Ranking The Ten Best Indie Eyeshadow Palettes of 2021

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

So honored to top your list Amy! Thank you for all the support friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

Do you know how many people want a restock on this and feel like they missed out? Like seriously, its so beautiful. Im so jealous of the people that actually got their hands on it

[@tdsollog]

I’m so happy that I was able to get it on the restock. It’s incredible.

[@LCx829]

Can we please get this palette back? The 1 st 6 months of 2021 I stopped buying makeup and I was too late. I’m so sad that all these lists say they love your palette and it’s gone. 😩

[@pixrawr4924]

I wholeheartedly agree with everything Amy said. This palette is colour genius and a work of Art. I hope you get another chance to collab because you have a talent. In fact I'd kinda love to see you create home art/decor... or a clothing line like the Amazon drop etc.

[@onewhisper22005]

It’s the top of my list too! I have only ever bought 2 palettes on the day of release and yours is one of them!! 🙌🏻❤️

[@TheManicabana]

TWO!? Two of my palettes are in your top ten!? Thank you so sooo much Amy, I am bursting at the seams with happiness that you’re enjoying all the new formula’s I’ve worked on for the Flight Club and Indigo Ink palettes. 🤗 Whoot whoot!

[@jackytheripper]

Your palettes are the first that I've ever owned that are magnetic 🤩 I loooove this concept! I rearranged the 3 palettes I have to my own preference, and even switched a couple out between the palettes...I love love love everything about them! If I had to own only one brand it would be Menagerie. I can't say enough about your formula...it's perfection

[@vinylbeauty]

@The Igneous Fox we need UK shipping back!!! Please consider it! Even if it’s expensive courier shipping I would still pay it as I love your brand so much! 💖

[@sexyvampiregirl93]

I could talk about your palettes for so long!! Amy is one of the biggest reasons I bought my first palette from Menagerie!

[@cheycheyfriend247]

Which palettes are yours?

[@tianiortiz8529]

I picked up the tiny marvels when they first restocked it and I’m so happy to have a piece of Mel with me.

[@EliseMarquamJahns]

I so wish Kaleidos would bring back the Club Nebula palette for those of us who missed out. Do you think there's any chance that this might happen? I was pleased that Colourpop brought back RawBeauty Kristi's At Forest Sight palette so I guess it does sometimes happen.

[@celestecelestial90]

Mel was one of the most genuine people on KZbin (you’re genuine also). By genuine I just mean honest and a person who has integrity through everything. I know she wasn’t my friend, but I miss her as an influencer but I know she’s an angel now. I love her palette! I love the Sydney Grace formula. It’s probably my favorite formula for the mattes. The shimmers are really nice, they are not like that lackluster satin shadow. I’m looking at you moonspell volume 2. 👀 I won’t spoil it, but I saw encanto last night on Disney Plus and it was so cute! The colors in the palette are really representative of the ones used in the movie itself.

[@juliaostlund9360]

Angelica's palette really does speak for itself, it holds up as a greatly currated palette.

[@berelinde]

Regarding the Tiny Marvels palette, the shimmers might not be the shiniest, most glittery shimmers ever pressed, but the might very well be the most long-wearing. I have the oiliest hooded lids possible, and with a good primer, they last a good 10 hours, and that never happens. So yeah, Tiny Marvels!

[@Erinn1984priscilla]

I really wish they woukd bring back angelicas palette! So many had no idea it was even out there. And the only other option to get ur hands on 1 is to spend almost 200 on it... which no, lol. Would i love to have that palette...? Absolutely 💯% but not spending 200 or more on it. Just crazy talk. 🤪

[@Sassyglbeauty]

I’m hoping Kaleidos does a rerelease if Club Nebula. I was just getting back into makeup and this was on its last release, and I wasn’t fully into committing to purchases yet. I’m hating myself for not getting this. I also need to get Tiny Marvels! Still hard to believe Mel is gone from us. Had no clue about Adept coming out with a new Plain Jane. I hope it’s different enough from the 1st so I can buy it!

