TOO MANY!!!! Eyeshadow Palette Declutter

[@sonisharodriguez1216]

I have hundreds of eyeshadow palettes and I recently did a huge declutter of them. I got rid of over 150 eyeshadow palettes so far. I sold most on Mercari and I gave about two dozen away to my family. All were barely touched and lot were brand new. I still have another 100-200 I need to sell or give away. It’s an exhausting process. But there was absolutely no need to have over 500 eyeshadow palettes when I’m not a youtuber or anything. I just really enjoy makeup.

[@mistyl184]

I love watching de clutters! 🥰 I just went through my own collection, and I managed to go from 34 palettes to 5. I even got rid of most of my Natasha Denona palettes ( I used to have all of the large palettes, I kept 3). Got rid of about half of everything else too. Even shocked my husband. 🤣 I’ve just finally come to the realization that I’m not a collector, I hate anything that feels like clutter, I’m not a youtuber, and honestly I’m in my 40’s and pretty basic in my eyeshadow choices. It felt so good!

[@isabelle123_7]

Misty L wow thats amazing ! What are the 5 palettes you decided to keep ?

[@carriekup]

Wow! Thats super impressive! I second the comment above, what are the 5 that made the cut?

[@lynseywhite8667]

What made the cut ??

[@mm-xl5cw]

@@isabelle123_7 me too, I want to know

[@stacyketner]

Yes please tell us!!! That is fantastic I have paired mine down to 3 pallets and two small z-pallets that are half full and 8 singles.

[@jobee1]

When I’m decluttering eye palettes I will go through and depot certain colors that call to me and make a separate z palette. I’ve learned now to stop buying palettes and investing in good singles that I like and will use.

[@Me-sf2bn]

Smart

[@beautifly07]

Good idea... thanks 😊

[@claudiatorres9936]

I love eyeshadow palettes and anything to do with them. I also love declutters, because among so many products, we get to see what influencers (who try out so much) really like.

[@tiffany4324]

I'm really glad you kept the things you love instead of going into this with an "I have to declutter x amount" attitude!

[@Lora-Lynn]

Being an artist/creative means you have no boundaries to the medium you work with... would love to see your art. Maybe an art collection tour??? I like that your blonde hair is back.

[@paolafrias]

I’d like to see you pull out older palettes and do looks with them. Love the look!

[@lanew22]

I have a box specifically for makeup I'm keeping but not using either because of memories or collecting. That way it's out of my makeup space but I still keep it because I can't stand opening up a drawer and seeing all the space taken up by makeup I'll never use again but refuse to get rid of

[@mutantfroggy]

Hello! Seeing all these Palettes is tempting me to buy more 🙈 I have 4 months left in my eyeshadow no-buy

[@TracyD2]

💪🏽

[@carriekup]

You are braver than I. Eyeshadow is the thing i am a sucker for. I cant imagine going on an eyeshadow No Buy, thats what my nightmares are made of. Dont get me wrong, i dont think i go crazy or anything. I do buy new palettes very selectively. But just the thought of not being able to buy Any.... for Months... it gives me anxiety to think about. Lol

[@TheMocao]

I’m curious what caused you to do a no buy?

[@mutantfroggy]

@@TheMocao I have so much good quality eyeshadow that I end up not using, so I wanted to take the time to rediscover them (which I can't do if I keep buying more 😂). Kind of comes at an appropriate time it turns out with the current situation. Hope you're safe and well wherever you are!

[@TheMocao]

mutantfroggy makes sense! I always wonder what motivates no buys 😊 I’m doing well - thanks for asking...hope you are safe and healthy too!

[@savanah1407]

Still watching & enjoying Mel’s videos. So grateful that they’re here to watch

[@sarahwong4258]

A true makeup connoisseur! It's so fun seeing how excited your palletes make you ❤❤ beautiful makeup gives me this....butterfly like feeling in my stomach, and this excitement that's hard to explain! I have a feeling you know that feeling. Lol

[@carriekup]

Yes!

[@lisar4904]

Would love to see a blush/highlighter declutter!!

[@TracyD2]

Lisa R and foundations. I’m always on the hunt for good ones. I love to know in one fell swoop what worked or not.

[@gigi2k326]

I love the excitement you Express when you pull out a fav. Imo, there's never a reason to explain keeping or not keeping a palette. They're yours, do what you want!

