MELT COSMETICS GEMINI | REVIEW + DEMO | kinkysweat

[@nydia7566]

Im here watching you three years later cauze of the restock of the palette this friday, hopefully i will grab it this time! 🤣

[@cindybrat837]

You had more success w/ Gemini than other review/ demo vids I saw back in June/ July.. The deep olive shades Leo and Fire OG were giving people trouble in blending and color payoff. I also noticed that most people who struggled were either pink undertoned or neutral. I notice on my own skin, olive/ hunter's green shows up more brown than green , and I think that is where some people were experiencing frustration. Leo on the lid is gorgeous on you!

[@AntheaToya]

Cindy Brat good point!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for bringing this up, Cindy! It also motivates me to learn more about color theory and understand tones. Which I think helpful when laying out details of a product!

[@aymimi6951]

I recently bought the safari palette and all Pat McGrath's palettes because of you...and now this one! Watching you is expensive lol! Love your channel!

[@aliciaarcher]

🤣😸 How do you like Safari!?

[@Ieat2much]

So true. I might as well handover my atm card and password to Alicia. What’s the point, resistance is futile.

[@leona3826]

That olive! On you! Stunning! Love that lip colour! Love your hair wrap colour. This combination is FANTASTIC yessssss

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Leona!!!

[@MsEEvaM]

You make me so happy. I love your videos

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!! 💕💕💕

[@jennym007]

I bought this on the restock and I love it too! The greens just can’t be duped and the warm shades go so well with the greens. I can’t express how glad I am with my purchase. It is a shame though that the greens aren’t their own stack in the permanent line.

[@aliciaarcher]

If they make an Olive Stack 💀🤤💸

[@isabelab6851]

Love the look you created...and how you used the various olive greens in a monochromatic look to showcase the beautiful shade

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!

[@jessiwave8]

Ok missy you showed out on this one with explaining the proper technique to use this pallet, I really am grateful to you! I just bought this pallet last night because of the color story, brand history, and this year I wanted to buy 3 pallets only so this is my first. I watched a few well known KZbinrs who applied the browns with the olive tones and made the worst muddiest looks, I was thinking that I'd need to return it but noooo, you saved the day. Have a wonderful weekend lady and again thank you so much for showing us how to create beautiful looks with ease.

[@aliciaarcher]

Hoooray! I’m so happy to hear this, Jessica! I’m happy to know this video is helpful, and do keep me updated!

[@bethanypenn9646]

I love that you never use lashes! Neither do I and it's so refreshing of a guru to just keep their lashes. You dont need em anyway. Love you! I'm an avid watcher of yours!

[@monarock9552]

So pretty! Let me pray that I don’t head to the website.. You get me every time. 🙏🏾😩

[@aliciaarcher]

💀💀💀

[@ataylor1604]

I just got this last week myself. Not only could I not really find these kind of 70s kitchen appliance shades anywhere else, and luuuuv them on my eyes... but I'm si surprised how much I live for the look I created from the left side of the palette...bonus!!

[@ritaandrews4962]

I love the look and the video. Man, now I want this palette. I also want the 3 new Pat McGrath palettes 🤦🏾‍♀️. Decisions, decisions🤷🏽‍♀️.

[@aliciaarcher]

I hope mama Pat creates a bundle!!!

[@susanmayfield3856]

Right, she always get me🤣

[@ritaandrews4962]

kinkysweat Momma Pat has Bundles 🤩🤑

[@BreyonnaFaye]

I absolutely love the look you did. It looks so beautiful on you

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!!

[@thebetterthird6402]

This might not be politically correct to say, but as an older pasty pinkish-whitish woman, you are my first African American I subscribed to on KZbin. I truly enjoy watching you! Your are funny , relatable and so good at reviewing! And this palette is the bomb ( even on my older eyelids, these shades rock! )

[@aliciaarcher]

Well thank you for watching! Happy to have you apart of the fam ✨💕

[@loridupuy6149]

MINE IS COMING TODAY --- I'm on the slow train from the south....2 years later....but I cannot wait. I am also a Gemini....so I may be mounting the box as art!