[@gillypiexo]

i have seen club nebula on Mercari quite a few times, not too badly overpriced. but oh man people love to jack up the price wth. I know i saw atleast two postings for around 80$ just letting you know friend :)

[@cheycheyfriend247]

If kaleidos did a rerelease of club nebula AND their sci fi green palette I think a lot of us fans would be happy and they would make plenty of money. Odens eye should re release their legendary diversa collection too at some point

[@cherrybutterfly7629]

I knew that was Club Nebula on your eyes! Haha I do have that palette and actually just used it today, it’s what made me fall in love with Kaleidos & Angie is amazing. 💚💚

[@magicxspace5406]

it's very interesting with the Club Nebula shades that everytime someone is wearing it, I can really tell it's that palette. It's really special

[@onewhisper22005]

Do some more looks with Tiny Marvels and Club Nebula!! Pleaaaaaase! 🙏

[@heather_doestruecrime]

I am honored to have watched and interacted with Mel when I very first discovered the KZbin beauty community. She taught me how to do much of my makeup. I had no idea she was no longer with us until I got back on KZbin after some really difficult life situations. I was just devastated, sending so much love to her family & loved ones. She was a genuinely beautiful light on this earth.

[@veronicahayes2635]

Love your choices. The eye look you’re wearing is probably one of the best I’ve seen on you. Love that it’s more flicked out and elongates and uplifts your eyes

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thank you 😊

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

I'd order from menagerie but everything I want is sold out. That is often the issue I have with these companies they end up losing out on so much business because people go to check them out and they have nothing in stock. I also do not understand why companies make something that's absolutely amazing and then you can no longer get it I can understand not keeping it in stock all the time but they could have some launches including it I wouldve loved t the one from adept, so annoying. The color story on the other ones that they have on their site that are going to be coming in February just do not compare. Hopefully the new one they come out with if they do a remastered will be just as good and hopefully I do not miss it

[@gillypiexo]

the good thing about Menagerie is that they restock once a month. thats how I was able to get products i wanted, i checked their ig, set an alarm so that I remembered to commit to the time they restock since I really wanted their products. thats just something positive from them is they were updating their IG often, posting several times about when restocks would be, if they varied from month to month, made it easier than constantly checking a website and never being able to buy cuz they dont know when they will restock, or they wont say idk. That is just kind of how it is with small indie brands. but everyone has preferences of what is too much, to go through for makeup lol

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

@@gillypiexo I had no idea. Thank you so much for that! I can definitely set an alarm!!

[@asha.m]

All great palettes!! Love the look you're wearing 😍 Its a shame Kalideos did not stock this palette longer

[@laurengarrison8804]

Club Nebula is my favorite for 2021!!! 💜💚💙 It was my first time trying Kaleidos and it was amazing😍😍😍

[@rosedespoina]

I need to get the Tiny Marvels palette

[@DishingUpTheDodgers]

I agree that Club Nebula is so good. In my top 10 of my whole collection. Flower Punk is my No. 1. I have all the Kaleidos palettes except VR Neon.

[@Saigonchic]

I totally agree with you Amy ….Club Nebula is my top favorite too🥰. Angelica needs to do another collab with Kaleidoscope

[@christinaioan5429]

Club Nebula is on everyone's list 2021's best and not everyone who wanted it got the chance to get it, including me 😢 everytime I see it I want it so bad

[@annahatton924]

In the Flight Club palette, I replaced the nudey Downside Up shade with the dark Ink Jet shade from their Violet Ink palette. It just elevated it for me.

[@jackytheripper]

I rearranged my palette as well, I love that they're magnetic soo so much. I took out 3 colors and replaced them with violet ink colors to make it perfection(for me)

[@cavlizzy]

Club Nebula was absolutely #1!!🏆 I am so glad you included Tiny Marvels. She had restocks in 2021 that were still selling out within 24-48 hours! And I know the first restock they did after she passed away sold out. They probably restocked again by now. RIP Mel 💔

[@Mikaplayswithmakeup]

Now I want that Encanto palette lol. Kaleidos Flower Punk is my top palette from 2021!