[@sarahweaver7808]

Oh yeah, good job! I’d love to see you go back and revisit some of these. Like once a week a shop my stash video? I always see those videos don’t have as many views, but I love seeing new looks with old palettes, especially since I own so many of them! 😂

[@eimearmorrissey7236]

I literally own the majority of those palettes based on Mel's recommendations and awesome reviews! I second the request for more shop my stash videos! Love them!

[@katiesbeenyarnified]

Sarah Weaver I love seeing new looks with old palettes too! I often try searching specifically for those videos.

[@shantelbarnhill4222]

New looks with old palettes!!!!!!!! 🎉

[@snowwhyte__2605]

Especially that sweet peach palette! I have it but i often forget about it and feel like a kid in a candy store when i remember that I do have it

[@lubazak636]

I like the platinum hair!! I LOVE the Tarte Trust, Lust and Fairydust, and not just for the packaging. I even bought a backup. I get complements when I wear that pallet. I know that you weren’t thrilled with it in the first place, but we all have different coloring in our skin and different tastes. I would never de clutter PatMcgrath, Natasha Denona or Viseart either. Love that Juvia’s Place violets mini pallet. That’s the only one of the mini’s I got. Haven’t tried it yet. Love all my Sydney Grace. Thanks for telling me about them. Glad you are feeling better.

[@meepmoopmeep1]

One reason I love your channel is because your love of makeup is so completely obvious- you are in this cause you have a passion for it and it always shows

[@MrAshtonone]

I am right there with you Mel, I need to do this and it is high time I get to my palettes as I have avoided them. I have given away so much already, but I do need the space and I need to get the older stuff out so I can refresh with things I really want and will use. I may have to let go of my entire old school UD collection (before they were sold). xoxo Lynn

[@dzymzlzyb1268]

I’d love to see some “shop my stash” with the palettes you’re keeping but haven’t done looks with in awhile!

[@LyndaBullerwell]

I always enjoy your videos. You are a ray of sunshine...I especially loved this one seeing the joy you have for them and for art . Thank you!! 💜

[@lalacarroll431]

Mel, you have one of the very very best eyeshadow collections I’ve ever seen! I love how you take such great care of every single palette you have and even keep some of the packaging sleeves and boxes on some. I’m going to have to rewatch and rewatch this video because some of the palettes you showed off are so beautiful!! And why have I never tried Nabla eyeshadows? They are gorgeous! My favorite palette that you showed is the Dior cool toned palette so beautiful 😍 how did I miss that one? Amazing Amazing Video!! I’ve been really bored with my eyeshadow palettes and you have given me major inspiration! Have a great day xo 💜✨

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you so much!

[@Heyitskrystal]

Watching you go through and display your collection is so intensely relaxing. It’s making me want to pull a bunch of palettes from my collection to put in my rotation.

[@sarahferrari4232]

You have really become one of my favorite you tubers. I honestly feel like you give a complete honest review and give enough info for us so that we can make the best decision on what we want to purchase or pass on. Thank you so much!

[@sandrapaul4828]

Hi Mel. My first time writing a comment on your channel which I adore. I just wanted to say that everytime I watch one of your video and in particular that one, I can feel the LOVE you have for makeup. Thanks to share this with us. WIsh I could put my hand on the Vlada palette. I like it and can not find in anywhere anymore.

[@hillarybrewer2266]

Nice collection. I love to keep things or collect them just because they are cute also. Thanks for sharing. I kept thinking something was different with you...then I read the comments...the hair is back blonde. Nice 😀

[@aimeementzer7605]

I’ve let go of a few things recently too. I gave a few palettes to friends and if I had any samples or things friends didn’t want - I gave them to a local theater company. It’s nice to make room for new stuff sometimes.

[@tiachantelou119]

Such a beautiful, ethereal, kind soul. You still shine bright dear Mel. ❤️

[@rebeccarussell1280]

I loved looking at all of your beautiful pallets! Would love to see all of your favorites in the other drawers.

[@Quit3Cut3]

Can you do a series on your single shadows? I’m curious to see what you have even if you break it down by colors.

[@Ang.143]

Lol I did a deciliter recently! It’s soooo heartbreaking because I was buying and keeping stuff from brands that I did not love. Now I know my favorite brands (finally) so I can be smarter when it comes to future purchases.

[@jpaulswan]

I recently let go of like 60ish palettes! Felt great to let them go and make space for new fun! Also I'm so glad you kept that one! Yay!