[@veeluna308]

I love this OLIVE lewk!!!! Thank you for the awesome tips and tutorial.

[@karalindgren3569]

I love your videos and your personality

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Kara!

[@MyGadgetKitchen]

Uggghhh! I'm so mad at you! 😂 I already told myself that I was NOT buying this palette. Now here you go giving it rave reviews! 😂 😂 😂 I LOVE olive green... 😔 Im so weak. I've bought 90 palettes in about 3 months... 😔 I need help 😣

[@jennym007]

My Gadget Kitchen It doesn’t matter how many palettes you’ve bought...this one is worth it!! I have a lot of olive greens and mustards in my collection and I can’t dupe the greens in Gemini. It is expensive but imo so worth the money for its uniqueness. I don’t mean to pry in your business but I did want to give you someone’s opinion who has a lot of makeup (me).♥️

[@MyGadgetKitchen]

Jenny M nooooooooo don't do this to me! 😂 OK. I'm gonna get it. I think it looks beautiful, but it's expensive and no free ship. I hate that. LOL

[@MyGadgetKitchen]

Ordered! 😂 😂 😂 Zero self control!

[@3v3ry1]

My Gadget Kitchen oh man you guys are killing me. I caaaant 😭ok I’ll buy it.

[@MyGadgetKitchen]

Cobalt Nebula lol 😂

[@cher361]

Love the lip and the head wrap😃 Happy you’re back...💃🏾

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Cher!

[@3v3ry1]

Going a week without a video from you is far too long, Alicia! Welcome back 😊

[@aliciaarcher]

🙈😸 Missed you guys!!!

[@karendrives970]

I love the look WITH the Stunna lip paint! I'm a Gemini and love green cuz ir brings out the green in my eyes. I think the look is stunning!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Karen!

[@josegracia5853]

Beautiful scarf

[@atldawn2]

So glad you got your hands on this; I LOVE mine ! 🧡🖤💚

[@Strawberryfearsforever]

I'm so glad I caught this on the second round too. It's so good!

[@mckelvymckelvy6299]

I love mine too

[@sheilaking]

Real truth! I luv MELT Stacks and have most of them. I grab them during holiday sales b/c $58 for 5 shadows gives me buyers remorse. So when I saw $58 for Gemini, I grabbed it on the first launch. Was I in love with the matte colors? Absolutely! Was I thrilled with the matte performance? Not so much. I assumed the formulas would be different from the Stacks, but Gemini mattes are finicky . You just created the eye look I’ve been trying to get and it’s gorgeous. You’ve motivated me to practice with these shadows again and I will take your advice about the order in which I layer them. Can’t wait to see more of your looks with this palette❣️

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Sheila! I do agree (even with my enthusiasm towards the palette) that the mattes need a little finessing. And I feel Wayne brushes help me through it. I absolutely love the tone of the shadows and deal with the blending.

[@sheilaking]

Those olive shades are DEFINITELY worth finessing👍🏽

[@lisavaldez2563]

Love this palette so much! Loving the greens, it performs so well too. I also have the dare to create palette and it doesn’t perform as well as these. And you’re right Michi is absolutely my favorite color I think in my entire collection. Love what you did with the lips! And those earrings are amazing by the way!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!!

[@Yolli.Maceda]

Yay 👏🏼 We miss you !!!loved the video, the look is beautiful !!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Happy to be back!!! Thank you! 💕💕💕

[@FDAaliyah]

This look is so sultry. I love it. Dang it! I don't need another palette but I love the color green. 💚

[@aliciaarcher]

It was hard to resist 😪

[@marielcarranza2958]

I LOVE your eye look here!! So gorgeous!!! Those greens are stunning. You have great eyelids too. I love my Gemini palette & love to see how other people use it. Cheers! 🥂

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Mariel!

