I honestly love both of these lipstick shades on you and think they are very flattering, young, and fresh and don't look too pale. Also, adding "Stark" to your lower lash line did tie things together. The pale pinks and purples look great with your skin tone.
Is there an award for swatch queen? We could all nominate you! That was amazing and fun! Appreciate seeing the mini since I also had thought it was just like retro (which I use a lot) but it definitely has a lovely new angle to similar shades. Thanks!
Hey Michele, instead of doing a one-brand holiday collection review, I'd be interested to have an overall review of holiday releases and which ones are worth buying this year. I love holiday collections, but it gets to be overwhelming trying to figure out which ones to buy.
The thought of Zendo being similar to Retro is common, I guess. But I will definitely pick up Zendo, I think they complete each other beautifuly. Thank you for that review
I am late to this palette, but I just ordered it from Sephora. Thank you for giving me a look that is gorgeous and wearable…not “I’m going clubbing” like some of the others I found. I can wear this look for sure.
Ok not gonna lie, I’m getting this b/c you did such a WONDERFUL, in-depth explanation of the experience as well as the hues/tone of these shades. Yep...getting these.
The saying "Be Careful What You Ask For" is quite relevant here, 😂😂😂 So many swatches! I'll be getting the palette when it eventually lands in the UK, but the lipsticks are just a little too nude for me.. I hope your arm has recovered Michele, and thank you for the epic swatches, 🌸❣🌸
Such a comprehensive video!!! Your reviews are like a library for makeup. It's clips like these that provide just so much more info. Really worthwhile going back to and referencing. I don't have any ND stuff, but the zendo palette is great. Her creamy formulations might be great, but because of this they expire more quickly as well. So I'm scared to splurge.
While my wife won’t appreciate this video because it’s going to cost her money, I certainly thank you for it. I’d kind of been going back and forth on whether or not I need this collection (wanting ND products are never a problem) but you worked with them so beautifully that they’re in my cart now. I also can’t tell you how helpful the highlight swatches are - I’m still building my collection, and you showed a bunch that I’d been considering purchasing, giving me a much better idea of which ones I like best. You’ve very quickly become one of my favorite creators and definitely the luxury fairy guru godmother I need, so thanks for who you are and all you do. Much love.
So true!! Temptalia is also a great resource for swatches and dupes. I went to Sephora last week and they're doing swatches on a clear plastic palette that can be held up to your arm, which was a great idea. It worked better with cream type products than powder but it's better than nothing and significantly better than Ulta. They've just put clear packing tape over open samples so you can barely see anything and it distorts the products. I know they're trying to discourage swatching but it would've been better to not have open products out at all or have the sales team only apply swatches to hands only after products are sprayed with alcohol. It's a difficult situation, especially where I live in Manhattan, but I still want to at least see a product, even if I can't swatch it.
I snoozed on this collection at first, but now that I have seen some reviews I think the promo photos didn't really do any justice to the collection. I feel like this is the warm toned complement palette for the mini retro.
And some people think making RUclips videos is easy 😁 I totally appreciate the work that went into your comparisons and I love that eye look on you. Might have to consider that palette 💕
You tackled that eye palette gorgeously, Michele! 🙌 I recently ordered this from the VIB Sephora sale and saved this video as the perfect reference! Thank you 😊
Thank you for comparing with other highlighters. The new one looks definitely glass like skin and very intense. I agree there are many pinky shade you tried recently and it is nice to add the stark shade which looks gorgeous on you❤️
That’s is some dedication!!! I’m excited, my highlighter and lipsticks arrive today! I skipped on the palette, I saw Tara’s review and decided I already had those colors. But now I see I already have dupes for the highlighter as well!!
