review: morphe rose to fame artistry palette

One of my New Year's Resolutions is to use more of what I have and to purchase less, especially when it comes to beauty products. Though this is not necessarily easy to do (since new products are always tempting and because loved ones often gift me different items to put to use) it is something that I am attempting at any rate. That means there will be some reviews on the creation of beauty is art. in the next little while dedicated to products that have been in my collection for a bit, but have not yet been formally reviewed on the blog. One such example is the Rose to Fame Artistry Palette from Morphe. This is something that I purchased at Sephora many, many, many months ago and have been using on and off ever since.

There were three different Rich and Foiled Artistry Palettes to choose from: Gold Seeker, Going Platinum, and Rose to Fame. Since I have a weakness for rose gold colours and warm neutrals, it was the Rose to Fame version that stood out to me. Truth be told, it was that center shade in the palette that really stood out to me. According to the brand, it is a "debut foil-effect Molten Metal Eyeshadow" that can be used dry or wet for a different finish. There are nine eyeshadows in total, with a combination of mattes and shimmers - that that molten metal eyeshadow in the center. I like that there is a nice amount of variety and that it is possible to create a dazzling but neutral eyeshadow look. Something that I like about this eyeshadow palette is that there is a disposable little instruction sheet inside to explain how to use the molten metal eyeshadow either wet or dry. It states that it can be used dry for a creamy effect or wet for an enhanced liquid effect. Having used the center shade both ways, it is certainly more dramatic when applied wet. It has that bold liquid metal look (similar to what the Makeup by Mario Master Metallics Eyeshadow Palette offered) as opposed to appearing like a fairly standard shimmer. 

Clearly, the center eyeshadow is a standout in this Morphe eyeshadow palette. As for the rest of the shadows? Some are more impressive than others. The matte shades perform well and blend nicely and Aristocratic Aura (dark chocolate brown) is a real standout. The shimmers are a little more uneven. For example, Nepo Beige-y is pretty and has a nice amount of sparkle, but not a lot of colour. It is more of a topper than something that would be worn alone. The other shimmers are more impressive, especially Budding Fortune, which has lots of shimmer and colour. Generally speaking, my preference is for shimmery eyeshadows to not only offer shimmer, but colour payoff as well. I believe in an eyeshadow that can do it all! Overall, the Rose to Fame Artistry Palette from Morphe is decent. The molten metal eyeshadow is fabulous and there is a nice combination of matte and shimmer to choose from. However, it would be nice if the shimmers all performed equally in terms of colour payoff. 

Have you tried any of the Rich and Foiled Artistry Palettes? What are some of your resolutions for the year?