[@minooverdi5459]

I don't know if it is just me I always set the crease and upper crease as I want it to blend seamlessly. I do not set the lid as I like full impact colour there and nice deep depth (?) in the corner, tho I do that corner v, less and less preferring my upper crease colour to do a subtle wing (if I want a wing) and do a tiny flick joined to the under eye withliner or shadow. It appears brighter that way. Loved your work here and will be replicating it. x

[@aliciaarcher]

I sometimes do that myself. And I find it helpful depending on the shadow formula!

[@Cherry-Moon]

I paused this just so I could run over and buy this palette.

[@aliciaarcher]

💸💸💸

[@bethanypenn9646]

I would love a video on 39a even though it's an older palette! I'd love to see what you do with it and what your thoughts are

[@mintempress3739]

Ughhh this look is stunning!! 💚💚

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!!

[@Kdee1405]

Gemini is so unique, green (esp. Olive green) is so underutilized, it's great to have a palette that highlights those colors. I ordered it in the restock as well. I will say that the deeper your skin tone, the less colors show up with this palette, especially mochi and lorelei. Even fire OG doesnt show up as green as I would like. I definitely think it could be finessed with a good base, I might try to pick up the p. Louise one. I love the goalz color, I wish that Gemini had the same formula. It flakes off if you dont use it wet, which is unfortunate. I wish that color was a little bit more coral, I think that would have been stunning. Really loved your eye look!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, K! I agree: Gemini does not have the same impact as Goalz. And I would recommend a lighter base for sure. Have you tried the dark mattes from Viseart? I want their Grand Pro I 😩💸

[@susanmayfield3856]

First I didn't get my notification stating you had a video up😭 I just happen to go over my subscriptions today and it showed you had 2 videos up. Second totally LOVE the olive shades, you rocked it, in my opinion it was worth the wait, one of your best.

[@cinemaocd1752]

I've been so excited for your take on this. This is just fantastic! There are at least two youtubers that I follow who said Gemini was the best palette they ever used. I mean it's not quite all that in my book, but I love the color story so much. There are three shades in here that are like nothing else in my collection. I so agree that the metallics are disappointing, esp. for this price point. Gemini (the shimmery peachy shade) is super weak. A good dupe for it that actually works on the eye is Amber Lights by MAC.Hooray for you for figuring out that it works as a face highlight. TBH I was drawn to combining the warm tones with the greens and that's probably why I wasn't satisfied with the results. The black is really, really aggressive. I've been unable to make it work without overs-smoking, but I will try again. I can't wait to try out this look for myself.

[@aliciaarcher]

Yes, I agree that the metallics should have been a touch denser. And are these the best mattes in the entire universe? No. But the tones!? I just can’t get over! The metallics I. 27 were dismal. I was shocked. But I have to say, the mattes saved it for me.

[@markeitaspurlock2228]

Absolutely stunning, I have been waiting on this palette, I just purchased it, those matte green shades are stunning!!!💚💚💚

[@aliciaarcher]

They are to die for 🤤

[@Jazzerbean]

This look is gorgeous! I got a Halloween-esque vibe from it especially considering it's October (though it'd still be a great look for anytime in the Fall). Thanks for sharing!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching!

[@sian800]

I was sooooo happy this was restocked, because I thought I’d missed out. It’s definitely on the expensive side, but those greens!!! My Gemini pan was a bit messed up when it arrived, but of all the colours, Gemini is the one I’m the least interested in and I think it’s very dupable anyway. I love the look you create here! I haven’t done an all-matte look with it yet, but this is great inspiration :)

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Sian!!!

[@nailinthefashion]

YAAAAAS, I have been waiting to see how you’d feel about my all time #1 favourite palette. On my lazy days this is my go to look, because even without primer these shadows last thru my 8-9 hour shifts. I prefer tapping on Gemini with a finger then buffing it out, just for that extra oomph. PLLLLLLZZZZZZ do looks using this and Pat’s glitters! I haven’t done one with Goalz and Blitz Emerald that I like yet, but I feel like they’re sisters and need to get along lmao 🤷🏾‍♂️💖

[@3v3ry1]

Chad Orable I was just thinking that! Blitz emerald would look bomb on this eye look.

