Review: Dior Backstage Silver Essentials

This limited-edition 9-pan palette has a cool, icy vibe with a mix of silvery metallics and mattes. Think shimmering silvers, cool-toned taupes and purples, and a touch of charcoal grey and black for drama. The formula is great – the shadows are highly pigmented, and feel like a “baked gelee” type of formula. The shadows … Read more

Review: Pat McGrath Mothership IV: Decadence Eyeshadow Palette

The Decadence palette is a luxurious and opulent palette known for its array of creamy metallics. “Decadence” features ten vibrant and intense metallics in rich jewel tones. The palette includes standout shades like “Lapis Luxury,” a vivid blue, “Sterling,” an intense silver, and “Gold Standard,” a rich yellow-gold. The shades have intense pigmentation, delivering bold color … Read more

Review: Melt Cosmetics Muerte Palette

The Melt Muerte Palette is a bold and striking palette that was super hyped for a long time. The palette comes in stunning packaging inspired by Mexican culture and art. The Muerte Palette features eight intensely pigmented eyeshadow shades that are inspired by the vibrant colors of Dia de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”). … Read more

Review: Pat McGrath Mothership VI Eye Palette: Midnight Sun

The Pat McGrath Mothership VI: Midnight Sun Eyeshadow Palette features an eclectic selection of ten shades including rich purples, olives, oranges, and golds, complemented by deeper browns. The palette offers a mix of matte, shimmer, and metallic finishes. Standout shades include the dazzling lavender-purple metallic “Blitz Violet Orchid,” the sparkly golden shimmer “Jubilee” and the … Read more

Review: Pat McGrath Labs Huetopian Dream Mothership IX Eyeshadow Palette

The Pat McGrath Labs Huetopian Dream Mothership IX eyeshadow palette has a dreamy, futuristic color story featuring a mix of matte, metallic, and glittery shades ranging from matte plums to bold cosmic shimmers. The pigmentation is intense and buildable, allowing for both subtle and dramatic looks. The shadows are pigmented and blendable. But the fallout … Read more

Review: Pat McGrath Bridgerton Diamond of the First Water Palette

A few years ago, Pat McGrath Labs collaborated with the hit series Bridgerton to create two stunning six-pan eyeshadow palettes: “Diamond of the First Water” and “Belle of the Ball.” Both palettes capture the essence of Regency-era elegance with their exquisite packaging and regal color stories. “Diamond of the First Water”features a cool-toned color story … Read more