LETHAL COSMETICS CUSTOM PALETTE | a very honest review

[@sevothtartesama18]

Hi! Glad to have found your channel! Some counter-opinions if you permit: I have been shopping from Lethal since 2019 (maybe 18?) and I love the brand. For comparison, the only other brand I love so much for eyeshadow is Sydney Grace. In all honesty, almost 100% of my powder shadows in the last few years come from these brands cause to me the quality is unparalleled. I am paused at the screen with the 4 comparisons (indoor light, outside in sun, outside in shade and lethal website). And… with the exception of the 3 leftmost middle row shades the direct sunlight right next to lethal’s own image looks… identical. And the difference with the 3 shades I mentioned is that yours are more saturated, whereas they look lighter in tone on the lethal side. The other counterpoint.. I find it a bit unfair to complain about the price when you are shipping from Europe to North America. I paid double the price (that is over a hundred dollars total price with shipping), to try just 2 lip products from Lawless cause KZbinrs can’t shut up about how life changing they are. They didn’t work for me unfortunately, but what I am not doing is moaning about *transatlantic* shipping. I understand North Americans are spoilt and never have to pay shipping for anything, but here in Europe we pay shipping even within our own country, so it really sounds entitled when people complain about paying something like 10$ shipping between continents, while when we order from you guys it ends up costing almost as much as the order itself oftentimes. My 2 cents, hope you are not offended. Have a good weekend.

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

Thank you for your comment! I can always appreciate another viewpoint than my own. I can completely see how you would see me coming off as entitled when I talk about the price. That is most definitely not my intention, and I’m sorry for taking the ease of ordering in my country for granted. I am glad you reminded me of this. For me, I hesitate to order more for the chance of not loving them (and I do consider the cost of shipping when I look at ordering something where like you said, it could double the cost as I was mostly referring to ordering one shade or maybe two to update my palette). I would love to know your favorite way to apply these shades when you use them! This is definitely a formula I would love to become more familiar with and learn how to use the shadows to best suite my makeup style. Thank you for watching my video, and thank you again for your comment!

[@sevothtartesama18]

Thanks for not freaking out about my feedback 😅 I almost always use a primer, not set with powder. Usually Anastasia or Mac Paintpot painterly (beware the paint pots sometimes change the hue of the shade). For the mattes I use as with any other shadow - blending brushes and detail brushes. For the shimmers... well Lethal has a lot of different formulas for shimmers and as such it takes knowing the formula a bit. The older originals are very smooth but not as sparkly - classic metallic or foil. The newer ones come in a variety of types. The creamy ones irritated me a lot before I figured them out. For the older ones flat brushes work as well as finger. For the newer ones finger works best - but that is my preferred method anyway to get most of a shimmer shade anyway for all brands. For their newer piece-y formulas (those have major sparkle if you want to really glimmer - think a bit like the sparkle from the Clionadh glitter nultichromes), I use Nyx glitter glue. Thin layer - works fine also over already applied matte shadows. I don't prefer their multichrome formula as nothing tops Clionadh. Their pure metals formula requires Nyx glitterglue cause they have fallout. The look you created was beautiful so I don't think you need much help from me, but this is how I use them ❤

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

I really appreciate your feedback! I have been working to prepare for Vlogmas so I've fallen behind on responding to comments a bit here lately :( I'm happy to hear how you use the shadows. After really taking the time to try and learn these formulas I have a lot more appreciation for them. I "decluttered" them into a chopping block just to see if I would miss them and I already do!! They will definitely be coming back into my collection. After looking at the website for hours I do have one that hasn't left my mind. It's the shade Bismuth from the pure metals line. I could look at that shade all day!

[@sevothtartesama18]

​@KirstensMakeupVanity it's gorgeous but will 100% require Nyx glitter glue!!! Otherwise it will be fallout-city! It's from their separate glitter formula (no real glitter there though, eye-safe). Looking forward to your vlogmas!

