I told myself I wasn’t going to buy another $95 kit so I blame this purchase on The Non-Blonde & Best Things in Beauty. Ok, well not entirely. I sat in my Le Métier de Beauté makeup artist’s chair at my local Neimans and fell in love with what she did with the new Splendid Frost Kaleidoscope Eye Kit. The colors are luxurious, highly pigmented and just breathtaking. Even at a jaw-dropping $95, it’s still worth every penny (if you do the math, it comes out to about $23 per shadow not counting the compact). The texture is smooth and easy to blend. Even the high-frost shades are extremely wearable, so those who can’t pull off high shimmers need not worry. Beautiful for the holidays, going out, and yet appropriate for day-wear if worn with a lighter touch.
The colors, described by me are as follows:
- First tier – a brassy gold high frost shimmer, if you remember Bobbi Brown’s Platinum Metallic from last year, this is a slightly more golden/brassy type of color but similar in concept
- Second tier – soft matte grey but full-pigment, it’s a true neutral grey on me
- Third tier – coral-pink infused with gold shimmer, this one just glows, it’s not too peachy/pinky that you can’t wear it on the eyes, but I would recommend applying with a soft hand
- Fourth tier – my favorite, a deep navy with just the right amount of brightness so it doesn’t appear black, comes with tiny red and gold microglitters that make this one of those colors that make you gasp “wow”
Close ups of each shade:
I’ve heard different things about the packaging this season. Some who purchased from Bergdorf Goodman received their kit in the regular black packaging. I can’t confirm if their packaging is different or not though. The one I bought from my Neimans came in a beautiful frosted white case.
L to R: Regular Packaging, Holiday 2010, Lip Kits
Swatches:
Overall – L O V E!!!! It’s so pretty, I nearly died when I saw it in person. I couldn’t find it anywhere online yet. I recommend calling your local Neimans to see if they stock Le Metier de Beaute. Chances are if they do carry the brand, the holiday kit is in stock since they recently had their InCircle events going on.
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That first color is to die for. Well, the whole kit is! I'm gonna have to do some digging around for it.. thanks for the photoa!
I think I need one of these kaleidoscopes in my life, but they're unavailable here and ordering that kind of item online is never easy, considering the price and you haven't seen it in person.
It looks really lovely though!
Do you use their layering technique? I'm intrigued by that.
The colors are all so gorgeous! I already read the reviews on The Non-Blonde & Best Things in Beauty. Your pictures makes me want this kit even more.
Thanks for your review!
At first glance the colors looked "meh" in the pan…but once I scrolled down and saw them swatched I was really wowed. Such full, rich pigments and they look like such a smooth texture – I WANT! Damn you Beauty Look Book for making me want $95 eye shadow and damn you Christmas season for making me broke! (no one will buy this for me because they'll probably commit me to an asylum…)
Thanks for the pictures and swatches, this kit looks so amazing! I saw reviews on Non-Blonde and Best Thing in Beauty, and thought when is Sabrina going to post about this? Do you know by chance if Nordstroms is getting this kit?
Those colors do look gorgeous but I hate to buy smth this expensive without trying it first.
Bergdorf only has the kit in the black packaging (Nikki said it was because they were the first to receive it). I'm a little bummed that I didn't get the white version but at least I wont have any problems keeping it clean. =P
l love all the shades in this kit (especially the 1st) and I think the 3rd pink/coral shade would make a great blush in a pinch. The blue is gorgeous however I experienced fall out so I'll just have to be more careful.
Great pictures!!
Sabrina, thank you for posting some of the best pictures of this gorgeous palette. Although the other reviews have been first rate, the pictures really didn't capture the different finishes and depth of color the way yours do. We should elect you the official LMdB photographer 🙂 I have this palette and your pictures are spot on.
Sabrina, does this brand ever release palette shadows as single eye shadows? (I feel like you've covered this before, but I can't 100% remember the answer.) I'm really interested in the blue, but I get the feeling that it isn't available or will not be available for purchase outside of this palette.
Hi Sabrina! Do you have a picture wearing these shades using their "couches de couleur" technique?
I phoned Neiman Marcus online for this item. They said they will have a very small amount available once they put it up on their website so I thought I shouldn't risk it and bought this without seeing it. I can't wait!
Hi ladies, I'm behind on responding to comments. I apologize.
Musing on Beauty, I'm not really familiar with the LMdB technique, but I typically layer all my shadows on a regular basis.
Diane, just emailed you 🙂
Connie, interesting you experience fall-out. I tried it last night and today and didn't experience any.
Dia, I'm not sure that they ever do.
Anonymous, I don't do EOTDs or FOTDs, sorry!
wow, this is super convenient for traveling, the texture looks very good too.
No, I did not need another $95 palette (I have Devotion), but really this is soooooo gorgeous!
that is absolutely lovely but how are you wearing it? That is a very interesting color combo