This palette is very Art Deco. If you look up posters from that period, you will see this color scheme. There’s actually a film called metropolis, the poster for that movie is gold, bronze and black so she was dead on with the color story. Art Deco is about architecture and structure, I think it would be cool to use the palette in a way that reflects that. But I’m a dorky graphic designer having a moment. 🤣
Ooooooooooo I would love to see you make that happen!!! Yes, when I pulled up the images I was like, YEP! This is dead on. I saw Metropolis in high school 🤣 I didn’t understand it then, but now I do. And there’s another Metropolis poster where there’s turquoise and gold.
les johnson Who said anyone needed lecturing? We’ve all been to school sis. And I have several close members in the family that studied art. Other people might have friends or neighbours. Also; why repeat what kinkysweat MENTIONED in the video in the EXACT same way? My God...
I’m actually surprised how lovely the palette looks swatched vs how it looks in the promo pictures. It looks far more gorgeous in natural light, and I feel the orange / warm shades don’t feel as over saturated? Thank you for your review! I know it can come across as you splitting hairs, but honestly I really like this as a beginner palette. Plus I’m glad she’s mirroring the price point and sizing of the Sunrise palette, I feel it’s a great step to expand her brand.
Yes! It’s crazy how different makeup can look under studio lights versus natural light. And. I agree it looks pow wow in person. It’s great that she’s continuing to take on this pan sized because it really is more cost friendly to a wider scope of consumers.
Awww thank you!!! 💕🙈💕 Love you right back! It really blows my mind. I know the shades might be similar to others in her portfolio, BUT THE TEXTURE!!! Just for that alone is worth it!
Alicia, please do not be sorry for anything in this video, your review is great !!! I have not yet reached the demo part, but I wanted to give you feedback right away: you have a gift with seeing and describing colors, all I hear I totally agree with, and also...funny enough, before watching your video, I was like... maybe not this palette, but every single one of your swatches yields a beau-ti-ful color, I could literally stare at each swatch for 5 minutes !!! Ok, back to the video now... :-) ... I just finished the video, I loved all the looks, I quite enjoyed the demo, and Alicia, you are so sweet when giving us so many options with or without this palette ... Thanks a lot 💛🧡💙💚
This is the best review I have seen in a long ass time...lots of valuable information, swatch, comparison and multiple look and demonstrations....well done ✅
You seriously saved this palette for me. I tried it for the first time this morning before work and it was such a mess I had to wash my face off - I’ve never had to do that before, that’s how bad it was. So I spent all day pissed off that I spent $129 for something I couldn’t use properly. But your looks and tutorials made it easy and now I’m going to keep it instead of returning it. Thanks! :)
I never paid any attention to this palette. Watched a couple reviews last night and now yours, and now I feel I want it. 🙄 Those greens and blues are so gorgeous, not that I would ever wear those colours, but in my head I would. 😊. Hope it’s not the boredom of being home that makes me yearn for new and pretty things. Great review as always. Xx
Girl I DON'T EVEN DO MAKEUP, but I APPRECIATED those detail oriented comparisons and background research you did! omg...Stressed me out thinking about how long it took you to do all those comparisons lol! I unintentionally learned so much from this video and your commentary was so entertaining I'm hooked. Going to binge watch you now
Came here as I await the bronze and metropolis pallete comparison...being a lover of teals and golds I also realised I am better off with this than the gold with the wider color gradients available here and having a deeper complexion too!! 👐👐 much love!!
GORGEOUSNESS. Love the review and the eyelooks. This palette is way more gorgeous in person the camera doesn't show you what u get in person, when i recieved my palette i was in shock how bright the blues and and teal colors were and pigmented it was. im so happy i purchased.
As an independent artist I am always impressed by Alicia Archer's ability to describe and categorize colors down to its minute differences. I'm literally getting a lesson in eyeshadow color nomenclature. Thank you Alicia!!
I appreciate that! I have a friend who is a fine artist, and ask her about the different undertones and nuances between shades that look similar. I find it fascinating! And to have an artist like yourself express how my videos are helpful wonderfully humbles me, thank you!
Hello; Thank you very much! it's nice to have taken the time to give us your opinion on this palette and the difference with other palettes! have a nice day (or night lol) kiss from Paris;)
thank you for a sober review that acknowledges most people are not out here collecting all of this brand’s $100+ palettes and also that there is value in the curation. 👏🏽👏🏽 i was so tired of seeing so many “disappointed” reviews because some of the colors appeared similar to the ones in other ND palettes.
All of her palettes are laid out in a way that you acn get a look from every row, column, diagonal.. that is why I love her palettes. Sometimes with so many shades one can get overwhelmed. This kind of layout really helps, rather than scattered one...
You and Michele Wang-true lovers of make-up!! Finally somebody is reviewing--colors--and not color-blind!! How people don’t see any difference in colors-is beyond me!! Don’t want to spend money??? Don’t!! Don’t say that colors in pallet-are same than other shades!!! Every skin has different,,flavor ‘’-every eye shadow looks different on everybody’s face 💄💄💄💄💄
Needed a break from grad school work and I find myself in your channel to decompress. I'm a newbie to the beauty world and I'm always learning a lot from you. I can't decide which i like more-- the brains behind the reviews/comparisons or the beauty of the demo looks.
Honestly the metropolis palette is me in a palette. Literally every shade in the palette is a shade I gravitate towards when buying palettes. I love the greens oranges and definitely the golds. I’m in love 😍 I will be picking it up when it comes in stores.
Alicia, thank you for all your hard work in reviewing this palette. It’s expensive so knowing the details helps us spend wisely for our own collection!
People will complain regardless. If it was more cool toned, someone would complain that is too cool toned and they expected warm. I absolutely love this palette. You are the reason I finally bought a Natasha Denona palette. I picked up my first ND palettes (LILA and Sunset) in the Sephora Summer Sale and I absolutely love them. I am a beauty enthusiast and the shadows are easy to use and they blend out beautifully. Thank you for your comprehensive review.
