I have a lot of palettes. There are so many in my collection that I would need to go and count them. Now some of them are nearly finished and about to be tossed but since they are still in my collection, they still count. To reduce the number of new palettes I buy, I created a system of helping to determine how much use a potential new palette would get and whether it is too similar to something I already own. Going through these steps prevented me from buying several palettes that are things I would wear but similar to what I own. I avoided buying the Anastasia Subculture, Prism, Soft Glam, and Norvina palettes by applying this system. And I also did not buy the Too Faced White Chocolate Bar, White Chocolate Chip, or White Peach palette.
1. At first glace is the palette something I see myself using. If yes, then I move on to the next step.
This seems like an obvious one but it is easy to be dazzled by shades that you would never use in reality.
2. Will I use over 80% or more of the shadows in the palette?
I'm not going to buy a palette for only a few shades because I know that I will rarely pick it up. A palette is only worth it if the bulk of it will get worn, IMO.
3. Are the shades I'm drawn to in the palette similar to something I already own?
Cover up the shades in the palette you are interested in wearing, then look at the rest of the palette. Are the rest of the shades similar to something you have? Are the shades you are drawn to similar to something else you own and love?
4. How positive are reviews about the product?
No point in buying something if the quality is nonexistent. Reviews that talk about staying power, pigment, how well it blends, and how evenly it applies are among the most helpful. I also like if a review says whether or not they used primer. I can't stand when someone complains about creasing but doesn't use primer.
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