Purchase or Pass ~ New Makeup Releases! #8 WHY THE STOCK SWATCHES?

Hey y'all! Another purchase or pass on new makeup releases! What are your thoughts this week?? Why are brands using stock swatches??? Thanks for hanging out with me!

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On my face:
Brows: NYX Lift and Snatch in Black, Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim in Black Brown, Patrick Ta Shaping Wax in Clear
Primer: Tatcha Sunscreen Primer
Foundation: Nars Light Reflecting Foundation in Valencia
Concealer: Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Concealer in M14
Setting Powder: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette
Bronzer: Gucci Bronzer in 03
Eyeshadow: ABH Amrezy Palette
Mascara: Benefit Bad Gal Bang Mascara
Lipstick: Mac Cosmetics "On a Petal Still"
Setting Spray: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

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References and Makeup Faves!

Skin:
Normal
I think I’m neutral
Acne breakouts can happen on my chin and I hate it!

Foundation:
MAC: NC42
Pat McGrath: M15
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin: 9N
Chanel No 1 Skin Tint in B50
Lisa Eldridge Seamless Skin: Shade 21
Auric Glow Lust: Pyrite/ Sunstone
Nars Light Reflecting Foundation in Valencia
Huda Beauty Faux Filter: Baklava
Glowish shade 05

Concealer:
Pat McGrath: M14
Dior: 4N - This would be an all over foundation shade for me too. I will go lighter next time
Nars Creamy Concealer in Ginger

Powder:
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder: Medium 02
Tatcha Translucent Setting Powder
Rare Beauty Powder in Light Medium

Bronzer:
Gucci Bronzer 03 and 04
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer in Tan
Chanel Healthy Bronzing Cream in Deep Tan
Victoria Beckham Matte Bronzing Brick in 03

[ac]

I'm excited to see what u do w the Hela palette. I feel like even tho it's a 16 pan, it will center around 4 types of looks, so I'm curious to see how ppl use it differently.

Yeah, I'm one of those ppl where palettes w 12+ pans overwhelm me unless they have the right balance of color organization in the palatte and variety of colors (but still cohesive color story). Of my +12 pan palettes, I think my OE Norn's excels in that criteria the best - so versatile, but cohesive, and organized well. I have not even scratched the surface of unlocking all the fun combos in it yet.

Yeah.... CP requires so much thought on whether it's worth it. The Darth Vader palette is not my color story at all, but I saw some things on sale that I like. But to get free shipping I have to buy stuff at full price or just pay $6 shipping bc I'm not interested in the other sales stuff. So then I made an Excel sheet to compare savings btwn case A, B, and vs if I just wait for a 30% off site wide sale. Eventually decided I didn't really need the stuff on sale and will save the most $$ by just not buying anything. 😅

Oh! Emily's Makeup bag came out w a 1 week, 1 palette vid on ABH Primrose today!!! I've been waiting for it bc I have that palette and love her vids for inspo. 😆 There are not enough vids on Primrose and most ppl who do 1 look do similar looks to other YouTubers. But Emily is one of the few YouTubers that will do 4-5 looks.

I have ABH Primrose and like it a lot. The colors seem common, but there aren't that many big brands that make this color story with this depth. It's a great everyday/toned down palette that has versatility, but still very curated. (Wait for a sale tho. I had a 20% off Ulta Coupon that worked on "prestige" brands when I got it. I think ABH had a 30% off sale at one point too).

The only issue I have w it is that it's not travel friendly. The shimmer shades are not pressed in much, esp Fire Opal, so they can fall out easily traveling in ur purse, suit case, or a small fall off a table. I've had to clean Fire Opal up 3x. 1x from traveling in my bag, 2x from falls from my work desk. 😤 Luckily, the pans are big, so I still have a lot of Fire Opal left, but it's messy to clean up bc it's so pigmented.

[HeavyontheChai]

Hindash scared me with the photoswatch lol! 🤎

[agataloca]

Love how you (successfully) alter your palettes! Wish I could do it and still be happy w/ how they looked (like, not hand pressed or battered up in any way).

Nothing here for me either. BUT, sooo getting Sugar Drizzle's Dragonfly palette once it restocks.

[jodayne]

I believe that HIndash uses like tape stencils for his swatches, which is why they look so clean.

[tianiortiz]

I didn’t wear the Hela palette today but I did wear the saga of Freja the rosy side today because we have state in-house so I went with the more neutral look and it was super cute. but tomorrow I’m rocking Hela

[tianiortiz]

Primrose is good I love it. I still want that unearthlycosmetics fall magic so I think I’m gonna grab it if they restock. The CP is a pass for me but I like the packaging.
I still have an $80 Sephora card and 131 ulta bucks to spend but I’m waiting to for that ND spring palette and I think I will pick up a lip trio. I can’t believe the self control I’ve been having but I’m happy about it.

[jayem]

The swatches on his page are actually levitating off the arm. I’m glad he showed actual swatches on his story. But the palette is a more expensive version on blend bunnies surge in niche packaging. And boy tears is forever going to be associated with disgusting things from my teenage years so. It’s a no for me. I missed out on Black Glove. I hope they restock some pallets.

[charmedbymeghan]

I have been getting an itch to go through my collection and get rid of some things that I know for sure I don't use. And putting that Mercari money towards some New New 😍 but I usually hate getting rid of anything. But there is def no need for me to hold onto things that I am not loving.

[vannasgran]

I see two things I might and a low might at that. Maybe Hindash I will wait on someone to review it. I just have not seen anything that I really want. I wanted to try Suqqu. But, after watching some reviews. The pigmentation is very light like a wash of color. I just have not been excited about any eyeshadows.

[charmedbymeghan]

Those Hindash photos killed me too. I am still interested. But no - that Meet me at Midnight palette is a Big No for me. I don't think I would be impressed with those formulas in that palette... GMG - def interested in a new palette! But only if the shimmers look amazing lol

[charmedbymeghan]

I have been so interested in trying Kiko Milano. And also picking up more from Nabla. Those 2 brands remind me of eachother sorta. Are they both Italian brands??

[myfabulouslifewithlupus]

Cam't wait to see what you do with Angi's Hela palette! Before trashing TF if it hasn't been a ridiculously long time I'd suggest contacting TF parent company and let them know about your experience. And yes, those Hindash swatches are shady af. I am new to your channel do you may have answered this already but any thoughts on Dior Powder No powder or Kosas Cloudset for the mixed chick skintone? Suuquu shadows are very high quality mattes but shimmers are subtle.

[charmedbymeghan]

Also- I really wanna see the new Juvias Place palette in action! And some GOOD swatches! I almost bought it but wanna make sure the shimmers are good. I know there are some glitters (i don't like) but not sure how many are actually glitters because different ppl r saying different things. Are you interested in that palette?

[DJSteenie]

I like the hindash palette, but those swatches are alarming. I’m shocked that I actually want the darth Vader colourpop palette, and it makes me want to get the child, and rock candy, but I’m definitely waiting on a sale.

[VenusNovember]

I’m chillin on a lot palettes. Pass this month and March 😂.

[DJSteenie]

Nabla’s swatches always look terrible. And their eyeshadows aren’t bad so I don’t know why they would do that. But I believe their swatches always look terrible

[taramisu]

I think my hearing is failing. I thought I heard you say "August has picked out Billy Idol". Good grief!

[charmedbymeghan]

Did you used to wear braces? Just wonderin*

[charmedbymeghan]

Since when is a 3 pack of cherry chapstick beauty news!??!?! What the actual faack is goin on!?

[stephaniestewart]

Wow them swatches look so fake they need to quit doing that ish