[@nailinthefashion]

Right!? Imagine VR Fire Opal & Gemini... VR Nectar and Goalz?!?!? The possibilities are endless! 💖✨😍🤑

[@3v3ry1]

Chad Orable i know I know... meditating on this palette all day. If it was on Sephora I could maybe justify it as - more points! Maybe buy it at the upcoming VIB sale. But I’ve got all the new PMG and ND palettes to snap up the next month 💸💸💸😔

[@nailinthefashion]

I have been saying I need to keep my priorities straight if I really want Bronze Seduction! Lmaoooo you’re seriously my soul sister. I wouldn’t have this palette if it wasn’t a gift tbh; it came out a couple days before my birthday, a Gemini for a Gemini. If you’re really conflicted about it, I think you’d be content with finding some Olive single shadows (if that’s what caught your eye, I’ve almost hit pan on half of Leo) like Makeup Geek’s Dirty Money I think it’s called, is allllmost an exact dupe for that shade.

[@MyGadgetKitchen]

Ooooohhhh great idea to pair with PM! Now I'm really excited to get mine!

[@Kittichanlove]

Man i was thinking not to get this one. Now you making me wanna get it.

[@aliciaarcher]

I was not ready for my deep love for Gemini!

[@geraldined5146]

Is have just purchased it! Great video as always!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Geraldine!

[@chinadoll7951]

I can watch your review a million times. It’s so informative and hilarious at the same time. I had to buy this palette.

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Shauna!!! 🙈✨

[@amyrisdal]

LOL I was refreshing right along with you! 2:58 FTW!

[@aliciaarcher]

🤣🤣🤣

[@godzandheros]

I always used like a yellow, preferably a dirty mustard yellow, to blend out olive shades before I got Gemini to really keep that olive look and not muddy it up with a brown lol

[@Dana-712FifthAve]

Get thee behind me, Satana! I'm on a no-buy for the rest of the year, gurl! & here you are tempting us all :P. Seriously beautiful looks, tho. I may pull out the Kat Von D 10 yr anniversary palette (hey, I bought it before the kerfuffle & it was expensive so I aint decluttering it) and use the olive-y shade in there and the new Gold ND palette and see if I can do something similar, but with a shimmer. Inspiration!

[@aliciaarcher]

I recently purchased the Morphe Boss Babe palette because of the green shades in there, and I wanted to do a comparison vid. The Morphe shades are definitely more moss green than olive. Still pretty, though!

[@ouiser1955]

I love your channel!! You make me smile 😊 I was able to get this palette too. The greens are wonderful. Would like to see a look from the brown side.

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!!

[@karendrives970]

How about adding that green shade from Auntie Pat's palette?

[@aliciaarcher]

That will definitely be a video 😉

[@mayabeading]

I missed you, welcome back. Love the palette, love your look from it. I really like the duo chrome on the lips. Rather 90’s flashback in a good way. You crack me up, always mentioning your “dirty” brushes. FYI, Angelica Nyqvist (Mel suggested her channel some time ago) went to a Hokuhodo shop in Kyoto, Japan and they told her, only wash your brushes twice a year. That makes the brushes last longer. And Michelle Wang, when she reviewed this palette, called this palette’s color story, “schmutzy”. I think that’s what she said. She said that knitters call these types of colors that. I thought that was a funny word. Another FYI, Michelle is kinda famous in the knitting world. Anyway, beautiful palette. Thank you for the review! PS, cannot wait for Pat Mc’s new mini reviews and demos, I know you will do!

