MY THOUGHTS AFTER USING THIS PALETTE FOR A WEEK (and editing this video): 1. I am still delighted by the packaging, but I want to be clear that it is definitely plastic. I had realistic expectations about the materials-I was hoping it would feel luxurious, but I was half expecting it to be disappointingly lightweight and cheap-looking, then ended up being impressed. But I don’t want anyone out there developing sky-high expectations because I praised the packaging so highly. If you are expecting it to literally feel like a genuine vintage compact made of brass and lacquer, you will be disappointed. 2. I love this palette for monochromatic looks. Almost every single shadow looks beautiful blended out all over the lid (I’m not using the white, the black, or the duochrome that way, but all the rest of them, yes). The matte brown and the blue-black are excellent for adding a bit of depth to any monochromatic look without making it look overdone or structured. That is turning out to be the best way to use this palette. I do this kind of eye look a lot, so my wish is coming true-it’s realistic for me to use this palette weekly, if not several times a week. 3. Even though it’s possible to layer and blend colors into each other, like I did during the video, it almost always results in a blown-out look. The thing you can’t really do is to push this palette to get an elaborate, structured, high-voltage look. It might be possible, but it would be more difficult and less gratifying-I’d rather use my Lethal shadows for that. These shadows are soft and silky. They are like the watercolors of makeup (as opposed to Natasha Denona and Lethal shadows which one might call the oil paints and the acrylic paints of makeup). 4. Because of the above (3), I’ve been feeling concerned about how these shadows will perform on deep skin. Here are some reviews of this palette by people of color: Victoria James: ruclips.net/video/vWUYdBeusbQ/видео.html The Slapp App: ruclips.net/video/7dD9JYcqVGA/видео.html Brie Moore: ruclips.net/video/q98fYYYVfoU/видео.html GlamGirlChelsea: ruclips.net/video/SjQQuNEDaZs/видео.html I’m really happy to see the colors popping on some of these beautiful faces, especially that blue! I especially love the look that Victoria did with the silver all over the lid and the blue on the inner corner. I also heard a couple of these reviewers talking about the benefits of having a softer pigment in some of these shades (Chelsea talked about being impressed by the effortlessness of the black, and Brie talked about being intimidated by the brightness of the blue, but then appreciating how it blended out to something softer). After using it for a week, I was worried that the soft blousey blend of these shadows was only working for me because of my pale skin. After watching these reviews I feel confident that it’s more a matter of taste. 5. That said, it’s definitely a specific kind of tool. If you are a full-pigment, full-glam kind of makeup-wearer, but you really love this beautiful packaging…don’t fall for it! The novelty of the packaging will get old fast, and you won’t use the palette. In a way, I actually think this palette is ideal for people who don’t own very much makeup and only ever do simple one-or-two-shadow looks. Because if you are just going to buy one palette every few years, the price tag is less of an issue and the packaging is more of a boon. Or if you love pigment and ultra-sparkly eyeshadow and you have lots, but on a day-to-day basis you usually wear quick simple looks, AND the packaging is from your dreams, it might be a good fit for you. That’s my situation. 6. Even though I like it so much, I would still not spend $150 of my own budget to buy this for myself, simply because I have so much eyeshadow and there are other things I want/need right now (like another babaa sweater…don’t @ me). But as a gift, it’s perfect-it’s special, it’s practical, and it will probably get more use than a lot of my other makeup because it is so alluring and memorable and I will be storing it front and center on my vanity. Stay tuned for the update in a couple of months! Maybe hitting pan on a Gucci palette is what makes a person a true icon :)
I love how you describe different shadow formulas as different kinds of paint. Personally, I don't understand the paint metaphor, but I'd LOVE to see a video discussion different formulas and the ways they can be worked with and what types of looks they might be best for.
I could honestly watch a whole video of Smidge just flying around the room and hissing at her own reflection, no joke. I love the paint metaphor you used in your pinned comment, upon reading it I could instantly imagine the textures, opacity and performance of the shadows. I paint with watercolour, oil and acrylic and I often think of eyeshadow as paint for the eyes, so it was the most perfect analogy for me.
Something about the hair and the nails and the preppy top is giving me ex-pat in Paris stopping to meet other ex-pat friends for a book club at an edgy bar in the quartier latin on her way home from her job at a fashion house….
when I was young collecting things overwhelmed me cz there were too many options, too many variables, too many combinations of things and I either wanted it all of none of it. till I developed the philosophy of using what I love, instead of collecting them. I never get overwhelmed anymore cz I'm never confused abt what I like to use. I completely and wholeheartedly endorse the concept of using your favourite things. it's also psychologically freeing. the crippling hold of the "valuable inanimate object" is gone. kinda like I mess up my art uniforms when they're new so that I won't obsess over their pristine quality. then the idea of paint and ink stains stops being overwhelming. ps. I love text and calligraphy rings. I have 67 Persian calligraphy rings and I wear 6 at a time. I change my rings everyday. it's truly a great part of my day
There’s something delightful about the random kitten content so organically interrupting the makeup review that really tickles my soul. It made me smile and that’s something I needed today.
thanks for saying this. When I was editing I was like "are people going to be like 'put down the kitten and get back to the palette'"??? but I just can't help it
I'm so happy I was able to talk myself out of buying this palette. when I first saw it I fell in love but after thinking about it all the time I came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth it for me. the color story is very very beautiful but what was making me so tempted to get it was the packaging! I'm a student and I have very little money and I don't even wear makeup every single day! in the end, I decided to buy myself a little (but extremely gorgeous) vintage jewellery holder on vinted. I'm so proud of myself for taking this decision. it was so tempting but now I couldn't be happier with my final purchase. thank you hannah for helping and teaching me how to really think about every single thing I decide to bring into my life. it's been life-changing
Me too - I am always thinking about de-potting eyeshadows, but find those empty palettes you can buy just so unappealing. An empty palette that looked something like this would be perfect.
