Thanks Steff so nice of you to mention the reality that sometimes there's other options that are affordable. Makeup can be expensive. I struggle and really have to make choices and compromise almost always because I love makeup so much, I search hi and low for sales, deals and discounts.. Loved the looks you created and the colors suit you well. ❣️
I totally get it. I know buying makeup is probably not at the top of everyone’s must have list, but it’s nice to know you don’t have to splurge to get a great look. This brand offered the look for less.
I used to work at a company that made generic drugs and health and beauty aids that companies would put their own labeling on like equate. Trust me when I say it doesn't cost these high-end companies as much as they charge to make their products. You are paying in large part for branding and packaging. You don't need to feel sorry for these premium brands overcharging. There's plenty of people that don't mind or can afford to go ahead and get the higher priced product. It's not like the palette just came out last month so many people who wanted it already have it. So after this time if there's people that think they would have liked it if the price was lower then here's a great option for them. Maybe these companies need to think about lowering their prices.
Well said! Thanks for sharing this! To add to what you said, I know the 2 are totally different, but I was picking up my medication at the pharmacy the other day and just asked how much the name brand would be…over $700!!! I paid (with insurance) $3 for the generic. I was speechless lol 😂
@@SteffsBeautyStash so with drugs, when you're making a generic you have to file papers with the FDA showing that they're exactly the same and work exactly the same. Sometimes they're even made with the same raw materials. Occasionally the original brand would come and have this company produce their product... So it goes to show as far as drugs and over-the-counter drugs they are going to be the same but it's just the branding you're paying for. Somebody's making a lot of money! When it comes to makeup dupes they don't have to be exactly the same but if the lower price company wants to make sales they have to try to make a good or better product. For example I was working on a new sunscreen formula and I sent it out for testing for SPF with some national brands. It was at a university so they make sure that they get subjects representing the population in regards to being light-skinned or dark-skinned because you'll get different results. When I got the results back, ours exceeded the SPF and both of the national brands were lower than the SPF on the label. I asked the professor why this was so because you could get in trouble if your product isn't the SPF it says it is. He said they're probably doing in-house testing and they can select subjects who will throw the numbers off. Well we still made the better formula because if the FDA ever had a reason to test, we wouldn't want to be recalled even if the national brands did. If you make a claim your product better have it in there. It's crazy. It's been a while since I worked there but I used to tell everyone to buy the generic of coppertone and Johnson & Johnson... But who knows maybe they fixed it.
Hey Steff Thank you so much for the comments that you made with with alter ego coming out with pallets that are inspired by. You’re right make up makes me happy and it takes off my stress and it’s 64. I’ve had three major back surgeries and had to retire early. If it wasn’t for alter ego, I wouldn’t be able to have these pallets. They perform beautifully for me and I love them and make up brings me joy and happiness. I’m dealing with a situation with my mom with Alzheimer’s my sister, taking financial advantage of her. i’m on a fixed income I’ve got 12 grand children and I watched three of them on a regular basis. So I couldn’t afford this joy and this escape out of a stress in my life. Please don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining. I feel blessed in my faith gets me far your videos bring me joy because I love watching you apply. I love that your throat in your tutorials. I still love make up, but I have mature, hooded, somewhat downturned eyes, but I still love watching other women and beautiful looks that they create, and I still try and re-create them. I’m not as gifted as you are, but that’s OK I’m doing me and that’s good. I am appreciative of your respectful, humble attitude, your humility and your beauty. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with us. I greatly appreciate it.
Oh my goodness the journey you have been on! You are one strong woman!! I know "inspired" palettes aren't for everyone, and I surely do see and understand both arguments. However, I know that makeup isn't something everyone is able to splurge on and AE is their only way to get the look for less. They make affordable palettes with great quality. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and I hope and pray God keeps you strong and healthy for years to come!
I couldn’t survive without alter ego. I love love, love them. I like that gel shade in the altar, ego palette. I mixed it together, used it as a fine liner with of course my Rephr for tiny liner number 34, but I also like it with the number 29 and then I said it with a little shadow using the 29.
@@SteffsBeautyStash You’re so creative, my dear! I’ve been praying for you. I knew there was something special about you that energy you just draw me in and that’s an a blessed, good way congratulations on this next chapter in your life you strike me as the type of woman that doesn’t do anything without seriously thought and prayer. I’m sure God will bless this next chapter. I’m so excited for you.
Amen!!!! They are inspired by palettes, and not everyone can afford high end, I can and still don't want too. I have a large collection of drugstore and I occasionally splurge.. I'm glad company's try to put good quality out for a fraction of the cost.. I'm glad you're down to earth.. that's why you're a friend.
I have the Rose Quartz palette. But I like that the dupe brands are available because I started buying them first. Makeup for me is therapeutic. Love the looks. You inspired for me to pull out my Rose quartz and use it today!