[@taramisu9978]

I just tried my first Lethal shadows, I ordered just a handful of them to start. They are quite nice, for reference I am a huge Sydney Grace fan and they are my favorite, but Lethal has a lot of colors that SG doesn't. So I will be looking to Lethal to fill some colors that I am missing. But I am glad I tried them out. I do find that I if I use a setting spray the shimmers come alive, anyway will be fun to explore the brand more.

[@LeanneGonsalves]

I appreciate how honest you are and the comparison photos really helped as well

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

I’m so glad it could be helpful! Thank you for watching 😍

[@karinamullen5955]

This video was so helpful, thank you! I have built so many palettes on their website but have never hit purchase. Will probably skip it now and stick with Sydney Grace if I want a custom palette

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

Thank you for watching! If I were you I would do the same thing

[@makeupeclectic]

this was really helpful,thank you

[@daniellezadora7637]

Wow I can't believe how different they look from the website! Crazy!

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

That’s how I felt too 😭

[@possum_in_a_wig]

You’ve just revolutionised how I use my lethal shadows 😮

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

Yay!!! This comment made my day! I’m glad my video could help!

[@marietollett8323]

Hey Kirsten. Your eye look came out really pretty! 💕 Thank you for putting together such a detailed video for your subscribers. Last year around Black Friday I also built a custom palette on their website. I designed it based off of a multi-chrome or 2 that I fell in love with. I remember the multi/duochromes were expensive and frequently went out of stock. I don’t think those were eligible for any sales either. My other concern was that the shades could be too fragile to survive international shipping. I also looked into ordering via Camera Ready Cosmetics, but I decided not to in the end. My logic was I would just stick with my Natasha Denona palettes and rearrange the shades into my own unique color story. Have a fantastic week. 🤗

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

I think you’re right that the multichromes aren’t eligible for the discount now that you say that. Thank you for watching, Marie 🩵

[@lilyt5855]

Expectation vs reality is a real thing when it comes to eyeshadow- especially multichromes. I don't know if it's a filter or just lighting magic, but I find pictures on websites to not be very helpful. They're presented in a way so you can see all the color shifts, but it's not very accurate to your in person experience. They always look ethereal, glowing, and amazing on the website, but in person sometimes they're just meh. I find videos like yours from the consumer perspective much more helpful, so thank you!

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

I completely agree! I’m glad you found my video helpful and I hope I could show how the colors are looking true to me in person!

[@josi3758]

Can't really agree with you. Mever had a problem with the website on my phone and also the shades are presented in little videos on each shadow on two skintones. I was always really happy with my purchase.

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

So glad it worked for you! Thanks for sharing!

[@Brigitte_Cantin]

You need to check out Annette's makeup corner if you haven't, she makes shadows look like liquid gems on the eyes. You should try clionadh if you haven't, I have 4 shades 😅 (and they're Canadian too 😊) Annette always uses the nyx glitter primer. You can't swipe like a windshield wiper, tap and swipe, tap and swipe. I just cannot use my fat stubby fingers 😂 no tap no tap 😮 no pack, you need to swipe to wake up the metallic look (that's the only way I can describe it 😢) (I don't mean to be "bossy" it's quite unfortunate that it is how I always seem to come across 😢) the lithium is what I LOVE 😂 😘💖😘💖😘💖😘💖😘💖😘💖😘💖

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

I think I see what you’re saying! I’ll definitely check out Annette’s channel, thank you for the suggestion!! I’ll have to dip back into Lithium soon!

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

I did order some Clionadh shadows on Black Friday!! Can’t wait to try them out!

[@Crafty_lady42]

If it’s worth paying and use constantly. I don’t have customs ones so much , but I am interested ! Thank you for showing what they are and makeup is pretty

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

Thank you for watching 🩷

[@amberrosewelch1752]

You can get that exact look with the huda nude light palette, which is expensive but I feel more reasonable with shipping

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

Very true! I have that palette too and I much prefer it to this one!!