@@uribheidi agree. The packaging is so pretty but there’s not a single stand out shade that I’d talk about. Maybe that blue. But I have a palette with it. And it almost never gets used.
For the price I think the palette should be metal but more importantly, the inside completely ruins the fantasy for me. How could they make something look so beautiful on the outside and have the inside look so cheap? (All of this is obviously just my opinion and I totally understand not everyone agrees) Also great in depth review as always Hannah!!
Thank you SOOOO much for giving an update and linking to creators of color who have reviewed this! I'm always going to watch your content because I think you're awesome and we generally have the same taste (thanks for the ARQ recommendations by the way!) but we simply have different color/pigment needs . I love that you think about that to help your viewers of color truly make the best choice ❤️
This palette is extremely alluring to me. I love simple blown out one or two shadow looks and the colours and packaging are VERY appealing. Nonetheless, I don't think it would be a good financial decision for me. BUT! The great thing about this video is that it allows me to sort of vicariously enjoy the palette by watching you use it, does that make sense? I feel joy knowing you have this and watching you enjoy it. I get to admire the beautiful thing that is this palette without consuming outside my means.
yes, I totally understand what you mean. I experience this too when watching reviews, it's almost like the vicarious experience takes the urgency out of it.
Me too. I’m really trying to pare my beauty spending into something remotely normal. I think I like the packaging so much, but am not on love enough with the colors. I think I’ll keep tucking away for the Dyson Prussian Blue Airwrap.
I love that you reviewed this palette like a normal person would use it. Regular people do 1-2 shadow looks and aren’t layering and doing elaborate graphic things. I get super annoyed when some reviewers expect everything to perform like Pat McGrath, Melt and Natasha Denona … or indies. I appreciate your approach
I am loving how more brands are coming out with reusable/refillable packaging for eyeshadow palettes : ) Recently this palette (presumably) and the glossier trios! Loving the shift to brands encouraging the use of the product *and* the beautiful packaging, I hope more brands follow suit.
There is no refill for sale on the gucci site as far as I can see. All it says is 'Thanks to a removable tray, the palette becomes a keepsake in itself and can be used as a new object of beauty, such as a jewelry box' Edit: It's been a month since my comment and still no refill available. Someone on reddit told me a 'gucci store rep' told them it's refillable but uh, I don't believe them.
This palette isn't refillable, as the commenter above said. Even if it was, by the time you run out of the product it'd be the year 2040 and Gucci most certainly won't be selling refills by then. It's a marketing gimmick to get people excited (and it's working)
this is a very pretty palette. i noticed that as i grow older i gravitate towards less pigmented shadows. the beauty community brainwashed me into thinking eyeshadows have to be uber pigmented, but when i started looking into what *I* like, it's shadows like those in this palette. the way they blend together and look like - as you said - watercolor is really up my alley.
This is one of those videos that fulfills my urge to get luxury beauty just for the sake of opening it. I appreciate the Gucci palette from an aesthetic perspective, but I didn’t want it enough to own it. Great review!
Even though I will not get this particular palette, I really appreciate your thorough descriptions of all of the shades. The way you describe how they work is so helpful because it leads me to think about what I want from an eyeshadow-which seems to be quite similar to what you look for!
The eye look that you ended up with has the vibe of an extremely stylish and eccentric old lady who has more life experiences than anyone you ever meet, and currently lives in an equally eccentric and opulent home. And I mean it as the highest compliment.
Aw, I'm so happy you got this palette ( what a nice & thoughtful gift from hubby) & were pleased with it after coveting it so hard. It really is pretty & anything with that vintage late 19th/early 20th century vibe is right in my sweet spot. The actual shadows would have aligned perfectly with my makeup style too about 15 -30 years ago. I only wore very soft shades in a satin or matte formula, never more than 2 shadows (usually a light & dark duo of creme/taupe, pink/mauve, beige/warm brown) but since I've discovered non drugstore makeup & Indie eyeshadow I've really been making up for lost time with shimmer/metallics, multichromes & color. Purple is one of my favorite colors & I own many shades of purple eyeshadow & I must say I find it very amusing that you consider the warm, murky purple in that Gucci palette to be BRIGHT 🤣 It's actually a nice purple for people who usually prefer midtone bronze-y or warm leaning neutrals. Anyway, I wish you continued enjoyment of your new beautiful object. I hope it brings you joy every time you use it. P.S. I totally bought 2 Zeesea palettes just because I fell in love with the beautiful packaging. The palettes looked like antique enameled boxes an Egyptian queen would have used to keep her cosmetics in. Yes, I bought 2 from the British Museum Egyptian collection & I didn't even care if the eyeshadow formula was good or not. I have them displayed in my office :)
😂 I can almost hear my hubs internal dialogue now, my collection is so ridiculous, any new addition I can feel a thought bubble forming above his potato head 😂 of course he’s far too smart to voice anything. But if I were Joe I think I would have given it early for the review video and swatch/ one use only, and then take it back until Christmas. When I do a “to me from me” Christmas makeup gift that’s pricey, I always open it and swatch it so that if it sucks beyond belief I can return it . (Not a habitual returner at all but once in awhile it’s just horrific) . Then once I see it’s ok , not broken and performs, I put it back in the box. Maybe that’s unusual.
I have had the longest and worst couple weeks at work ever and woke up with terrible anxiety. Then I saw this was uploaded and I can’t wait to escape into the world of beautiful things with Hannah. Been dying to see how that matte blue swatches!
This is actually the look I tried today with my decadence palette but I got too much pigment on my brushes. So there’s definitely something to say for a thinner formula. Nice look and review. I’m not buying this palette but it’s gorgeous.
Is it weird that I’m super happy for you because you got this? Also, glad you did bc I’m no where near able to afford this but I was super interested about the formula/quality.
I love your vocabulary 💖 I feel like the way you express yourself is one of the reasons why I constantly came back to your channel even in times when I was not as interested in makeup related content. You're just a pleasure to watch and listen to.