[@aliciaarcher]

You know what’s so funny, that I peeped Michelle’s Instagram and saw that she is very much popular in the knitting world! And think it cool to find out that people have a life outside of KZbin 🙈 and even cooler when they have a neat job! I feel SO much better about my eye brush situation. And that’s great to know! I’m going to do further research myself!

[@AntheaToya]

Great look and tips on using the shades. I’m sold based on your tutorial but I hate the limited edition gimmick. I won’t be shopping until next year so I’ll just miss out. One day there will be more dark green olive palettes. These LE FOMO-inducing products will only inspire more brands to offer similar products for those of us who aren’t impulse shoppers/have to budget and save prior to purchasing. Thanks again for the video and looking forward to more in this palette 💚

[@aliciaarcher]

For sure! And I think Sydney Grace at one pint was selling a Gemini dupe bundle!

[@brejarmell1576]

I looooooove this look and these unique eyeshadow colors. I gotta stop foolin with you though 😂😂😂, but I can’t cause I love your videos and besides I am such a makeup addict😩😩😩😩. Seriously, I need the tea on the best products and you give me that. And you make watching tutorials soooo entertaining (you’re funny girl). Ha, you should see me trying to re-create your looks...🤣🤣🤣🤣 I do okay. I just keep practicing💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾And yes, I bought yet another eyeshadow palette...😩😩😩

[@aliciaarcher]

I get it!!! I want all the eyeshadow palettes, not necessarily to keep, but to play with! I’m overly curious and want to dive in it all! But this one I HAD to have. I had a hunch that the tones would be hard to dupe.

[@jeelee999]

You are a treat!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Jennifer! 🙈✨

[@jess4reallyreal]

My no buy this year has stopped me from picking this up......ahhhhhhh.......I’m a hardcore Gemini .......if still available in 2019 I will pick up ....maybe...... really want to use palettes that I already have♊️😞 one of my doggies name is Gemma

[@aliciaarcher]

The fomo hit me hard after the first round 😪

[@AnaRodriguez-ng4sb]

Have you tried the eye set from wayne Goss... Trying to decide wether to buy or not lol

[@karendrives970]

Didn't realize it was available already.

[@AnaRodriguez-ng4sb]

@@karendrives970 I'm talking about the brush set... He hasn't launched any makeup

[@aliciaarcher]

I have not, but am thinking about getting the eye set AND face set AND SONIA G BRUSHES. 💀 I truly believe it will be worth the investment. Because my eyeshadow has never looked better ever since using Wayne’s brushes!

[@AnaRodriguez-ng4sb]

@@aliciaarcher yeah that's what I was thinking but it's like 5 brushes for $130 lol

[@LocdAnnLuvly]

Love the video...The Gemini and Smoke Sessions palettes complement each other perfectly! It's worth it to me! Love how the sun shades and green earth tones mesh! Then that lipstick is a perfect finish!By the way, what lipstick is that?

[@HauteBellaExperience]

I've been stalking this palette. I'm suppose to be on a "NO BUY" for the month of October but I'm heading the to Melt website now to get this palette...gotta have it. I'm not sure if I should tell you TFS or not, but I love the look you've created. Thanks for making me break my October NO BUY girl :-)

[@aliciaarcher]

🙈✨🔥 Thank you!!!

[@BeautyFortyPlus]

Those colors & the look you created are beautiful! This palette wasn’t on my radar at all until watching this😃 Love your editing, btw!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!!

[@klove6149]

The palette and the look you did is nice!!!! But what about that highlight tho😯😯😯...it's BEAUTIFUL🎉🎉🎉

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you! I think it was my Givenchy Highlight Powder in Shimmering Gold! OR Fenty Beauty Killawatt in “Mean Money/Hustla Baby”

[@klove6149]

@@aliciaarcher It's very pretty!!!

[@Christine1225xmas]

“...brings depth without the disaster.” Ha!! Love your perspective and personality! Thanks for this review. I now have fomo for Gemini. 😂

[@aliciaarcher]

🤣 Thank you, Christine!

