Let's Try Ensley Reign Cosmetics... Worth the hype and the high price tag??

[@rabeiqua84]

Thank you for swatching the whole palette! It was helpful. I love the color story. I think it would be my perfect palette if they took off one or two rows of shades ( mostly the pastels because I don’t really use them) and then it would hopefully be less expensive too. I can’t justify spending that amount on one palette. But it is really dreamy. The artwork on it is beautiful too.

[@BenjaminBerryHoops]

It’s interesting seeing the juxtaposition between this palatte for $88 and the Devinah palatte for $77. I love Devinah as a brand, but it’s undeniable that this pallet is a much better value for only being $10 more.

[@ldlepine89]

I feel it is way too expensive, even tho there are the special shadows. Maybe the brand should consider singles or smaller palettes to keep the price down. Also, the shipping time is a big deterrent for me, given that I have received palettes/shadows from some Indie brands within 5-7 days, sometimes less. Just my opinion....

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Im not sure if their shipping time is always so long but my order was during the holiday season which can definitely increase things. I’m not mad at it because they were upfront. I just hate when brands take longer than they say it’ll take

[@cherylb_88]

I ordered the cold moon palette at launch and it shipped today. I got my last palette within 2 days after it shipped so not bad really. Lands of enchantment did take quite a bit longer to actually ship but it was the holidays plus they had just got in pre orders I believe.

[@PiscesProtected89]

i’ve been shopping with them for over a year, i truly enjoy there eyeshadows. everything they put out is stunning! highly recommend from personal experience ❤

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I could definitely see myself purchasing more ☺️

[@Epiphanystone]

I have Harvest Moon and Flower Moon and I’m obsessed. I definitely feel like they’re worth the price considering that all the shimmers are extraordinary and shifty. I don’t know though since I don’t really collect makeup like a lot of people do I could understand why it could seem expensive. I finally decluttered my certifeye palettes after panning the life out of them 😂 so these are my new babies.

[@sistermorphine2579]

Color story looks cohesive and pretty, but not up my alley. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kissesandmakeup]

Your matte nails are stunning!

[@jbbb7418]

I also bought this palette. After paying Pat McGrath prices the price of this one didn’t bother me, especially because I loved the color story and special shades so much. I have been considering the cold moon too, but the pre-order wait time is too much for me.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I regret not buying it when it launched 🥹

[@xamyx725]

@@AmyLovesMakeupI had it in my cart, but got distracted (work 😂), so I didn’t buy it soon enough… By the time I remembered the next morning, it was already sold out… All this to say, I ordered the entire collection, but have to wait out the preorder…

[@jbbb7418]

I wish I had ordered at launch too

[@daniellezadora7637]

Love that used the pallet for blush and highlights too! Your the only creator ive seen do this and i absolutely love it! Its made me look at my collection in a different way! 🖤

[@pinkTonya24]

I've been debating on getting this palette since it launched. I first tried the Crystal Skies palette, then the Twisted Tea palette. The Twisted Tea palette is my favorite palette of the whole of 2023 !!

[@samantharuber9498]

I clicked immediately to see what you thought! 😍❤️Currently wearing twisted tea party that I brought with to Ireland. I can’t wait to get my cold moon palette 🥰

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

You know it’s good when you can’t travel without it!! Hope you’re having fun in Ireland ☺️❤️

[@samantharuber9498]

@@AmyLovesMakeup thank you!! Yeah I had to bring some of my favorite indie palettes to share with the #samsquad 🥰❤️

[@sannepedersen3649]

The Mike Warzawsky comment killed me 😂 Can’t get the image out of my head now! Pretty as usual. ❤

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

🤣🤣

[@Chrissycolelive]

I purchased 4 ER palettes including this one every single one is just beautiful and I’m really picky. It’s certainly worth the prices ❤

[@kristenmckinney6706]

I just ordered the Cold Moon palette and I can’t wait to try it! This palette is so pretty too, I love purple looks

[@JadisVoid]

This makes me even more excited for my Cold Moon palette to come in. The wait is killing me😂

[@annihilxte]

I want that one so bad lol! Hope you enjoy it ❤

[@daniellezadora7637]

SAME! 6 to 8 week pre-order is KILLING ME!! Plus it's my first ER pallet!! So excited

[@JadisVoid]

@daniellezadora7637 it's a first for me as well! What really sold me on it was a shade called Saturnalia, its what dreams are made of💗

[@cherylb_88]

I can’t wait for mine! It shipped today!!

[@JadisVoid]

@cherylb_88 oh dang! Did you get yours launch day?

