nyx: up to snow good color palette (review)

It is almost impossible for me to resist a holiday themed eyeshadow palette. Though it has happened a time or two...it requires a lot of inner strength to walk away from something festive and fun. Here is an example of a time that I was unable (or willing) to walk away from a themed release. At the end of the summer season, my mom and I went to the CNE for the day and did a bit of looking around. There were all sorts of booths and stalls selling various odds and ends. I found some Funko Pops for my collection and even a few products from NYX. The Up To Snow Good Color Palette is something that I have been using for the last several months, but it is only now that I have gotten around to writing a full review. This particular eyeshadow palette was sold at a steep discount because it was a limited edition item. Ready to take a look inside? Here is a review and a makeup look.

This small eyeshadow palette has six different shadows and some light theming. The design on the outside and inside features a couple of winter charm bracelets, with "charms" in the shape of boots, snowflakes, and holly. There is a light purple colour inside and outside with some silver details and lettering. The names of the eyeshadows are also themed. Some examples? Stockings Stuffed and Spirits Bright. Though this is a simple release with basic cardboard packaging...it is still holiday inspired.

Up To Snow Good has a combination of matte shades and sparkly shadows. There are three mattes: Stockings Stuffed (chocolate brown), Icy Behavior (medium brown), and Spirits Bright (deep purple). There are also three shimmery shades: Slay Bells (mint green glitter), Suited Up (purple glitter), and Vixen N Glitzen (navy and purple shimmer). I like that there is a variety in terms of the finishes and that there are wintery shades that are a little less expected. The purples, browns, and blues make it possible to create something colourful but still suited for a winter wonderland. As for the quality, the matte eyeshadows are nicely pigmented and blend well. The shimmers are dazzling and fun...but are best when layered over one of the matte eyeshadows in the palette.  The makeup look above focused on all of the purple colours in the Up To Snow Good Color Palette, but the mint green glitter is my favourite eyeshadow overall. I like to add it onto various makeup looks for extra sparkle.

All in all, this Up To Snow Good Color Palette from NYX really wowed. It is compact in size, but still offers lots of variety and some really wonderful colours. Of course, the holiday theme is a fun bonus and added to the overall experience. 

What are your favourite drugstore makeup brands? Do you like to use holiday inspired makeup items?