NATASHA DENONA RETRO GLAM DUPE?! | Alter Ego Sakura Side-By-Side Eye Look

Dupe alert! Today I’ve got a side-by-side comparison of the new Alter Ego Sakura eyeshadow palette and the Natasha Denona Retro Glam palette. Is the prestige palette worth the extra $49??! All products linked below. Thanks to Alter Ego for gifting me the Sakura palette! This video is not sponsored. I earn a small commission when you use my link to purchase the palette. #makeupover40
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[@debrt1523]

I could not see a difference. Both sides look beautiful. Maybe in person you could see subtle differences, but I certainly couldn't. I agree it would be great if they could dupe the nude pallet.

[@jmarie1959]

Thank you! That's a beautiful look! And I agree it would be nice to see the "I Need A Nude" palette duped. Have a great night everybody! 🙂❤

[@magm9719]

Beautiful eye look Shelly!! And yes, we love Ziva!! 😻😻 Yessss for the dupe of the ND “I need a nude palette “ . The color story is soooo pretty!!!!

[@susiecross3174]

Shelly,You are such a refreshing young lady and I appreciate your vivacious personality! Thank you!❤

[@FUNKINFOREVER-i7p]

Your eyes are so pretty.❤️

[@neresq]

I would have sworn it was the other way around because it seemed you were working hard to blend and eliminate patchiness with your left eye (right side of our screen). If only these colors worked for me -- alas, with my very green eyes, those reds and pinks do not -- I would definitely get the AE palette. Thanks for a fun video.

[@goow]

The funny thing to me is that the higher end shadows almost always seem to take a little bit more work!

[@gracer656]

What a great job on this video. Loved watching the side by side application! Both look gorgeous. I’m waiting on a dupe for the I need a nude palette, hope it happens.

[@liss441]

Noticed the ND eye with application as the matt colours come out more pigmented

[@janelane80]

I like the music with the shadow application. It’s very soothing! Just an FYI for anyone who’s an Ipsy member (or former member), the Ipsy store has older ND releases pop up every now & then. I just ordered the Retro Glam on a discount.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Yay! Shelly’s on! ❤

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Great colors!

[@reneklein6049]

Wow! The AE is such an amazing dupe to ND's. We do love Ziva! She's a natural in front of the camera. ND is on the left side. (Non pierced) I was wrong! Amazing how good it is. Great job, Shelly. Kiss the kitties for me! 😘🩷🩷

[@micheleg81]

I couldn’t tell the difference! Love these colors together! So that was the Fenty beauty foundation stick you had on? Very nice! I’ve been wanting to try the Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick. Can’t decide on Scream or Starstruck. Have you tried it? Wondering what shade you would wear. Our undertones are pretty much the same. Sorry, rambling now. 😂

[@MyCleverHandle]

My gosh, that's a great color story! Forget that it's a dupe - the Alter Ego would stand alone as a winner at any price, let alone at less than $20. Your eyes really come alive with the green! Thanks for the tryon! I'm sure they're already working on the nude palette.

[@jenns.4187]

I love this!! I’ve been looking for some inspiration to use my ND palette and this whole look is a vibe 😍

[@dawnjohnson8739]

That top looks beautiful on you! What fun!

[@themerz6982]

Thanks Shelly! I love options.

[@maryannbecker9666]

You have gorgeous eyes! Both pallets are beautiful. I thought the alter ego was the right side.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Shelley the retro glam was my first ND purchase and I do like it quite a lot. The greens and the khaki leaning neutrals really work for me, but the pinks turn quite peachy on my super cool toned skin. That somewhat puts me off the new one as it looks quite peachy too. I’m still on the fence about it tbh. If it’s on sale near the holidays I might get it then, but I’m going to wait till the hype dies down and see if I still want it. As to the Alter ego it is a good alternative it seems like, but not available here in Scotland. Best wishes x

[@dawnbonome9056]

Good job Shelley… beautiful eyes.

[@StormSongs7]

I’ve been perusing Alter Ego for the last year. I’m may need to splurge for a palette. Honestly, can’t tell the difference. ♥️ .

[@kathyknuteson2838]

I love those colors! I'm eagerly awaiting the AE dupe of the ND I Need a Nude pallete, and of course your video on it! I miss Ziva . . .

[@goow]

I really really hope they do it!!!

[@SarahMcAshan]

Yesssss makeup and chilllll! I was just wondering what you thought of this Sakura palette--I bought the Midsummer because of your review and I LOVE it. Enzo, my tabby kitten, loves watching you BTW. A cat knows a cat person for sure. Twice now I've found him tucked up in my bed with his paw on the space bar, having started a video that I'd left paused. I'd say he's judging your Cat Eye technique, but you don't really do cat eyes!

[@megan4011]

That pallette looks beautiful on you & I was literally just going to buy this pallette for Christmas ⛄ Now, I'm saving the $40 dollars getting the alter ego dupe so thanks for saving me $$ ❤ Now I can spend it on more makeup 👍 Yay🎉

[@cindystewart121]

Great video and you cannot tell the difference between the two eyeshadow palettes. So PLEASE Alter Ego make a dupe for the Natasha Denona “I Need a Nude Pallet”, Shelly and I and also many many more would sure appreciate it if you do.❤️ Thank you Alter Ego. Thank you Shelly you are awesome💞🌻

[@cherisenunez2530]

I'd love to see a dupe of her Yucca pallet... that one has really got me curious to branch out but the price point 😢

[@alishacuddy2473]

Is it bad i want the alter ego more for the packaging

[@helenstuckey4042]

Have you tried the Polite Society foundation if not I hope you do I want to see how you feel about it!!!!!

[@goow]

Added to my list! Thanks, Helen!

[@esharoth7186]

I would absolutely buy an I Need a Nude dupe palette. Love Alter Ego!

[@sharil3645]

Thank you for doing this review. And.yes, Alter Ego please dupe the I Need A Nude Palette!! I will buy it. :)

[@reikiwithcary2682]

Beautiful look Shelly! ZIVA! Beautiful girl! Maybe one day I will have the honor Of translating for you to mommy! Have a wonderful week ahead!❤

[@katekate1]

I was wrong!

[@marialopresto-ex7yk]

I can't wear huda or Juvias place

[@goow]

Now that you say that, I have one Juvias Place palette that makes my eyes itch too. I wonder if I can compare those ingredients and find something in common that is the nemesis ingredient to my eyes.