Thank you for the great swatches! I don’t plan on buying this myself, but I decided to “dupe the vibes” with my singles based on a picture of the palette. After watching the video I was able to adjust some shades and I’m quite happy with the way it turned out!
Been watching you ever since you started your channel. So appreciate your thoughtful approach to the topic and all the endless rocks you've explored along the trail. Never posted a comment until today. Out of the hundreds of different looks you've done on the eyes this is hands down, my very favorite. The mixture and depth of the colors really make the color in your eyes pop and so I just wanted to say how very flattering it is on you. I admire this palette and am impressed (surprised) how wonderfully the shadows perform; not always true for the stupidly-priced ones. Would not purchase simply because I would admire it more than I'd use it (elaborate looks don't flatter at my age) but I enjoyed every minute of this video and so glad Joe gifted this to you so we could all benefit from your show-and-tell! Thank you on behalf of the world for rescuing Smidge - a gold star to you, Joe, Julia, and Oliver for being such wonderful examples to all of us!
What exquisite packaging and beautiful colors this palette has! Joe is such a sweetheart to get it for you! I'm enjoying it vicariously. Also, really enjoyed your interesting and helpful closet organization video! Plus, Smidge and Sadie are delights!
That packaging is amazing! I love that you can just replace the insert instead of getting a whole new compact, and I'm such a sucker for a big nice mirror. Gotta love good design :)
I love the way you speak and how articulate, and creative you are. I'm not interested purchasing the pallette, however beautiful it is. Regardless you made it sound so delicious. I love the way you appreciate your things and really consider and describe all aspects of items. It's truly beautiful and quite a gift you have. Thank you for continuing to share with us.
I have a gucci face powder. For that one as well the compact is just lovey. It looks almost vintage and enameled. I don't need a bronzer or i would buy the one in the blue packaging as well. This whole vintage theme of theirs is so attractive.
I love how your outfit embodies this palette. Haha Tbh I would live and die for you picking certain palettes, creating a (clothing) look to match what you thought the palette embodied, then doing a look from it.
Oh how deeply I wish the eyeshadow formula did not contain talc. Talc makes my skin, especially my eyes, so irritated and itchy. Talc sensitivity is a great way to have less makeup though! Such stunning packaging but I'll just admire it from afar. Thank you for sharing and congrats on such a lovely gift!
Hi Hannah! Recently I've been building my own versions of the latest palettes on the market with my own singles and playing with them for a week or two. In most cases I'm not tempted at all it is just a way to play with different colour stories and this week i've decided to use the gucci one as inspiration so here I am with all my singles spreaded on my table while I'm watching you. I definately do not have a dupe for each eyeshadow but I do own something close enough for sure. Thank you again for these types of videos, they are very informative and a pleasure to watch even if you aren't that interested in the product itself. In my case I try to watch all your content because your voice and vocabulary it's perfect to practice my english and being entertainted at the same time :D
For me, there's never going to be a reason to spend $150 on one palette. I don't judge anyone who chooses that or receives it as a gift but I just couldn't find a justification in my mind. If I was in a good financial position, I might spend $150 on a curation of special singles because then I could pick each individual shade and avoid duds. Because if I got that Gucci palette and even just one shade disappointed me, I would feel a lot of frustration. There is something really special about the color story and the idea behind the color story that I really like. And the idea of watercolor shadow is quite beautiful. Might have to mess around with my singles and see what I can cook up that is my version of the thing
not sure my comment made sense, I mean I love to see that you are so clear on what would frustrate you and why it wouldn't be worth it. I think that having a real handle on one's own interpretation of value is a real win
@@HannahLouisePoston thanks. Took me a while to get there. It's a journey. Currently on a year long no-buy for all eyeshadow, which only started last month but I already see palettes as such a huge commitment now where I used to just constantly buy them without a second thought.
Congrats on the Monica Vinader swag! (I say it with the same rhythm as “vinegar.”) They are the highest quality of all the influencer-beloved “M”-named jewelry companies and I think they make everything in the UK. As you can probably tell, I’m more into jewelry than makeup, but I like this palette a lot.
I've kept this video on my To Watch List to ward off how much I want that palette but broke down and finally did and now I want it even more! Good thing this doesn't seem to be a limited edition item--especially with the refillable trays coming soon. So, this is now on my birthday wish list, which will be perfect for the spring season anyway.
I cannot afford to buy such a palette, but I totally agree with you that it has special value as a gift and would look gorgeous on the vanity. I am in love with that packaging. I'm so glad you received it. The colour story does look pretty and the shadows do look like they would be flattering on more mature lids, much in the way that I like Wayne Goss and Charlotte Tilbury palettes for that very reason.
Okay that packaging is so stunning!!! In my wildest dreams I would LOVE for there to be a magnetic palette with THIS level of packaging on the exterior
Wait is this the perfect makeup item for me 🤔🤔🤔 I watch your videos religiously, Hannah, but so rarely buy makeup (The last makeup item I bought was the Roen 11:11 quad when it came out, after watching your review of it). Thank you for doing such thorough and heartfelt reviews of these items! It is so nice to see someone appreciating a beautiful thing:)
From your descriptions it sounds like these eyeshadows have the quality of Shiseido eyeshadows. Easy to blend, hard to mess up watercolor satin. They are the type of eyeshadow (at least the formulation from a few years ago before Dick Page left) you appreciate more and more when you age. I love the colors in the Gucci palette!
