Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/best-of-kosas-color-light-palettes/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Best of Kosas Color & Light Palettes https://www.temptalia.com/best-of-kosas-color-light-palettes/ product https://www.temptalia.com/best-of-kosas-color-light-palettes/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=433437 Here's a look back on how well the Kosas Color & Light Palettes ($34.00) performed! I really loved how there were two versions of each duo, a low intensity and high intensity, specifically designed to bring the color concept to lighter and deeper skin tones. The High Intensity duos offer greater pigmentation, but the colors themselves were often a bit deeper or more vivid. The Low Intensity duos offered more semi-sheer, medium buildable coverage. The cream blush formula was more consistent and easier to use, as I felt like the cream highlighter was slightly tacky, so it sometimes lifted up Continue Reading… ]]> Kosas Color and Light Palette

Here’s a look back on how well the Kosas Color & Light Palettes ($34.00) performed! I really loved how there were two versions of each duo, a low intensity and high intensity, specifically designed to bring the color concept to lighter and deeper skin tones.

The High Intensity duos offer greater pigmentation, but the colors themselves were often a bit deeper or more vivid. The Low Intensity duos offered more semi-sheer, medium buildable coverage. The cream blush formula was more consistent and easier to use, as I felt like the cream highlighter was slightly tacky, so it sometimes lifted up base products if I wasn’t careful (but very workable)!

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01. Velvet Melon Kosas

Kosas

PPermanent. $34.00/0.32 oz.

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Kosas Velvet Melon Color and Light Palette

Kosas Velvet Melon Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the sheerer version of the duo and featured a peachy blush with a peachy-beige...

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Kosas Velvet Melon Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the sheerer version of the duo and featured a peachy blush with a peachy-beige...

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02. Helios Kosas

Kosas

PPermanent. $34.00/0.32 oz.

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Kosas Helios Color and Light Palette

Kosas Helios Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes a muted orange blush paired with a warm, light-medium gold highlighter. This is...

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Kosas Helios Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes a muted orange blush paired with a warm, light-medium gold highlighter. This is...

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05. 8th Muse Kosas

Kosas

PPermanent. $34.00/0.32 oz.

B+
Kosas 8th Muse Color and Light Palette

Kosas 8th Muse Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the sheerer, more buildable coverage version of the shade and includes a soft pink...

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Kosas 8th Muse Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) is the sheerer, more buildable coverage version of the shade and includes a soft pink...

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06. Tropic Equinox Kosas

Kosas

PPermanent. $34.00/0.32 oz.

B+
Kosas Tropic Equinox Color and Light Palette

Kosas Tropic Equinox Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) consists of a darker, peachy-brown blush paired with a warm, peachy highlighter. ...

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Kosas Tropic Equinox Color and Light Palette ($34.00 for 0.32 oz.) consists of a darker, peachy-brown blush paired with a warm, peachy highlighter. ...

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Glossover Breakdown
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4
B
4
C
0
D
0
F
0
90%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9
pigmentation
10
texture
9
longevity
8.5
application
5
Total
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product
9
pigmentation
10
texture
9
longevity
8.5
application
5
Total
90%

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The Good: Creamy (2), Easy To Apply (2), Easy-to-Use (2), Great Gift (2), Versatile (2), Buttery (1), Travel-friendly (1)

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