Is the drama over the Subculture palette dead yet? I was hoping it would be by the time this post went live, I wanted it to be done, for the videos to be over and the bandwagon to come to an end.
I did a first impression post here, where I did a quick overview of the palette, but this is the one that has been asked for, my final thoughts, my month later opinion, how I have been using it, and if I still like it.
"IT CRUMBLES"
*sigh* I don't know how many pictures and videos I have seen of people destroying their palettes for views and likes. The only one worth actually watching is this one by The Beauty News girls, they did it to show a comparison and to actually help consumers make an informed purchase.
The way I see it, is that when the iPhone + size was released, it was quickly discovered that they bend pretty easily, they break... but you know what we all did? We bought it anyway and just didn't bend it... see that? It's called common sense. If you know something is going to break if you sit on it, don't sit on it. If you know something will crumble if you swirl your brush in it for a minute straight - don't swirl your brush in it for a minute straight. Simple see.
There really is no need AT ALL to swirl your brush in ANY of these shades. Literally tap it and you have enough, do not swirl, no swirling allowed. It's pointless.
*mini rant over*
USEABILITY
I's pigmented - I cannot deny that, at all. Literally one tap and you have enough to do a whole look. It is one serious adjustment to get used to - and it definitely doesn't make it the easiest palette in the world to use, but personally I have completely adjusted.
I think the first time you use any palette that overwhelming urge to use ALL the colours at once in some elaborate look with glitter and every shade in the palette. My first look with this was shit, flipping terrible, I was ready to cry - it was like all the "first impressions" videos.
But, what I have found is that on an everyday look, where I am only using 2-3 shades max, it is just so easy to use, quick application and blends out beautifully... and they last all flipping day on my oily eyelids.
DIVERSITY - THE SHADES
I think the reason I am constantly using this palette is simply the shade range. It is SO different to everything I already have, and the shades are all so different but work beautifully together, no look is ever the same.
The matte shades are stunning, but I really don't like the shimmers (Cube, Electric & Adorn) they just don't apply well or look good, so I never look to use them. But the green is incredible, and I love the blues, All star is stunning and the yellows are just so pretty!
Overall,
So, I have been using the palette non stop. I know it isn't the easiest to work with, and there is a few dud shades, but overall I just cannot stop using it for everyday looks using a few shades, and if you are looking for something totally different then I really do recommend it - well until another brand does the same colours and perfects the formula!
If you are like me and love to use eyeshadow daily but don't go full on glam you will probably enjoy the palette just for an everyday look and for something a bit different. So if you have been thinking about getting it - and are put off the reviews, I hope this has helped :)
Have you got this palette? Would you buy it after all the drama? Let me know in the comments below
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