[@nennixx8331]

@@KirstensMakeupVanity never in a milion years should you prefer a palette that is not vegan!

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

@@nennixx8331thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@dubsbeautydiary]

Very insightful. I’ve been meaning to make a custom lethal palette but they’re just too spendy!

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

I hope this can give you a good idea on what to expect! You’re right-it’s super pricey!

[@Sara-kv4pt]

I love their palette building feature and i ran into the same problem. I found it to be incredibly easy to build palettes because I simply choose 1 shimmer and then base a matte shade and a deeper shimmer off of that. I found that looking at their pre-made palette made it super easy. For example, the night flower palette had Wisteria, Twilight, and Nox (all purple shades that go beautifully together)… as well as Aurora and Nightlong (paired with Remedy) for blue eyeshadows. - YOU CAN FILTER THE SHADOWS LIGHT TO DARK!!! and by color and more specifically by cool,warm, and neutral . i highly recommend trust their descriptions they are very specific with their words.. the only description i disagree with was Lucid being Emerald. it is not!! it’s more of a teal. Nebula is the only Emerald shimmer shade that they have right now. it’s $16 cause it’s a multi-chrome. i hope they add a true emerald shimmer soon. as well as a pumpkin/sunset orange shimmer! i’m waiting for crossroads and hollow to come back in stock because i have 2 fully built palettes i’m waiting to buy. (((also don’t buy their white symmetry magnetic palette unless you’re ready to wipe that down after every use. mine got so dirty. buying their empty Hive palette for $12 to replace it😭

[@Sara-kv4pt]

just in case anyone becomes curious. green: -replica (LIME green. a bit too bright for my taste. i still use it but i am looking forward to buying Coven to replace it) -Cryptic (LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I looked at Vertex as well which is a gorgeous APPLE green. a bit brighter if that’s what you’re going for.) -Nebula (the only emerald i could get close to). multi chrome $$$. Very pretty but if i could’ve chosen a basic emerald shimmer that’s more my speed. If you love multi chromes it’s gorgeous.

[@Sara-kv4pt]

blue: (and purple further down) -remedy (medium aqua blue) gorgeous no notes! a lot of their blues are very repetitive but there were swatch videos that i found helpful. -aurora (trichrhrome but you don’t se much green or pink. its a gorgeous blue . in the night flower palette! -nightlong (deep blue) purple: -wisteria (medium lavendar) if you want a lavendar tone WITHOUT the gray hue of Release (lavendar) or Altitude (periwinkle). medium tones look better on me as i have more medium olive tan skintone. and the dusty grayness kinda makes me look “dead” or “sick” not actually but ya know.. not as nice -Twilight (FAVORITE SHADE) lilac with little gold sparkles running throughout. it’s so pretty and aurora looks perfect paired with it (((both in nightlower palette so they were made to be together))) -nox (deep purple with red highlights) literally don’t see the red . when i see this color i think royalty. spirit is similar and popular but i went with nox cause it was in the night flower palette. undertones go better together. they’re so similar to me i probably won’t pick up spirit. will not replace any of these because i genuinely believe they go so well together.

[@Sara-kv4pt]

other shades: -Defiance (not as bright pumpkin orange as i was hoping for. it is a bit darker with more brown. labeled “copper” so that makes sense. i really want a bright pumpkin orange like in Elf’s bite sized Pumpkin Pie palette -Backdraft (waayyyyy to bright for me. i can only wear this one its own if i pair it with a bright yellow top for a summer pink lemonade look. it serves as a good inner corner POP of bright color tho!! so i still find it useful for the purple and blue -Euphoria (wine red). gorgeous color . i can’t put my finger on it. but in the palette euphoria and defiance aren’t nearly as sparkly as all of the other shimmers. i tend to layer backdraft over this one to make it more dimensional. and add the elf bite size 2nd shade to defiance as well.. i wouldn’t necessarily say that these 3 were duds. i still wear all of these shades when i go out with friends. i think they could be made a little better. (like adding more gold sparkle like the trichromatic shades). however, my preference could be the opposite of yours and these 3 shades could be exactly what you’re looking for.

