Swatches: Melt Cosmetics Gemini Palette + 8x Eyeshadow Stacks

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Christine | Updated: 6/11/18June 11, 2018

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Melt Cosmetics Gemini 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

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Melt Cosmetics Gemini Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.66 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that is listed as “sold out” but also has “notify me when available,” though the brand has previously stated that it wouldn’t be restocked and has been tight-lipped since as far as I’ve been able to discern!

Melt Cosmetics Eyeshadow Stacks ($48.00 to $58.00) are part of the permanent range, and while I was swatching the Gemini palette, I decided it was a good time to swatch all of the stacks I’ve purchased (but never swatched or reviewed) in the past as well. As they are all palettes, the links below will take you to the swatches by palette, and in this post, Gemini is featured specifically. Some shades are also available individually ($17.00 each).

Melt Cosmetics Gemini Palette

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Polkadot

Cupcake

Bonnie

Leo

Goalz

Fire OG

Mochi

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Melt Cosmetics Gemini Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Lorelei Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Polkadot Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Cupcake Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Bonnie Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Leo Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Goalz Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Fire OG Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Mochi Eyeshadow

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Celesta

Very Light, Neutral, slight pink undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin.

This is a REALLY interesting color combo! I’m intrigued.

Jessica

Deep, Yellow, slight yellow undertones.

I’m waiting on my Gemini palette & She’s In Parties stack to arrive. Plus, Christine you are a freaking mind reader, I was just about to request that you review the Melt Cosmetics stacks.

Indya

Very Deep, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Very Oily skin.

As soon as I saw this palette on Instagram my antennae went up! The color combination and the colors themselves are wonderful and refreshingly different!

Nancy T

Medium, Olive, neutral undertones. Combination skin.

Gemini has that similar swampy, murky vibe as does ABH

Nancy T

Medium, Olive, neutral undertones. Combination skin.

Subculture. I love it! I’ve been somewhat tempted by the Melt Stacks for awhile, but haven’t jumped yet because of the price. Silly, though, since I do have a Chanel quad. She’s In Parties and Gunmetal are 2 of my favorite Stacks that I wouldn’t mind owning.

Jessica

Gemini & Subculture do have similar vibes, but they aren’t the same. So having both in your collection won’t feel redundant, at least it doesn’t for me. Plus, I used Gemini palette for the first time today and the Melt formula is so nice. I can see it easily becoming one of my favorites. Totally worth the money IMO.

Mariella

Very Light, Pink undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

I’m sort of drawn to the autumn vibe of this but there are also some mustard-y and orange-y colours that I really dislike. And given the difficulty of procuring this – easy pass.

Chelsea

Deep Tan, Yellow, moderately yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin.

I’m so happy you’re reviewing these! I have a couple of stacks, and would love to add more. I’m excited to see dupes for their products that I already own as well.

Seraphine

Light, Neutral undertones. Combination skin.

Nice palette, especially the greens! I don’t love this palette $58 worth, though.

Emilie

Very Light, Neutral, slight pink undertones. Combination skin.

I absolutely loved the look of this when it came out, but seeing all the shades swatched side by side I’m realizing I’m only interested in Mochi, Fire OG, Goalz, and Lorelei. I have no interest in the other shades, so $58 is too pricey. I’m still looking forward to your review of this and the other Melt shadows, though! The greens look a bit crumbly to me so I’m interested to see how they perform.

Katie

The brand Sydney Grace Co put together some shoes from their line for Gemini on their Instagram, if you want to check those for a couple of singles! (Hopefully Christine will find us some dupes as well!)

Alison

Very Light, Olive, cool undertones. Dry skin.

Ditto. Exactly.

Lesley

Light Medium, Neutral undertones. Normal-to-Oily skin.

I really like the Melt formula but so far have bought only some singles of shades I would wear every day to justify the cost. I am looking forward to your thoughts on the stacks.

Genevieve

Lightest, Pink undertones. Dry skin.

This looks really nice and I love the colour combinations, apart from the black (why?)

Alice20c

Now THIS is a late 70s inspired palate! A month or two ago, there was a 70s palate that missed the mark to me. This on the other hand embraces an era of avocado appliances, leaded gas air pollution, cheap Mideval-revival furniture, and shiny polyester. I mean that as a compliment. None of these colors work with my coloring, and I’m still tempted to buy it.

Ugh. I really want this and only found out about it yesterday…I hope they restock or make it permanent so I can get it.

bibi

Light Plus, Yellow, slight yellow undertones. Dry skin.

Love this colorway- especially the greens!

I wrote to them on their Instagram. They said it’s gone – not coming back.

Deborah S.

Lightest, Neutral, slight pink undertones. Dry skin.

I have to admit I am pretty intrigued by this palette and I am not sure why. I don’t think a lot of the colors would work for me with my super fair, very pink/peach undertones but the fact that it is not a warm orange/red palette is really refreshing. I will probably pick it up for my daughter because I think it would look amazing on her and then maybe I can play with it and see how it looks. She has a couple of MELT stacks and really likes them. Maybe more brands will break out of their comfort zones and give us some really unique palettes. I am so happy that you are going to be reviewing this Christine.

Denise S.

Deep Tan, Yellow, moderately yellow undertones. Combination skin.

Love the color scheme but a couple swatches look weak. And for $58 I want all of the eye shadows to perform well. Glad to see swatches. On the fence about this one.

ouineque

Light Plus, Yellow, strong yellow undertones. Normal skin.

I so wanted this palette, but now that I see more realistic swatches I am not so sure anymore! Yay, because 1. it is not available now and 2. I really want to try not to break my no-by. Mochi and Goalz look very nice though…

Erica

Light, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Oily skin.

This palette is so dupeable and not at unique. Mustard, orange, green and brown I have a million times over. Buy singles for the one look you’ll probably do with it and it won’t come out to $58

kjh

Just the last four as a palette/stack, please.

I have a particular weakness for Melt Cosmetics and own most of the shadows (either from purchasing whole stacks or individuals), all the highlights, and a couple of lipsticks despite the fact it’s the worst formula I’ve ever tried from anyone. I wanted this palette so bad, just to continue my collection, but I’ll just never use it. I’m not a mustard girl and several of the colors seem redundant. I also haven’t purchased the Baby Girl stack as it was released after loudly proclaiming a “low buy” and I couldn’t justify it. ………Shadowplay (blushlight) did find its way in to my cart during the sale and I have no regrets.

Thank you for swatching your stacks!

Joanna M.

This gives me the same vibes as one of Jaclyn Hill’s soon-to-be-released Vault eyeshadow palettes, the yellow-toned one. There might even be 3-4 straight up dupes. Not that it’ll be easy to get that one once it comes out, but at least there will be guaranteed restocks. Definitely something to consider if you wanted this, however you feel about her. Hopefully, those palettes will be reviewed here! (I’m sure they will!)

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