- The metallics are easy to work with and pigmented
- The color story is unique and pretty
- The matte shadows are patchy
- Not easy to work with
- Difficulty with blending and building
- Prone to creasing over time
- Not an affordable palette
Here I am with another makeup review that I’m super excited to share! It’s all about the Natasha Denona My Dream Palette this time. Guys, let me tell you, this review is going to be a rollercoaster.
I’ve been testing this palette for a while now, and I must say, I’m not so sure if it’s dreamy for all of us! Even though the packaging looks sleek and cute, the formula… well, I have some things to say.
So buckle up and keep reading because we’re about to explore the Natasha Denona My Dream Palette together!
Overview Of Natasha Denona’s My Dream Palette
Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – Natasha Denona’s My Dream Eyeshadow Palette. This palette is like a love letter to all makeup enthusiasts out there!
It showcases 2 of Natasha’s favorite existing shades while introducing us to 13 NEW ones with varying finishes and formulas.
One standout? The high-impact foiled multichrome that will knock your socks off! Plus, it’s got two dazzling duo chromes that you can also use as toppers.
Picture this: cool-toned burgundy, brown, and soft coral mattes setting off sparks with bursts of neutral golden nude shimmer and high-shine metallics. Sounds dreamy, right? All these are housed in a packaging hand-designed by Natasha herself, featuring her own handwriting.
The different types of formulas in this palette:
- Pressed powder – 6
- Cream to powder – 2
- Multi chrome – 1
- Metallics – 2
- Sparkling duo chromes – 2
- High shine foiled metallic -1
- Satin –1
Each shade, from “Vision” & “Serenity” to “Unity” & “Instinct,” carries an inspiring name reflecting aspects of life cherished by Natasha.
How To Use
Let me give you some tips on how best to use this palette based on research data from ND itself.
First things first: Prime your eyelids using an eyeshadow primer for a flawless canvas that ensures long-lasting wear and intensifies their vibrant colors.
For matte shades, swipe them across your lids using a fluffy eyeshadow brush for a seamless diffused finish, or pack them in with a dense brush if you want maximum color payoff!
For sparkling, duo chrome & metallics, again, use a dense eyeshadow brush, but remember to pack the color onto your lids rather than swiping it across for maximum impact!
For an even more stunning foiled finish, apply these shades with dampened brushes or simply dab them on using the tip of your finger!
Things To Consider
The last thing I’d like you guys to know before wrapping up is that ND values not only beauty but also ethics. Their products are cruelty-free, so no animals were harmed during production processes!
In addition, they’re paraben-free and mineral oil-free, which means they’ve got none of those harmful chemicals found in many other beauty products out there today.
Plus points since they’re made in Italy and known worldwide for their top-notch quality control standards when it comes to the cosmetic manufacturing industry!
Ingredients
Blackest Black: Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Isododecane, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C20-24 Olefin
Serenity: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Talc, Isododecane, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C20-24 Olefin, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Isododecane, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, C20-24 Olefin
Risk: Talc, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Silica, Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, C10-18 Triglycerides, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Lauryl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Laureth-4, Zinc Stearate
Spontaneous: Mica, Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Diisostearyl Malate, Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Zinc Stearate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Tin Oxide
Nurture: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Carmine (Ci 75470), Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Silica Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Familia: Zinc Stearate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Dimethicone, Carmine (Ci 75470), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Silica
Carpe-diem: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Talc, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Maltodextrin, Silica
Aspiration: Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone, Crosspolymer, Kaolin, Silica
Instinct: Mica, Dimethicone, Squalane, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Silica Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Hydrogenated Styrene/isoprene Copolymer, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Laureth-4
Unity: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Zinc Stearate, Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Dimethicone, Mica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Hdi/trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Talc
Edgy: Mica, Dimethicone, Carmine (Ci 75470), Squalane, Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Hydrogenated Styrene/isoprene Copolymer, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Laureth-4
Babies: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Squalane, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Dimethicone, Alumina, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Zinc Stearate, Hydrogenated Styrene/isoprene Copolymer, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Thrill: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Silica, Squalane, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogenated Styrene/isoprene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Tin Oxide, Lauroyl Lysine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carmine (Ci 75470), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Invention: Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Butyl Acrylate/hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Acrylate Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Talc, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Carmine (Ci 75470), Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Styrene/isoprene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Vision: Silica, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Zinc Stearate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Alumina, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide
Show All Ingredients +Natasha Denona My Dream Palette Review
The color scheme of this palette is absolutely gorgeous, and I love that it has a variety of shades so you can create any type of look, from bright and bold to a more neutral look.
