I know it is only October, but the end of 2017 is nearing faster than we think. This year has been more than interesting and packed full with chisme, especially for the beauty realm. Every time I checked my Instagram or twitter feed, I felt as if another brand was launching a new palette and that crazy part is that feeling wasn't far from the truth. An abundance of new palette releases only leads to one thing: an abundance of 2017 palette favorites and disappointments.
Let's start with the favorites.
1. Tarte's Tartiest Pro Palette
Disappointment is the furthest word I could think of when I think of this palette, but this was no surprise to me. Tarte Cosmetics has been killing the game all year long--I only expected great things. This has become my favorite palette to use. I can get endless amount of looks from one palette which is a win for me. Not to mention, those shimmers are to die for.
2. Sephora Pro Palettes
I know these are technically three different palettes, but it is so difficult to not combine them into one giant palette! The pigmentation for these palettes are out of this world. The coolest part is that each palette is either warm toned, cool toned, or giving full on 80's vibe. They average around $68 a piece, but if you buy all three you'll never need to buy another palette again!
3. NYX Happy Birthday Palette
Who said all fabulous palettes had to be high end brands? NYX Cosmetics is one of the best drug store brands to hit the market and this palette goes to prove it. I received this as a free gift from Ulta for my birthday this year. Truthfully, I didn't have much of an expectation. However, after using it... I use it almost every single day! The shades are perfect neutrals with a little extra flare making it the perfect palette for every day wear.
While there were tons of palettes that I loved this year, there were also some that didn't catch my eye. Here's my disappointments:
1. Anastasia Beverly Hill's Subculture Palette
Ah, the infamous Subculture palette a.k.a the biggest disappointment to the beauty world. That might be a little harsh, but I expected so much more from this palette. If you're curious just how bad it is look up the swatches via YouTube. This palette isn't completely useless if you have a very light hand when applying it, however, if you're like me and aren't as graceful you'll end up with an eye look resembling Shrek's swamp.
2. Too Faced's Glitter Bomb Palette
For me, this palette isn't necessarily bad but it isn't great either. I love the concept of the palette, but a larger shade range would make me feel more inclined to purchase it.
3. Fenty Beauty's Galaxy Palette
Do not get me wrong, the quality of this palette is amazing! I love the concept, just like the palette above. The issue here is that not ever shimmer has the same pigmentation, which is good for varying eye looks and bad if you have a terrible memory and can't remember which is a light sparkle and which is a full-on metallic. Personally, I love Fenty but I could never bring myself to pay $60 for a palette that I couldn't achieve a complete eye look from.