I’m genuinely so happy that you got this palette. 💗 Everything about it just looks mwah *chefs kiss*. I’m going to start a no buy this year so I won’t be buying for myself, but I’ve been enjoying sitting back and watching reviews and seeing other people love it. 🤗
The packaging is exquisite and i have to say that this colour story is truly out of the box which I super appreciate from a super luxury brand-like a dior, Valentino, Chanel, Ysl-and not a Natasha or Pat luxury which very often plays it safe-thanks for the review-the quality is better than I expected
The thoroughness of this review is fantastic. It sounds perfect for me, simple one and done looks, effortless. But. I'm not buying it as I have other eyeshadow. Thank you for the great review. The look you started with looked so beautiful :) I also liked that you wanted to play in all the colours :D
Love that you always give so much information and realistic view of the product itself, definitely super helpful when I’m trying to do a low buy this year hahaha (also influenced by you!) 😝
Your delight of receiving this palette was so lovely to watch. I love the esthetics of the packaging, it reminds me of something that I would have found in my Grandmother's collection. Appreciate your additional notes of your observations after more use. It seems so special why wouldn't you be reaching for it, I would. It will be interesting if Gucci presents other eyeshadow palettes to swap out with the packaging, I would be down for that. Beautiful presentation Hannah xxoo
I'm surprised how few people are actually reviewing this palette online. I just asked for it for my birthday so I can't wait to get mine too! looks beautiful and very wearable for everyday. love how they also formatted it to be in 'quads' from left to right. can't wait to hear more about it from your perspective :)
I love your thorough reviews! They’re relaxing (I always settle in with a cup of tea) AND helpful. Would love a thorough review of Gucci’s sequel of this palette (Gorgeous Flora) too! 🙏🏽
I watched the entire video to see if there was any footage of Smidge. I’m kidding, of course! But I’m a full on sucker for kitten content interlaced with beautiful things and makeup and a very well-spoken and articulate woman telling me all about things in which I’m interested. Thank you so much, Hannah and Smidge and Joe! ❤️❤️❤️
You made me want this palet. Specifically because it’s a « light » version of « American palettes ». I love the soft wash but high quality and subtle colors of it
Hannah, I watched ‘the hooded lid’ ‘s upload one this Gucci palette and she said she could pop the eyeshadow plate out and use the gorgeous box as a jewellery box eventually, which I thought was so clever! Thought I’d share this with u - anywho off I go to dive into this video
yay Joe! So happy this video seems to be getting a lot of views for you, and so happy how well your channel has done this past year. Thank you so much for letting us share in this experience with you 😃
I had to go back to your Lethal Cosmetics video because that cerulean shade looked familiar, but I can see that they're different. It did show me that I could effectively make a less expensive Gucci palette though!
I am truly beside myself with giddy joy to see this in your possession! It goes without saying that $150 on an eyeshadow palette is bananas money, but also I think about all the luxury quads on the market that are often far more than $50 with similar soft pigmentation, maybe one special glitzy shade and a couple of mattes or satins, I would see this more as a trio of luxury quads all wrapped up in a beautiful bow of faux lacquer and brass and that makes the price feel less off-piste. It's well outside my budget but I can see that it's not totally out of line of current luxury makeup pricing (not like for instance the Hourglass curator system).
🌸I am sooo happy you have this palette!🌸 I hope you will enjoy it as much as I am enjoying having it in my collection🌸Thank you for the video, your kitten is adorable🌸
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you look more beautiful! The hair, the nails, the skin and the preppy top are perfectly complimented by the soft, but alluring makeup. Love, love, love!!! 🤩
The colors are so pretty! If anyone may be looking for an affordable option, I feel like the Berlin Underground palette from Nomad Cosmetics has a really similar story (plus a few extra shades). I'd probably be tempted if I didn't have that one already. 😅
MY THOUGHTS AFTER USING THIS PALETTE FOR A WEEK (and editing this video):
1. I am still delighted by the packaging, but I want to be clear that it is definitely plastic. I had realistic expectations about the materials-I was hoping it would feel luxurious, but I was half expecting it to be disappointingly lightweight and cheap-looking, then ended up being impressed. But I don’t want anyone out there developing sky-high expectations because I praised the packaging so highly. If you are expecting it to literally feel like a genuine vintage compact made of brass and lacquer, you will be disappointed.
2. I love this palette for monochromatic looks. Almost every single shadow looks beautiful blended out all over the lid (I’m not using the white, the black, or the duochrome that way, but all the rest of them, yes). The matte brown and the blue-black are excellent for adding a bit of depth to any monochromatic look without making it look overdone or structured. That is turning out to be the best way to use this palette. I do this kind of eye look a lot, so my wish is coming true-it’s realistic for me to use this palette weekly, if not several times a week.
3. Even though it’s possible to layer and blend colors into each other, like I did during the video, it almost always results in a blown-out look. The thing you can’t really do is to push this palette to get an elaborate, structured, high-voltage look. It might be possible, but it would be more difficult and less gratifying-I’d rather use my Lethal shadows for that. These shadows are soft and silky. They are like the watercolors of makeup (as opposed to Natasha Denona and Lethal shadows which one might call the oil paints and the acrylic paints of makeup).
4. Because of the above (3), I’ve been feeling concerned about how these shadows will perform on deep skin. Here are some reviews of this palette by people of color:
Victoria James: ruclips.net/video/vWUYdBeusbQ/видео.html
The Slapp App: ruclips.net/video/7dD9JYcqVGA/видео.html
Brie Moore: ruclips.net/video/q98fYYYVfoU/видео.html
GlamGirlChelsea: ruclips.net/video/SjQQuNEDaZs/видео.html
I’m really happy to see the colors popping on some of these beautiful faces, especially that blue! I especially love the look that Victoria did with the silver all over the lid and the blue on the inner corner. I also heard a couple of these reviewers talking about the benefits of having a softer pigment in some of these shades (Chelsea talked about being impressed by the effortlessness of the black, and Brie talked about being intimidated by the brightness of the blue, but then appreciating how it blended out to something softer). After using it for a week, I was worried that the soft blousey blend of these shadows was only working for me because of my pale skin. After watching these reviews I feel confident that it’s more a matter of taste.