[@sl-nz3kh]

Those aubergine mate nails made me sub. Bc I know this channel now gonna be right down my alley.m

[@shirl3233]

My daughter bought me this pallet and i absolutely love it!

[@sarahallegra6239]

Oh my gosh, that palette is SO PRETTY!!! I’m so glad you got it so I can admire it vicariously. Whenever I get off my no/low buy, this will be at the top of my wish list! Thanks for the excellent review! ✨

[@titojwonnie]

I clicked so fast. Thank you for doing this for science.❤

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I hope you enjoy the video!! ❤️☺️

[@kittykatkountry1317]

😂😂

[@cherylb_88]

I got a moon dust with my palette. It’s very pretty and was a nice surprise. I hope I get a gloss with my cold moon because I really want to try them.

[@heavaforeva]

Beautiful. I love ensleigh reign I have seveeral palettes i use regularly. Hope you enjoy it!!

[@Amber86queenbee]

Shipping to oz is $84 AUD which is basically a Natasha Denona midi palette on sale. I don’t understand how the USA has such bad shipping rates when you compare to Indi products from the UK or even Glaminatrix to the states. Though I don’t recall BBB being this expensive. I would love to buy their palettes but I cannot justify that cost. Thanks for reviewing this - I appreciate hearing from someone that tested at that price point without being PR.

[@sikay6340]

❤I fell in love with this brand straight away after receiving their palettes. I recently ordered the Lands of Enchantment when it released and also the Harvest Moon palette along with it. I was SO impressed with the quality of both of them. Yes they are pricey but they pack a multitude of complex shimmer shades, multi and duochromes in their palettes and their pans are all magnetized and removable, which I appreciate. I instantly ordered the Cold Moon palette when I saw that releasing since Cool Tones are truly my favorite. Can’t wait!❤

[@caucholee268]

Can you name an order of preference?

[@kathleenmoortel5449]

You look so pretty. That shimmer is beautiful.

[@christahodges]

Thank you for swatches! I actually passed on this palette but fell in love with Cold Moon and purchased that one instead 😊 I love Ensley Reign palettes 👋🩷🩵🤎💚💛🧡

[@michelehartshaw8659]

It's a beautiful pallette and I really would love to purchase this one and the madhatter pallette, but I can not spend that much on one pallette when I can purchase 2 indie pallette's for the price of one ER. I am happy for everyone else who is able to afford them as they are really beautiful. I can just enjoy watching everyone else's experience and love for the brand. 😘💜

[@bardlover6]

I keep eying their palettes so hard. They look so gorgeous

[@Butterflymessages]

This look you did was beautiful! And thank you for the detailed review! ❤

[@valeriemachado5197]

This is the perfect purple look.

[@kerriwright4593]

I think the iridescent shadows are special bc they're so smooth. Others i have are crumbling instead of silky.

[@michelledeboer8834]

Such a beautiful look❤

[@kerriwright4593]

I love this palette now that i have it.

[@tianiortiz8529]

I’ve been curious about this brand so I appreciate you reviewing this. Thank you mamita ❤

[@bansheemuse4794]

My first purchase from ER was the Midwinter Dream and I have bought every eyeshadow palette since then and besides Natasha Denona this is my favorite indie brand. I love adept but some of the shimmers crease and Ensley Reign's eyeshadows have not creased on me, so it dethroned adept, but I still love adept.

[@ItsDianaSkye]

Thank you for your through review. I have been eyeing this brand, especially the Strawberry Moon palette. Now I definitely plan on purchasing it.

[@leyniea2706]

This palette is so beautiful. You created the perfect look with it.

[@clementinelindsay1993]

I’m even more excited! I have a couple of their palettes and gloss and I love them. After seeing your thoughts on this one I want it more 😅

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

Very beautiful and tempting but too expensive for me. Thank you for sharing! 🩷💚🩵💜

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I understand, thanks for watching ☺️

[@sentimentaltrash]

Hey!! Sooooo I loved hearing youe takes on indie conspiracies. I’d honestly love to know the story behind the brand / hear your takes on them! Was thinking about picking up the cold moon palette which is *exactly* my colour story; so good! But price and ai artwork put me off a little and then what I found on reddit - while not a reliable source - was weird so honestly I’d love to know your takes! Or maybe even a part 2!!! i also couldn’t find any info about where it was produced and it landed me on a bunch of posts saying they’re maybe private labeled!? I really loved your takes and I’m just an average consumer but I’d love more videos in that series (even though i realise it’s risky for you 😅😅)

[@sentimentaltrash]

(Also I’m not saying any of it’s true- just that honestly I’m an idiot and I’d love someone who works in the space having some proper takes 😂- or if anyone in the comments wants to fill me in!!!)