The one major fact that I Love from your video is.. you always extra CLEAR to explain anything 👍🏻 I think that avocado green is steal our attention.. that GORGEOUS!! Merci beaucoup mademoiselle
This was an excellent review. As always. I know you don’t intend on “making” people buy stuff.... but you always get me. Your spirt, your aura, your personality gets me every time. What sold me was those metallics... sis had me 🤤. ND just got all my coins😩.
Girl! I was on the fence whether I wanted to buy that palette! After I watched your video (like 5 times lol) I went I took the plunge. I am not saying you made me buy it but you were the feather that made my fluid decision solid!
the placement of all her shades are the reason I gravitate towards all my ND palettes anytime doing my makeup. makes me love it ever more than my PMG palettes
"sometimes I dont wanna put a duochrome on my eyes at 5:30 in the morning" MIC DROP! I loved this video :) This was amazing. I actually think I shall skip both. I am not sure if I will get the CT palette, but I am pretty set I will buy her holiday highlighter. :) I hope you're doing well, it's always a fantastic day when you upload. Your videos make me smile and I just want you to reach the stars in subscribers! You're just amazing :)
Honestly.... you are the youtuber I go to when I want to understand the colours in a palette. You have an incredible affinity for understanding the subtlety of colour undertones, texture, and express it with such clarity. I really appreciate your work. Thank you! You are also dangerous because you make me want to purchase the product. :P
Girl, you set the bar on reviews! That was such great information on the lay out. You wudda thunk Ms Denona would have published that since it MAKES SO MUCH SENSE!!!! thanks for edumacating us. 😊😘
It was interesting to find out! And that’s why I always love to go to an actually brand rep (which I know it’s not possible all the time) because I feel there are gems of info that are not available online.
Amazing how she arranged the colours thank u for highlighting this natasha denonan should hire you as the main creative artists u are fabulous you highlight incredible stuff and your got amazing loving peronality 💗💗💗
Your commentary on your own commentary is just the absolute best thing. It makes me adore you even more ... "you used the other one, but, sure..." too funny. Loved this!
I am shocked at the number of subscribers you have! Channels like yours should have millions. You’re very thoughtful and detailed in your review. The beauty community needs more people like you
I'm guessing Sephora finally learned with all the broken shadows they had before, I'm sure they lots tons of money on all the broken/returned palettes. Mine came the same as yours and Michelle's. Great review as always, I love your videos and you never fail putting a smile on my face. I'm so happy to see your channel continue to grow. It's very obvious how much work and care you put into all your videos.
Hi Alicia! I couldn’t resist this palette during the VIB sale! It’s my first ND eyeshadow palette purchase. I had instant buyers remorse. However, After watching your video I’m really happy I bought it. This video was so helpful!! Thank you for the great descriptions and swatches!! ❤️
I'm new to ND. Got my first palette when the Safari was on sale at Sephora and I was blown away! Got the Sunset and Lila on sale as well. Was eyeing the gold and biba palettes but I feel Metropolis is a good combo of both so I'll get it during the November Vib sale. St lease I saved a bit of money on these expensive palettes.
The best review on Metropolis! You have nothing to apologize for. It’s a unique perspective and puts this palette in its rightful place. The looks are and there are so many of them, it’s hard to pick just one to emulate. So much happening and it’s not even the holidays yet 😱
STUNNING. I will still keep Gold on my "to-buy" list, but I'm definitely getting Metropolis first (esp since it's limited edition). It's gorgeous. 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Such beautiful looks you've created!
I HAVE BEEN. WAITING. FOR. THIS. I have to edit to say I'm glad you included the colour placement, it's something I had noticed on my own trying to understand why she placed them the way she did.
@@aliciaarcher I want it because ART DECO but on the other side of the coin, I own quite a few of her palettes and I have shades so similar to what's included in this the struggle is real
Man... just when I convince myself I don’t really need this palette, you are making me change my mind. I only have the gold palette and would like another ND palette but thought I should stick with the neutral Biba. This one definitely has some beautiful neutrals and I love how you played with the color in combination with them! Makes me think I need it now....
👀👀 I resisted the Sunrise palette and this one is tempting me even more. *(deep Negro spiritual sigh cause I don't need or want to spend a hunned-thirty plus of my own coint)*
I am so PB& JELLY right now!!! I would give up EVERY one of my non PG and ND palettes to have this one! I ABSOLUTELY love it! I loved the looks you came up with, and see soooooooo many options! I have the Midnight Sun(video coming), and I LOVE it too! Thanks for the AWESOME demo, Alicia! 🥰
I bought this after watching this review. I must say that you put so much effort and detail when discussing a product. Really well explained with comparisons. Keep up the good work!
ND does it again!👏👏 Another beautiful and smartly curated palette. I just adore her color stories, and her inspo is right up my alley. As a fan of Art Deco and the '20s style vibe, I squealed at your mood board! This is like a 'Denona greatest hits' and yet it's still so fresh and balanced. That Leathal green is just 😍, it's the type of green I wanted in CP's Just My Luck palette. 😫, sis, you are making me so tempted to buy this, but I will resist!! As always, thank you Alicia for your superbly detailed reviews and🔥 lewks!!
Oooooooo thank you, Jen!!! I appreciate your insights! Exactly what I thought: superbly curated. All the colors that she loves but so widely accessible! She nailed it with this one 🙌🏽
@@aliciaarcher She sure did nail it! I loved how she did Biba too, being inspired by the iconic '70s dept. store and its models. It was spot-on. She just really has a vision for these palettes, and as a color story nerd, I appreciate the stories she tells in these palettes. Loved the way she laid out the colors so that no matter what quad or angle, you get a complete look. So smart. I feel I have what I need rn w/ Gold and Biba, but IDK...this one is calling me the more I see it, lol.
