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Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

This is part two of our review of the Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette ($55.00 for 1.20 oz.). Please see part one for an overview of the palette.

Instaglam is a pale pink with a frosted, metallic finish. It had fairly good color payoff and went on smoothly. Dior Constellation (864) #3 (LE) is pinker. MAC Dare to Bare (LE, $21.00) is similar. Disney by Sephora Treasures Untold (LE) is warmer. Tom Ford Beauty Enchanted #1 (LE) is pinker. MAC Fresh & Mint #2 (P, $21.00) is cooler-toned. MAC Invincible Light (LE, $21.00) is similar. bareMinerals Muse (P) is less shimmery. See comparison swatches.

Stupid Autocorrect is a warm, coppery red with a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation and a smooth, even texture. MAC Quartz Fusion (LE, $21.00) is less metallic. MAC Crimson Tryst (LE, $15.00) is darker. L’Oreal Glistening Garnet (P, $7.99) is pinker. See comparison swatches.

Galore is a warm, golden beige with a frosted finish. It had excellent color payoff and a really soft, buttery feel. Guerlain Crazy Paris #2 (LE) is more metallic. Disney by Sephora Sea Shells (LE) is less golden. Inglot #395 (P, $6.00) is more beige. See comparison swatches.

Hexagram is an olive brown with warm, brown undertones and a green-ish tint. It had a frosted finish with a soft, buttery texture. It had nice pigmentation. Urban Decay Chase (P, $18.00) is lighter. NARS Paramaribo #2 (LE, $24.00) is darker. Giorgio Armani #6 (P, $33.00) is browner. See comparison swatches.

Smile Now is a soft, light-medium yellow-peach with a pink-peach iridescent sheen. It had decent pigmentation, but the texture was a little dry. Guerlain Turandot #1 (LE) doesn’t have the pink sheen. bareMinerals Tres Chic (LE) is more muted. bareMinerals Nirvana (P) is darker. See comparison swatches.

Cry Later is a medium-dark, warm-toned brown with a pearly sheen. It had decent color payoff, but it was a smidgen dry. Disney by Sephora Abu (LE) is darker. Le Metier de Beaute Autumn Rust (LE, $30.00) is lighter. Urban Decay Nevermind (LE, $18.00) is less warm-toned. Dior Fairy Golds #5 (LE) is redder. See comparison swatches.

Arcadia is a lavender purple with a frosted, metallic finish. It had good pigmentation and wasn’t dry or powdery. MAC Tropica (LE, $21.00) is darker. Make Up For Ever #54 (LE, $23.00) is a cream product. MAC Light Violet (LE, $32.50) is more sparkly. Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 #1 (LE) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Wonderland is a deep burgundy with subtle warm undertones and a sparkly finish. It had great color payoff and applied smoothly. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Tease #7 (P) is more matte. Urban Decay Uncut (P, $18.00) is less warm-toned. MAC Rich Core (LE, $21.00) is similar. Chanel Eclosion #4 (P) is warmer. Make Up For Ever #311 (P, $20.00) is a cream product. Bobbi Brown Berry Noir (P, $24.00) is a cream product. See comparison swatches.

Queen is a warm brown with a bluish-teal sheen. It had good color payoff and applied smoothly and evenly. MAC Woodsmoke (LE, $15.00) is darker. MAC I’ve Got a Crush on You (LE, $32.50) is similar. See comparison swatches.

Bukowski is a medium blue with subtle cool undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had excellent pigmentation and applied nicely and wasn’t powdery. Sleek MakeUP Sunset #6 (P, $9.99) is lighter. Disney by Sephora Diamond Sky (LE) is darker. Disney by Sephora Blue Lagoon (LE) is more matte. MAC Blue Calm (P, $15.00) is brighter. Urban Decay Peace (P, $18.00) is similar. MAC Freshwater (P, $15.00) is similar.See comparison swatches.

Countess is a light beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was very pigmented, but it was somewhat powdery as the texture was very, very soft. theBalm B1 (LE, $16.00) is similar. Urban Decay Bleach (LE, $18.00) is similar. Disney by Sephora Ali Ababwa (LE) is darker. MAC Blanc Type (P, $15.00) is more neutral-toned. L’Oreal Endless Pearl (P, $7.99) is less warm-toned. See comparison swatches.