Thanks for another great video, Steff! You're always so creative with your eye looks. Definitely Team All! Not really interested in these palettes but I just enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for uploading as often as you do!
I'm so happy to see TWO videos by you today! I am watching this one for all the reasons. Rose Quartz is one of my top favorite palettes of all time, but it's always fun to see more looks with this inspired palette. I'm thinking or ordering several for gifts. It looks like really great quality. My big hope is that they do an inspired version of ND Retro Glam! Thanks for these great looks! p.s. love your blush/highlighter here!
That would be cool!! I’m off from work today, so I had time to film, plus I’ve ordered a lot lately lol 😂!! I might have 2 videos up tomorrow too! For sure 1 but I have a lot of filming to do.
I own no Alter Ego.. I feel like I'm missing out! I went a little splurge and ordered the N/D Love, Zendo and Retro pallets, also the Huda Empowered, Nude and Rose Quartz pallets. There's a purple,blue pink shift highlight in the Moods pallet that's comparable with the 1st looks shimmer... Stunning looks as per! ❤
Look, no 1 was gorgeous, i don't need this palette because i have the Rose Quartz, but this is great if you don't want to spend that much on Rose Quartz 😊
Hallo Steff, Beautiful looks. I am seriously on the fence. Great demo I am going to have too reflect on this. thank you Steff, I love both I am team 2 but that shimmer on look one was so beautiful.
Beautiful looks you did!! 💞 I just ordered it and used your code. They also have the Goddess back in stock so I grabbed that one as well. It was out of stock for a very long time. That’s a dupe for the Natasha Denona Gold eyeshadow palette.
I didn't get the Huda palette, simply because I don't think she's in the same class as PM/ND/CT and the $69 price tag was, imo, too much. I almost got it a couple of times but now, I'm soooooooooo glad I didn't. AE is made up of incredible people, coming together to create their own brand. It's a small indie brand, yet they create great palettes with excellent formulas. Of course I've ordered this palette and I was able to use a discount code - there's not many brands who allow discount codes on their new releases!!! Lots of love to you 💜🤍💜🤍💜
9-12! Yes, they compliment me from time to time but I never promote my RUclips channel to them. If they know they know but it's not something I discuss.
I'm thinking of picking this up. I have Rose Quartz but the fall out is atrocious. As for the jelly pan, I stirred it up with a toothpick, broke all those color balls and mixed everything up. It makes a nice lip gloss. That was all I could think of to do with it!
I love both looks on you look number one just seems so sultry and sexy light but elegant. I still love number two cause it’s deep in Smokey eyewear, like to create looked number one on me. Thanks for sharing your awesome talent. It is greatly appreciated. Have a blessed day.
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I don’t mind the dupe palettes. It’s nothing wrong with making a more affordable product of something already on the market. It’s done all the time in this world with so many things not just makeup. Both palettes are really pretty but neither may suite my skin tone. I liked both looks on you tho!
@@anastasiaz.4977 well some people thinking cheating is ok. So good for you. I don’t. I don’t have a problem paying for the research and development that goes into products. You can low cut prices when you just look at a label and copy someone’s else’s work. But whatever floats your boat. Cheat on
I am so happy Alter Ego is making palettes again!!! I have missed them.
I am too!! Even if it’s just 1 or 2 a year, they do have a good formula.
@@SteffsBeautyStash - I completely agree!
Thanks Steff so nice of you to mention the reality that sometimes there's other options that are affordable. Makeup can be expensive. I struggle and really have to make choices and compromise almost always because I love makeup so much, I search hi and low for sales, deals and discounts.. Loved the looks you created and the colors suit you well. ❣️
I totally get it. I know buying makeup is probably not at the top of everyone’s must have list, but it’s nice to know you don’t have to splurge to get a great look. This brand offered the look for less.
I used to work at a company that made generic drugs and health and beauty aids that companies would put their own labeling on like equate. Trust me when I say it doesn't cost these high-end companies as much as they charge to make their products. You are paying in large part for branding and packaging. You don't need to feel sorry for these premium brands overcharging. There's plenty of people that don't mind or can afford to go ahead and get the higher priced product. It's not like the palette just came out last month so many people who wanted it already have it. So after this time if there's people that think they would have liked it if the price was lower then here's a great option for them. Maybe these companies need to think about lowering their prices.
Well said! Thanks for sharing this! To add to what you said, I know the 2 are totally different, but I was picking up my medication at the pharmacy the other day and just asked how much the name brand would be…over $700!!! I paid (with insurance) $3 for the generic. I was speechless lol 😂
@@SteffsBeautyStash so with drugs, when you're making a generic you have to file papers with the FDA showing that they're exactly the same and work exactly the same. Sometimes they're even made with the same raw materials. Occasionally the original brand would come and have this company produce their product... So it goes to show as far as drugs and over-the-counter drugs they are going to be the same but it's just the branding you're paying for. Somebody's making a lot of money!