Wow, the mattes just melt into the skin and blend themselves! And I love that the blend is seamless but the colors don’t get muddy. I live for you announcing the Sonia G brushes 😂 ❤️
DAMNNNNNN I have been watching RUclips Beauty vids forever but your palette reviews are the best and you are entertaining and you SHOW OFF diff eye looks. NEW FAVORITE!!!! Your personality is killer. Thank you for trying on all the shadow shades for the most part. I appreciate you!!!!!
ok, girl, i had to tell you. I have officially hit saturation. I have no hankering for Mothership 6 and when I heard Mel say ABH Master Palette by Mario was a low key dupe, I was like meh, then I've got no need to invest in 6. As for this beauty, I can see a newcomer to ND maybe picking this up but I own every single one of these shades more or less in other palettes, except for that green matte, but I sure own that green matte somewhere else. Btw, the right side of Metropolis is almost just Aeris & Joya. It's also annoying to me that the two dark blues are so close in tone, even Michele unwilling had to point that out & you *know* she loves her Natasha! If you own Sunrise, Sunset, Brown-Green 28 pan, Gold, Lila, Lila mini, 3 blue/purple 5 pans, Aeris/Joya, well, can't really justify it. Your review is the very best I've seen, thank you so much for going into the depth you did here and the analysis from every angle. This is the perfect object lesson to me that I have to fight off the tendency to keep buying shades I already own because I'm drawn to the same color story. This is a great palette for customers who want to try her and get a varied sampling of her shadows. Gurl, ND and PML should definitely send you PR, you do the best reviews on their stuff!
Dana Wajngurt I am new to buying her so for me it’s a great way to get some of her pallets I do not own all in one to try plus it’s nice that’s it is a celebration of all her pallets it’s nice for the new people into her because 230 for a pallet that has colors that do not look as good on me
@@rachelcrawford1977 amen to that (re the 230). This is a beautiful palette and should be perfect for someone new to her brand. Gold palette is stunning too but this one has more tones to choose from hence more versatility. Hope you love it!
Best Metropolis review hands down !! I just got mine in the mail and can’t wait to recreate your looks! This is the best travel palette.. Mixture of all the ND shades I love! Thanks for the great review!
Thank you so much for the detailed review on this palette as well as the different eyeshadow looks. Dirty Olive..😂 is a gorgeous shade. At first I thought I didn't need this one just because I already have the Gold palette but, I see that the colors are different enough that I could still get it. Now I gotta really check my budget and see if I can swing it. You're awesome❣and you content is always informative, helpful and funny. Have a great night! 😀💞
So I'm a woc, and all of her other palettes include multiple shades with grey or cool undertones, with the exception of sunset and sunrise and those are the 2 I own, but I really wanted gold for that blue shade and biba, but those cool and grey shades had me put the breaks on things esp for a 15 pan palette. Its unreasonable to buy those palettes for 129 and only like 10 shades. The metropolis pallete includes all of the shades I wanted but with warmer undertones and it speaks to me on soooooo many levels. It's the palette I've been patiently waiting for! .... so much so, that I feel like I may need a backup since its limited edition. 🙈🏃🏽♀️ And the fact that the shades are placed in look groups, I'm seriously in love! 😁🥰😍
I agree! 👌🏽💕 That’s why I didn’t include Gold in my top ND picks (much to the surprise of many) because I felt they did have a beige gray tone to them. Even on me! And that’s why I mentioned that although visually the Metropolis shades might look similar to shades already in her 15 pan palettes, the undertones I feel make them more wearable for more skin tones ✨🙌🏽
Hey shivondevi, thought I'd share. so am I but the neutral undertone I have seem to be ok with ND's other grey or cooler toned shadows. I'm less golden than Alicia so maybe these look ok on my tone, but wanted to suggest going into a Sephora & having an artist put some on you so you can see from a palette you may want but are holding off on worrying about the grey/cools. I was pleasantly surprised how some of the shades I thought were too grey but came out stunning on my particular lid. Some freaky Natasha magic looking different on the eye, versus finger swatch maybe?
Dana Wajngurt Dana!!! Hey love! Thank you for sharing, because it’s possible because of my undertone that they’re showing up more gray on. And I agree it’s always worth trying in person!
Hi @@Dana-712FifthAve , thanks for sharing. The colors are indeed beautiful, but I have super yellow golden olive undertones (mac nc43 but more yellow, or nars Syracuse/Tahoe). I'm south East Asian so any hint of grey makes me look like a zombie 🤣🤣 Haha. Definitely don't want to pay $129 to look like a zombie. It's surprising how much undertones/color theory make a difference. I did swatch biba in the store... that's why I stopped myself from buying it. The browns even looks neutral/grayish on me... not to mention those greys.
I don’t have any of the large ND pallets but OMG!! Must have. I appreciate when the shadows don’t pack a huge punch on first pass. IMO you can do more subdued looks but they still build without going patchy.
I think this palette is a nice compact summary of the palettes I’ve been interested in and hadn’t yet purchased. I’ll pick it up since I’ve never bought her brand. I’ll get it for my birthday or Christmas. It’s a great first palette.
Omg thank you for explaining the placement of the shades. This is the first of Natasha’s large palettes that I’ve bought. To me it has a good selection of all colours and that’s why I bought it. I had to buy it from her website as you can’t get it in Australia yet. I just love it 😍
The colors in here and the photos you showed to illustrate the time period that this palette reflects were so inspiring and outstanding to take in. I so enjoy your reflections and demos of the arrangements of anything you do here. I’ve got PM midnight ☀️ coming but if this is still available during Sephora’s next sale in November... all bets are off!🥳🤩😅👍🏻🌹😘
I honestly struggle to understand; Is it because of your brilliant demonstration or the fact that I simply love you, I buy everything you showcase. I trust your opinion and always satisfied with my purchases. Thank you.
Alicia, I know I'm late to the party. I found your channel a few weeks ago. I love your warmth, humor, cheerfulness & love of makeup. It's awesome that you've been posting so regularly. It can't be easy, but I'm very glad you do it anyway. Your videos have given me welcome breaks of "normal" away from the difficulties of right now. I really appreciate that. I'm so thankful that you've created this kind of environment on your channel. I'm a makeup enthusiast & an eyeshadow collector. This my first large ND palette. I have a few of the minis. I've learned so much from recreating the looks in this video. You're a fantastic teacher. If you wanted to do any Metropolis palette follow-up tutorials, then I'm here for them. Take care, Alicia. Stay safe & healthy!