[@Jbal8924]

It’s so fun to see your collection! Love how attached you are to so many of these - makes me feel like my makeup obsession is okay! 😉❤️

[@laurenjohnson9865]

I’m wearing the Tribe palette today! All of February I’m doing as much as possible makeup exclusively from black owned companies or collabs w/black influencers. I’ve got eye primer, shadow, foundation, liner, contour, bronzer, highlighter, and one lip liner, and lipstick/gloss. Didnt manage primer, blush, or brow products.

[@prettywahwah5130]

Yes, more decluttering videos please! And can we see the little palettes in the shelf behind you? 🤗

[@susan5048]

The only pallet I have is the Two Faced Peach matte . I use every shade in that pallet. I also have put together my own pallet with Makeup Geek. I can’t do the green, blue and yellow shades they put into pallets. Single shades is the way to go . That way you can pick what you will use for your skin tone and eye color.

[@user-pu9ns5op1c]

This feels so good to watch! It's quick, easy, you are not trying to find any excuse to keep one: "I love it, I keep it". To all other youtubers : you don't need to pretend being a make-up collector to keep things. Just do it and love it ♥️

[@buggygirl2452]

The Tarte fairy dust is one of my favorite palettes! I regretted missing on the mermaid one

[@fionanewport716]

I’m revisiting my palettes to work with colors I may have overlooked. Came across 2 colors I thought were uninteresting. I love them. Been wearing them all week.

[@TxYelowRose]

That is a lot of eye shadow. Now I have the urge to buy more palettes after watching this. 😂 I enjoy the declutters because it helps me determine what is good and what is great. If you love it I know I will as well. Thanks for another informative video Mel. By the way that shirt is beautiful! Love that color on you!

[@BRITCLARKE]

ok but this eye look... stunning! great declutter Mel!

[@tammyeaton4791]

The Stilazzi cool tones are GORGEOUS!!

[@jamaica72001]

Very fun video! Thank you! You should take back that larger Chanel palette with the teals in the center and do a look with it... it looked pretty gorgeous! :)

[@BBWBeauty]

OMG THESE ARE MY FAVORITE VIDEOS!!!!!! I’m so excited Mel is doing one!!!!! Too bad I’m at work and will probably get in trouble for trying to watch lol

[@Jessie3Jess]

Love this declutter style. Would enjoy seeing a video of your favourite collector's items and packaging

[@cynthiaalvarado3287]

Hi Melyou did very well with your declutter and as always you have very beautiful pallets and I'm sure you'd created beautiful looks with them I enjoyed your viseart in Charlotte Tilbury all your other goodies you showed usI hope they have a good home to go to I hope you have a wonderful day take care love you girl see you in the next video

[@Feelinprettie]

As a fellow eyeshadow palette junkie. I love this declutter video as you are collector not just a person who owns a bunch of eyeshadows as there is a difference!

[@skicouture]

Mel, unless I'm counting incorrectly, I'm decluttering 32 palettes me, I always have to count more than once😊

[@melthompson2856]

LOL! There was such a mess on my table that I didn’t even want to try more than five times I counted 😂😂😂😂😂

[@k8ster86]

Thank you for showing the inside of the palettes

[@lindamack7184]

I even love old declutters. RIP Mel! I miss you

[@TheMicheleWang]

Love a declutter!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@melthompson2856]

I love you!!!

[@karrinadusablon9738]

We need looks with these older ones. I love your eyeshadow tutorials such as satisfying video

[@aliciaohara8794]

Mel, will you keep going with this series? I'd love to see powder/bronzer/blush/lipstick declutter too!

[@elizabethj8130]

I’ve decluttered so much over the years that I can name all the brands I own. No one really appreciates hand me down makeup so I won’t be buying much color until my 50 plus palettes get discontinued. The Brands I love and have most of: Melt, ND, Pat McGrath, Menagerie, Huda, Visart, Juvias Place, Colourpop, Limecrime, Marc Jacobs, KVD, Tom Ford, ABH, Norvina and JSC.

[@bellesmith9839]

I'm a bit new to affording nice makeup but that silver in the Then & Now Too Faced palatte is the best silver I've ever used. I wish I could find a refill on just that color.

[@lindseygibbs5713]

What about taking out the shadows you like and putting them in a zpallet?

[@saritacruz3020]

Naked Cherry is one of my absolute all time faves, because it is really flattering to me personally. I also keep pretty boxes 💖

[@theaguileras3195]

What I would do to even have a fraction of these! Wow! I have like three pallets. So pretty!

