Matte eye shadow palette preference?

Jun 7, 2016

Katherine W.

I'm thinking about diving into eyeshadow and have been looking at two matte palettes especially. Any thoughts on these?

- Too Faced Natural Matte Palette
- Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette

Maybe also the Tarte in bloom 2? But that has a few shimmer in it. Thanks for your input!

Jun 7, 2016

Sabrina K.

I haven't tried either of those palettes, but I have a too faced palette and I love the matte shades in there.

But as far as an all matte palette my favorite is the IT cosmetics Naturally Pretty palette, it has more of a satin matte finish which is super flattering and doesn't make your eyes look dry. Its also has a transformer shade in it that can be used over any of the shades to make them more shimmery. Awesome palette, very versatile!

Jun 7, 2016

zzzcutiee R.

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Jun 7, 2016

Sabrina K.

Hi zzzcutiee I will comment on your profile so we don't take over Katherines thread.

Jun 7, 2016

Shelby M.

My holy grail matte palette is the TooFaced natural matte palette! Whenever someone posts a thread asking about matte shadows, that's the one I always recommend! It is so blendable, pigmented, and perfect for all looks! I can't tell you the last time I didn't use it in a makeup look.

Jun 7, 2016

Jacqueline H.

If you are only looking at these 2 palettes, I would go with the Too Faced Natural Matte Palette. I have a few Tarte matte shadows, and I found them to be horribly chalky, but that's just me. ;)

Jun 7, 2016

Katherine W.

Thanks for the advice! Are there any other matte palettes y'all recommend looking at?

Jun 7, 2016

Jacqueline H.

If you are willing to spend a bit more, I would suggest taking a look at Viseart. Viseart palettes cost $80 USD. The most common thing I hear from people is, "$80 for matte shadows? Why spend $80 when I can purchase MAC, UD, Morphe, or MUG, shadows and make my own palette for far less money.?" Not an unreasonable train of thought; however, think of it this way: You get 12 shadows in the palette and that works out to about $6.80 a shade, which is hardly unreasonable. Viseart's shadows are created with highly micronized pigments that are triple milled for a very buttery consistency.

Viseart shadows really excel above all others when it comes to blending. They are the best from 'tin to skin' shadows in terms of fluidity. With Viseart shadows blending is a breeze, and there are so many other uses for the shadows in the Neutral Matte palette. I use them on brows, to cover grey roots, to deepen eyelash color, for contour and highlight, and I also use them on the scalp to make hair look thicker. All that being said, if you think $80 is a bit steep for a shadow palette, think of the quality of what you are getting with Viseart. They don't rely on cute packaging, and they don't spend big money on marketing. I have both the neutral matte and cool matte palettes, if you'd like, I'd be happy to swatch them for you.  :)

Jun 7, 2016

Sonja B.

I have many eye shadow palettes (as you knoq Ms Jacquline :) ) but I am really tempted to jump on the wagon regarding Viseart. If I do, which would you recommend I try first?

Jun 7, 2016

Katherine W.

Oh, I would love a swatch if you don't mind :)

Jun 8, 2016

Jamie D.

Ooooh I like how you did blended swatches Jacqueline! That definitely shows the difference!

And Katherine, I definitely agree with Jacqueline's assessment. Viseart makes top notch quality eyeshadows that are more than worth the investment. :)

Jun 8, 2016

Katherine W.

Thanks girls! I definitely will be saving up :)

Jun 8, 2016

Jacqueline H.

Thank you Jamie....:) I think you'll love them Katherine. :) Sonja, I would get the neutral matte palette.  :)

Jun 14, 2016

Sonja B.

Thanks for answering! ok, I am convinced! :)