ColourPop Wet 8-Pan Pressed Shadow Palette Review & Swatches
Wet
ColourPop Wet 8-Pan Pressed Shadow Palette ($12.00 for 0.32 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette with six cooler, bluer-based shades and two warm browns. I found that the mattes were a little more powdery than the average shade by the brand, and a couple of the shimmery shades were denser/firmer, so they apply more readily with fingertips/dampened brushes than regular brushes (and not all of ColourPop’s shimmery shades are like that). For the types of shades, it’s actually not bad, as cooler-toned and blues seem to be a bit harder to develop based on what I’ve experienced on the market over the years by various brands (though the cobalt blue not being better was a surprise).
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Wet
LELimited Edition.
Finished
Finished is a bright, very light blue with a strong, white base and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation but was prone to sheering out due to the dustier, slightly chalky texture, though it applied better than a lot of pale, pastel shades have for me–and it was harder to dupe as so few brands make these ultra-light blues. It stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Future Self (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Linen (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ice BB (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Chroma #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Daisy's My BFF (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Day Dreamer (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC Cotton (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M126 Chalk (DC, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M126 Chalk (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Great Earth (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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.
Finished
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
I'm Chillen
I’m Chillen is a muted, medium blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture was rather powdery, so it was prone to sheering out and had fallout when applied (even when I was careful). It had semi-sheer color payoff that was hard to build up unless it was patted on top of a tacky base (regular eyeshadow primer wasn’t enough). It wore well for seven hours before I noticed slight fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Frisky Blue (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Boo Berry (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Heroine (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Water (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ice Shield (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild I Don't Do Camouflage #3 (DC, $2.29) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #8 (LE, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Cornflower (13) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Power Platforms (PiP, ) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Velocity (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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.
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I'm Chillen
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
LOL I'm Crying
LOL I’m Crying is a brighter, medium bluish-teal with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, frosted finish. The texture was denser, cream-like but thicker and did take a firmer hand to pick up product with a brush. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly to bare skin, but I highly recommend using a pressing and patting motion to get the initial coverage level you desire. This shade lasted well for eight hours on me before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Moira Shook (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- JD Glow Peacock (P, $7.50) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tiny Tangerines (P, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Touch the Sky (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cielo (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gridlock (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Elevate (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Heavy Water (LE, $19.00) (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sink or Swim (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ptfe, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).
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.
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LOL I'm Crying
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Skinny Legend
Skinny Legend is a medium-dark beige with subtle, warm rosy undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation paired with a denser, more substantial consistency–it was a bit thicker–which helped it adhere more evenly and prevented it from sheering out too readily. It stayed on nicely for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Salted Caramel (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #1 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Habit (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Combust (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Nude (PiP, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Cozy Grey (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M518 Nude (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Rise (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty At the Office (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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.
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Skinny Legend
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Mood
Mood is a rich, medium-dark blue with cooler undertones and a frosted finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was smooth, denser, and lightly creamy, so it still picked up easily with a brush. The eyeshadow adhered well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. It wore well for eight hours before creasing noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Big Apple (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Midnight Bolt (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Two Piece (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Boy Crazy (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Neptune (GPV2 #19) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Electrick (364M) (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Fired Sapphire (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Opulence (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Naked City (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Waterfalls (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyethylene, Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, PTFE, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Tin Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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.
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Mood
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Fishy
Fishy is a blackened teal with cool undertones and a frosted finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a denser, slightly firmer consistency that I felt was a smidgen dry. The dryness I noticed more when I tried to diffuse the edges, and it had a more uneven appearance initially so it took extra effort to blend it out. It lasted nicely for eight hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Juvia's Place Aja (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Genie (P, $14.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Storm Cloud (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty For Once (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Autumn Breeze (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Deep Pacific (03V) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Blue Karma (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Patchwork (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Deep Sea (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyethylene, Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, PTFE, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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.
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Fishy
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Thickems
Thickems is a bright, light-medium silver with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had good color coverage that was buildable to full coverage by patting on a second layer. The consistency was soft, slightly more loosely pressed, but it wasn’t prone to fallout and was easy to blend out. This shade stayed on well for eight hours on me before it started to crease.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup by Mario Party Glam #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Honeypot (P, $5.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sephora Iridescent Shell (110) (LE, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (95% similar).