Megan!! Wow wow wow! I’m speechless and honored by your kind and positive words! Thank you so much for carving time to write this, as it motivates me to keep going, and encourages me to know that I’m doing something right 🥰 I hope you are well, and I’m happy to know that I contribute something positively to your life. Much love!
Hi Alicia, WOW!! the looks from this palette are amazing, magnificent, beautiful,stunning ,i very much appreciate all your hard work that you put into this video. Love Katherine xoxo
In case no one has thanked you today for all the swatch comparisons THANK YOU. With the two “teal” shades people are saying are so similar, if you really look at the swatches on her site or Sephora, it seems that one has golden micro glitters and the other has silver micro glitters. It’s nice because if your look is more cool toned you can go with the silvery one and if your look is warmer you can use the more golden one. If you’re into color, I think it’s such a creative and inspiring palette. It’s growing on me the more looks I see with it, but I think I’m going to get the mini gold. I’m really intrigued with that color story and that price!
I think your video is very comprehensive. You took the time to explain the thought behind the palette plus you gave a mood board to help understand the inspiration. Plus I think you starting making multiple eye looks the standard. I love your videos!!!
The arrangement is great. Natasha has been doing the arrangement of quads for a while now, especially the star palette. I have this palette and love it. My friends asked me if they needed it and I said maybe because it’s a useable collectors palette, although I love it I can get the same look or close with other palette. However, it’s Natasha and I must have it lol. So far I love the textures. If she made the pan size larger I would be tempted to pay the $238 price tag like the large blue brown.
There are cool tone golds and warm tone golds, totally agree with you on that! I love these midi palettes and love the thought behind this layout, the colors aren’t for me but hoping there will be more midi coming!
Alicia, Thank you for all the Demo"s of all the Palettes. It has helped me tremendously because i"m in my late fifties and this is a Great Time for makeup. I now can find Foundations and Eyeshadow and Learn how to apply them by watching you and I'm getting there slowly but surely! LOL! I Love how you deliver your comments when you apply your Makeup and make everyone remember that Makeup is Fun after all also! You look so Stunning! I am gonna get the Sunset Palette and Dive out of my comfort zone and this Metropolis Palette! on Beautylish.
I was not planning on getting this palette but your review is A+. I'm on a no buy right now, but since the beauty community is very loose with how they define "limited edition" I won't rush out to get it. Hopefully it's still in stock when I'm ready to buy.
This is my first time seeing any of your videos. New subscriber here! This is the best and most thorough review I have ever seen. I bought the palette- my first ND palette!
You are hilarious and I love watching your vids. I've watched a ton of them and just realized somehow I haven't hit the subscribe button so...done! Thanks for the review doll and have a great weekend. :D
Your videos are so precise in explaining the palettes and describing how to use each of the colors. Loved the color story behind the Metropolis palette. The images you used described it so well. Thank you for going out of your way to give us the Tea on these palettes.
This looks like her best palette so far. I am so glad I never purchased any of her other large palettes. This one I am considering; sorry Mothership VI... Thanks for showing us, this is a great review.
Yours is the ND Metropolis palette review I've been waiting for!
🙈💕 Thank you so much!!!
This palette is very Art Deco. If you look up posters from that period, you will see this color scheme. There’s actually a film called metropolis, the poster for that movie is gold, bronze and black so she was dead on with the color story. Art Deco is about architecture and structure, I think it would be cool to use the palette in a way that reflects that. But I’m a dorky graphic designer having a moment. 🤣
Ooooooooooo I would love to see you make that happen!!! Yes, when I pulled up the images I was like, YEP! This is dead on. I saw Metropolis in high school 🤣 I didn’t understand it then, but now I do. And there’s another Metropolis poster where there’s turquoise and gold.
I enjoyed this comment.
Actually the best comment ever
les johnson Who said anyone needed lecturing? We’ve all been to school sis. And I have several close members in the family that studied art. Other people might have friends or neighbours. Also; why repeat what kinkysweat MENTIONED in the video in the EXACT same way? My God...
Maria Mena Appreciate her genius and move on.... Straight lame.
I’m actually surprised how lovely the palette looks swatched vs how it looks in the promo pictures. It looks far more gorgeous in natural light, and I feel the orange / warm shades don’t feel as over saturated?
Thank you for your review! I know it can come across as you splitting hairs, but honestly I really like this as a beginner palette. Plus I’m glad she’s mirroring the price point and sizing of the Sunrise palette, I feel it’s a great step to expand her brand.
I agree! On Natasha's Instagram it looks very lack luster, but here it looks gorgeous!
I also agree! When I initially saw this palette I didn’t even take a second look. After watching a couple videos, I’m in love!
Yes! It’s crazy how different makeup can look under studio lights versus natural light. And. I agree it looks pow wow in person. It’s great that she’s continuing to take on this pan sized because it really is more cost friendly to a wider scope of consumers.
@@JosieGoyangi Right? This definitely took it from a "I still need to see reviews and think about it" to a "I'm getting this" very quickly.
Looks way more stunning in person.
I LOVE this palette 😍😍😍😍😍😍 and you!!!!!!
Awww thank you!!! 💕🙈💕 Love you right back! It really blows my mind. I know the shades might be similar to others in her portfolio, BUT THE TEXTURE!!! Just for that alone is worth it!
Alicia, please do not be sorry for anything in this video, your review is great !!! I have not yet reached the demo part, but I wanted to give you feedback right away: you have a gift with seeing and describing colors, all I hear I totally agree with, and also...funny enough, before watching your video, I was like... maybe not this palette, but every single one of your swatches yields a beau-ti-ful color, I could literally stare at each swatch for 5 minutes !!! Ok, back to the video now... :-)
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I just finished the video, I loved all the looks, I quite enjoyed the demo, and Alicia, you are so sweet when giving us so many options with or without this palette ...
Thanks a lot 💛🧡💙💚
Thank you, Sylvie!! That’s means a ton and I greatly appreciate your insights 🤗💕 Thank you for watching!!!
Thanks for the shoutout! I'm seriously so impressed by this palette so far after doing 7 looks with it. I could go forever and not get sick of it
Of course! I enjoyed your video, and thank you for sharing some of the master class footage! I haven’t put this palette down! 🤪
This is the best review I have seen in a long ass time...lots of valuable information, swatch, comparison and multiple look and demonstrations....well done ✅
Thank you, friend! I appreciate that!!!