[@theresaadams7074]

Club Nebula is my # 1 too 😀. The mattes are so lovely and the shimmers make me compare all others to these!! Every time I wear it I get so many compliments

[@annaleander]

Whoa! I think my heart skipped a beat when you opened that Ace Beauté palette! That is insanely beautiful 😍 Also - I 100% bought the Plain Jane Palette after watching your video about it 😂 Cheers!

[@christahodges]

Omgosh! I love when you do these Indie videos!!! Whoop whoop! I'm about to add more to my "Amy made me buy it" list!!! 😂😊🙌

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Oops 😂

[@johavargasch]

Here in a rush to watch a video from you again ❣ i loved to see the mel Thompson pallete here. We will not stop missing her.

[@deenajones7747]

The plane Jane. Omg I love her so much that I bought the anniversary version and it has the most gorgeous light blue multichrome and is just chefs kiss

[@kaylarenebeauty5644]

Great ranking! I totally agree with club nebula! I was surprised I didn’t see any Oden’s eye in your ranking though!

[@cosmetified]

I love videos like this. I find indie brands make WAY better quality eyeshadow than any you can purchase on Sephora/ulta. I just have a tough time finding them. I spent 2 hours searching on instagram when I was getting back into makeup and came across blend bunny and ever since I’ve been obsessed with small batch makeup companies.

[@kerriwright4593]

The club nebula is my number 1 palette too!

[@vinylbeauty]

Club Nebula tops my list too! Such a great colour story & formula & just so many looks can be created with it! 💙

[@juliaostlund9360]

Kaleidos is crazy for not restocking Angelica's palette, it's arguably the best one they've ever released

[@deenajones7747]

I have most of those palettes and I love them. I picked up tiny marvels a month or so ago to support her family and I found that I love it!

[@ewokallie]

Mine is The Underground palette by Lois Cosmetics

[@carissachristy9364]

Club nebula was the only palette I bought LAST year

[@tWz4462]

Oh man.. I said that palette by Ace beaute was going to be 3rd or 4th at the top👍🥰😍🥰😍. Thanks Amy for the Second palette by adept cosmetics.. totally forgot I had this👍🤭🤭😊. Yess that number one NEBULA PALETTE ❤️❤️.. she's coming to the States.. can't wait 😍🥰😍🥰

[@petra1995]

I'll be so happy when people stop talking about Club Nebula. I missed out on it (I didn't use makeup at the time, and I didn't watch beauty content either) and the envy is eating me alive.

[@PersonalBeautyLab]

Such a fun recap! Your eye look is super pretty here, but your complexion was IT for me! Natural, but perfected and healthy looking. Random, but it really stood out to me.

[@kerriwright4593]

The bottom far left shimmer that has the blue shift is my absolute favorite in the plain jane palette.

[@brittanyhinton7860]

Missed you, Amy, but glad you took some time off for yourself! I loved many of these palettes too! Especially the top three. 😉

[@jaymindyabiz6266]

Great video. So happy for Alamar. Now we need a 2022.

[@sarahwebb2875]

I have some of Sydney grace shadows there ok the shimmers are soft

[@realness2b]

I am glad you took a break. And… you look gorgeous!!!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thanks Robin 😊

[@sydt7104]

love this eye look on you. very pretty.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thank you!

[@ladian97]

Honestly, for me, Angelicas palette is my favorite of all times, and I don't think this will change any time soon. Also I have a cart full of cool tones from Sydney Grace and I haven't decided yet if I will buy them or not. After watching your video I think I'm going to give in.

[@megdvs21]

How did I miss this one I live for palette rankings 😆☺️🥰💕 Ok my favorite palettes of 2021 ( dear lord don’t make me rank them because they each serve there own purpose 😆 ): Zoeva Cosmetics: together we grow and together we sine palettes ND: midi retro &glam face palette ( light ) Tarte: Tartelette full bloom

[@DrAshMakeup]

I totally agree with your number 1 choice!

