A pastel moment.
Ok, ok, I know… pastels and flora’s for spring isn’t exactly innovative…nothing new here. Actually, it’s safe to say that in the summer time it’s even less ground breaking. But in an interesting turn of events, over the last 2yrs or so the makeup industry has stepped its game all the way up when developing some pretty amazing pastel color-cosmetics. Tis’ the season to go big or go home. And to be clear, in my world, it’s always the season.
The Pastel Dreams Palette
This here Pastel Dreams from Give Me Glow Cosmetics was/is a pretty penny. It was worth it to me but I do have a few palettes in mind that dupe the vibes in case you're not looking to spend this kind of money. The palette is permanent so no need to rush to get it (honestly I wish they would've specified that as to not spark a frenzy...but I guess that was the point, huh? Business is business I guess). In any event if you really want this beauty and the remarkable quality that is #GiveMeGlowCosmetics; stack your funds little by little and pounce. Otherwise, you might be interested in the "#DupeingTheVibes" options imma hit y'all with down below:
The So Mermazing Palette
This So Mermazing palette is an equally gorgeous color-story as the Pastel Dream palette (awesomely and coincidently the owners of these two palettes are friends. I think it’s safe to say great minds think alike). I have still yet to acquire this mermazing palette, and though it has mixed reviews (for it’s lack of depth for peoples with deeper skin tones and for the powdery/chalky nature of their mattes….but tbh pastels usually have this issue sooooo….) I still can’t wait for it’s restock so I can get my hands on it, if not for the stunning shimmers alone.
The Cloud Dye Vault
This is a the vault but personally I’m more drawn to certain color stories, so I just welcomed the Aura and Out palette to my collection and it is quite beautiful. I can’t speak for the quality of the other palettes in this vault so I apologize for that but on the up side… these palettes are sold separately. And, there are a plethora of swatches and reviews for each of the palettes I’ve mentioned in this post, on the YouTubes.
The Mint To Be Palette
The Mint To Be palette is another wonderful option in all its ethereal glory, and is very reminiscent of the Aura & Out palette previously mentioned. They are easily interchangeable in the case that one is out of stock or if one becomes discontinued. PLUS, the Mint To Be offers more in the way of depth.
The Pretty Guardian
Now look, I’m an 80’s baby and I grew up during the Sailor Moon era. I was a super fan. So when they came out with this palette I was sooooooooo close to welcoming this beaute into Le Collection *add the necessary accents when saying that*, I hesitated. And even though I’m still considering acquiring it, I don’t think I’ll get it (don’t hold me to that); especially because I ended up purchasing the What Dreams Are Made Of palette below the Lilac You A Lot palette and they are easily interchangeable. That one also provides more variety of depth. consider this palette the baby sister of “What Dreams Are Made Of”…even though this one was ”born” first.
COLOURPOP PRETTY GUARDIAN SAILOR MOON PALETTE
The Lilac You A Lot
I have no experience with this palette, but it’s been on my radar for quite some time. In currently have it’s “Aunty” (the It’s My Pleasure palette), she is again giving me all sorts of range of depth that I typically go for in color-story, so I haven’t bit the bullet on the Lilac You a Lot palette. But, it is a pretty lil’ palette though, don’t you think?
COLOURPOP COSMETICS LILAC YOU A LOT PALETTE
What Dreams Are Made Of
This is the palette I was referring to being the older sister of the Pretty Guardian palette, the one I actually purchased. It is a stunner for sure, but one of the hugest draws for me was the collab with Lizzy McGuire. As I stated earlier, I grew up on this shit. The nostalgia is REAL! This palette is a spring/summer STUNNER fo’ sho’.
COLOURPOP WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF LIZZIE MCGUIRE PALETTE
The Flower Power Palette
I have zero experience with this Flower Power palette, but with the extensive experience I have with the brand BH Cosmetics allows me to say with much certainty that the formula is A1. So really, it’s about color-story preference and relevance to the topic at hand. I saw this pink and purple delight with a dash of grounding neutrals, and I just knew it belonged here on this list of spring/summer options.
BH COSMETICS FLOWER POWER EYESHADOW PALETTE
The Lost In Los Angeles
Oh my word! This palette here is honestly one of the best spring break/summer vacay companion palettes out there. it is sheer perfection as far as fun pops of ethereal, and has some of the BEST matte pastels on the market; even Natasha Denona couldn’t get matte pastels right in her Tri-Chrome palette. Consider every brand put on notice, because BH Cosmetics is in dis bitch.
BH COSMETICS LOST IN LOS ANGELES EYESHADOW PALETTE
The Pastel Pup Palette
It’s unfortunate that this palette is out of stock because I would get it, so hard. In general Menagerie has some impeccable shadows/ formulations, so I have no real doubts that this one will be fiya. Plus, it has gotten a substantial amount of rave reviews. Any of y’all own this palette and care to chime in on your opinions?
MENAGERIE COSMETICS PASTEL PUP PALETTE
The Tokyo Harajuku Palette
There are like three palettes from this brand (Nomad Cosmetics) that I’ve wanted for quite some time now…..well….one of them was just release not long ago. Either way, this brand has been on my radar as a must-try for a long time now. I will be making a purchase soon enough and I’ll be able to flesh out my views on this palette and the brands formulation over all. Till then…we wait. Just marvel at how beautiful it is and scan the YouTubes for some of the glowing reviews and stunning swatches.
NOMAD COSMETICS TOKYO HARAJUKU PALETTE
The Sweet Delights Palette
This Sweet Delights palette actually has a bunch of other siblings that are sold in a collective vault along side this one (I intend to get them all at some point for sure), and I can say with confidence that they will probably be all that and a chip-factory. The palettes that Moira Beauty releases are pretty flames overall so I’m super excited to acquire these; I can only hope my pockets will forgive me.
MOIRA BEAUTY SWEET DELIGHTS PALETTE
The Remix Dance 90’s Palette
Back at it again with these amazing formulas and spring/summer options, BH. Like I’ve stated before, it’s more about what color-story or even what color-gaps you have in your current collection, and less about whether these are any good. The best part about BH Cosmetics is the small price tag for maximum quality.
The Sweet On Hue Artistry Palette
To be honest, I like some of Morphe’s formulations and I don’t find it difficult to work with as some might have found. The reviews on the quality and it's over all hit-or-miss possibilities are all over the place, but I’ve had some good luck thus far. Even when the whole Jacklyn Hill vault Collection debacle took place….the palettes I purchased were of good quality. Now listen, I know there are reasons as to why that might be, but all in all my “luck” has been fairly good and on the “hit” side of the spectrum. And the reputation of the brand is about as hit-or-miss as the quality of their palettes, but I’ve heard good things about this palette in particular.; that paired with the luck I’ve had thus far….I’d take the gamble. I want this Sweet On Hue Artistry palette, how ‘bout you?
MORPHE COSMETICS SWEET ON HUE PALETTE
The Creepy Cute Palette
Last but not least, we have Shroud Cosmetics’ (formally Strobe Cosmetics) Creepy Cute palette. This palette was the one of the O.G’s in the pastel palette world. The quality and color-story of this palette is still spoken about in some of the highest regard in the beauty-sphere. One day I will own it, you?