You seriously saved this palette for me. I tried it for the first time this morning before work and it was such a mess I had to wash my face off - I’ve never had to do that before, that’s how bad it was. So I spent all day pissed off that I spent $129 for something I couldn’t use properly. But your looks and tutorials made it easy and now I’m going to keep it instead of returning it. Thanks! :)
I don’t have any ND palettes but you just convinced me to make this my first. Great eye looks.
Thank you! I think you would love it!
ladyluo I have them all (its a problem 🙄)and this is the best one!
@@3v3ry1 I always find your comments make me laugh, have you thought of doing your own vids? It'd be cool 😂
I never paid any attention to this palette. Watched a couple reviews last night and now yours, and now I feel I want it. 🙄 Those greens and blues are so gorgeous, not that I would ever wear those colours, but in my head I would. 😊. Hope it’s not the boredom of being home that makes me yearn for new and pretty things. Great review as always. Xx
Girl I DON'T EVEN DO MAKEUP, but I APPRECIATED those detail oriented comparisons and background research you did! omg...Stressed me out thinking about how long it took you to do all those comparisons lol! I unintentionally learned so much from this video and your commentary was so entertaining I'm hooked. Going to binge watch you now
Came here as I await the bronze and metropolis pallete comparison...being a lover of teals and golds I also realised I am better off with this than the gold with the wider color gradients available here and having a deeper complexion too!! 👐👐 much love!!
GORGEOUSNESS. Love the review and the eyelooks. This palette is way more gorgeous in person the camera doesn't show you what u get in person, when i recieved my palette i was in shock how bright the blues and and teal colors were and pigmented it was. im so happy i purchased.
You really broke it down well for me. From your comparison and explanations I am interested in purchasing my 1st Natasha pallet
Get out! I’m happy to hear that! Thank you for watching!!! 💕🤗
Same, they better add her to PR and get her some praise/benefits. Her reviews kick ass!
You could be a spokesperson for any of these companies. I don't wear makeup but got to love your videos.
Thank you, Taneisha 🙈💕
Imo your reviews on palettes are second to none - amazing 👍🏻
Thank you, Elaine!!! 💕
As an independent artist I am always impressed by Alicia Archer's ability to describe and categorize colors down to its minute differences. I'm literally getting a lesson in eyeshadow color nomenclature. Thank you Alicia!!
I appreciate that! I have a friend who is a fine artist, and ask her about the different undertones and nuances between shades that look similar. I find it fascinating! And to have an artist like yourself express how my videos are helpful wonderfully humbles me, thank you!
Hello;
Thank you very much! it's nice to have taken the time to give us your opinion on this palette and the difference with other palettes! have a nice day (or night lol) kiss from Paris;)
😘😘😘Thank you for watching! Bisous!
Wow, I've seen a bunch of reviews and yours is by far the most comprehensive. Love your descriptions and how no BS your tutorials are!
thank you for a sober review that acknowledges most people are not out here collecting all of this brand’s $100+ palettes and also that there is value in the curation. 👏🏽👏🏽 i was so tired of seeing so many “disappointed” reviews because some of the colors appeared similar to the ones in other ND palettes.
Your layout explanation has me really wanting this palette!
I was literally waiting for your review to decide if i wanted to get it. I knew you would come through
💕🤗 Thank you, friend!!!
All of her palettes are laid out in a way that you acn get a look from every row, column, diagonal.. that is why I love her palettes. Sometimes with so many shades one can get overwhelmed. This kind of layout really helps, rather than scattered one...
Yes! And I failed to mention that as well. Very important to note as I feel that adds to the experience of using a Natasha Denona Palette.
You and Michele Wang-true lovers of make-up!! Finally somebody is reviewing--colors--and not color-blind!! How people don’t see any difference in colors-is beyond me!! Don’t want to spend money??? Don’t!! Don’t say that colors in pallet-are same than other shades!!! Every skin has different,,flavor ‘’-every eye shadow looks different on everybody’s face 💄💄💄💄💄
Needed a break from grad school work and I find myself in your channel to decompress. I'm a newbie to the beauty world and I'm always learning a lot from you. I can't decide which i like more-- the brains behind the reviews/comparisons or the beauty of the demo looks.
I’m so in love with these shades in this palette! 🥰 That last look is my FAVORITE
Honestly the metropolis palette is me in a palette. Literally every shade in the palette is a shade I gravitate towards when buying palettes. I love the greens oranges and definitely the golds. I’m in love 😍 I will be picking it up when it comes in stores.
Alicia, thank you for all your hard work in reviewing this palette. It’s expensive so knowing the details helps us spend wisely for our own collection!
People will complain regardless. If it was more cool toned, someone would complain that is too cool toned and they expected warm. I absolutely love this palette. You are the reason I finally bought a Natasha Denona palette. I picked up my first ND palettes (LILA and Sunset) in the Sephora Summer Sale and I absolutely love them. I am a beauty enthusiast and the shadows are easy to use and they blend out beautifully. Thank you for your comprehensive review.
Natasha shadows application tech is deeper colors and defused with light colors. I just love that way she applies shadows
The one major fact that I Love from your video is.. you always extra CLEAR to explain anything 👍🏻 I think that avocado green is steal our attention.. that GORGEOUS!! Merci beaucoup mademoiselle
This was an excellent review. As always. I know you don’t intend on “making” people buy stuff.... but you always get me. Your spirt, your aura, your personality gets me every time. What sold me was those metallics... sis had me 🤤. ND just got all my coins😩.
I want this palette so badly. Such a beauty. Thanks for the review.
Thank you for watching!!!
I love the blue on the inner corner, it’s weird, I’ve been doing blues,and greens in my inner corner lately! Maybe you’ll start a trend! I love it!
Thank you! I’m sure I’ve seen it before somewhere and can remember. I think it’s fun!
