Second attempt on the new Makeup By Mario Ethereal Moonlight Palette
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- This is mostly for those of you who were in the chat of the original video with me to try to address my issues with this palette. Here's what I tried and how it worked since my issues were mostly with the shimmers. Also some more about me and my background as I chat while I try it again! #makeupbymario #etherealeyes #moonlightpalette #newmakeup #eyeshadow #eyeshadowpalette #fairskinmakeup #redheadmakeup #fairskin #redhead #cooltonedmakeup #cooltonedmakeup #swatches
Original review here: • Is MARIO's MOONLIGHT P...
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Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes Moonlight palette: www.sephora.co...
Thank you for posting another video about this palette. You are entitled to your experience and opinion; I often find that people online tend to take criticism of their preferred brands and products incredibly personally and see it as a personal attack. You were not malicious or nasty in any way, and you have reviewed many a palette on first impression that provided a more satisfying experience. There is such a thing as the right product for the right person. But it's also important to hold companies to account for the quality of what they offer, and for the value for money they provide. This palette offers a lovely color story, and people's opinions will differ on the quality of what's inside, but Mario also charges a luxury price for a set of eyeshadows made in the USA, and contained in pretty nondescript plastic packaging. $68 is a lot of money to most people. I appreciate your honesty and I hope you can get more use out of this palette in the future!
Thank you! I genuinely hate to be hurtful to anyone so I'm glad it's not coming across that way. I think I just really wanted to like it...and then I didn't. 😌
You are so kind to give that palette another chance! I am so not a “topper “kind of person! I want my shimmer to be molten metal!
Omg YES ALL the liquid metal!
@@redgirlreviews I would love your take on Natasha Denona Roxa! So far I have heard mixed reviews about the shimmers. One person said they are very weak and another person said they are quite pretty.
@@jjjjk1241 I'm waiting to swatch this one in store to see if I really need it. I was excited about a purple palette and then I saw how bright red leaning/purple it was and I was like....ehhhhh. My guess is that the shimmers are good as per her usual formula (dear God the green shimmers in Yucca are some of my FAVES) but I don't know that I want that bright purple shimmer on my lid. I think I'll look like a clown being as fair as I am! 🤣 It strikes me as a bit '80's cheesy looking versus editorial but I'll go see what I think in person.
@@redgirlreviews sounds good, and thank you for that!
I might pass since I already have Viseart Violette.
@@jjjjk1241 Yeah I think those are way more flattering purples for sure.
Thank you for being honest. It's refreshing.
I always try to be!
I love how you're honest, yet tactful. I totally agree, if any makeup creator is going to charge such a substantial amount of money, make the formula worth that cost. Personally, I've heard many negative reviews about this new Mario eyeshadow pallet. I rather buy indy brands. I just ordered the Nomad Ghost Town eyeshadow pallet, that has many cooler tones in the pallet. It should be here tomorrow. I know Nomads formula is amazing and the sparkle is there.
Thanks for doing another video with this pallet. I definitely will not put my money into this product. Also, thank you for all your suggestions on brands I never heard of, but will try.
Thank you! You are going to love that Nomad palette BTW. It's not so much sparkly as it is metallic and beautiful wearable grayed out metal versions of all the different greens/blues/taupes. Fall out is not bad either. I'm tempted to get their newest one but my wallet is already having a heart attack with all the indie palettes I've bought in the last month.🤭
I’m so glad you started a channel. You can tell you come from an art background I do too. Before I became chronically ill I was a painter and photographer. I want to get back to drawing but at moment makeup is my creative outlet. Love colour theory and playing with contrast tones and textures. I have a dark aesthetic so like vampy tones but also enjoy delicate looks that harmonise with my colouring.
Thank you! I agree this is such an enjoyable way to transition from 'working artist' to creative outlet without all the pressure of producing for other people constantly. For us artistic types there is something very satisfying about putting our fingers in the materials and getting to play with a new color theme each day and see where it takes us. Also why we get so excited about really good materials. They make the vision and magic happen that we see in our heads. I wish I could do more of the dark aesthetic stuff because I love it so much (was a goth theater girl back in highschool) but I just look like Dr. FrankNfurter from Rocky Horror everytime I try.🤣
I completely agree that products should be easy to use. There’s a very small market for professional MUAs. Most of us are not any kind of artist and are just out here doing the best we can with the limited knowledge we have. I don’t have hours to do makeup if it takes more than 20 minutes I’m out. I appreciate your reviews
Yes I'm glad you brought that up because there are some formulas that are so good that they swipe on and behave right away and the color stays where you put it, the blending is easy, not too much fall out...and then there's ones like this where you spend so much time dicking with it, trying to blend, cleaning up fall out that it literally takes 4 times the amount of time to apply it. Results can still look good but you want to tear your hair out by the end of it!
