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It’s no overstatement to say we’reobsessed.
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Han after applying various shades from the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction palette.
Did I mention they blend in so seamlessly and layer really nicely?
Because they absolutely do."
Sarah Han applying a shimmery eye shadow (Astral Pink Fetish) from Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction palette with a small eye shadow brush.
Jennifer Hussein applying the Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette.
Hussein after using the Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette.
Though technically grunge-inspired, its vibe certainly leans more disco with its 14 shimmery metallics.
Sarah Han applying a shimmery eye shadow (Astral Pink Fetish) from Pat McGrath Labs Mothership XI: Sunlit Seduction palette with a small eye shadow brush.
Sarah Hoffmann applying the Isamaya Beauty Industrial Colour Pigments Eyeshadow Palette.
Hoffmann after applying the Isamaya Beauty Industrial Colour Pigments Eyeshadow Palette.
As for the texture, these luxe powders are super light, creamy, and matte.
Jennifer Hussein applying the Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette.
Kassidy Silva applying the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in Pillow Talk.
Silva after applying the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in Pillow Talk.
As for crease-prone lids or those with mature skin, cream shadows are your best bet.
Jennifer Hussein applying the Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Defining Neutrals Palette.
As for system tools, you have two options: your (clean!)
fingers or your eye makeup brushes.
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Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?
Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?
Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?
Sarah Hoffmann applying the Isamaya Beauty Industrial Colour Pigments Eyeshadow Palette.
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Talia Gutierrez applying the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eye Shadow Palette: The Neutrals
Talia Gutierrez applying the Makeup by Mario Master Mattes Eye Shadow Palette: The Neutrals
Kassidy Silva applying the Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Eyeshadow Palette in Pillow Talk.