Girl! I was on the fence whether I wanted to buy that palette! After I watched your video (like 5 times lol) I went I took the plunge. I am not saying you made me buy it but you were the feather that made my fluid decision solid!
the placement of all her shades are the reason I gravitate towards all my ND palettes anytime doing my makeup. makes me love it ever more than my PMG palettes
"sometimes I dont wanna put a duochrome on my eyes at 5:30 in the morning"
MIC DROP! I loved this video :) This was amazing. I actually think I shall skip both. I am not sure if I will get the CT palette, but I am pretty set I will buy her holiday highlighter. :)
I hope you're doing well, it's always a fantastic day when you upload. Your videos make me smile and I just want you to reach the stars in subscribers! You're just amazing :)
Girl got that notification and I was 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️
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Honestly.... you are the youtuber I go to when I want to understand the colours in a palette. You have an incredible affinity for understanding the subtlety of colour undertones, texture, and express it with such clarity. I really appreciate your work. Thank you!
You are also dangerous because you make me want to purchase the product. :P
Girl, you set the bar on reviews! That was such great information on the lay out. You wudda thunk Ms Denona would have published that since it MAKES SO MUCH SENSE!!!! thanks for edumacating us. 😊😘
I would love it if you did a video going over your brush collection, which you like the most, and what you use each one for!
Wow, that description of the quads and rows made the palette make so much more sense to me.
It was interesting to find out! And that’s why I always love to go to an actually brand rep (which I know it’s not possible all the time) because I feel there are gems of info that are not available online.
Amazing how she arranged the colours thank u for highlighting this natasha denonan should hire you as the main creative artists u are fabulous you highlight incredible stuff and your got amazing loving peronality 💗💗💗
Beautiful looks! I got so many compliments on the pairing of the midnight blue with the blue green and gold. I can’t wait to try more
Aren’t they the best! They’re bright but not crazy.
Your commentary on your own commentary is just the absolute best thing. It makes me adore you even more ... "you used the other one, but, sure..." too funny. Loved this!
I am shocked at the number of subscribers you have! Channels like yours should have millions. You’re very thoughtful and detailed in your review. The beauty community needs more people like you
💕😭💕 I so appreciate that, Sara!!! Thank you for the kind words!
I'm guessing Sephora finally learned with all the broken shadows they had before, I'm sure they lots tons of money on all the broken/returned palettes. Mine came the same as yours and Michelle's. Great review as always, I love your videos and you never fail putting a smile on my face. I'm so happy to see your channel continue to grow. It's very obvious how much work and care you put into all your videos.
Hi Alicia!
I couldn’t resist this palette during the VIB sale! It’s my first ND eyeshadow palette purchase. I had instant buyers remorse. However, After watching your video I’m really happy I bought it. This video was so helpful!! Thank you for the great descriptions and swatches!! ❤️
Amazing! Thank you so much for letting me know! I definitely need to revisit this palette and create more looks! 🙆🏽♀️
I'm new to ND. Got my first palette when the Safari was on sale at Sephora and I was blown away! Got the Sunset and Lila on sale as well. Was eyeing the gold and biba palettes but I feel Metropolis is a good combo of both so I'll get it during the November Vib sale. St lease I saved a bit of money on these expensive palettes.
Yes! Great observation: you get it all in this palette!
The best review on Metropolis! You have nothing to apologize for. It’s a unique perspective and puts this palette in its rightful place. The looks are and there are so many of them, it’s hard to pick just one to emulate.
So much happening and it’s not even the holidays yet 😱
STUNNING. I will still keep Gold on my "to-buy" list, but I'm definitely getting Metropolis first (esp since it's limited edition). It's gorgeous. 😍🤩😍🤩😍🤩 Such beautiful looks you've created!
Thank you, Sharon!! I think you would love it!!!
Our girl always coming through with these reviews 😭😭😚😚😚
Thank you, Drusilla!!!
I HAVE BEEN. WAITING. FOR. THIS.
I have to edit to say I'm glad you included the colour placement, it's something I had noticed on my own trying to understand why she placed them the way she did.
I hope I come through for you!!!
@@aliciaarcher I want it because ART DECO but on the other side of the coin, I own quite a few of her palettes and I have shades so similar to what's included in this the struggle is real
Don't apologise! Your review is thorough and incredible! Thank you for it!!
Thank you, friend!
Man... just when I convince myself I don’t really need this palette, you are making me change my mind. I only have the gold palette and would like another ND palette but thought I should stick with the neutral Biba. This one definitely has some beautiful neutrals and I love how you played with the color in combination with them! Makes me think I need it now....
You do the best reviews I swear!!
Thank you, Virginia! That means a lot!
These are gorgeous colors. I've never thought I would want a ND pallette. But this one I could go for.
the green finale look is so gorgeous on you, alicia!! green is def your color!
👀👀 I resisted the Sunrise palette and this one is tempting me even more. *(deep Negro spiritual sigh cause I don't need or want to spend a hunned-thirty plus of my own coint)*
Same 😭😭
I am so PB& JELLY right now!!! I would give up EVERY one of my non PG and ND palettes to have this one! I ABSOLUTELY love it! I loved the looks you came up with, and see soooooooo many options! I have the Midnight Sun(video coming), and I LOVE it too! Thanks for the AWESOME demo, Alicia! 🥰
I bought this after watching this review. I must say that you put so much effort and detail when discussing a product. Really well explained with comparisons. Keep up the good work!
It is my most workable palette as a beginner you can create a look with what ever colours you choose.
ND does it again!👏👏 Another beautiful and smartly curated palette. I just adore her color stories, and her inspo is right up my alley. As a fan of Art Deco and the '20s style vibe, I squealed at your mood board! This is like a 'Denona greatest hits' and yet it's still so fresh and balanced. That Leathal green is just 😍, it's the type of green I wanted in CP's Just My Luck palette. 😫, sis, you are making me so tempted to buy this, but I will resist!! As always, thank you Alicia for your superbly detailed reviews and🔥 lewks!!
Oooooooo thank you, Jen!!! I appreciate your insights! Exactly what I thought: superbly curated. All the colors that she loves but so widely accessible! She nailed it with this one 🙌🏽
@@aliciaarcher She sure did nail it! I loved how she did Biba too, being inspired by the iconic '70s dept. store and its models. It was spot-on. She just really has a vision for these palettes, and as a color story nerd, I appreciate the stories she tells in these palettes. Loved the way she laid out the colors so that no matter what quad or angle, you get a complete look. So smart. I feel I have what I need rn w/ Gold and Biba, but IDK...this one is calling me the more I see it, lol.
