tigerlilyfirewater: Kat von D Tattoo Chronicles Palette

Kat Von D Tattoo Chronicles Palette - Volume 1 - THOUGHTS and SWATCHES...

Tattoo Chronicles Palette - Volume 1

A set of Kat Von D products that lets you express your defining individuality.

Kat's secret weapons for pulling off a long-lasting, rockin' look come together in a beauty stash that includes false lashes, eyeshadows, and primers. Plus, a secret compartment reveals a hidden double-ended rollerball fragrance that embodies Kat's two sides: saint and sinner.

"This is dedicated to those who are self-created, self-reliant, self made, and independent." — Kat Von D

This set contains:
- 1 pair False Eyelashes
- 12 x 0.02 oz Eyeshadows in Tijuana, Taxidermy, Hollywood, Peanut, Redemption, Solitude, Heartkiller, Baudelaire, Monastary, Poe Blue, Nite Owl, Lemmy
- 3 x 0.01 oz High Voltage Primers in Skin, Stellar, Smoky
- 2 x 0.17 oz Double-Ended Saint/Sinner Rollerball

($180 Value) (Original Price $55) Now $39

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My 4 Ps

Price

This palette is currently priced at $39 but was originally $55. WOW! Now this is a GREAT VALUE! You get 12 eyeshadows which would equate to$3.25 per eyeshadow. Then toss in 3 mini eyeshadow primers, a pair of eyelashes and a double ended perfume rollerball. And again all I can say is WOW! The price alone is reason enough to rave about this set but it gets better....read on.

Packaging

This is part of why it gets better. The packaging is superb...albeit a bit on the large and bulky side. It is certainly not a sleek and streamlined palette but the details and presentation make it a great collector's item. I was surprised at first since the palette opens up like an actual book. There are a few pages with writings from Kat Von D herself which then opens to the palette and mirror. The palette itself is removable and reveals the double ended rollerball and more writing beneath. Fantastic, durable and sturdy packaging not to mention BEAUTIFUL!

Product

There are 3 sets of 4 coordinated colors and primer in the palette plus a pair of eyelashes to boot. All but one of the eyeshadows have a frosty finish which may be a downside. I think a good mix of mattes and satins with frosts are the best bet for a palette since an all frost look may not be the most flattering. There is a great assortment of colors here ranging from neutrals to greens to blues to purples to pink and yellow to smoky colors.This will be great for a variety of looks.

The primers are fantastic as well and come in three great shades. There is a creamy matte skintone color, a shimmery light pink color and a creamy deep grey color.

The eyelashes didn't wow me because of the thick lash band. I find thick lash bands make the application more difficult and the eyelashes heavier for wear and more susceptible to lifting. The design is not my style either but others may love these.

And then there's the bonus of a double ended rollerball with Kat Von D's signature scents in Saint and Sinner. This is a bit fragile since my Sinner side had already leaked all over the inside of the kit.

Performance

The eyeshadows have great color payoff and are absolutely beautiful. They swatch very well and blend easily together.The eyeshadows have a great buttery metallic finish that is divine! Every single eyeshadow applied like a dream with full pigmentation in one swipe. I can't get over how great these colors are. Ahhhhh!!!!

The primers were a welcomed surprise to me as well. They apply smoothly and are super creamy and pigmented. They are on the thicker side which I liked since they give a similar effect to a MAC Paintpot. They really help the eyeshadows stick and stand out more against the skin. I did not experience any creasing from a couple hours of wear.

Overall

Again I will say this is a FANTASTIC bargain! The eyeshadows are gorgeous and the packaging is sophisticated and beautiful! I definitely recommend this palette especially for the price. If you love Kat Von D products or if you just want to try them out, then this is a great option for you.

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Swatches

PRIMERS