Melt Cosmetics x Beetlejuice Waiting Room Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Waiting Room

Melt Cosmetics Waiting Room Beetlejuice Pressed Pigment Palette ($58.00 for 0.62 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features four shimmery shades and six matte shades. The highlight of the palette was that a few shades were more unique, which made them more interesting.

Like Recently Deceased, I felt like there was unnecessary overlap (Obituary/No Exit andTombstone/Shrunken Head) that made the color story less versatile–you’d want to use those shades separately to get a lighter or darker look but combined, they tended to muddy easily. The shimmers were less consistent than the matte shades, while one shimmer–Juno–was designed to be a transparent wash, which it was, but did have a fair amount of fallout.

Per the brand, “Sawed Girl and Lydia pressed pigments contain ingredients that are not approved by the FDA and Melt Cosmetics for use on the eyes.”

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Waiting Room

LELimited Edition. $58.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Obituary

Obituary is a deep, reddened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich color coverage in a single layer, which applied fairly evenly to bare skin but wasn’t as blendable as it could have been. The texture was slightly thinner and drier, and it did muddy very easily when combined with No Exit, so I’d suggest using it paired with the matte black for more depth if desired. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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Tarte Stained Glass (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Sangre (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop A Fortune (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Opera (PiP, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
Viseart Chestnut (4) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Untamed (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Topanga Blvd (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Rose Nocturne (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Bossy (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Hope So (LE, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, MICA, LAUROYL LYSINE, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, BORON NITRIDE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LIPIDS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHYTOSTEROLS, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYETHYLENE, DISODIUM CARBOXYETHYL SILICONATE, TIN OXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 40 LAKE CI 16035, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE CI 77163, CARMINE CI 75470, COPPER POWDER CI 77400, BLACK 2 CI 77266, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410.

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Obituary

LELimited Edition.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

No Exit

No Exit is a medium-dark burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, more velvety texture that had enough substance to apply evenly without being prone to sheering out. There was a little bit of powdery, so I’d recommend using a lighter hand to avoid fallout. It lasted nicely for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.

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ColourPop Topanga Blvd (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop No Drama (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Opera (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Blackberry (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Groove (397CM) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Mind Games (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Untamed (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Commitment (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Guerlain Golden Stars #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).

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No Exit

LELimited Edition.

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Longevity

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93%

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Sawed Girl

Sawed Girl is a medium plum with subtle, warm undertones and faint flecks of violet micro-sparkle over a more metallic sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was still yielding so it was easy to pick up using a dry brush. The eyeshadow stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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L'Oreal Glistening Garnet (P, $7.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #13 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Wine Down (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Pink Diamonds (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Too Faced Ooo Burn (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Cat Fight (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop All In (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Lover (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Lectra (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop The Scorpion (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).

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NOTICE: All products categorized under "Pigment" carry a warning in the US that the product is "not intended for use in the immediate eye area." Brands in the US typically market these products as "Pigments" (instead of "Eyeshadow"), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in "Pigments" have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.

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Sawed Girl

LELimited Edition.

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

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93%

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Dante's Inferno

Dante’s Inferno is a medium-dark, rosy bronze with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. The texture felt slightly denser and thicker, though not to the point where it emphasized my lid texture. It had opaque color payoff that adhered evenly when pressed/patted onto the skin. It wore well for eight hours before creasing slightly.

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ColourPop Plain Jane (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Dreamy Beams (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty On the Runway (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Antique Coin (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Fire Rose (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Wedge (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Redox (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
LORAC Black Tie Attire #6 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Make Up For Ever D652 Celestial Earth (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty O Yeah (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Dante's Inferno

LELimited Edition.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Lydia

Lydia is a medium red with moderate, warm undertones and fine, golden sparkle throughout a more satin-like sheen. It was richly pigmented with a moderately dense, slightly thicker texture that felt more emollient but had to be used with a firmer hand to pick up product evenly on a brush. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.

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Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Heatin' Up (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Wiggalese (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Phlox (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
Dior Reflexion #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop I am the Master (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Flame-boyant (PiP, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Saturnalia (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Poppy (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Undefeated (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Lydia

LELimited Edition.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Char Man

Char Man is a deep black with neutral undertones and a matte finish. It was just the right balance between being soft and more blendable while still having opaque coverage with minimal fallout. This shade stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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By Beauty Bay Noir (LE, ) (100% similar).
Dior Golden Day #5 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
NARS Loverboy (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Atlantic Ave (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Wake Up (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Persona Limitless (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Beast (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
Give Me Glow Black Hole Sun (PiP, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario N12 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Bonnie (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).

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Char Man

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Tombstone

Tombstone is a medium gray with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one layer, while the texture was smooth and velvety with a touch of powderiness in the pan but wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily nor was fallout an issue. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Sydney Grace Apple Picking (LE, $5.25) is brighter (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Shrunken Head (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Smashbox The Bride of Frankenstein (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop That's a Wrap (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Glammo Camo (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Chanel Blurry Blue #2 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever M106 Slate (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Urban Decay BK (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Tombstone

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Shrunken Head

Shrunken Head is a light-medium gray with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and more velvety, so it wasn’t overly powdery and retained its intensity when applied to bare skin. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage that wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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Laura Mercier Cloud (LE, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Tombstone (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Tink (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Apple Picking (LE, $5.25) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sephora Fog (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
KVD Beauty Dagger (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop That's a Wrap (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Thunderbird (P, $5.25) is cooler (85% similar).

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Shrunken Head

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Juno

Juno is a light-medium, warmer pewter with a warmer base and cooler, chunkier silver sparkle. It was supposed to add a “transparent wash,” which was accurate–it had very sheer coverage when applied dry. It was able to get opaque coverage with a dampened brush, though the end result was fairly chunky and more visibly raised on my lid. There was moderate fallout when working with it dry, so I’d recommend patting it on with a fingertip or gently pressing (without blending it out) on. It lasted for six hours and had fallout over time.

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ColourPop Vibe Check (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Bijoux Royal #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Screech (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
bareMinerals Golden Pear (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC LES Artiste (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Cosmic (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Kali (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Too Good to Be True (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Telepathy (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Wondrous Knight (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Juno

LELimited Edition.

C+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

77%

Total

Sandworm

Sandworm is a muted white with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff that adhered well to bare skin with light fallout, but the coverage remained opaque, which was nice to see. The consistency was smooth, lightly powdery, and more substantial. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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Glaminatrix Marshmallow (P, $7.30) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Hey-o (P, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
elf Wispy Cloud (P, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Gameday (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Shy Girl (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Young Love (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Daisy's My BFF (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Sugarpill Tako (P, $13.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Frequency (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Lux (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).

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Sandworm

LELimited Edition.

A-

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Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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Obituary

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No Exit

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LELimited Edition.

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Sawed Girl

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Dante's Inferno

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Lydia

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Char Man

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Tombstone

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LELimited Edition.

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Shrunken Head

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Juno

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Sandworm

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LELimited Edition.

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