When it comes to makeup dupes they don't have to be exactly the same but if the lower price company wants to make sales they have to try to make a good or better product. For example I was working on a new sunscreen formula and I sent it out for testing for SPF with some national brands. It was at a university so they make sure that they get subjects representing the population in regards to being light-skinned or dark-skinned because you'll get different results. When I got the results back, ours exceeded the SPF and both of the national brands were lower than the SPF on the label. I asked the professor why this was so because you could get in trouble if your product isn't the SPF it says it is. He said they're probably doing in-house testing and they can select subjects who will throw the numbers off. Well we still made the better formula because if the FDA ever had a reason to test, we wouldn't want to be recalled even if the national brands did. If you make a claim your product better have it in there. It's crazy. It's been a while since I worked there but I used to tell everyone to buy the generic of coppertone and Johnson & Johnson... But who knows maybe they fixed it.
Hey Steff Thank you so much for the comments that you made with with alter ego coming out with pallets that are inspired by. You’re right make up makes me happy and it takes off my stress and it’s 64. I’ve had three major back surgeries and had to retire early. If it wasn’t for alter ego, I wouldn’t be able to have these pallets. They perform beautifully for me and I love them and make up brings me joy and happiness. I’m dealing with a situation with my mom with Alzheimer’s my sister, taking financial advantage of her. i’m on a fixed income I’ve got 12 grand children and I watched three of them on a regular basis. So I couldn’t afford this joy and this escape out of a stress in my life. Please don’t get me wrong I’m not complaining. I feel blessed in my faith gets me far your videos bring me joy because I love watching you apply. I love that your throat in your tutorials. I still love make up, but I have mature, hooded, somewhat downturned eyes, but I still love watching other women and beautiful looks that they create, and I still try and re-create them. I’m not as gifted as you are, but that’s OK I’m doing me and that’s good. I am appreciative of your respectful, humble attitude, your humility and your beauty. Thank you so much for sharing all that you do with us. I greatly appreciate it.
Oh my goodness the journey you have been on! You are one strong woman!! I know "inspired" palettes aren't for everyone, and I surely do see and understand both arguments. However, I know that makeup isn't something everyone is able to splurge on and AE is their only way to get the look for less. They make affordable palettes with great quality. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and I hope and pray God keeps you strong and healthy for years to come!
@@SteffsBeautyStash Thank you and God bless you and you too and thank you for continuing to inspire us all!
I couldn’t survive without alter ego. I love love, love them. I like that gel shade in the altar, ego palette. I mixed it together, used it as a fine liner with of course my Rephr for tiny liner number 34, but I also like it with the number 29 and then I said it with a little shadow using the 29.
Oh what a great idea!!! I never thought of that one!!
@@SteffsBeautyStash You’re so creative, my dear! I’ve been praying for you. I knew there was something special about you that energy you just draw me in and that’s an a blessed, good way congratulations on this next chapter in your life you strike me as the type of woman that doesn’t do anything without seriously thought and prayer. I’m sure God will bless this next chapter. I’m so excited for you.
Rose Quartz is one of my favorite palettes. It’s always nice to have fresh inspo on that palette!
Thank you!! 💕
Gorgeous looks! Alter Ego has been quiet for awhile - it's nice to see them back with a hit!
For sure! 🥳🥳
Amen!!!! They are inspired by palettes, and not everyone can afford high end, I can and still don't want too. I have a large collection of drugstore and I occasionally splurge.. I'm glad company's try to put good quality out for a fraction of the cost.. I'm glad you're down to earth.. that's why you're a friend.
You're always so kind Stacey. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I appreciate it and I appreciate you always! 🥰
Love both eye looks u created. Kinda want the palette. Like having the budget friendly option, especially when other things need to come before makeup
Absolutely!! 💖
Already ordered mine yesterday.
Woohoo! 🥳🥳
I have the Rose Quartz palette. But I like that the dupe brands are available because I started buying them first. Makeup for me is therapeutic. Love the looks. You inspired for me to pull out my Rose quartz and use it today!
Yay!!! Always love inspiring you all!! Makes my day 💖🥳!
You looked beautiful! I am team BOTH!! Wow they were both so lovely❤
Thanks so much!! 😘😘
Both looks are beautiful Steff! I'll be reviewing this one as well, it's so pretty! Have a great weekend friend! 😊❤️
Have a good weekend too!!
Thanks for another great video, Steff! You're always so creative with your eye looks. Definitely Team All! Not really interested in these palettes but I just enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for uploading as often as you do!