Great review on the collection! And wow the swatches on highlights was amazing! But the highlight is beautiful! And it’s nice to know the palette is close to another ND palette. Thank you for a very thorough review! 😊❤️
I was hoping she will create a mini blush palette (similar to love and bloom) finally with a highlighting shade suitable also for a pale skintone... :( Maybe for valentine's day Ps. Stunning as always :*
Good evening my friend ♥️. First of all, I’m blown away by all the work you did for this highlighter comparison!! Absolutely unbelievable how 4 arm swatches and my eyes could see that they all looked different!! You nailed the Mac one on the nose. Did I miss the CT glow, from the bronze and glow ? The packaging and the Natasha one is gorgeous, and so is the new palette!!! Love ya 💞💞
Hi Michele - wanted to check in after watching your vlog - know you have had a rough couple of weeks and hope things are feeling a little less overwhelming and you are finding some happy moments!
The colours from that Natasha Denona palette look beautiful on your eyes Michele and I think the lipstick in Maria, the more pinky one, looks really pretty 🥰💜
Love the look that you created with the Zendo palette. Michele, your bare lips are such a beautiful pink colour...makes even the most neutral shades lovely on you!
That Zendo palette is an unexpected beautiful surprise from ND... I wasn’t even interested in it until I saw several reviews. I can’t wait to get it! :). Thanks Michele... you look beautiful!
Thanks for doing this! Wow the Becca Champagne pop is close too, probably would look pretty similar on the cheeks. I own both Whisper of Gilt and Champagne Pop. You just saved me $👏🏻
Your hard swatching work is very much appreciated, Michele! I now know, that not just this ND highlight is too deep for me, but 4 others which I was considering, instead. Life is haaaard. XD
I am super impressed with the products. I don’t normally care about her small palettes but this one is super pretty...I am still on the fence with the highlighter because it’s really shiny. It’s so pretty though!!!!
Great catch in the similarities between the Retro and the Zendo! Awesome! I got my bundle and can't wait to try them. I find the lipsticks so similar. I also feel that lately Natasha throws very similar highlighter tones too. The highlighter is beautiful on the skin though! I LOVED YOUR REVIEW! Sending love! ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful video, dear Michele, thanks!!!👍🤩🤩 The palette is a pass for me because it's just not my colourstory, but looks beautiful on you!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩 The highlighter is gorgeous, will first count my highlighters too, it's not so much like you have, but you have a RUclips Channel. For not having a RUclips Channel, i think i have highlighters enough now😂 but loved the comparisons so much👍😍, wow you put so much work in all of this, love that Dior highlighter the most if a gorgeous drops on the floor i think! Have a nice day Michele!!!🖐😘😘
These shades worked beautifully on you, shadows, highlighter, and lipsticks. I also have the bundle and find using Wayne’s squirrel brushes from his latest launch to be the perfect pickup for the highlighter, not too much bling, simply a soft shimmer! Color story reminded me of her older Coral 5 pan and it can be a lovely compliment. Your arm will never be the same from that highlighter exercise!😉🥰👏🏻
Thank u SO much for all ur effort in the swatching comparisons and editing and stuff. I am a lurker i support ur channel but never get involved. I just want u to know my silent appreciation. Love ur videos and ur gorgeous 😭❤️❤️❤️
Hey Michele 💕 I was so surprised by how small & casual, to me, this holiday collection is. It’s beautiful don’t get me wrong, but it’s not wow like her Valentines collections.
I wasn't going to get the Zendo because it reminded me of the Retro, but I think I would like the Zendo better. Love that deep first shade. I would like to thank you arm for all the highlight swatching.
I love the eyeshadows & the lipsticks❣️ Adore the beautiful make up look you did❣️ Love the swatches and thanks for a informative and amazing video, appreciate it a lot! 🙏🏽💄❤️✨
hi michele, thanks for sharing these products. i think i’m going to go get this collection today. that highlighter looks beautiful and i like how you did your eyes. those lipsticks seem too light for me, but i’m going to see if i can make it work. TFS
I'm annoyed to see, yet again, ND describing a gold highlight as "universal". There's no such thing a universal and this is too dark for many people, not just those of us that may or may not be vampires!
@@SoleilMagica Studio lighting used in promo photos tends to distort high shine products which is why I need to see them in person. That being said, anytime I hear champagne/gold/warm, I automatically know it won't work for me. I'm very fair with a strong cool undertone and warm tones make me look sick so I stick to icy, cool white and pale pink highlighters, which aren't the easiest to find. I'm probably the only person that's never owned a warm toned eyeshadow palette lol!