[@Sara-kv4pt]

Palettes I’m waiting to Buy: ~~9 pan: Natural Every Day ~~ -Midway (neutral beige) **MATTE -Hollow (neutral sepia brown) **MATTE -Nocturnal (chocolate brown) **MATTE -Limbo (champagne w/ silver highlights) + for an inner corner highlight -Lithum (taupe) -Symbiosis (bronze) -Incarnate (dusty pink) -Acolyte (rose gold) -Rise from the Ashes (char coal shimmer) + a bit out there for me but i personally didn’t want another black matte eyeshadow. this is a little different ~6 pan: “replacement” shades~ -coven (medium kelly green) **MATTE -fauna (olive green) -crossroads (medium lotus pink) **MATTE -kindred (peach w/ golden highlights) -mainframe (cranberry w/ ice blue highlights) -swarm (burgundy) **MATTE + to go with euphoria

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

Thank you so much for the comments! I love your breakdowns of the shades. It’s helpful to know you can filter the colors like that, and I’m glad to hear that their written descriptions might help avoid confusion. Thank you for watching!

[@The3GMom]

You’re feelings and opinions are valid.

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

Thank you 💙💙

[@krisushi1]

Aren't you aware that Lethal is sold through Camera Ready Cosmetics in the US? You can purchase single shades and empty palettes from them too, plus their other products. Your mistake was not buying during a sale. Lethal would have sales throughout the year, as would Camera Ready. That's the best time to create a palette. I own every palette and single shadow that Lethal has created. What you are doing in this video is wrong. Just because you made a mistake, you shouldn't be turning others away. You should have researched much better. I purchased the largest palette during a sale and filled it with the remaining shadows I was yet to purchase and paid very little for all that I filled it with. Personally, I found Lethal's shadows, matte, shimmer, multichrome, pure metals and holographic pure metals to rival the great luxury brands. They were truly that good. Unfortunately, this BYOP option will soon die out. As Lethal has grown, they aren't able to create their shadows in Germany any longer and just like most other Indie Brands, have hypocritically gone straight to China to have their shadows made. No longer are their shadows of impeccable quality, but since the launch of their Avatar Collection that was made in China, the formula has plummeted in quality. No longer can the pans be removed from palettes or swapped around. BYOP can RIP when the last lot of singles have run out. Now, this would be a great time to purchase singles, when they are seen reduced. The last two palettes that were made in Germany were Midnight Serenade and Mellow Grove. All else since have been made in China. Building one's own palette can be much fun and great value when one knows what to do. If buying from Camera Ready, the shipping most likely will be free or free when a minimal amount is reached. Even when I purchased to Australia from the German website, the most that shipping would cost would be AUD$9.95, which is less than what you quoted. If a certain amount is reached, the shipping is free. With the endless shades that Lethal created from their singles, I'm sure you could have still made a beautiful palette, even if a few shades had sold out. When collecting mine, I told them which shades I was waiting to get and they helped in storing these for me so I could purchase all at once. It would have shown some kindness to have given credit to the Content Creator whose code you used. Not everyghing is served up to you on a silver platter. Sometimes you need to put in the work yourself to obtain your goal.🇦🇺👩🏼‍🎨

[@KirstensMakeupVanity]

@@krisushi1 Thanks for watching my video! I never said something should be served on a silver platter to me. I did do research before making this purchase which is why I shared my feeling of let down when I got the shades, as they weren’t exactly what I’d expected. I did try to order from a sale but at least half the shades I wanted were sold out during multiple sales I tried to shop. This was a purchase I thought about for months. I wanted to be selective and not just order the shades that were in stock during the sale. Everyone has different experiences while shopping. I do still enjoy this palette but my opinions and thoughts I shared in this video are my own and are true. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the shadows you have! But just while I’ll respect your thoughts, you should respect those of others.