Anyway, you might be able to tell that some of the shadows swatched quite patchy, and I have something to say about that, so keep on reading…
Pigmentation
Let’s dive right into the meat and potatoes of this review: the pigmentation. I’ll be honest with you, guys – it wasn’t quite up to par with what I’m used to from Natasha Denona—especially the darker matte shades.
They were a bit patchy, making them harder to blend and spread evenly across my lids. One notable exception was Familia, which, despite being very pigmented, was also extremely powdery.
- Darker matte shades: Patchy
- The shade Familia: Highly pigmented but powdery
- Metallic & shimmer shades: Buttery smooth and soft
On a brighter note, I found the metallic and shimmer shades absolutely divine! They were buttery smooth and soft – just like we’ve come to expect from Natasha Denona products.
Formula
Now, onto the formula itself. It’s no secret that I’ve had issues with some of these shadows’ blendability (I’m looking at you again, dark mattes!).
The pigment seemed off somehow – not as vibrant or rich as usual – while they looked quite patchy even after trying to build them up.
The formula just wasn’t easy to work with, sadly, and for some reason, I just didn’t really enjoy working with it. It felt like a chore if this makes sense.
Application
Moving onto the application, this is where things got really dicey for me. Due to those pesky blending issues mentioned earlier, applying these shadows wasn’t as seamless an experience as it usually is when using Natasha Denon products…which was pretty disappointing.
The shade Familia was really powdery, in the pan but on the face, too. The other matte shades were quite patchy and harder to blend. Only the metallics worked like how I’m used to when using Natasha Denona’s eyeshadows.
Longevity
Now let’s talk about longevity because who doesn’t want their makeup look last all day long? On that front, most looks stayed put rather well, but there was a caveat–the previously mentioned patchiness made these shadows more prone to creasing than others in my collection.
Longevity isn’t the worst, but it isn’t the best, either. It’s right in the middle, I would say.
Value
Last but certainly not least, we have value for money! Now listen here, folks –Natasha Denona is undoubtedly a luxury brand, so naturally, their prices are going to reflect that fact.
Normally, though, you’re getting a high-quality product that boasts perfect pigmentation & superb ease of use, hence justifying its price tag of $69…unfortunately, this time around with My Dream Palette, things didn’t exactly pan out that way…
Sadly, I wouldn’t recommend purchasing this palette. If you’re really feeling the color scheme and metallics, wait for a sale to grab it.
Final Thoughts On The Natasha Denona My Dream Palette
The Natasha Denona My Dreams Palette captures stunning shades, but the blendability and color payoff of this palette leaves much to be desired.
While the metallic shades swatch nicely, darker mattes are patchy and powdery. The sheer difficulty of application and lackluster longevity means it’s unlikely to be worth the high cost.
- The metallics are easy to work with and pigmented
- The color story is unique and pretty
- The matte shadows are patchy
- Not easy to work with
- Difficulty with blending and building
- Prone to creasing over time
- Not an affordable palette
Overall, Natasha Denona My Dreams Palette provides a variety of shades to create any look, but blendability and pigmentation are not up to par.
The sheer difficulty of application and lack of color payoff are both issues that shadows from the brand usually don’t have, making this palette a miss.
Although the vivid metallics and seasonal shades might catch the eye, it’s not worth the high cost.
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