5. That said, it’s definitely a specific kind of tool. If you are a full-pigment, full-glam kind of makeup-wearer, but you really love this beautiful packaging…don’t fall for it! The novelty of the packaging will get old fast, and you won’t use the palette. In a way, I actually think this palette is ideal for people who don’t own very much makeup and only ever do simple one-or-two-shadow looks. Because if you are just going to buy one palette every few years, the price tag is less of an issue and the packaging is more of a boon. Or if you love pigment and ultra-sparkly eyeshadow and you have lots, but on a day-to-day basis you usually wear quick simple looks, AND the packaging is from your dreams, it might be a good fit for you. That’s my situation.
6. Even though I like it so much, I would still not spend $150 of my own budget to buy this for myself, simply because I have so much eyeshadow and there are other things I want/need right now (like another babaa sweater…don’t @ me). But as a gift, it’s perfect-it’s special, it’s practical, and it will probably get more use than a lot of my other makeup because it is so alluring and memorable and I will be storing it front and center on my vanity.
Stay tuned for the update in a couple of months! Maybe hitting pan on a Gucci palette is what makes a person a true icon :)
what a lovely, thoughtful full review!
p.s. you are on a roll with using "don't @ me" correctly. go you!
you're a real one for tagging WOC creators to show what this palette looks like on darker skin - thank you!!
Thanks for the through comment! No one does this!
I love how you describe different shadow formulas as different kinds of paint. Personally, I don't understand the paint metaphor, but I'd LOVE to see a video discussion different formulas and the ways they can be worked with and what types of looks they might be best for.
I was thinking the same thing re: deep skin. Thank you for linking other creators.
I could honestly watch a whole video of Smidge just flying around the room and hissing at her own reflection, no joke. I love the paint metaphor you used in your pinned comment, upon reading it I could instantly imagine the textures, opacity and performance of the shadows. I paint with watercolour, oil and acrylic and I often think of eyeshadow as paint for the eyes, so it was the most perfect analogy for me.
Something about the hair and the nails and the preppy top is giving me ex-pat in Paris stopping to meet other ex-pat friends for a book club at an edgy bar in the quartier latin on her way home from her job at a fashion house….
I feel seen
Lucky lady! You got a beautiful result with this gorgeous palette.
when I was young collecting things overwhelmed me cz there were too many options, too many variables, too many combinations of things and I either wanted it all of none of it.
till I developed the philosophy of using what I love, instead of collecting them.
I never get overwhelmed anymore cz I'm never confused abt what I like to use. I completely and wholeheartedly endorse the concept of using your favourite things.
it's also psychologically freeing. the crippling hold of the "valuable inanimate object" is gone.
kinda like I mess up my art uniforms when they're new so that I won't obsess over their pristine quality. then the idea of paint and ink stains stops being overwhelming.
ps. I love text and calligraphy rings. I have 67 Persian calligraphy rings and I wear 6 at a time. I change my rings everyday. it's truly a great part of my day
I love this idea, and I pretty much feel the same!
It’s crazy how that last step really brought the whole look to another level. Going to add a Smidge to my wishlist.
A little smidge of Smidge soothed my soul
There’s something delightful about the random kitten content so organically interrupting the makeup review that really tickles my soul. It made me smile and that’s something I needed today.
thanks for saying this. When I was editing I was like "are people going to be like 'put down the kitten and get back to the palette'"??? but I just can't help it
I'm so happy I was able to talk myself out of buying this palette. when I first saw it I fell in love but after thinking about it all the time I came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth it for me. the color story is very very beautiful but what was making me so tempted to get it was the packaging! I'm a student and I have very little money and I don't even wear makeup every single day!
in the end, I decided to buy myself a little (but extremely gorgeous) vintage jewellery holder on vinted. I'm so proud of myself for taking this decision. it was so tempting but now I couldn't be happier with my final purchase. thank you hannah for helping and teaching me how to really think about every single thing I decide to bring into my life. it's been life-changing
I can’t believe how excited I am to see this and it’s entirely because Hannah is excited.
Thank you, Joe, for this Joe-sponsored review!
Also, as a fellow fluffy void parent, I think you have to keep Smidge. 😸
fluffy void! Yes!
aw joe thank you for bringing us this incredibly interesting Gucci meat!!
I wish I could find an empty palette for singles as beautiful as the Gucci packaging. It's really the outside the draws me in.
Me too - I am always thinking about de-potting eyeshadows, but find those empty palettes you can buy just so unappealing. An empty palette that looked something like this would be perfect.
I personally have no interest in this palette, but you wanting it so much makes me want to know your opinion on it 😂
Same!
Same 😂😂
Same, I'm afraid the packaging might trick people into thinking it's a great palette. It looks pretty meh to me.
@@uribheidi agree. The packaging is so pretty but there’s not a single stand out shade that I’d talk about. Maybe that blue. But I have a palette with it. And it almost never gets used.
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For the price I think the palette should be metal but more importantly, the inside completely ruins the fantasy for me. How could they make something look so beautiful on the outside and have the inside look so cheap? (All of this is obviously just my opinion and I totally understand not everyone agrees) Also great in depth review as always Hannah!!
Thank you SOOOO much for giving an update and linking to creators of color who have reviewed this! I'm always going to watch your content because I think you're awesome and we generally have the same taste (thanks for the ARQ recommendations by the way!) but we simply have different color/pigment needs . I love that you think about that to help your viewers of color truly make the best choice ❤️
I don’t even want this palette but i loved hearing you describe it..I just love how much YOU love it!
JOE!!! What a sweetheart!! I’m so excited that we get to see this review early!
This palette is extremely alluring to me. I love simple blown out one or two shadow looks and the colours and packaging are VERY appealing. Nonetheless, I don't think it would be a good financial decision for me. BUT! The great thing about this video is that it allows me to sort of vicariously enjoy the palette by watching you use it, does that make sense? I feel joy knowing you have this and watching you enjoy it. I get to admire the beautiful thing that is this palette without consuming outside my means.
yes, I totally understand what you mean. I experience this too when watching reviews, it's almost like the vicarious experience takes the urgency out of it.