[@becca3796]

If you love @kinkysweat you'll love @juicyjas 💖💖💖💖 Found your channel by chance, searching for the Emily Edit reviews and now I've watched at least ten of your videos 😁😁 Love your content!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Becca!

[@wonderfulknitworld]

Thank you for the video 😊 I liked it a lot😊Gemini is one of my favourite palettes. The colours are sooo beautiful. 😊 I also like Smoke sessions from Melt. Which one you like better?

[@nydia7566]

Omg! This loook 💜

[@lioralevi5152]

love the look I love olive green and your are so cute :)

[@jsnicky43]

Bought this palette after watching your vid....you make me wanna buy everything lmao

[@aliciaarcher]

WHEWPS!!! 💀🤣💕

[@kathyyearby7132]

Yeah you’re back.

[@aliciaarcher]

Happy to get rolling again!

[@jenniferbossinger1082]

Well...They restocked & I still have all kind of FOMO. I am still not sure I will actually get use out of this, so I guess I will skip out again.

[@k.-.g]

I just bought this for myself for my birthday! My birthday isn’t until Friday, but hey, oh well 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

[@MyGadgetKitchen]

Welcome back! You were missed! 🤗

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!! Happy to be back!

[@Latia_Mua]

I do like this palette I get really pretty green looks. But don't get to use it much cause I keep buying palettes! Lol thanks to pat McGrath 😂😂

[@aliciaarcher]

Pat is ruthless with these Holiday releases 😩

[@isabelab6851]

Missed you Chica!

[@aliciaarcher]

💕🤗💕

[@Makeupmami]

😍 I didn't want to want this!!!!!!!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Whewps!!! 🙈💀

[@carinalier1230]

I want that palette so bad, but it's so expensive..

[@aliciaarcher]

It is 😪 And I’m not interested in potential dupes because of that.

[@isabelab6851]

The design on the outer box is different but the actual palette is the same

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for letting me know! I was in such a hurry to upload, that I forgot to look into it 😪

[@Rosa7388]

I wanted this so bad but then I saw the price and I was like "think clearly please". I was trying so hard to ignore it, especially since I have a list of 14 lipsticks and lipglosses I told myself I am getting and there's still Black Friday coming... Arrrgh! (Yelled like Charlie Brown) Now I'm thinking about this palette again. I don't want Fomo. There's too much Fomo and Limited Editions happening these days!

[@3v3ry1]

Rosa R whats fomo 🙊

[@Rosa7388]

@@3v3ry1 FOMO- the Fear Of Missing Out.

[@3v3ry1]

Rosa R 😮 thank you! 😜

[@aliciaarcher]

Maybe the palettes will go on sale! I keep forgetting that the holiday sales are going to come in hot and I need to be iron clad! 🤣

[@donnareed73]

You waited 3 months later for a restock I waited 3 years restock so from my count you win 😂

[@lisalee215]

I"m so sad that I didn't get my hands on this :( serious FOMO

[@aliciaarcher]

😩 They need to make a Gemini stack 😩

[@lisalee215]

@@aliciaarcher that would be amazing!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Lisa Brown wouldn’t it!?! I know Sydney Grace sold a dupe set but I missed out on that 😩

[@lisalee215]

@@aliciaarcher ha me too!! I have some colorpop singles that are almost doing the trick. Give Me Glow cosmetics is coming out with a Juicy Olive palette soon, but it won't have the mustard side. You would think that someone would know how many people want the Gemini and make a similar colour story!

[@redolentkate]

...in Sephora now...in stock on Melt's site as well....I am just waiting to click buy. I don't know what I am waiting for....

[@mckelvymckelvy6299]

I would need falsies with this look

[@MyGadgetKitchen]

First! 😂

[@aliciaarcher]

YUUUUUS 🥇🥇🥇

[@Pouchy17]

The lipstick ruins it.. completely..

[@redolentkate]

Shush! The lipstick is stunning, completely stunning.