I appreciate you stopping by! Thank you!!😘
Both of the looks were beautiful
Thanks so much! 😘
I'm so happy to see TWO videos by you today! I am watching this one for all the reasons. Rose Quartz is one of my top favorite palettes of all time, but it's always fun to see more looks with this inspired palette. I'm thinking or ordering several for gifts. It looks like really great quality. My big hope is that they do an inspired version of ND Retro Glam! Thanks for these great looks! p.s. love your blush/highlighter here!
That would be cool!! I’m off from work today, so I had time to film, plus I’ve ordered a lot lately lol 😂!! I might have 2 videos up tomorrow too! For sure 1 but I have a lot of filming to do.
@@SteffsBeautyStash You are the hardest working woman on RUclips, and we love it!
Love both looks. That blue you put on is gorgeous!
Yeah that’s one of my favorite shades!
Such fun looks!
Thank you! 😘
I own no Alter Ego.. I feel like I'm missing out! I went a little splurge and ordered the N/D Love, Zendo and Retro pallets, also the Huda Empowered, Nude and Rose Quartz pallets. There's a purple,blue pink shift highlight in the Moods pallet that's comparable with the 1st looks shimmer...
Stunning looks as per! ❤
Wow what a haul you did!!! You got some good ones!!
Look, no 1 was gorgeous, i don't need this palette because i have the Rose Quartz, but this is great if you don't want to spend that much on Rose Quartz 😊
I totally agree! Thanks for watching today!! 💕
Both looks are beautiful Steff💕💕.
It's hard to pick a favorite.
Thank you! 😘😘
Hallo Steff, Beautiful looks. I am seriously on the fence. Great demo I am going to have too reflect on this. thank you Steff, I love both I am team 2 but that shimmer on look one was so beautiful.
Thank you so much!!! 😘😘😘
really pretty 💜
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful looks you did!! 💞
I just ordered it and used your code. They also have the Goddess back in stock so I grabbed that one as well.
It was out of stock for a very long time. That’s a dupe for the Natasha Denona Gold eyeshadow palette.
Awe thanks so much!! Enjoy your new palettes! 💖💖
@@SteffsBeautyStash You’re very welcome and thank you!! 💕💕
I have the Alter Ego 28 pallet.
Wooo!!
Just got mine! 🎉
Woohoo!!🥳🥳
I didn't get the Huda palette, simply because I don't think she's in the same class as PM/ND/CT and the $69 price tag was, imo, too much. I almost got it a couple of times but now, I'm soooooooooo glad I didn't.
AE is made up of incredible people, coming together to create their own brand. It's a small indie brand, yet they create great palettes with excellent formulas. Of course I've ordered this palette and I was able to use a discount code - there's not many brands who allow discount codes on their new releases!!!
Lots of love to you 💜🤍💜🤍💜
Thanks for sharing this Chrissy!! Well said! 👏🏻
Love the dupes please continue making the dupe videos. I wish to see dupes for the blend buddy sea palette ect....
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They don't deliver to Australia 😢
Booo 👎🏻
Oh no! I wish I could hand deliver you one. My Husband’s cousin lives in Australia with her Husband. I’m so jealous, I would love to visit!
That’s sad. You need find some USA friends that’ll order it then send it to you. 💛
I'm definitely interested in this palette! Although, I am on a low buy because of saving for a house. 😊
House comes first always!! 💖
What grade do you teach? Do the kids like all your gorgeous makeup looks?
9-12! Yes, they compliment me from time to time but I never promote my RUclips channel to them. If they know they know but it's not something I discuss.
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I'm thinking of picking this up. I have Rose Quartz but the fall out is atrocious. As for the jelly pan, I stirred it up with a toothpick, broke all those color balls and mixed everything up. It makes a nice lip gloss. That was all I could think of to do with it!
Wow what a great idea for that shade!! Never would have thought of that!
Hello beautiful Steff 😍
Good day to ya!! 🙋🏼♀️
I love both looks on you look number one just seems so sultry and sexy light but elegant. I still love number two cause it’s deep in Smokey eyewear, like to create looked number one on me. Thanks for sharing your awesome talent. It is greatly appreciated. Have a blessed day.
Thank you!!! AE did a nice job with this one!! Love that I could give you some inspo! 💕
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I don’t mind the dupe palettes. It’s nothing wrong with making a more affordable product of something already on the market. It’s done all the time in this world with so many things not just makeup. Both palettes are really pretty but neither may suite my skin tone. I liked both looks on you tho!
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts!! Thanks so much! 😘💖
The plagiarism of Alter Ego is gross to me. I can’t stand people that copy other peoples work.
@@anastasiaz.4977 well some people thinking cheating is ok. So good for you. I don’t. I don’t have a problem paying for the research and development that goes into products. You can low cut prices when you just look at a label and copy someone’s else’s work. But whatever floats your boat. Cheat on
Geeze, your eyelashes are so long. Do you use any lash growth serums.
Yes! RevitaLash for about 5 years now.