If you read my 'What I Got For Christmas' post, then you will know that I was lucky enough to receive four eyeshadow palettes! I reviewed Natasha Denona Lila Palette here and today I want to share my thoughts with you on the other pricey palette I received: Pat McGrath LABS Mothership II Eyeshadow Palette Sublime (what a ridiculously long name!).
This palette is priced at $125 and it contains 10 shadows - makes Natasha Denona 15 pan palettes almost seem reasonable!! The packaging is sturdy and heavy - the heaviest of any palette I've ever owned. I love the glossy black finish and the simple gold logo. Inside the lid is a bevelled mirror, which I've never seen in a palette before and is a nice touch.
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Remember when I said that the shade selection in Anastasia Beverly Hills Prism Palette wasn't very cohesive? Well that really isn't the case with this palette! There are 10 shadows in a mixture of matte, shimmer and non-chunky glittery finishes. There isn't one dud in here - all are pigmented and apply effortlessly - there is some fallout with some of the more glittery shades but nothing a little bit of Fix + on the brush doesn't solve.
On the top row, from left to right, the shades are:
Skinshow Glow: Pale pink shimmer, buttery soft and very easy to apply.
Copper Toned: Stunning rose gold/copper - pigmented, smooth and soft. Easy to apply and blend.
Iconic: Medium brown/bronze/gold hybrid - silky soft, smooth and pigmented,
Bronze 005: Orange toned copper glitter - very pigmented, looks like it has a chunky texture but it's actually soft and very easy to apply.
VR Nectar: Soft peachy-pink metallic. Some fall out in the pan but not on the face - my preference is to apply with my finger.
On the bottom row, from left to right, the shades are:
Xtreme Black: Intense, matte black. Pigmented, soft and easy to work with.
Dark: Cool-toned deep brown with a hint of red, matte. Soft and smooth to touch, easy to apply.
Rose Dusk: Red-toned mauve sheen. Smooth, soft, pigmented and easy to apply.
Blitz Emerald: Emerald green metallic with a black base. Pigmented but can be intensified by using a dampened brush. Feels slightly powdery in the pan but applies smoothly and easily.
Astral Ghost Orchid: White with pinky/purple sparkle. Feels a bit chunky in the pan but applies well - my preference is to use my finger and wear as a shadow topper.
The standard of the shadows in this palette is on a par with Natasha Denona (with a price tag to match) - so easy to work with and there are no duds. I think that anybody, whether they are experienced in applying makeup or a newbie, could use this and create beautiful looks.
There is no doubting that this is an expensive palette at $125 so I would recommend keeping your eye out for the twice yearly Sephora sale, where you can save 20% - it will still be expensive but at least there would be a saving (this was a Christmas gift an the person who bought it for me told me they made the saving this way). I really hope that she releases individual shadows, or possibly quads to make the brand more accessible.
This is definitely one of my favourite ever palettes - if you like the look of it but there is no way that you would spend that much money on eyeshadow, then take a look at the new Too Faced Chocolate Gold palette, which has some similar shades but is a lot less expensive. I have a review of that palette coming soon!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this palette and the shade selection? Have you tried any Pat McGrath makeup?
Don't forget to enter my Charlotte Tilbury Bronze & Blush Giveaway here.
The standard of the shadows in this palette is on a par with Natasha Denona (with a price tag to match) - so easy to work with and there are no duds. I think that anybody, whether they are experienced in applying makeup or a newbie, could use this and create beautiful looks.
There is no doubting that this is an expensive palette at $125 so I would recommend keeping your eye out for the twice yearly Sephora sale, where you can save 20% - it will still be expensive but at least there would be a saving (this was a Christmas gift an the person who bought it for me told me they made the saving this way). I really hope that she releases individual shadows, or possibly quads to make the brand more accessible.
This is definitely one of my favourite ever palettes - if you like the look of it but there is no way that you would spend that much money on eyeshadow, then take a look at the new Too Faced Chocolate Gold palette, which has some similar shades but is a lot less expensive. I have a review of that palette coming soon!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this palette and the shade selection? Have you tried any Pat McGrath makeup?
Don't forget to enter my Charlotte Tilbury Bronze & Blush Giveaway here.
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