- Dior House of Dreams #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- NARS Creeper (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Smashbox Rock Icon (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Glamrock (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Villain Era (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Interstellar (P, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Rouge Bunny Rouge Vivacious Maguari (P, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Polyethylene, Magnesium Myristate, Boron Nitride, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, PTFE, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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.
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Thickems
LELimited Edition. $4.50.
Ewa Beach
Ewa Beach is a medium-dark brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to opaque coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was slightly powdery in the pan, so you’ll want to be careful picking up product to avoid getting too much excess product in the pan (which can result in fallout during application). The eyeshadow blended out well and wore for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Candeur et Experience #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Churro (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Manifest (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Pastry (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Magmatique (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Crack On (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Puree (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tippy Taupe (P, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Royal Prerogative (PiP, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S632 Hazelnut (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$4.50/0.05 oz. - $90.00 Per Ounce
The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours.
The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.
Browse all of our ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxdes (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
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.
Almost would have fallen for this, but the two coral-brown warm colors add nothing to this palette in my opinion. And it almost went in the direction I’ve been waiting for for a Frost Winter palette, but not quite. Oh well, happy with recent new purchases so I’ll just look on. 😉 That said, Finished and the I’m Chillen are beautiful colors and would be unique for me, but sad they didn’t perform well.
The shades do make for a fairly cohesive little bluesy palette! But that darker blue matte has me smdh. Good thing that if I do decide to get it, I really don’t use cobalt blue matte eyeshadow often enough for that to matter. I’ve got some truly excellent ones by KVD and UD for those relatively rare looks!
When I first saw this palette I was pretty sure I was going to pick it up but after looking at swatches and wishing there was a little more green in the palette, I have decided to pass. Too bad the one blue shade pulled the grade down but the shades are lovely. I just don’t wear enough blue eye shadow to warrant picking this up. I think I have a bit of prejudice against blue as I grew up in the days when you wore blue eye shadow from lash line to eye brow and that look has been in all the “don’t do this” guides to makeup since then. Makes me a little gun shy, LOL!
Hmm – an interesting palette. I think the addition of those browny shades was mistaken as they do not really fit in with the rest of the palette, a variation of some grey shades would have been better.
Very few brands can do a matte cobalt blue and that shade does not really lend itself as a matte – a matte grey would have been more versatile.
Mood and Fishy are beautiful shades.
I was almost going to fall for this but I think I will restrain myself. It is still a pretty nice palette. I’m very disappointed by the failure of that one shade, and the nude transition shades are nice but don’t appeal to me. I have enough makeup and don’t need to add any more transition shades.
I’ll pass on this palette but the look is so GORGEOUS on you!
Also the mix of the lips is amazing <3
A nicely balanced palette — it contains its own complementary colors in a “neutral” form (which really only works with blues and greens for obvious reasons). For someone who appreciates anchoring shades, the warm tones make this pleasingly all-in-one. Having a full look in one palette isn’t important to me personally, but this is a nice example of just such a thing. Doesn’t work as well for people who avoid warm browns, but therein lies the danger of trying to make a palette all-in-one (it’s like one-size-fits-all — just not true).
I like the balance of shades in this palette and think the warmer tan shades make for a nice transition.
It’s a very pretty palette. I suppose having one dud is not so bad considering the price, but I’m really sad (though not surprised) that it was the matte cobalt.
I like the peachy browns with the cool blues, personally. I think it’s a nice contrast.
One thing I find irritating is when palettes don’t include shades for a base and a contrasting transition shade. I don’t like palettes with all. the. same. damn colors. Like I really need 5 almost identical shades?! Like 10 shades of grey LOL, no thanks. I think this palette actually did good with the browns. It seems contradictory, but in reality, I think it provides a great contrast and actually makes the blues pop! As evidenced by the look you’ve done. I love it. If I didn’t just buy Stila’s new vibrant eyeshadow in blue, I may have been all over this. Unfortunately though the mattes seem a bit patchy. Though it still looks amazing on you.