@@redgirlreviews yeah I have zero patience for that! 😂
I appreciate that you give an honest opinion out there. I too love Indie brands and once I discovered them I never looked back to luxury brands for eyeshadow they just don’t compare.
gotta say I totally agree!
Thank you so much for your review! I had ordered this palette but did not touch it until I could see some reviews especially yours because of my similar coloring. I'm sending it back and getting my money back!
I'm glad I could help! These palettes are so expensive you really want to LOVE it when you get one not 'try to make it work' 🤣
It's so interesting that the shimmers are so low key when all of his promo clips are crazy shimmery. I'd be curious to see if he does a fuller tutorial at some point and what it looks like without effects...
Yes exactly. It drives me bananas when I see promo shots that make me click BUY IT and then it shows up and I'm like...wuuuut??? Even some of Natasha Denona's promo shots of her swatching shimmers like molten metal on her arm are eye ball roll inducing. I'm like, I own that eyeshadow and no freaking way does it look like that. 😑
@@redgirlreviews Right?! I think that might have started with Pat McGrath's product shots, but I would also argue that her shimmers probably became a precursor for a lot of the interest in duo-/multi-chromes and were remarkable when they first launched.
@leaflaurel I think so yes
Fair cool toned gal over here that has gone thru a journey with this brand! Got the first etheral eyes, hated it so I stopped using it. Like a year later I gave it a try again...now love it and got this new one and love it. I have learned because I am so fair these sparkles do NOTHING for me unless I have at least a mid tone shadow under it. So I would use one of those mid-tone shades all over my lid and crease and then the sparkle shows up. Still subtle but noticeable. I think with fair skin it disappears almost. As you said, you shouldn't need lessons and instructions to make it work!!!
You know good call on the light skin on the eyes. I thought that might be a factor and it makes sense that all the good examples I saw of it were layered over the darker shades now that I think of it!
@@redgirlreviews for me it is the ONLY way they show. Still very subtle but you at least see something. It definitely isn't a formula everyone will love.
@@tonyamedeiros2034 Gonna have to try it that way today and see what I think..
@@redgirlreviews best of luck!!! Hehehe
Hi! New to your channel. I reviewed this also. My review was a less in depth video than what I usually do, but I think it performed as it was meant to perform. I think this was meant to be “ethereal” subtle and sophisticated sparkle that you would get glimpses of in the moonlight. I do think it gave a more sophisticated sparkling effect… beautiful for a Subtle hint of interest when one turns their head and the colors are caught. It’s actually very feminine and classy as opposed to my moondust shadows. I still think the price is too high lol. But I think it is a good palette for a woman with mature lids, looking for a subtle little something extra… a mysterious moonlight sparkle. ❤. You did a great review! I will see you soon. I appreciate your honesty and what a younger woman can teach an older woman! We should collaborate one day and offer the reviews from each age genre. Well done ~ Mona
Wait wait wait! Girl! I’m from Denham Springs and my mama’s family still lives down in South LA and S. Mississippi. You have my same unusual coloring so I wonder if we’re related as a lot of us are distant cousins down there. 😂 Also I’m 49 but perimenopause it’s killing me so I certainly wouldn’t mind doing a collab about getting over the hump and maybe into menopause if you have pointers!
@@redgirlreviews seriously, you are from Denham Springs? That is a coincidence! We may be related 😂. You look so much younger! I hit menopause at 40 and lost a lot of weight that I gained after my dad died so I look even older than I even am! I am so happy to get to know you! I love your honesty and vulnerability! I am not always good at reviews either. I still have so much to learn. I love doing reviews and I work so many hours a week, that sometimes my reviews are rushed because of limited time. But like you, I am always honest about my thoughts and admired that in you right away! ❤ I hope to keep in touch! Mona
Just watched your last video and am following up with this one. I think it is okay if this palette is not to your taste but it may be the perfect palette for someone else. I do agree that for that money, you shouldn’t need a tutorial on how to use eyeshadow. I appreciate your insight into your experience with this palette and the details you provided for others who might be interested in purchasing it.
Thanks for revisiting and I definitely feel like the formula is subtle and more suited to low light or natural light. Jackeline films in natural light and showed it in the sun whilst Milly from Badtothebrow showed it in low lights - and it is most likely targeted at someone that likes subtle toppers with a brief sparkle, possibly better over the mattes. Most looks I’ve seen actually seem to focus on layering mattes with the shimmers over the top now I think about it. I am used to Indie brands like Glaminatrix Cosmetics where it is more molten and obvious intense sparkle. So I am on the fence between getting MBM two ethereal palettes (both still available in oz) vs coping the huge hit of international shipping to get cold moon (ER is like over $110 AUD shipping which is basically a palette). I don’t think you should feel like explaining or apologising for your thoughts on the palette - everyone is entitled to their view and if you experience issues then others will. Not every product or brand will suit everyone’s preference and seeing it in action by lots of reviewers actually helps viewers decide more than if it is their cup of tea if that makes sense.