[@michellenmakeup]

🤩I am LOVING this eyelook and can hardly pay attention to what you are saying, such a stunning look! so happy you took some time to process and unwind, esp after that very scary incident. I hope this new year brings you ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS! great ranking video, tfs xo

[@lyndseymoye12]

Have you ever reviewed Sugar Drizzle?

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

No I haven’t

[@lyndseymoye12]

@@AmyLovesMakeup I have been curious about them but I haven’t seen many reviews on them even though they are an Indie Multichrome company. Maybe down the road! I try to be careful about my purchases and I appreciate expertise such as yours. Perhaps when Adept has a restock I can get lucky and try them!

[@crista2219]

@@lyndseymoye12 I have their original all shimer palette and one of their multichrome liners and I love both of them. I am waiting on the Frosty Flamingo and Pickle palette!! Bad to the Brow has reviewed a couple of their palette, just in case you want to see how they preform. She is the reason I ordred the Frosty Flamigo.

[@lyndseymoye12]

@@crista2219 thank you!

[@Kinnels]

Such a bummer to miss out on the Club Nebula palette 😩 I feel like I see it in SO many “best of” videos and it’s just so painful. 😓

[@angelasantucci7483]

Absolutely Stunningly Beautiful As Always ❤❤❤❤

[@wendywilliams6493]

I'm about to give up on getting my hands on flight club and the arthurine pallet. They're ALWAYSsold out!!!!

[@unabashedlybroken6789]

Club nebula is my favorite palette ever. Sadly my toddler got his fingers into it. It’s not completely destroyed but, yeah it looks awful. I’m still using it tho, I did get surge to kinda replace those deep mattes that I love from this one. Totally would agree tho, I love everything kaleidos does and Angie too!

[@abbiejoliec3133]

Ooooh, thank you! These are so beautiful for a woman who loves color! Now I need your suggestion for the Pantone Color of the Year Very Peri, Periwinkle. It’s a wonderful colour for a cool toned person like me.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Ooh that could be a fun video idea

[@kristyparlor7849]

I have been wanting Flight Club since it launched and I hope I can get the Encanto palette for my daughter's bday. She is in love with the movie.

[@christahodges]

Not a long list for me. The only one I don't own out of your list is the Alamar Encanto palette.. So, with that said, I know what palette I'll be buying next!! 😁💜💙💖💚

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

😂😂

[@awesomeempties]

i definitely thought the sydney grace enduring love palette would be your first or second pick haha! great picks though i have bought quite a few of these palettes from your recommendations last year!

[@deenajones7747]

Loving ur eye look today!

[@leahmiranda8359]

I agree with every one of your choices! So many beautiful palettes came out in the past year! 💚

[@halcyonmoon]

I'm binging this type of video from all my fav creators 💜 your top list and mine are very similar- lots of overlap actually the only ones that don't overlap are ones I don't own (yet) lmao

[@goldenllama]

I have five of these palettes some of them because of you.🥰

[@anatolia0222]

The only palette I own from this list is the Club Nebula palette. Trying to get most of these indie palettes from the USA is expensive or impossible (last I heard Menagerie weren't shipping internationally). I'm dead set on getting the Tropical Wonders palette when it restock and the Tiny Marvels if I can get ahold of it.

[@kittycloud6693]

I was waiting to see the enduring love palette and it made it to your list. The club nebula was really good and I actually started watching your channel because Angie recommended it to me when she had a meet up in SF. I was subscribed to Mel and I miss her very much. 💔

[@marthac2018]

I’m surprised that Encanto palette wasn’t in the top 3 😄 I think it’s beautiful! But I Do agree Club Nebula is gorgeous.

[@BeautyWithAHeart]

You and your purple. Hahaha. If you have a chance to create another purple palette, please tell me. Purple is one of my favourite eyeshadow colour.