Wow, the mattes just melt into the skin and blend themselves! And I love that the blend is seamless but the colors don’t get muddy.
I live for you announcing the Sonia G brushes 😂 ❤️
These mattes are deadly! And I’m a nut when it comes to Sonia G 🤣🤣🤣
kinkysweat i ordered mine last night had to pester my contact @Beautylish, can’t wait!!
Cobalt Nebula thank YOU for being a product nerd with me, and finding out the scoop 🤓
DAMNNNNNN I have been watching RUclips Beauty vids forever but your palette reviews are the best and you are entertaining and you SHOW OFF diff eye looks. NEW FAVORITE!!!! Your personality is killer. Thank you for trying on all the shadow shades for the most part. I appreciate you!!!!!
ok, girl, i had to tell you. I have officially hit saturation. I have no hankering for Mothership 6 and when I heard Mel say ABH Master Palette by Mario was a low key dupe, I was like meh, then I've got no need to invest in 6. As for this beauty, I can see a newcomer to ND maybe picking this up but I own every single one of these shades more or less in other palettes, except for that green matte, but I sure own that green matte somewhere else. Btw, the right side of Metropolis is almost just Aeris & Joya. It's also annoying to me that the two dark blues are so close in tone, even Michele unwilling had to point that out & you *know* she loves her Natasha! If you own Sunrise, Sunset, Brown-Green 28 pan, Gold, Lila, Lila mini, 3 blue/purple 5 pans, Aeris/Joya, well, can't really justify it. Your review is the very best I've seen, thank you so much for going into the depth you did here and the analysis from every angle. This is the perfect object lesson to me that I have to fight off the tendency to keep buying shades I already own because I'm drawn to the same color story. This is a great palette for customers who want to try her and get a varied sampling of her shadows. Gurl, ND and PML should definitely send you PR, you do the best reviews on their stuff!
Thanks for your review. I don't own any of the higher end palettes. This one is calling my name though, I think it may even be dark girl friendly!
Dana Wajngurt I am new to buying her so for me it’s a great way to get some of her pallets I do not own all in one to try plus it’s nice that’s it is a celebration of all her pallets it’s nice for the new people into her because 230 for a pallet that has colors that do not look as good on me
@@rachelcrawford1977 amen to that (re the 230). This is a beautiful palette and should be perfect for someone new to her brand. Gold palette is stunning too but this one has more tones to choose from hence more versatility. Hope you love it!
Best Metropolis review hands down !! I just got mine in the mail and can’t wait to recreate your looks! This is the best travel palette.. Mixture of all the ND shades I love! Thanks for the great review!
Girl, this palette doesn't leave the house ever!!! Lol 🤣🤣
5 looks... girl this is the most usefull review i have seen of this palette ❤️❤️❤️
Girl you never look crazy! Your just not afraid to try!
My sister was drooling over this pallette and I told her if she wants a comprehensive review she should head to your channel!
Thank you so much for the detailed review on this palette as well as the different eyeshadow looks. Dirty Olive..😂 is a gorgeous shade. At first I thought I didn't need this one just because I already have the Gold palette but, I see that the colors are different enough that I could still get it. Now I gotta really check my budget and see if I can swing it. You're awesome❣and you content is always informative, helpful and funny. Have a great night! 😀💞
So I'm a woc, and all of her other palettes include multiple shades with grey or cool undertones, with the exception of sunset and sunrise and those are the 2 I own, but I really wanted gold for that blue shade and biba, but those cool and grey shades had me put the breaks on things esp for a 15 pan palette. Its unreasonable to buy those palettes for 129 and only like 10 shades. The metropolis pallete includes all of the shades I wanted but with warmer undertones and it speaks to me on soooooo many levels. It's the palette I've been patiently waiting for! .... so much so, that I feel like I may need a backup since its limited edition. 🙈🏃🏽♀️
And the fact that the shades are placed in look groups, I'm seriously in love! 😁🥰😍
Same here. I feel like you and own only thise two also. I love this one.
I agree! 👌🏽💕 That’s why I didn’t include Gold in my top ND picks (much to the surprise of many) because I felt they did have a beige gray tone to them. Even on me! And that’s why I mentioned that although visually the Metropolis shades might look similar to shades already in her 15 pan palettes, the undertones I feel make them more wearable for more skin tones ✨🙌🏽
Hey shivondevi, thought I'd share. so am I but the neutral undertone I have seem to be ok with ND's other grey or cooler toned shadows. I'm less golden than Alicia so maybe these look ok on my tone, but wanted to suggest going into a Sephora & having an artist put some on you so you can see from a palette you may want but are holding off on worrying about the grey/cools. I was pleasantly surprised how some of the shades I thought were too grey but came out stunning on my particular lid. Some freaky Natasha magic looking different on the eye, versus finger swatch maybe?
Dana Wajngurt Dana!!! Hey love! Thank you for sharing, because it’s possible because of my undertone that they’re showing up more gray on. And I agree it’s always worth trying in person!
Hi @@Dana-712FifthAve , thanks for sharing. The colors are indeed beautiful, but I have super yellow golden olive undertones (mac nc43 but more yellow, or nars Syracuse/Tahoe). I'm south East Asian so any hint of grey makes me look like a zombie 🤣🤣 Haha. Definitely don't want to pay $129 to look like a zombie. It's surprising how much undertones/color theory make a difference.
I did swatch biba in the store... that's why I stopped myself from buying it. The browns even looks neutral/grayish on me... not to mention those greys.
I don’t have any of the large ND pallets but OMG!! Must have. I appreciate when the shadows don’t pack a huge punch on first pass. IMO you can do more subdued looks but they still build without going patchy.
I think this palette is a nice compact summary of the palettes I’ve been interested in and hadn’t yet purchased. I’ll pick it up since I’ve never bought her brand. I’ll get it for my birthday or Christmas. It’s a great first palette.