[@ivetb8]

I love the eye and shirt combo

[@dockaren76]

Girl, you are the only influencer who exerts so much energy into her declutters that she goes into full on bronchospasm - you get the win, I’m a subscriber for life! I just got that Lorac 4 pro palette. Wish I’d seen this first. 😏

[@melthompson2856]

😂😂😂 thanks, love!!! 😘😘😘

[@lee_lora32]

Love watching declutter videos but I just love seeing all your eyeshadow palettes. I would love to see more!! 😊❤️

[@eimearmorrissey7236]

Such a treat to see more of your collection Mel! Awesome video!! Another look with the Glitter Storm palette from Ciate would be amazing!! xx

[@saffycatamos]

Wow, that Urban Decay Cherry Pallette is GORGEOUS. That would have stayed in my drawer!

[@laurenjohnson9865]

Lynn Briggs that’s what I thought when I got it but it’s not that great unfortunately-the pigmentation just isn’t there so a lot of shades look the same and also my guess is most of them wouldn’t work on deeper skin tones. All of this made me very sad because Beijing opera is my makeup inspiration and red shadow is my favorite

[@saffycatamos]

@@laurenjohnson9865 Thanks for the reply! I appreciate it.

[@elliehugo9]

omg the color of ur shirt and eye makeup looks soooooo amazing !!!!

[@mellyblush8416]

I love this! When you say you absolutely love something it gets me excited!

[@irisk934]

So here for this!!! 43 minutes of palette goodness 💖💖💖

[@felicitygeorgiegirl5840]

Wow Mel decluttering 32 eyeshadow palette’s is amazing. I had so much trouble watching this video I kept saying oh my god I love that palette I need that palette. Then no I don’t need that palette I have enough pallets and then you pull out the next pallet and I’d say it again oh my god I love that palette I need that palette and on and on and on LOL

[@palisakelley2167]

Hope you feel better Mel! I’m getting over the flu myself. No fun!

[@ruthlogan5354]

I really enjoyed this video. It's like a walk down memory lane. I enjoy all your videos

[@11aschwartz]

Omg yes do more...I want a taste of your whole collection

[@kaylynnmae3332]

Loveeee these videos! So glad you are doing this video! I watched samantha's too! Love you Mel, I hope you have a great day today and you are so amazing!

[@kaylynnmae3332]

Wow I love that flamingo palette by violet Voss! I've never seen it before+!

[@kaylynnmae3332]

When I was little and my grandma who raised me was still alive and i was living with her I got to take dance classes and did a dance to the Uptown girl😂😂 as soon as you said it I started singing it too!! Lol

[@NataliaLavrovaBeauty]

Love declutters and your channel!!!! It's funny how the only Too Faced Chocolate Palette I have (Bon Bons) is the one you decluttered... I am on a No Buy Year and even started a channel to document it and hold me accountable, so I can't get any new make up this year, but seeing this was very satisfying. I will have to search your channel for inspiration with products I own.

[@smagurugals]

Please reshoot Nabla cutie looks, it would be FABULOUS to see them! 😍

[@debbierotstein9920]

Just love watching decluttering videos.

[@kimberleystewart5279]

These videos are also great because I get to learn about some brands I'm not as familiar with! Thanks, Mel.❤

[@BooksNCamping]

I am obsessed with declutter vids, especially right now. I am new to your channel, and already I feel like I love your taste in makeup!!!! Sending love New Orleans 💜💚💛

[@keely_cn8924]

I love declutter videos so much. That vlada palette is so nice, but the cool toned side always turns very warm on me which bums me out.

[@Lilblue515]

That UD palette that you let go was the Heavy Metals it was the Christmas release 2 years ago I think

[@dansyr2514]

I have the nude pop Kevyn Aucoin palette because of you! 🥰 I love it!

[@killerfreckles1162]

Loved this!!! It Inspired me so much. In fact it sent me on a binge watch of palette collections videos. Anyway, I would love to see ALL of your Pallets!

[@aviancag8716]

You look stunning. Your whole look is a vibe.

[@kylafish]

please do bronzer blush and/or highlight! i love these videos :)

[@marlamann3777]

I need to declutter my life lol. love these videos-Mel you look stunning as usual!!! xx Mar

[@jemsopp7125]

I don’t know what it is, but I love declutter videos. I’m planning to purchase a few of the Kaleidos palettes so I was happy to see you kept yours. Can’t wait to dive into those! 😍

[@_Shawne]

I know this was hard for you, it is for me too. My weaknesses are definitely eyeshadow palettes and highlighters! Unfortunately I only have so much space so sometimes declutters are a necessary evil. You did good, I’m proud of you!

