina, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Squalane, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum (+/ -): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77492, Ci 77491), Carmine (CI 75470).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Art of the Swoon
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Regency Blue
Regency Blue has a transparent base with finer, iridescent sparkle. It was described as a topper, so some translucency was expected. The consistency was lightly emollient, more finely-milled and seemed silkier than past Astral shades, though still domed and more baked in feel. It had medium to semi-opaque coverage that applied well to bare skin but had light fallout when used dry. This shade wore well for nine hours with minimal fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Mermaid Scales (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Feelin' Wavy (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Astromech (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Space (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Atlantis (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Daze (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani #10 (DC, $33.00).
- MAC Dark Energy #2 (LE, $21.00).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce
Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.
The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.
The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polysorbate 20, Squalane, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum (+/ -): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Regency Blue
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Plum Regalia
Plum Regalia is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, velvety, and dense without being too powdery nor too firmly-packed into the pan. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and blended out without difficulty. This shade showed signs of fading after nine hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Obsession (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC High Tide (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Plum Cabaret (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Wrap It Up (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace October Odyssey (Light) (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tang (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Wildberry (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC All's Rosy (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Intensite #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Are (355CM) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce
Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.
The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.
The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Tocopherol (+/ -): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77499, Ci 77492, 77491), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Plum Regalia
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Duchess Divinity
Duchess Divinity is a medium plum with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It had an incredibly cream-like texture–finely-milled, smooth, but not overly thick–that yielded full color payoff. It stayed on well for 10 hours before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaja Rose Quartz (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Inception (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Teboulbou (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Flirty (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Ciate Phoenix (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Quartz 005 (LE, $25.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Too Faced Ooo Burn (LE, $16.00) is darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Lifted (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Dior Mitzah #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Chanel Lame Pourpre (35) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce
Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.
The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.
The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dimethicone, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Alumina, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glass Beads, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Zinc Stearate (+/ -): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891, Iron Oxide (CI 77491), Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Carmine (CI 75470), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Copper Powder (C1 77400), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Duchess Divinity
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Love Match
Love Match is a deep pinky-red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. The consistency was denser, firmer, and consistent with gel-powder formulations, but it required a heavier-hand and/or denser brush to pick up product (trying pushing against the shadow, rather than swirling). It had full color coverage that wore well for nine hours before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Like Like (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dear Diary (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cater 2 U (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magentic (142M) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Metamorphosis (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Bad Habit Nebula (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Haze (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Fyrinnae Feline Pretty Femme (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Lose Something (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$25.00/0.04 oz. - $625.00 Per Ounce
Pat McGrath's eyeshadows are, generally, supposed to be "super-saturated" with "creamy, soft textures" and "extreme blendability and adherence without creasing." A lot of how well they perform (and to some degree, how they are supposed to be applied and marketed) depends on the type of shades, but by and large, the eyeshadows perform very much as they are described.
The brand released single eyeshadows in March 2019, and the shades have been consistent in quality, look, and feel. They are not removable, unfortunately, so one would have to depot like any other single eyeshadow--I tried using tweezers and lifting on several shades to no avail. The lids are held closed by a weak magnet, so I'm not sure they're as secure as most single eyeshadow compacts in my stash--I wish it really locked in, but there's definitely a magnet that pulls the lid down if it's within 2mm of the base.
The mattes are velvety, blendable, and dense without being thick or too heavy, and they have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation where a little can go a long way with some of the deeper and richer hues. The satin and pearl finishes are smooth, lightly creamy, and firmer but not dense or thick with good pigmentation, blendability, and easy application. The more metallic finishes tend to be softer, creamy, and smooth with a bit more denseness and no powderiness. The sparkly/glittery shades are often designed to be applied wet for richer coverage or intensity, which has largely been my experience. Most of the shades last between eight and nine hours.
Browse all of our Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polysorbate 20, Silica, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum (+/ -):Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, Ci 77499), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Carmine (CI 75470).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
There’s really only one colour in this that I’d even consider wearing (mostly under duress) – Duchess Divinity. So to spend that amount for 1 colour I don’t find unattractive, well – just NO.
Another really good, but pink themed palette from Pat. The hero shade for me was Duchess Divinity, which is a gorgeous plum shade and worthy of its A+ rating.
Once again, our reaction is identical! Art of Swoon (what a cool name) and Love Match would make great blushes (except that they’re eyeshadows!)
I have the palette as well and my favorite shade for pigment and application is Plum Regalia.
This is an interesting color story , not sure it would work with my skin tone but great quality nonetheless.
I was surprised that “Regency Blue” swatched looks much less blue than in the pan…..
then realized the model Pat McGrath used is wearing the Blitz Blue permagel eye pencil smoked blended out to achieve the bluer effect.
Because I have Divine Rose II, plus other burgundy/plum/pink themed palettes, this is one I may pass up. I do love that she added one Astral shade and two lovely performing baked geleé satins in here, though!
I wore this palette over the weekend and it was to die for! Same amazing quality and I love all the colors. Very happy with my purchase, since you know I just had to have the whole set lol. I guess I don’t see the problem with all the pinks, but for me, they are my go to neutral colors and I love the way pink makes my blue eyes pop!
So happy to hear this! I bought the complete set. Are there any more reviews coming? Also, I signed up for TopCashBack but don’t understand it. Do you have a detailed post on how to use it, please? Thank you!!
Hi Ter!
This is the last of the Bridgerton collection reviews – the other products have been reviewed in the last few days 🙂
Here’s their video! https://www.topcashback.com/gettingstarted
Pat McGrath is also on Rakuten! Almost everywhere I shop is, I just have to remind myself to log into their app first lol. And they have bonus days either double cash back (as Top Cash back may as well, I just heard of it today). But it’s great getting money back on things you were going to buy anyway! That’s also why I use PayPal and have a debit card for it, they pay 1% cash back for spending your own money!
This looks a lot better than I hoped it would. 😉
I’m often disappointed by PMG palettes, I know I’m in a small minority here, but I’m OK with that.
Anyway I didn’t want to like this palette, I really didn’t. I still miss the lovely dusty purple, the colour of the roses on the packaging, but apart from that I could see this palette work so well for me. Darn it!
I’m getting the heating sorted today, I’ll se after I get the bill if I can afford this palette. This is an expensive month, the electricity bill was scarily high and now the heating system! Oh, well, I need warmth and warm water more than an eyeshadow palette, and I’m glad I understand that. 🙂
I love this palette and Art of the swoon is so beautiful as a hint of a crease colour. I find myself adding it in a lot as a last gesture.. Sydney Grace Darcy is another one of those for me. Finding myself gravitating to satin finish as overall softer effect.
I need to try that!
If only the satins/mattes were less pinky… Really, nowadays in every single palette released there are similar mattes shades. At the tenths iterations of them I can say stop heaping dupes on dupes, no matter how visually appealing the whole layout is or how wonderful are the other shimmers. Is a matter of limit wasting both products and money. Why not inserting istead a cool brown or greysh-taupe? Even if I am a warm toned complexion, I ended, amongst dozens of eyeshadows, having tons of reddish/pinkish neutral kind of mattes, but zero cooler hues.
Love this palette!! Immediately put on Regency Blue and it’s a magical sparkling hint-of-blue shade. Will definitely be trying the gelee shades as blushes too.
For some reason, this particular special shade works on my oily lids! It felt drier to me than the ones in the quad from a couple of Christmas’s ago. Those just muddied up on me in a few hours no matter the techniques I tried. Don’t have any of the DR palettes so was excited to pick this one up!