@@Cara-39 With these criteria, you might like Illamasqua highlighters in Daze, Deity, or Electric, and the Vivid Azalea or Blush Peony Weightless Veil Blush+highlighter Palettes from @gossmakeupartist. No champagne to be found there! Also, Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Diamond Dust - on sale right now, actually!
I love the eye shadow palate. The highlighter is beautiful. I don't wear any though. Either I'm bad at applying it or it doesn't compliment my wrinkles. Lol It could be both. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Wow, such an impressive comparison of highlighters, thank you so much!!!! This season I bought the Natasha Denona, the Charlotte Tilbury, the Pat McGrath and the Wayne Goss (all 4 palettes)...if I don't get that glow, I don't know where else to find it ^^
I loved the swatches! Thanks Michele! New ND highlight looks great bt it is way too deep for me so I will be saving some money (who am I kidding I will spend it on something else xd) ;)
Michelle wow your highlighter collection is immense 🥰 thank you so much for going to all the effort of swatching so many for us. I’m a huge fan of Natasha I own most of the medium size palettes and have a mini’s collection (and Camel too of course purchased on your recommendation 🥰) will I buy Zendo??? I’m still not sure 🤔
Hi Michele! Just got the Zendo palette 😃 I love those minis, the size is perfect for me. I’m so tempted by the highlighter it looks so pretty 😩. Thanks for all the swatches! Happy day
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If there were an award for highlighter sleuthing you should get it, Michele. Thank you for all of the gorgeous swatches!
Thanks Becky!
I honestly love both of these lipstick shades on you and think they are very flattering, young, and fresh and don't look too pale. Also, adding "Stark" to your lower lash line did tie things together. The pale pinks and purples look great with your skin tone.
Ah you just sold me on that mini pallet, I had a feeling this would happen. Everything looks great on you!
Is there an award for swatch queen? We could all nominate you! That was amazing and fun! Appreciate seeing the mini since I also had thought it was just like retro (which I use a lot) but it definitely has a lovely new angle to similar shades. Thanks!
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Hey Michele, instead of doing a one-brand holiday collection review, I'd be interested to have an overall review of holiday releases and which ones are worth buying this year. I love holiday collections, but it gets to be overwhelming trying to figure out which ones to buy.
The thought of Zendo being similar to Retro is common, I guess. But I will definitely pick up Zendo, I think they complete each other beautifuly. Thank you for that review
I am late to this palette, but I just ordered it from Sephora. Thank you for giving me a look that is gorgeous and wearable…not “I’m going clubbing” like some of the others I found. I can wear this look for sure.
Ok not gonna lie, I’m getting this b/c you did such a WONDERFUL, in-depth explanation of the experience as well as the hues/tone of these shades. Yep...getting these.
Maria looks amazing with the eye colours on you! Really gorgeous! I’m always nervous that those lip colours will make me cadaverous
The saying "Be Careful What You Ask For" is quite relevant here, 😂😂😂
So many swatches!
I'll be getting the palette when it eventually lands in the UK, but the lipsticks are just a little too nude for me..
I hope your arm has recovered Michele, and thank you for the epic swatches, 🌸❣🌸
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Wow Michele you must need sunglasses 😎 after swatching all those comparison highlighters for us! Great job 👏🏼
Your voice is so soft, calm way and very articulate. You are beautiful with and without makeup 😊
hands down, the best review of this Natasha Denona holiday 2020 collection!
And....good to see you smiling again, Michele!
Thank you 🧡
Such a comprehensive video!!! Your reviews are like a library for makeup. It's clips like these that provide just so much more info. Really worthwhile going back to and referencing.
I don't have any ND stuff, but the zendo palette is great. Her creamy formulations might be great, but because of this they expire more quickly as well. So I'm scared to splurge.
You worked so hard for us. Thank you Michele.
You are a *trooper* for all these swatches!