Me too. I’m really trying to pare my beauty spending into something remotely normal. I think I like the packaging so much, but am not on love enough with the colors. I think I’ll keep tucking away for the Dyson Prussian Blue Airwrap.
I love that you reviewed this palette like a normal person would use it. Regular people do 1-2 shadow looks and aren’t layering and doing elaborate graphic things. I get super annoyed when some reviewers expect everything to perform like Pat McGrath, Melt and Natasha Denona … or indies. I appreciate your approach
I'm not planning on getting this myself, but I love watching people get excited about a new makeup acquisition!
Never clicked so fast!! This isn’t even something I’d purchase for myself realistically but I still couldn’t wait to see your thoughts on it ❤️🥺
I am loving how more brands are coming out with reusable/refillable packaging for eyeshadow palettes : ) Recently this palette (presumably) and the glossier trios! Loving the shift to brands encouraging the use of the product *and* the beautiful packaging, I hope more brands follow suit.
I totally agree!
There is no refill for sale on the gucci site as far as I can see. All it says is 'Thanks to a removable tray, the palette becomes a keepsake in itself and can be used as a new object of beauty, such as a jewelry box'
Edit: It's been a month since my comment and still no refill available. Someone on reddit told me a 'gucci store rep' told them it's refillable but uh, I don't believe them.
This palette isn't refillable, as the commenter above said. Even if it was, by the time you run out of the product it'd be the year 2040 and Gucci most certainly won't be selling refills by then. It's a marketing gimmick to get people excited (and it's working)
Love the pallet, love that Joe is so generous and thoughtful and love that the kitten fairy left you a little Smidge of black fur 🧚♀️
Of course, I’m NOT picking this up. I just have to see what the buzz is about. Btw, your kitty is ADORABLE!!!
I would never skip a second of Hannah but I appreciate the addition of chapters/time stamps! I see your work, Joe&HLP 👀💪🏼❤
this is a very pretty palette. i noticed that as i grow older i gravitate towards less pigmented shadows. the beauty community brainwashed me into thinking eyeshadows have to be uber pigmented, but when i started looking into what *I* like, it's shadows like those in this palette. the way they blend together and look like - as you said - watercolor is really up my alley.
This is one of those videos that fulfills my urge to get luxury beauty just for the sake of opening it. I appreciate the Gucci palette from an aesthetic perspective, but I didn’t want it enough to own it. Great review!
IT’S ALL HAPPENING. Thank you, Joe! 💗
Even though I will not get this particular palette, I really appreciate your thorough descriptions of all of the shades. The way you describe how they work is so helpful because it leads me to think about what I want from an eyeshadow-which seems to be quite similar to what you look for!
Gucci and Smidge in the same video! an absolute dream!!
The eye look that you ended up with has the vibe of an extremely stylish and eccentric old lady who has more life experiences than anyone you ever meet, and currently lives in an equally eccentric and opulent home. And I mean it as the highest compliment.
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Aw, I'm so happy you got this palette ( what a nice & thoughtful gift from hubby) & were pleased with it after coveting it so hard. It really is pretty & anything with that vintage late 19th/early 20th century vibe is right in my sweet spot. The actual shadows would have aligned perfectly with my makeup style too about 15 -30 years ago. I only wore very soft shades in a satin or matte formula, never more than 2 shadows (usually a light & dark duo of creme/taupe, pink/mauve, beige/warm brown) but since I've discovered non drugstore makeup & Indie eyeshadow I've really been making up for lost time with shimmer/metallics, multichromes & color. Purple is one of my favorite colors & I own many shades of purple eyeshadow & I must say I find it very amusing that you consider the warm, murky purple in that Gucci palette to be BRIGHT 🤣 It's actually a nice purple for people who usually prefer midtone bronze-y or warm leaning neutrals. Anyway, I wish you continued enjoyment of your new beautiful object. I hope it brings you joy every time you use it.
P.S. I totally bought 2 Zeesea palettes just because I fell in love with the beautiful packaging. The palettes looked like antique enameled boxes an Egyptian queen would have used to keep her cosmetics in. Yes, I bought 2 from the British Museum Egyptian collection & I didn't even care if the eyeshadow formula was good or not. I have them displayed in my office :)
When you said Joe gave it to you my standards for men applauded
😂 I can almost hear my hubs internal dialogue now, my collection is so ridiculous, any new addition I can feel a thought bubble forming above his potato head 😂 of course he’s far too smart to voice anything.
But if I were Joe I think I would have given it early for the review video and swatch/ one use only, and then take it back until Christmas.
When I do a “to me from me” Christmas makeup gift that’s pricey, I always open it and swatch it so that if it sucks beyond belief I can return it . (Not a habitual returner at all but once in awhile it’s just horrific) . Then once I see it’s ok , not broken and performs, I put it back in the box. Maybe that’s unusual.
My one round of applause for M*n def was used for Joe today👏🏽 Here's to Joe! Lol 💖
I have had the longest and worst couple weeks at work ever and woke up with terrible anxiety. Then I saw this was uploaded and I can’t wait to escape into the world of beautiful things with Hannah. Been dying to see how that matte blue swatches!
Yes! As a 40 year old lady, I am also here for a sheeny satin on the lid, blended up, for a soft but smudgey everyday look 🖤
This is actually the look I tried today with my decadence palette but I got too much pigment on my brushes. So there’s definitely something to say for a thinner formula. Nice look and review. I’m not buying this palette but it’s gorgeous.
I came for the Gucci, but stayed for the Smidge.
Is it weird that I’m super happy for you because you got this? Also, glad you did bc I’m no where near able to afford this but I was super interested about the formula/quality.
I'm glad you love the palette and I can tell you, we all love Smidge. She's a cutie!
I love your vocabulary 💖 I feel like the way you express yourself is one of the reasons why I constantly came back to your channel even in times when I was not as interested in makeup related content. You're just a pleasure to watch and listen to.