[@lacondesalatina]

yo go girl... hope to see another eyelook with Marc Jacob's Silletto.. also Dior's Amber Neutrals... BLESSINGS, Latina 💛💜💚💛💜💚💛💜

[@meagheanv7014]

Mel, only you could wear fluorescent green and look beautiful. I love your style!

[@melthompson2856]

Thank you!

[@happybeautytoyou]

Hi Mel. Can you give tips on “preserving” your palettes? Or cleaning them? I know powders last a long time (despite the advisory on palettes for “18 months” for instance)

[@Mel-pb5xw]

Alanna H to sanitize any pressed powder products - eyeshadow or otherwise - just spritz lightly w/ 90% alcohol (& to clean the outsides/ casing simply wipe down). Hope that helps!

[@happybeautytoyou]

@@Mel-pb5xw thank you. I was doing some research after your comment and read that 70% is more recommended as a disinfectant. Whichever you choose, it's a good idea!

[@Mel-pb5xw]

Alanna H you’re welcome! And yes, ultimately either will do the trick. The advantage to 90% is that it will dry more quickly - an advantage if you’re cleaning a large collection all at once - but 70% isn’t as harsh so there’s a bit less risk of causing damage to the surface being cleaned, & yes 70 is definitely sufficient/ strong enough; it’s actually the strength used in most medical settings, ie in alcohol swabs. For certain things one or the other is definitely preferred, ie 90 is best for pressing/ repressing b/c the lower water content/ faster drying makes the risk of rust developing in the bottom much less, but for cleaning purposes anything 70 or higher will definitely work fine!

[@Sevilkocak]

I was just wondering, if you would compare everything you kept, how many dupes would you find? 😂 Loved seeing your collection and I agree with some other comments, a shop your stash would be lovely. Thanks for posting your wonderful videos, I love watching them.

[@Cara-39]

I've stalked the Melt Gun Metal stack for years but so many reviews saying the shimmer formula is so flakey and fallout is awful keeps me from buying. I have the She's in Parties stack and the the shimmers in that are smooth and easy to work with. What are your thoughts on how difficult the Gun Metal stack is to work with? I'm not a makeup beginner so I can work with a somewhat tricky formula and I only wear cool toned shadows so the grays are right up my alley!

[@lejo_lipswatches]

I just got the Queen palette from Coloured Raine too😍😍

[@nataliebruma8343]

The Steel(etto) palette from Marc Jacobs was the video I discovered your chanel... and fall in love with both! IT's allways reminding me of you. 😊

[@dinahweisberg750]

Wow...that‘s a lot of stuff to go through and it was fun watching you decide what to keep/toss! I recently did something similar but in a much smaller scale. LOVE my Viseart and rearranged them into different color stories. i also decluttered the Chanel 9 pan with the blue/green. Also a few ND (don‘t hate me) because while I love the color/idea it was just too much shimmer & color (Sunrise, sunset and lila). Biba and Gold are going nowhere! I ended up duping the sunrise/sunset palettes with Viseart I already I have. Having fewer things that you love more is very gratifying, isn‘t it?

[@michellecasherr2953]

I bought so many of her recomdations and I will miss that. Rest in peace.❤

[@jannellemoreno4799]

I can't wait until give me glow restocks that summer pallet so I can get it!!

[@BrownGirlBella]

So when you say “de clutter” do you mean send to Shannon’s house? Because...

[@melthompson2856]

😂😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@LorraineParis1]

😂😂

[@meganchandler9078]

Yesss lol 😂🤣

[@asha.m]

Original Venus changed my makeup game and was my intro to indie. Only palette I bought a back up of, although I'll never need it now as I have more palettes than years left to live 😂😂😂

[@DK-yl1zy]

Ohhh so happy to see a declutter like this from you! You have such an impressive collection! I love your recommendations btw, thats for the Sydney Grace palette recommendation, I love mine!

[@rafaelagerson]

Do you still have the nars skin deep? I just bought it, hasn't arrived yet but im beginning to have second thoughts, maybe i should have got the too faced born this way..

[@ys1876]

I LOVE that eye look! Beautiful smokey eye

[@thepetuniatube]

If they ever reissue Pastel Goth, I will be first in line. Katie Jane Hughes did such a lovely EOTD with that palette. Have you seen it?

[@Cupcake4me]

Ugh I loved this video. I love that you showed all the shades/inside of the palettes. ❤️❤️❤️