[@emmathea2488]

Absolutely adore your eye look in this video!

[@RAINtears91]

such beautiful palettes, all of them! I rally hope i can get my hands on the Ace palettte this year.

[@JulieN01-01]

Clicked on the video as fast as I could, can't wait to see what you pick. Love your channel

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Thanks Julie 😊

[@michelledeboer8834]

Amazing video I want all of your picks. Looking for the new Adept pallet I want.

[@friesfairy]

i was talking myself out of new Menagerie Indigo Ink palette and what should i do now?😂😂🤔

[@magicxspace5406]

From your 10 palettes mentioned I own only Club Nebula and Quintessence but both of them are my top 2 palettes for 2021 (and probably in my whole collection) and I mean I have the exact same feelings about them as you do :) now very curious about that future adept shimmer palette, never tried them before, just waiting for something with less warm tones and I'm grabbing it...

[@kristyfarmer8413]

I agree 💯 with your placements on all of these pallets. You never steer me wrong. So glad to see your back! Love you Amy. Happy new year

[@michellerocco8343]

Hello thank you For your Wonderful Videos happy New Years!! 😊 blessings 🙌🏼 🙏 ✨ ❤

[@lanaesworld6976]

I think I'm about to pull the trigger on the enduring love palette if it's still available. I love Sydney grace I can't believe I don't own it. I want the tropical vibes palette also from ace beaute but it is still out of stock ugh

[@KerrySunny]

The enduring love is totally worth the hype and the money imo. It’s so pretty and it’s my go to for whenever I need a beautiful look and have no time to make mistakes

[@beautifuldisater]

I heard a lot of sugar drizzle shades dupe Adept can you do some comparisons? I rather buy from sugar drizzle anyway 🥰

[@lyndseymoye12]

Yass girl!! You have really got me i to indie! Can’t wait to see what you think and what I may want to buy!! Thank you Amy!!

[@infishort0187]

Wish I’d gotten the Plain Jane palette…oh well

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

I think the reason I have held off on the blend Bunny is because there are no shimmers. I hve so many rainbow eyeshadow palettes, literally my favorite, I'm just not a neutral girl.

[@hijennwu]

maybe the surge palette is for you? 😊

[@HonesTeaBeauTea]

@@hijennwu I will look that one up ♡

[@hollylumae3918]

Hello! I'm looking for more indie brands to sell in my Cosmetics boutique. Can you point me towards a couple of suggestions?

[@deenajones7747]

I have enduring love but it is a bit neutral for me. It's very pretty, but It's not one that I reach for. We're not even gonna talk about tropical vibes. It literally disappeared from my cart and has never been restocked.

[@moxxibekk]

Mel Thompson passed away???

[@cavlizzy]

Yes. I believe it was in September. There are many tribute videos to her. Esp from Brianna Jae (her BF), Wayne Goss, Tara Lynn, etc... You can search her name & they will come up. Quite a few YT'ers just mentioned her in a regular video because doing a dedicated video was too painful for them.

[@kristipatterson9952]

💜💜💜💜

[@louisec7905]

❤️❤️❤️

[@suzypcosmetics4257]

nice video, best wishes from suzypcosmetics.

[@lnegz]

Always take time for yourself, no need to explain yourself. About the Mel palette it’s still isn’t restocked. I feel like about of yall bigger channels keep promoting it and it’s not being restocked

[@EllisBell]

❤

[@airbearcares93]

The Adept formula doesn't work for me (I've only tried the diamond and shimmer formulas though, not the iridescent ones but they sound similar to the diamond) AND their recent rude and ableist response to a customer who gave them feedback was honestly unacceptable to me. I had a customer service experience with them in the past that wasn't as bad, but still put a bad taste in my mouth. I saw that they posted an apology but turned off comments. I'm going to see what steps they take in the future to make their site more accessible but I don't see myself buying from them for the foreseeable future.

[@deenajones7747]

Shhhh let's not discuss club nebula please. I missed the boat and now wanna drown myself so there's that lol