[@briannahines7682]

@@sentimentaltrash they actually made a post about this, this morning. They discussed that they once were private labeled starting out but all pallets now are unique and created by them. They said they would discuss the artwork in a separate post

[@sentimentaltrash]

@@briannahines7682 oh amazing!!! I’ll have a mozey!! Yea honestly the best thing is just transparency!!! Thanks for letting me know 😊!!

[@Queenofcats36]

They technically are private labeled, just as almost every brand is. Hardly any brand is white labeled.

[@sentimentaltrash]

@@Queenofcats36 that’s what I want to know more about! I know various brands work with different labs; I think a great recent example is glaminatrix where they were super transparent about labs vs hand pressing and idk - as a consumer it helps me make that choice better - and i bought rich romantic knowing full well where it came from. If somethings white labeled, which I think I’ve got a few things that count as that- normally it’s like a convenience for me / I want to support the maker who’s reselling; odens eye are a great example of this!! However if it’s AI artwork AND $60 shipping and a formula that I can get elsewhere… then all I’m paying is for curation 😅 (while they did an incredible job on that), it’s a little too spendy for me to justify vs say Cliondh singles. I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer but I know the more transparency a brand has the more likely I am to pull the trigger cause I know what I’m getting 😅

[@mariselav2682]

Would love to see more looks with this palette. And how does it compare to Blends Bunny Sickly Sweet eyeshadow palette?

[@audreyraye3145]

For eye primer I always got the urban decay, but this year I'm starting with the milani eye primer. So far I really like it and it was a reasonable price! This palette is gorgeous. I would have to save up for it, but these color stories and shimmers seem worth it to me compared to non-indie palettes.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

I do like the milani one too but I prefer an eyeshadow primer with coverage and I agree definitely worth it in comparison to non indie!

[@felicial7628]

The bottom two rows and the shimmers are very pretty! The price is too high for me, but I love watching your videos. Thanks for posting!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Amy happy new year to you and your loved ones and I hope that 2024 brings you a lot of love and happiness

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

You as well ☺️

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@AmyLovesMakeup you too and you enjoy your day today❤️🤗

[@solanda_]

Your nails look super nice! Happy 2024 ☺️

[@candyce6233]

Ohh yeah. I totally caved in on the Cold Moon palette. I had to have it. And I am impatiently waiting for it to get here. The shipping does suck tho.

[@annihilxte]

Perfect as I get ready to film my first video for 2024 hehe! I’m doing favorite palettes and singles. I want to try this brand, it all looks so pretty. That cold moon palette has been tempting me! Thank you so much for all your amazing content and the hard work you put into it to keep us informed indie makeup consumers! I cannot wait to see what you do this year and I hope you had a happy new year celebration! You are the best and definitely one of my favorite KZbinrs ever ❤❤❤ you’re just so real and that’s hard to come by these days, so I appreciate that 😊

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

That sounds like a fun video!! And thank you you’re very kind ❤️

[@PeaceNLoveNRockNRoll88]

Yeah it's so beautiful! Definitely pricey, but at least it's a pretty big palette with many shades.

[@claudiajimenez661]

Happy new year Amy. I’m getting this palette, it’s gorgeous. I can understand why it’s expensive 😮. Great video 😊

[@RAINtears91]

i havent tried them yet but would not be opposed to it if they release a smaller palette i like!

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Im curious if they ever will!

[@rivkashapiro8119]

I would love to see your review of dandylions co!! They make what look like a nice range of singles but i havent seen anyone talk about them !!!

[@BeautyBeatdown]

Their products look amazing...I just can't afford such a high price tag at the time. AND the shipping is like over $13 from Oregon to me in Indiana. I just don't understand that. Glad for those that got it and love it, though!

[@alema122]

Def buying this palette after this video 😍 Random Q, where did you buy the amber light from in the back? its such a lovely touch to your pretty room!!🤗💓💓💓

[@crystalgale15]

Happy New Year Amy! Thank you for doing this video. I would love to hear a review for this brand from someone that did not receive it in a PR. Just because of my conspiracy theory that PR product quality might be different from the ones sold to the public 😂

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Happy New Year! And I’m happy to help ☺️

[@lanalipstickIRL]

I won a palette from a brand and this brand is well known in the indie world. The shimmers were AWFUL. Mattes were good. I need to get rid of it but the packaging is truly an art piece. I see why people think or is shady after that experience.

[@Quit3Cut3]

I want the cold moon palette.. this one was pretty, but I’m not into big palettes like that anymore.