Thank you for the great swatches! I don’t plan on buying this myself, but I decided to “dupe the vibes” with my singles based on a picture of the palette. After watching the video I was able to adjust some shades and I’m quite happy with the way it turned out!
Been watching you ever since you started your channel. So appreciate your thoughtful approach to the topic and all the endless rocks you've explored along the trail. Never posted a comment until today. Out of the hundreds of different looks you've done on the eyes this is hands down, my very favorite. The mixture and depth of the colors really make the color in your eyes pop and so I just wanted to say how very flattering it is on you. I admire this palette and am impressed (surprised) how wonderfully the shadows perform; not always true for the stupidly-priced ones. Would not purchase simply because I would admire it more than I'd use it (elaborate looks don't flatter at my age) but I enjoyed every minute of this video and so glad Joe gifted this to you so we could all benefit from your show-and-tell! Thank you on behalf of the world for rescuing Smidge - a gold star to you, Joe, Julia, and Oliver for being such wonderful examples to all of us!
Thank you, Vada!
What exquisite packaging and beautiful colors this palette has! Joe is such a sweetheart to get it for you! I'm enjoying it vicariously. Also, really enjoyed your interesting and helpful closet organization video! Plus, Smidge and Sadie are delights!
So happy for you that you received this palette as a gift from Joe and that you love it so much! Love you Hannah!!
What a marvellous Joe sponsored review! I was very curious about these shadows, and now said curiosity is sated. My thanks!!
this palette reminds me of a victorian carpet bag, in a good way. love the cool-toned look you did. the world could do with more of those!
That packaging is amazing! I love that you can just replace the insert instead of getting a whole new compact, and I'm such a sucker for a big nice mirror. Gotta love good design :)
I love the way you speak and how articulate, and creative you are. I'm not interested purchasing the pallette, however beautiful it is. Regardless you made it sound so delicious. I love the way you appreciate your things and really consider and describe all aspects of items. It's truly beautiful and quite a gift you have. Thank you for continuing to share with us.
I have a gucci face powder. For that one as well the compact is just lovey. It looks almost vintage and enameled. I don't need a bronzer or i would buy the one in the blue packaging as well. This whole vintage theme of theirs is so attractive.
Could we get a monochromatic look or even a swatch of the Clionadh blaze blended out into the Gucci pink-gold duo-chrome?
I love how your outfit embodies this palette. Haha Tbh I would live and die for you picking certain palettes, creating a (clothing) look to match what you thought the palette embodied, then doing a look from it.
I love this idea.
Oh how deeply I wish the eyeshadow formula did not contain talc. Talc makes my skin, especially my eyes, so irritated and itchy. Talc sensitivity is a great way to have less makeup though! Such stunning packaging but I'll just admire it from afar. Thank you for sharing and congrats on such a lovely gift!
Hi Hannah! Recently I've been building my own versions of the latest palettes on the market with my own singles and playing with them for a week or two. In most cases I'm not tempted at all it is just a way to play with different colour stories and this week i've decided to use the gucci one as inspiration so here I am with all my singles spreaded on my table while I'm watching you. I definately do not have a dupe for each eyeshadow but I do own something close enough for sure. Thank you again for these types of videos, they are very informative and a pleasure to watch even if you aren't that interested in the product itself. In my case I try to watch all your content because your voice and vocabulary it's perfect to practice my english and being entertainted at the same time :D
I love the way you talk about makeup so much :]
For me, there's never going to be a reason to spend $150 on one palette. I don't judge anyone who chooses that or receives it as a gift but I just couldn't find a justification in my mind. If I was in a good financial position, I might spend $150 on a curation of special singles because then I could pick each individual shade and avoid duds. Because if I got that Gucci palette and even just one shade disappointed me, I would feel a lot of frustration. There is something really special about the color story and the idea behind the color story that I really like. And the idea of watercolor shadow is quite beautiful. Might have to mess around with my singles and see what I can cook up that is my version of the thing
I think it's really important to know yourself re: value! We love to see it :)
not sure my comment made sense, I mean I love to see that you are so clear on what would frustrate you and why it wouldn't be worth it. I think that having a real handle on one's own interpretation of value is a real win
@@HannahLouisePoston thanks. Took me a while to get there. It's a journey. Currently on a year long no-buy for all eyeshadow, which only started last month but I already see palettes as such a huge commitment now where I used to just constantly buy them without a second thought.
Congrats on the Monica Vinader swag! (I say it with the same rhythm as “vinegar.”) They are the highest quality of all the influencer-beloved “M”-named jewelry companies and I think they make everything in the UK. As you can probably tell, I’m more into jewelry than makeup, but I like this palette a lot.
omg thank you for this precious information! I love the jewelry but I don't have much context!
I wonder how well my "duping the vibes" palette stacks up to the actual palette. 🎨
Ooooh! I bet you’ll do great!
I also want to dupe it with my singles & feel all of the feels 👌🏾😂✨
This video motivated me to finally depot my Urban Decay Electric palette and dupe the vibes of the palette with my single eyeshadows! So excited!!!
EXCELLENT!
I instantly wanted to know about the shirt and of course it's vintage. I WEEP, I pine
AH! The half up, half down hair with your bangs - I LOVE IT
This palette feels like someone made the absolute perfect eyeshadow palette for me in every way imaginable lol
Amazing filming of when you unboxed and “got your hands on it”! It actually gave me the feels without me ever buying it. 😍
Damn, this was a delicious review. Thank you so so much. I'm gonna watch it again.
I've kept this video on my To Watch List to ward off how much I want that palette but broke down and finally did and now I want it even more! Good thing this doesn't seem to be a limited edition item--especially with the refillable trays coming soon. So, this is now on my birthday wish list, which will be perfect for the spring season anyway.
I cannot afford to buy such a palette, but I totally agree with you that it has special value as a gift and would look gorgeous on the vanity. I am in love with that packaging. I'm so glad you received it. The colour story does look pretty and the shadows do look like they would be flattering on more mature lids, much in the way that I like Wayne Goss and Charlotte Tilbury palettes for that very reason.