Yep I think that's all you can do is just show the dang thing and let people decide in the end. ;-) What I find irritating is when the brands show promotional videos and shots that are way more sparkly etc. that what you actually get. Both MM and ND are bad about that but I'm glad you can at least go swatch things at Sephora before you buy so you can make up your mind. I actually wasn't planning on getting the ND Yucca palette because it just looked mustardy and weird to me and I figured it was for warm tones and then I went and tried it in store and had to have it. Very different vibe and some of the prettiest green shimmers I own with one of the best smoothest sparkle formulas. It's always such a hard decision on these expensive palettes when you have to get it through shipping only!
If your looking for a good alternative that has ✨shimmer ✨ and your gonna be shocked but the new Kylie Cosmetics the Smokey palette slaps 🔥 bought it on whim hadn’t purchased from her in YEARS and it’s great, especially for $32. It’s missing that blue but I’m not a fan of the blue anyways that’s probably the color I’ll use the least out of my Mario. I have both and like both for different purposes but just figured I’d share! Love your in depth reviews 🫶🫶🫶
ooo thank you! I'm gonna check that one out!
I think the Mario shimmers look great in low lighting, but people are rarely in that unless it's a dark restaurant. lol I'm interested in Huda Icy Nude because her palette shimmers aren't subtle.
Yep I think I’m coming to that same conclusion and I’m excited to try that new Huda one for the shimmers too!
Also, I hope you post a short of the Huda palette! I am very meh on her matte formula, and her shimmers are too unwieldy and way too blingy for my taste and my hooded eyes. But the color story is pretty. Also, what's with the Petri dish of a glossy highlighter that is included in this new collection? I can't be the only one who thinks it's off-putting?
🤣 Yeah, I have to say that some of this collection (Huda Ice one) looks like it missed it's release date which should've been a couple years ago when the whole cold girl thing was having a moment and icy highlighters were out there blinding people but I am curious to get my fingers in it at the store and see if there's something there that's interesting.
@@redgirlreviews Yes, and it's supposed to be her last large palette, so it will be very interesting - the color story does look nice and cool, for the most part!
I'm glad you gave it another try. Remember it's called the Ethereal Eyes Moonlight palette. Moonlight is more subtle and ethereal. If you want bright and blinding, maybe it's just not for you.
Definitely! 😊
I think this palette is great for the office when you need a more subtle, "ethereal" shimmer...but definitely not if you want maximum impact sparkle!
Totally agree!
I think makeup by Mario customers are everyday people , so I totally agree that there shouldn't be a special technique, etc, to use his palettes or anyone else who stocks at sephora, etc .
From the start of his eyeshadow releases, there have always been mixed reviews. Powdery , fallout, and they dont last on the eyes .
I appreciate your honest reviews. I dont think you need to apologise.
I think I've seen so many big make up artist types on youtube using his palettes as their solid base eyeshadow for clients that I just assumed I was missing something and it must be me but it's good to hear that there are others that feel the same way at least and it's not necessarily a 'skill issue' 😂
I am also a fair-skinned redhead and for $60+ I want to see beautiful creamy impactful shimmers.
Yep, this is not it! Moira lucent shadow singles are better for $8 for that.
I dont mind topper shades, especially now that my eyelids are wrinkly, but I have enough, including from indie brands that Im not drawn to this palette. Honestly, I don't need more eyeshadows 😊. My last temptation has been a halo eyeshadow, though
Great review!
Thx! And yes I actually appreciate a beautiful watery see through topper shade now that my eyelids are much older and less taught too. My faves are actually the Moira lucent cream shadow singles for that look...and MUCH cheaper.
@redgirlreviews Yesss...I have a few Moira ones. Agree!!
I know I can definitely get better sparkle from a cheaper palette.
Absolutely!
My two great grandkids are reds. And we are Hispanic. The palette is a no for me and is too expensive. I usually buy the ND palettes. The ones i like. And they are bigger palettes. Thank you.
I definitely prefer the ND formula to this one both in shimmers and mattes. Just so much easier to use...and frankly slightly cheaper for more colors!
I have the original and never use it. The shimmers are ok but definitely not enough for me. I’d rather buy one impactful shimmer from an indie brand or Addiction Tokyo and use with another palette. Or pull out a Mothership. I think the Mario stans need to chill. There are a couple of brands where because of the creator/founder I really want to like the brand, but just don’t. This is one of them.
Agree. I think maybe that's part of my feeling bad. I've seen a lot of videos with Mario and I really like him so I don't want to be hurtful. But...this is still not for me. You mentioned Addiction Tokyo and I've been eyeing them forever. Do they have good shimmers? If so I might need to finally pull the trigger on getting some of those!
@@redgirlreviews Addiction Tokyo has many different formulas and one is a very nice shimmer. You have to pay attention when you order as the other formulas are nice but too expensive for what they are, imo. The ones I like end in SP or are labeled sparkle.
@ralphandleosmom9075 I’ll check those out thank you!