[@coastlines]

That Mike Wazowski comment. 😂😂 Never thought I'd be jealous of a monster's eyelid space, buuut...

[@kerriwright4593]

I did struggle to blend a deep shadow on top of the transition shade but it was a white based pastel so kinda my fault. Well not blend, build.

[@TheRileymckee]

I ended up caving and purchasing this pallette recently. I felt the same way you did that it was so expensive I was hesitant to buy from them. I'm still waiting for it to ship but the website says 15 days processing so I can't be made at it. Hopefully it's worth it!

[@jadesnapdragon32]

I'm hoping it will be around long enough for me to afford to get it. Two questions though where did you get your cabinet in the background and what color are your nails they're gorgeous. Hope you have a wonderful new year.

[@angeladesilva7913]

Way too expensive for me but absolutely gorgeous!

[@kellywolfe5930]

Beautiful 💙💛❤💚💜

[@kerriwright4593]

My husband didn't realize the shipping times so i didn't get my Christmas present on time. He ordered 2 palettes, but no free gift lol.

[@foxwaffles]

Its pretty ironic when small indie business decides they won't support and pay artists and instead use low quality AI generated junk. There are ongoing lawsuits against programs like Stable Diffusion because of artists having their work fed to the AI without permission, to the point of AI even replicating their signatures and watermarks. It all looks ridiculous too -- differently colored and sized pupils and irises looking in different directions, hair strands magically appearing out of nowhere, artifacts and random pixels everywhere. Before I knew any better I bought the Midwinter palette made by Brittany Huffman. The image on the front is absolute crap quality, not suited for printing at all. And it's telling that Brittany herself has cut all ties to ER and you can no longer see any of her looks or swatches using that palette.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Im not really familiar with the midwinter palette or anything going on with that. I didn’t realize it was AI created. ):

[@foxwaffles]

@@AmyLovesMakeup I'm not upset with you at all. It's something that ER seems to not ever want to share unless we press them about it. The quality and color curation of the Midwinter palette is honestly insane. They have such a good thing going, if they were just honest and ethical they'd have more fans 😊

[@rosieos9674]

Hi, would you buy ensley reign over glossgods? I would like to buy either Lands of enchantment or the colours of rain by glossgods... I can't make up my mind 😅

[@devin_thebeautyguru]

I ordered the new cold moon, only issue is shipping takes forever

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

I would buy every one of those pastel matte shades if they released them as singles! So pretty. 😻

[@hair2show1031]

I have the J Starr Jawbreaker palette and NEVER reach for it. Therefore, I don’t think the pastels would interest me :/. I gravitate towards the dark colors. It seemed like the first row looked a bit difficult to swatch. That could be because it is pastel as well.

[@makeupandmessybuns]

I don't understand why influencers always go on about the price of these palettes. Anyone interested in this palette isn't just an average makeup consumer. Big ND palettes and PML palettes are more with less special shades and most of the time the mattes aren't this interesting. I'm not knocking them, I have some from both brands and I like them a lot. I just feel like indie brands have it rough because I feel like everyone expects indie to be amazing and affordable. If I want something cheap, I go to the drug store. This is a 25 pan palette. ER new formula is insane.

[@yourfuturewaifu9061]

I'd argue with PML and ND you're getting a name, reputation and packaging. With indie, it's a little uncertain of whether or not they're sourcing their materials. So many brands hide their country of origin, ingredients, hide white label/private label status and other things. Not the biggest deal, it's just makeup at the end of the day.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

When it’s a new brand to you and it’s expensive yes it makes sense to focus on the price especially when there are no returns if it doesn’t work out.

[@sentimentaltrash]

Pmg and ND also have sales as well!! I *never* by either full price. Price was the other thing putting me off since if I only by 3-4 palettes a year like I would have to spend $134 on a palette when a mothership I can sometimes get half off!

[@makeupandmessybuns]

Price definitely matters. These palettes are filling a void in the makeup world that I feel has been seriously lacking. It's creative and high quality. Influencers have been hesitant to buy up until harvest moon, and they were making high end palettes before then. I didn't see a lot of reviews because no one got it in PR. Strawberry moon is a top notch palette, but I haven't seen many people use that palette bc no one wanted to take a chance and buy. ND has had some serious duds. (I am talking to you 129 dollar safari palette) And PML is on repeat at the moment, but no one is as hesitant to pick up the new palettes and review them. All I am saying is 1. I appreciate brands like ER. It fills a void in my heart. 2. I believe high end indie brands have it harder. 3. Times is tougher on everyone right now with money. I am going to place my money on brands like this in lieu of mainstream. 4. I love and own PML and ND. I use them as comparison bc they are top notch. 5. I totally respect everyone here and their opinions. I love makeup and love watching makeup videos and appreciate the creators who make content. I also want people to know that just bc there is not a lot of content about certain brands doesn't mean they aren't great. I am sure it's hard to send a lot of PR with good quality like this. I just think this brand deserves some hype.