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While my wife won’t appreciate this video because it’s going to cost her money, I certainly thank you for it. I’d kind of been going back and forth on whether or not I need this collection (wanting ND products are never a problem) but you worked with them so beautifully that they’re in my cart now. I also can’t tell you how helpful the highlight swatches are - I’m still building my collection, and you showed a bunch that I’d been considering purchasing, giving me a much better idea of which ones I like best. You’ve very quickly become one of my favorite creators and definitely the luxury fairy guru godmother I need, so thanks for who you are and all you do. Much love.
Thanks for watching
I have whisper of guilt but the Natasha Denona also looks so beautiful! Will be getting during the Sephora sale 🤩
Now that swatching is basically against the law Comparisons are EVERYTHING!!! THANK YOU
So true!! Temptalia is also a great resource for swatches and dupes. I went to Sephora last week and they're doing swatches on a clear plastic palette that can be held up to your arm, which was a great idea. It worked better with cream type products than powder but it's better than nothing and significantly better than Ulta. They've just put clear packing tape over open samples so you can barely see anything and it distorts the products. I know they're trying to discourage swatching but it would've been better to not have open products out at all or have the sales team only apply swatches to hands only after products are sprayed with alcohol. It's a difficult situation, especially where I live in Manhattan, but I still want to at least see a product, even if I can't swatch it.
I snoozed on this collection at first, but now that I have seen some reviews I think the promo photos didn't really do any justice to the collection. I feel like this is the warm toned complement palette for the mini retro.
Absolutely love those lip colors on you!
Thank you. This really helps. I feel the highlighter is very close to champagne pop, which I already have. The eyeshadow palette is so tempting.
This looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing and all of the comparisons of the highlighter. That was quite a task!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Wooooooo you are amazing Michele, a great comparison video! You are indeed the queen of makeup. 😋😄😊🤗
Your comparison swatches analysis is just impeccable Michele! :)
Killed the eye look again. You make it look so easy!
And some people think making RUclips videos is easy 😁 I totally appreciate the work that went into your comparisons and I love that eye look on you. Might have to consider that palette 💕
Thanks Janet
You tackled that eye palette gorgeously, Michele! 🙌 I recently ordered this from the VIB Sephora sale and saved this video as the perfect reference! Thank you 😊
Thank you for comparing with other highlighters. The new one looks definitely glass like skin and very intense. I agree there are many pinky shade you tried recently and it is nice to add the stark shade which looks gorgeous on you❤️
I love all the swatches! That was amazing and SO helpful.
That’s is some dedication!!! I’m excited, my highlighter and lipsticks arrive today! I skipped on the palette, I saw Tara’s review and decided I already had those colors. But now I see I already have dupes for the highlighter as well!!
That mini is gorgeous! Might be my Natasha Denona gateway.
Great review on the collection! And wow the swatches on highlights was amazing! But the highlight is beautiful! And it’s nice to know the palette is close to another ND palette. Thank you for a very thorough review! 😊❤️
I was hoping she will create a mini blush palette (similar to love and bloom) finally with a highlighting shade suitable also for a pale skintone... :(
Maybe for valentine's day
Ps. Stunning as always :*
Wow, now that’s a highlighter analysis if I ever did see one!
Good evening my friend ♥️. First of all, I’m blown away by all the work you did for this highlighter comparison!! Absolutely unbelievable how 4 arm swatches and my eyes could see that they all looked different!! You nailed the Mac one on the nose. Did I miss the CT glow, from the bronze and glow ? The packaging and the Natasha one is gorgeous, and so is the new palette!!! Love ya 💞💞
Hi Michele - wanted to check in after watching your vlog - know you have had a rough couple of weeks and hope things are feeling a little less overwhelming and you are finding some happy moments!
Thank you for a great review. This collection is beautiful and I hope the highlighter didn't emphasize texture?! ♥
I just picked up the Zendo palette and I love it. I never picked up the mini Retro but for some reason, this pretty little palette appealed to me. 💜
I really like that deep Stark shade - maybe that's what caught your eye too? Thanks Iris! xoxo
I plan to purchase zendo since it is a bit deeper and more interesting to me
The colours from that Natasha Denona palette look beautiful on your eyes Michele and I think the lipstick in Maria, the more pinky one, looks really pretty 🥰💜
Wow! A lot of highlighters !
