HUDA BEAUTY DESERT DUSK PALETTE REVIEW+SWATCHES — ANGIE MAR

I was lucky enough to receive the Huda Beauty Desert Dusk Palette before it launches! You can purchase this palette tomorrow, September 18th online at Sephora or online at Huda Beauty.

The inspiration behind this palette reflects the mysterious desert landscape and the colors of the desert at dusk. This palette contains pops of color and iridescent, shifting shades that transform with the light. The multi-hued tones of the sand and shimmering dunes are brought to life in the nude matte shades and pearlescent golden and bronze textures.

This palette comes with 18 shades. 8 matte shades, 6 Pressed Pearl, 3 Duo-Chrome Toppers and 1 Pure Glitter. This palette retails for $65 USD.

They sent it to me in a beautiful PR Package thats adorned with an image of Huda herself in a metallic gown along the desert. It's my first time owning/swatching her eyeshadows so I'll be giving you guys my honest thoughts and review....

As far as packaging goes, Huda has outdone herself. The palette comes in a beautiful metallic packaging box that reflects the light as it moves.

I was a bit disappointed to find that a few of the shadows came broken. But after swatching them I wasn't really surprised that they broke; Due to the texture of those specific shadows they're a little more sensitive. Luckily, since those shades have more of a "pressed pigment" feel, I was able to press/compact them back into the pan with my finger.

Above is an overview of all the shadows and their finish categories.

Overall I really love this palette. I did find that the matte shades felt a bit chalky upon swatching (especially Blazing), but the color payoff was great and I think they should blend well on the eye.

The "Pressed Pearl" shades swatched SOOOO smooth, almost like butter and were very opaque!

The "Duo-Chrome Toppers" swatched as almost a glaze, they aren't as opaque as the Pressed Pearls, which I believe to be intentional. They're meant to be more of a soft reflective eyeshadow.

I was a bit surprised with their "One Pure Glitter" shade "Cosmo". It's my first time seeing a loose glitter pressed into a palette. I'm pretty sure thats why it came broken because once I went to swatch it, the glitter instantly shifted around in the pan. You're gonna need to be suuuuuper careful with this shade as it is a bit messy! But either way I'm impressed!!!

I think this is definitely a palette for makeup lovers. It's so unique and has a beautiful range of bold statement colors, all while still keeping it cute with the go-to matte shades every palette needs!