Hint: I love it.
When I first saw this makeup palette by Tarte Cosmetics, I thought, "oh, that's pretty," but I didn't just reach for it on the shelves inside of Ulta like I did with their Showstopper palette. But when I started "researching" which eyeshadow palette I would want to buy next, I came across this palette along with Tarte's Rainforest After Dark palette. I went into Ulta the day before my birthday determined to buy the Rainforest After Dark palette, but I was stumped when I looked at the two. Stumped. I stood there at the Tarte counter and just looked back and forth between the two, thinking "oh my goodness. What do I choose?!" Needless to say, I walked out of Ulta empty handed. Well, not literally empty handed.. I believe I purchased some shampoo and conditioner. I don't think I've ever left that store empty handed.
I went home and began to re watch YouTube videos on the Energy Noir palette and knew I needed it. Needed it, y'all. I hinted about my admiration for this palette all night to my mom and sister, for them to get it for me for my birthday. (Please tell me that we all do that, right??)
On my birthday, my mom and sister surprised me with a few things (see post
here) and the Energy Noir Clay Palette was definitely a surprise by the way they acted. I have the best mother and sister! I am so happy that I own this palette. It is stunning. The colors deserve two thumbs up. All the heart eyes. A standing ovation. They are
BEAUTIFUL.
Let me start by mentioning that there are six eyeshadows, two eyeliners (can be shadows as well), a blush, and a highlighter. Here are the names:
Top eyeshadows are Full Moon, Charged Up, & Dark Drive
Bottom eyeshadows are: Stone Unturned, Up Too Slate, & Misty Mauve
The two eyeliners are: Power Plum & Lunar Eclipse
Blush is Unleashed
Highlighter is Crystal Spark
I tested these out on my arm to help you see the colors on skin rather just in the palette. They are just as stunning on, though they may not seem so from the pictures.
The eyeshadow colors are not in order on my arm. I tried to get Full Moon to show up, but it is barely noticeable on my pale skin. Full Moon is on the far left on my arm. Stone Unturned is next, then Up Too Slate, Misty Mauve, Charged Up, and last is Dark Drive.
On my right arm are the two eyeliners, the blush, and the highlighter (though, again, the highlighter is hardly noticeable. I did put it on twice in hopes for it to show up in the light, but the shimmer is still barely noticed..).
Though the colors are browns and purples, they work together in a beautiful way for a neutral and fall -like look. These colors are perfect for a date night or girls night out. You can wear them easily in the day, but once you dress the colors up, you will be sure to wow everyone with your glamorous face!
Once again, Tarte has blown me away. I am a huge fan of pinks and corals, but oh my. Purples are the perfect touch for a dramatic look. I am in love with Tarte and I don't think that is going to change anytime soon. I hope you ladies fall in love with Tarte and the Energy Noir Clay Palette. You won't be disappointed with these colors and the amazing pigmentation that Tarte brings in their products.