Thanks for the swatches!
Love the eyeshadow palette!❤️
“They all look the same” 🤣🤣😂😂😂 what a champ 💪🏅💛
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Love the look that you created with the Zendo palette. Michele, your bare lips are such a beautiful pink colour...makes even the most neutral shades lovely on you!
So helpful, thank you! Love this pallet on you! Gorgeous
That Zendo palette is an unexpected beautiful surprise from ND... I wasn’t even interested in it until I saw several reviews. I can’t wait to get it! :). Thanks Michele... you look beautiful!
Loved all the swatches Michele ❤️
Thanks for doing this! Wow the Becca Champagne pop is close too, probably would look pretty similar on the cheeks. I own both Whisper of Gilt and Champagne Pop. You just saved me $👏🏻
I actually picked up the Mini Zendo along with other products yesterday at Town Square. My first ND palette.
oh wow I love this review :-) and the swatching part was so fun :-D thank you for this gorgeous video x
This make up look is STUNNING 😍
Your hard swatching work is very much appreciated, Michele! I now know, that not just this ND highlight is too deep for me, but 4 others which I was considering, instead.
Life is haaaard. XD
Wooooooow! That on your cheeks! You could cut glass! So sharp! I love it 😻
I might have to get it! It looks almost wet. So mesmerizing.
I love the paler nude lippies you try on you!
Thank you for your highlighter swatches! Now I can choose between Becca Champagne Pop and this one.
Thank you so much for these swatches this was such a great video very informative… And I think I may try the highlighter
So shiney 🤩! So pretty, but comparing swatches help...so thank you!!! xoxo
I have been eyeballing that highlighter since I first saw the release on IG. Love that you did comparisons!
Michele coming through with all the swatches! Love the review!
I am super impressed with the products. I don’t normally care about her small palettes but this one is super pretty...I am still on the fence with the highlighter because it’s really shiny. It’s so pretty though!!!!
So happy when I see a new video up!
Such a great video Michele!! You make everything look so beautiful!!
Great catch in the similarities between the Retro and the Zendo! Awesome! I got my bundle and can't wait to try them. I find the lipsticks so similar. I also feel that lately Natasha throws very similar highlighter tones too. The highlighter is beautiful on the skin though! I LOVED YOUR REVIEW! Sending love! ❤️❤️❤️
Now I want ND Zendo and Glam! 🤦🏼♀️ ND has always been an easy pass for me...until now. Your eye look is simple yet gorgeous!
Super useful comparison swatches for the highlighter, thank God I have MAC's whisper of guilt so I can save money now...
Michelle, love all your videos. What do you recommend as a subtle highlighter for everyday use for someone in their late 30s?
Beautiful video, dear Michele, thanks!!!👍🤩🤩 The palette is a pass for me because it's just not my colourstory, but looks beautiful on you!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩 The highlighter is gorgeous, will first count my highlighters too, it's not so much like you have, but you have a RUclips Channel. For not having a RUclips Channel, i think i have highlighters enough now😂 but loved the comparisons so much👍😍, wow you put so much work in all of this, love that Dior highlighter the most if a gorgeous drops on the floor i think! Have a nice day Michele!!!🖐😘😘
Love and appreciate every video and blog you do! ❤️
These shades worked beautifully on you, shadows, highlighter, and lipsticks. I also have the bundle and find using Wayne’s squirrel brushes from his latest launch to be the perfect pickup for the highlighter, not too much bling, simply a soft shimmer! Color story reminded me of her older Coral 5 pan and it can be a lovely compliment.
Your arm will never be the same from that highlighter exercise!😉🥰👏🏻
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Thank u SO much for all ur effort in the swatching comparisons and editing and stuff. I am a lurker i support ur channel but never get involved. I just want u to know my silent appreciation. Love ur videos and ur gorgeous 😭❤️❤️❤️
Hey Michele 💕 I was so surprised by how small & casual, to me, this holiday collection is. It’s beautiful don’t get me wrong, but it’s not wow like her Valentines collections.