WTF is a muted, orange-red with a satin finish. It had fairly good color payoff, though the texture was slightly dry. Sleek MakeUP Sunset #8 (P, $9.99) is more frosted. Urban Decay Gash (DC, $18.00) is darker. MAC Raving Mad (LE, $15.00) is similar. MAC Saffron (LE, $15.00) is similar. Sugarpill Asylum (P, $12.00) is warmer, redder. See comparison swatches.

Spellbinding

LELimited Edition. $55.00.
B+
B+
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
88%
Total

Instaglam

LELimited Edition.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Bukowski

LELimited Edition.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

Countess

LELimited Edition.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

WTF

LELimited Edition.
B
B
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

Stupid Autocorrect

LELimited Edition.
A
A
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

Galore

LELimited Edition.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

Hexagram

LELimited Edition.
A
A
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

Smile Now

LELimited Edition.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Cry Later

LELimited Edition.
B-
B-
8
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total

Arcadia

LELimited Edition.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Wonderland

DCDiscontinued.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Queen

LELimited Edition.
A
A
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Instaglam Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Instaglam Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Stupid Autocorrect Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Stupid Autocorrect Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Galore Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Galore Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Hexagram Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Hexagram Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Smile Now Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Smile Now Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Cry Later Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Cry Later Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Arcadia Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Arcadia Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Wonderland Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Wonderland Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Queen Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Queen Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Bukowski Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Bukowski Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Countess Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Countess Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D WTF Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D WTF Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Eyeshadows: Holy Bible (inner lid), 8 Bit (middle of lid), Bukowski (outer lid), Dark Throne (crease), Birdcage (lower lash line)

Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Palette
Kat Von D Eyeshadows: Countess (inner lid), Stupid Autocorrect (middle of lid), WTF (outer lid), Wonderland (crease), Fallen(lower lash line)

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Anna Avatar

I actually like how different all the shades are! I’d purchase it but I don’t think all of the shades would work with my skintone. It’s so pretty though! Sigh

Anna Avatar

Don’t feel sad for me Christine! (plays I-will-survive) I like Kat von D’s stuff- she has a wide range of colors. This palette and I just weren’t meant to be. :p

Neetz Avatar

I love the Kat von D palettes!! This looks great too, but the colors all look very similar to ones released in the 3 volumes of the Disney palettes. Christine, would you still recommend this for someone w. a lot of Sephora eye shadow already?

Amara Avatar

i really love this palette… although i love all of her palettes because i own each of them. i’m SO glad she got rid of the cream shadows and i love having 24 in a palette! although i might transfer these into a z palette sooner or later. when i swatched these on my hand i was scared but i’ve been wearing each “pair” of shadows lately and i’m really happy with them! i have to say though, queen is almost exactly like 2 other shadows she has, one single and one in a palette… and those also seem like blue brown from mac. i swear i have 6-7 various shadows and pigments in that color!

Lizzi Avatar

I ordered this last week. It was supposed to be delivered today but I was at work, so I got to come home to the “we missed you” notice from UPS. I love Kat V D’s eye palettes. I’ve got all of them that have been released since the brand started, even Gypsy! And the Gypsy palette always sells for over $400 on eBay, in fact one recently sold for $510 in the completed listing. Kinda makes we wish I hadn’t touched mine. LOL! Anyways, can’t wait to have this in my hand. Her eyeshadows are a great value and quality.

Malia Avatar

Agree that is crazy and what the hell comes to mind! Maybe it’s being bought internationally since its only available in the US…but still.

Terri Avatar

I just don’t think I could charge a fellow beauty lover that much for a palette, seriously. I am far from perfect but that just seems like stealing to me. I mean, I like money as much as the next gal but I also like to be fair and balanced…and this just doesn’t feel that way to me.

Karen Avatar

The other day I wore Galore on my lid, Bukowski in my outer v, I used Countess as my high light, it looked so pretty together! I have never liked the look of blue eyeshadow on me ever before, and this look just took my breath away!

Malia Avatar

I thought the shadows were soft intentionally, since the angle was they were to be mixed…. I love it and I haven’t bought a huge palette in a long time. I have several of her 8 color palettes and liked them a lot 🙂

Jennifer Avatar

Hey..aren’t these eyeshadows paired so that you can layer them for a different color effect? If so can you show some swatches. They don’t have the pallet where I live and I’m still undecided.

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