Omg thank you for explaining the placement of the shades. This is the first of Natasha’s large palettes that I’ve bought. To me it has a good selection of all colours and that’s why I bought it. I had to buy it from her website as you can’t get it in Australia yet. I just love it 😍
Ok so I didn’t want this pallet until I saw your review!! Now I want it. Excellent review! Thanks for your hard work
🤣🤣 Thank you, Teri!!!
The colors in here and the photos you showed to illustrate the time period that this palette reflects were so inspiring and outstanding to take in. I so enjoy your reflections and demos of the arrangements of anything you do here. I’ve got PM midnight ☀️ coming but if this is still available during Sephora’s next sale in November... all bets are off!🥳🤩😅👍🏻🌹😘
I honestly struggle to understand;
Is it because of your brilliant demonstration or the fact that I simply love you, I buy everything you showcase. I trust your opinion and always satisfied with my purchases. Thank you.
Alicia, I know I'm late to the party. I found your channel a few weeks ago. I love your warmth, humor, cheerfulness & love of makeup. It's awesome that you've been posting so regularly. It can't be easy, but I'm very glad you do it anyway.
Your videos have given me welcome breaks of "normal" away from the difficulties of right now. I really appreciate that. I'm so thankful that you've created this kind of environment on your channel.
I'm a makeup enthusiast & an eyeshadow collector. This my first large ND palette. I have a few of the minis. I've learned so much from recreating the looks in this video. You're a fantastic teacher. If you wanted to do any Metropolis palette follow-up tutorials, then I'm here for them.
Take care, Alicia. Stay safe & healthy!
Megan!! Wow wow wow! I’m speechless and honored by your kind and positive words! Thank you so much for carving time to write this, as it motivates me to keep going, and encourages me to know that I’m doing something right 🥰
I hope you are well, and I’m happy to know that I contribute something positively to your life. Much love!
Always so beautifully done, sis. Your energy is sublime: your tutorials impeccable and your glee is infectious. Thank you!
Hi Alicia, WOW!! the looks from this palette are amazing, magnificent, beautiful,stunning ,i very much appreciate all your hard work that you put into this video. Love Katherine xoxo
In case no one has thanked you today for all the swatch comparisons THANK YOU. With the two “teal” shades people are saying are so similar, if you really look at the swatches on her site or Sephora, it seems that one has golden micro glitters and the other has silver micro glitters. It’s nice because if your look is more cool toned you can go with the silvery one and if your look is warmer you can use the more golden one. If you’re into color, I think it’s such a creative and inspiring palette. It’s growing on me the more looks I see with it, but I think I’m going to get the mini gold. I’m really intrigued with that color story and that price!
I think your video is very comprehensive. You took the time to explain the thought behind the palette plus you gave a mood board to help understand the inspiration. Plus I think you starting making multiple eye looks the standard. I love your videos!!!
Thank you, Kimberly!!!
Very definitely Art Deco inspired
Love all those crème to powder mattes
Just discovered your channel and I am obsessed. Such amazing content and in depth reviews. Thanks for the awesome review!
I need to save for this palette!!! I want it, but my budget says NOT RIGHT NOW!
And that’s what we’ll do! Good plan!!!
Me too!!! I just put aside $20 for it. Hopefully I can get it next month. But I wonder if Sephora will have their sale in November
Britt Brat I’d wait for the 20% off sale
I am going to wait till the november sale. This is on my list and the Pat McGrath vI palette as well.
Same here lol
The arrangement is great. Natasha has been doing the arrangement of quads for a while now, especially the star palette. I have this palette and love it. My friends asked me if they needed it and I said maybe because it’s a useable collectors palette, although I love it I can get the same look or close with other palette. However, it’s Natasha and I must have it lol. So far I love the textures. If she made the pan size larger I would be tempted to pay the $238 price tag like the large blue brown.
There are cool tone golds and warm tone golds, totally agree with you on that! I love these midi palettes and love the thought behind this layout, the colors aren’t for me but hoping there will be more midi coming!
Alicia, Thank you for all the Demo"s of all the Palettes. It has helped me tremendously because i"m in my late fifties and this is a Great Time for makeup. I now can find Foundations and Eyeshadow and Learn how to apply them by watching you and I'm getting there slowly but surely! LOL! I Love how you deliver your comments when you apply your Makeup and make everyone remember that Makeup is Fun after all also! You look so Stunning! I am gonna get the Sunset Palette and Dive out of my comfort zone and this Metropolis Palette! on Beautylish.
I was not planning on getting this palette but your review is A+. I'm on a no buy right now, but since the beauty community is very loose with how they define "limited edition" I won't rush out to get it. Hopefully it's still in stock when I'm ready to buy.
This is my first time seeing any of your videos. New subscriber here! This is the best and most thorough review I have ever seen. I bought the palette- my first ND palette!
Thank you, friend! And welcome to the fam! I appreciate it!
You are hilarious and I love watching your vids. I've watched a ton of them and just realized somehow I haven't hit the subscribe button so...done! Thanks for the review doll and have a great weekend. :D
Hooray! Thank you being apart of the fam!!! ✨🤗✨
Your videos are so precise in explaining the palettes and describing how to use each of the colors. Loved the color story behind the Metropolis palette. The images you used described it so well. Thank you for going out of your way to give us the Tea on these palettes.
Oh darn, Alicia. That finale look alone made me want this. Lol you’re making me second guess myself
This looks like her best palette so far. I am so glad I never purchased any of her other large palettes. This one I am considering; sorry Mothership VI... Thanks for showing us, this is a great review.
Omg that blue eye you did is GORGEOUS! Wow!
In addition to the information in this review, I enjoy your lively and playful delivery! You belong on TV!
Love your Art Deco clips Alicia! I am sort of nerdy that way and like the history!
Thank you, Randi! I nerded out as well when I heard that was her inspo time period 🤓
kinkysweat Love that energy and art of that time period!
This is so detailed. Thank you. I’ve always wanting the star palette but heard bad things about the quality. This is also tempting
This was so fun to watch. All your funny comments while you are applying your shadows were cracking me up. So glad I found your channel :)