I wonder if she's got more coming 🤔 maybe not for holiday technically, but "winter"? Wishful thinking. 😃
Thank you for comparing new ND to all your other highlighters. Wow! Much appreciated
Hi Michele, just wanted to say I think you’re gorgeous and the content you put out is always top notch.. XO
Thanks Karen
I wasn't going to get the Zendo because it reminded me of the Retro, but I think I would like the Zendo better. Love that deep first shade. I would like to thank you arm for all the highlight swatching.
All those comparisons ended up making me want to buy the Natasha Denona!
This is the comparison video ive been needing to make a decision on that highlighter! Thank you!!
The nude lipstick shades look gorgeous on you.
I was waiting for your review before I decided if I wanted this or not
u are the best in swatching.. really!i really appreciate
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Thanks for swatches Michele 💕
Yes! I was waiting for this! Thank you, Michele
Thank you! Love the highlighter swatches!
Glad you like them!
I need this collection! So pretty!
I love the eyeshadows & the lipsticks❣️ Adore the beautiful make up look you did❣️ Love the swatches and thanks for a informative and amazing video, appreciate it a lot! 🙏🏽💄❤️✨
Thank you so much!!
hi michele, thanks for sharing these products. i think i’m going to go get this collection today. that highlighter looks beautiful and i like how you did your eyes. those lipsticks seem too light for me, but i’m going to see if i can make it work. TFS
Love the eye look you did!
Hi Michele,
Congratulations...you worked really hard 🧐.
I'm quarantined 😷😩
Would you recommend this or the new CT hollywood superstar highlight?
I'm annoyed to see, yet again, ND describing a gold highlight as "universal". There's no such thing a universal and this is too dark for many people, not just those of us that may or may not be vampires!
i thought it looked too dark as well
@@SoleilMagica Studio lighting used in promo photos tends to distort high shine products which is why I need to see them in person. That being said, anytime I hear champagne/gold/warm, I automatically know it won't work for me. I'm very fair with a strong cool undertone and warm tones make me look sick so I stick to icy, cool white and pale pink highlighters, which aren't the easiest to find. I'm probably the only person that's never owned a warm toned eyeshadow palette lol!
@@Cara-39 With these criteria, you might like Illamasqua highlighters in Daze, Deity, or Electric, and the Vivid Azalea or Blush Peony Weightless Veil Blush+highlighter Palettes from @gossmakeupartist. No champagne to be found there! Also, Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Diamond Dust - on sale right now, actually!
I love the eye shadow palate. The highlighter is beautiful. I don't wear any though. Either I'm bad at applying it or it doesn't compliment my wrinkles. Lol It could be both. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Wow, such an impressive comparison of highlighters, thank you so much!!!!
This season I bought the Natasha Denona, the Charlotte Tilbury, the Pat McGrath and the Wayne Goss (all 4 palettes)...if I don't get that glow, I don't know where else to find it ^^
I loved the swatches! Thanks Michele! New ND highlight looks great bt it is way too deep for me so I will be saving some money (who am I kidding I will spend it on something else xd) ;)
Michelle wow your highlighter collection is immense 🥰 thank you so much for going to all the effort of swatching so many for us. I’m a huge fan of Natasha I own most of the medium size palettes and have a mini’s collection (and Camel too of course purchased on your recommendation 🥰) will I buy Zendo??? I’m still not sure 🤔
This look is wonderful on you!
I have just ordered the palette thanks to you 😉😘
I love a good swatchathon! 💖💖✨
We really need another shop my stash video now. :)
Holiday YES!!
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Hey Michelle. If you had to choose between this highlighter or the new Pat McGrath highlighter, which one would you choose?
Hi Michele! Just got the Zendo palette 😃 I love those minis, the size is perfect for me. I’m so tempted by the highlighter it looks so pretty 😩. Thanks for all the swatches! Happy day
That's a pretty look you created.