[@sarahwebb2875]

Have you tried Bella Beautebar yeah there process time is up to a month I contact them twice both times very rude asking them about my order since it's been 2 weeks. 1st they told a week for processing, then 2 then 3 or more. By the 3rd time I connected them told me either wait or get refund. I told them I want to try there formula can you shipped or refund it. They refund it. The palette was on pre-order it was on sale. Also they deleted my comments on Instagram also

[@ShanlynnYT]

The brand is a little pricier, but the product is worth it. I've bought every palette since back when they had the Zodiak palettes. I've never been disappointed. I find all the comments about pricing funny considering Devinah, ShineBySD, and many more have higher proced palettes with less special shades. I don't get how it's okay for some brands but not others. But either way, the Ensley palettes are stunning. And so many special shades. I can't not buy them.

[@celestecelestial90]

No negativity towards you- I feel this brand is overpriced for multiple reasons. As a graphic designer (also have a degree in it so I know it’s hard work and takes energy) -I can’t in good conscience support any brand that uses AI art to in their products to sell. I think everyone should be compensated for their work or at least if a brand uses Adobe stock images those artists still receive a nominal fee so it’s fair. Also I find the design uncanny and unattractive. I rather it be plain packaging like Adept does a lot than something gaudy looking. This reminds me of the Aurora palette from CP. I rather use that plus my Devinah multichromes for a similar vibe. ❤

[@blancacontreras5526]

As an artist myself I relate to this comment so much, even if the formula is great, I believe I can find other great formulas from brands that don’t use AI art. Check out the unearthly cosmetics covers, they’re gorgeous artworks

[@celestecelestial90]

@@blancacontreras5526 Unearthly does have beautiful artwork! I think if a brand can’t afford or doesn’t want to pay an artist, they can do plain solid colored packaging or some very simple design that they can do themselves. 🙂

[@LPoper]

I really want to be able to buy this palette and others from Ensley Reign, they're gorgeous! But claiming handmade indie status with the accompanying high prices while admitting the eyeshadow palettes are made in a factory in China is dishonest and harmful to the indie community. The handmade claims are quite noticable. The factory made admission is in one place couched in flowery language. I'll spend my money with other authentic indie brands who value and respect their customers

[@kateaye3506]

If that is USD100, there ain't no way this Australian is paying our AUD equivalent! Makeup and niche perfumes are getting out of hand with their pricing. I'll stick to Natasha and anything else indie under AUD75.

[@JorgeGarcia-cj3nc]

Hi im new here hope that you don't mind that I'm a guy i love makeup I love your video

[@TracyD2]

I think I will pass on them indefinitely. It is nice looking though

[@sl-nz3kh]

Lol you're hilarious you should look up what a starseed is 😅😂

[@pinkTonya24]

This brand has not done anything to upset me as a customer but apparently they have upset a whole bunch of people because they don't use actual artists for their artwork but rather use AI images. I didn't realize people had such a soft spot for artists compared to brand creators...

[@sentimentaltrash]

Tbh the ethics behind ai, especially the scraping of data without permission, are terrible tho and honestly I’m glad people speak up!! I know they got an ai prompter; but some of the paid prompters are the worse, cause they’ll literally enter in the style of certain artists. It’s so bad. I think it’s not something to be cancelled but it just gives a lot of people the ick and the more education about the more people can just realise hey this isn’t appropriate? 😅

[@cherylb_88]

I just received my cold moon palette and no free gift. Very disappointing. The free gift helps justify the pricing for me so definitely something to think about for future purchases.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

Did it show up in your cart when you checked out? I had to add it.

[@cherylb_88]

@@AmyLovesMakeup how did you add it? I got one with lands of enchantment and didn’t add anything and nothing was in my cart either.

[@AmyLovesMakeup]

@@cherylb_88 Im sorry I thought this comment was on the elf video I just did with freebies 😩😩 I didn’t add the ER one to my cart it just showed up I’m not sure why

[@cherylb_88]

@@AmyLovesMakeup it’s ok thank you for getting back to me. They must only include a free gift with your first purchase which is pretty shitty to not include one in all orders.

[@SylYasha]

I just can’t support a company that uses AI art.

[@cjaneg97]

Too bad they use AI art instead of supporting real artists