Wow, this look came out so much better than I expected. Something about these tones is really complimenting your eyes. Love love love it.
Okay that packaging is so stunning!!! In my wildest dreams I would LOVE for there to be a magnetic palette with THIS level of packaging on the exterior
Wait is this the perfect makeup item for me 🤔🤔🤔 I watch your videos religiously, Hannah, but so rarely buy makeup (The last makeup item I bought was the Roen 11:11 quad when it came out, after watching your review of it). Thank you for doing such thorough and heartfelt reviews of these items! It is so nice to see someone appreciating a beautiful thing:)
From your descriptions it sounds like these eyeshadows have the quality of Shiseido eyeshadows. Easy to blend, hard to mess up watercolor satin. They are the type of eyeshadow (at least the formulation from a few years ago before Dick Page left) you appreciate more and more when you age. I love the colors in the Gucci palette!
I clicked IMMEDIATELY
SAME!!
I’m genuinely so happy that you got this palette. 💗 Everything about it just looks mwah *chefs kiss*. I’m going to start a no buy this year so I won’t be buying for myself, but I’ve been enjoying sitting back and watching reviews and seeing other people love it. 🤗
The packaging is exquisite and i have to say that this colour story is truly out of the box which I super appreciate from a super luxury brand-like a dior, Valentino, Chanel, Ysl-and not a Natasha or Pat luxury which very often plays it safe-thanks for the review-the quality is better than I expected
The thoroughness of this review is fantastic. It sounds perfect for me, simple one and done looks, effortless. But. I'm not buying it as I have other eyeshadow. Thank you for the great review. The look you started with looked so beautiful :) I also liked that you wanted to play in all the colours :D
I ended up recreating this palette with some of my singles and really love working with this color story!
love this!
Love that you always give so much information and realistic view of the product itself, definitely super helpful when I’m trying to do a low buy this year hahaha (also influenced by you!) 😝
I'd love to see a vibe dupe video on this palette. Oh & if you ever create makeup, I'd expect a black eye shadow called "hint of smidge."
A little bit of Smidge makes my day!
So happy you got this pallet! I really wanted you to have it! I know you would appreciate it!! xoxo
Your delight of receiving this palette was so lovely to watch. I love the esthetics of the packaging, it reminds me of something that I would have found in my Grandmother's collection. Appreciate your additional notes of your observations after more use. It seems so special why wouldn't you be reaching for it, I would. It will be interesting if Gucci presents other eyeshadow palettes to swap out with the packaging, I would be down for that. Beautiful presentation Hannah xxoo
I'm surprised how few people are actually reviewing this palette online. I just asked for it for my birthday so I can't wait to get mine too! looks beautiful and very wearable for everyday. love how they also formatted it to be in 'quads' from left to right. can't wait to hear more about it from your perspective :)
A soft watercolour smokey eye just stunning
I love your thorough reviews! They’re relaxing (I always settle in with a cup of tea) AND helpful. Would love a thorough review of Gucci’s sequel of this palette (Gorgeous Flora) too! 🙏🏽
I watched the entire video to see if there was any footage of Smidge. I’m kidding, of course! But I’m a full on sucker for kitten content interlaced with beautiful things and makeup and a very well-spoken and articulate woman telling me all about things in which I’m interested. Thank you so much, Hannah and Smidge and Joe! ❤️❤️❤️
You made me want this palet. Specifically because it’s a « light » version of « American palettes ». I love the soft wash but high quality and subtle colors of it
Hannah, I watched ‘the hooded lid’ ‘s upload one this Gucci palette and she said she could pop the eyeshadow plate out and use the gorgeous box as a jewellery box eventually, which I thought was so clever! Thought I’d share this with u - anywho off I go to dive into this video
yay Joe! So happy this video seems to be getting a lot of views for you, and so happy how well your channel has done this past year. Thank you so much for letting us share in this experience with you 😃
A+ on the cinematography
thank you!
I am so beyond excited for this video!
I've been waiting for this video since I saw it on your insta with smidge! Also yes, this shirt is perfect for this review!
I had to go back to your Lethal Cosmetics video because that cerulean shade looked familiar, but I can see that they're different. It did show me that I could effectively make a less expensive Gucci palette though!
I am truly beside myself with giddy joy to see this in your possession!
It goes without saying that $150 on an eyeshadow palette is bananas money, but also I think about all the luxury quads on the market that are often far more than $50 with similar soft pigmentation, maybe one special glitzy shade and a couple of mattes or satins, I would see this more as a trio of luxury quads all wrapped up in a beautiful bow of faux lacquer and brass and that makes the price feel less off-piste. It's well outside my budget but I can see that it's not totally out of line of current luxury makeup pricing (not like for instance the Hourglass curator system).
i hope that smidge knows that i, a random person on the internet with a preference for dogs and insane allergy to cats, would die for her
she knows :)
@@HannahLouisePoston as she should!!!!!!!
Seeing your pure joy with Smidge - you're so incredibly beautiful
🌸I am sooo happy you have this palette!🌸 I hope you will enjoy it as much as I am enjoying having it in my collection🌸Thank you for the video, your kitten is adorable🌸
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you look more beautiful! The hair, the nails, the skin and the preppy top are perfectly complimented by the soft, but alluring makeup. Love, love, love!!! 🤩
Soooo excited for you! Happy you get to enjoy a beautiful thing 🥲
I’m so happy for you!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I’m glad this is a beautiful piece of makeup that you can enjoy.
The name smidge for a kitten is so perfect
I was just like awwwww Joe, I need to find a Joe!
The colors are so pretty!
If anyone may be looking for an affordable option, I feel like the Berlin Underground palette from Nomad Cosmetics has a really similar story (plus a few extra shades).
I'd probably be tempted if I didn't have that one already. 😅
How sweet of Joe to get it for you early. Glad you get to enjoy it and review it!