Eye Candy

My makeup gave up trying. This palette didn't.

Hello, Gorgeous!

Now that winter has been here for 857 months in most of the Northern Hemisphere, the old “Winter is coming,” warning from Game of Thrones feels downright charming. You know what doesn’t feel quite as charming? Catching sight of my very blah looking face when it looks like my makeup gave up trying. Here to save the day, the absolute cutest eye shadow palette I’ve tried in a while.

Clio Pro Eye Palette Air (09 Peach Mate Apple)

First off, are we still obsessed with all things K-Beauty? Yes. Yes, we are. There’s something about the textures and formulations of made in Korea skincare and beauty that elevates the beauty process. Here are a few things I love about this particular Clio eye shadow palette.

1. It comes with stickers. I know. I know. That’s not important, and certainly not the most important part, but on an endless winter day, it felt like it was.

2. The color assortment. I love the way the palette designers leaned into the fact that needing a neutral can also mean needing six neutrals and some enhancing frosts and lovely contour colors. It’s also a nice way for people who don’t love blending colors to work with enhancing hues and make the process easier.

3. Buildable texture. I love eye shadow. But sometimes it streaks and settles and makes me look like I’ve been sleepless in South Brooklyn instead of stunning (I’m on an alliterative tear, just go with it). With this palette you can swipe on the slightest color layer or add more for a still subtle look that makes eyes look more wide awake. Oh, momma. These are creamy and soft and non-chalky and go on like a dream.

4. The easy packaging and cute individual shadow names. Again. Knowing that the shadow I like best is called Shopping List means nothing in the grand scheme of things. It is rather amusing though!

5. The price. Under $30 for 12 colors? More, please! ($28, Amazon or ClubClio.shop).

Do you love the way a new eye shadow palette makes your face and makeup brushes happier? Let’s meet in the comments to discuss!

Rachel, Your beauty concierge 💋

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