Ohh...The ABH Subculture Palette...What are we going to do with you?

[@NicoleW125]

Tbh this palette seems like a beautiful girl who has a very complicated personality. She's difficult to be friends with. But, she's worth all the work.

[@rosiellagrace]

Nicole that's what I've been saying, LOL - she's the grungy little sister that not everyone is going to love but she's a perfect fit for some of us.

[@Moonbunbunn]

Rose Ella-Grace that's so fitting especially considering the colors !

[@rosiellagrace]

Tori Vela right?! I've used more descriptive [maybe considered crude / rude] words but, it's fitting. Sisters are never the same, so the formula thing didn't bother me but it was an expectation thing that had everyone thrown for a loop!

[@Moonbunbunn]

Rose Ella-Grace yeah that's totally true and it's even more accurate cause the subculture palette is modern's "sister" palette or at least that's what they call it

[@rosiellagrace]

Tori Vela exactly, I mean.. I still absolutely see it as a sister palette. The MR is just the older, popular sister and Subculture is the younger, grungy one - it's all about which colour scheme appeals to you.

[@josiepi5710]

I'm the exact person this palette was designed for. I am a professional artist so I'm very used to working with paint and color, I love a challenge, and honestly I'm drooling over the unique colors after having it for weeks. I lay awake at night and imagine all the beautiful looks i can create with this palette. It inspires me and it is now my favorite eyeshadow palette.

[@megansparks08]

Im in the unpopular group, i adore my subculture palette!

[@jenluv]

I don't think you are in the unpopular group. You are definitely not alone! I like mine too!

[@heidic9465]

Megan Sparks I love mine too. Such cool colours!

[@juliespitzer7005]

I've had my palette for about 2 weeks now. Yes I have kick up but really no more than my MR palette....My MR palette is very soft and dusty as well. I absolutely love my Subculture. I've had no trouble blending and I'm far from being a pro. I go in with a light hand but do that with all my shadows. I like to build up my looks. This palette really makes me step out of my comfort zone and I've been really enjoying creating different looks. Stephanie Nicole and KJ Bennett explained this palette, in depth and the differences between ingredients of the 2. 😘

[@jenluv]

+Julie Spitzer sounds like we agree on everything! High five! ✋🏻

[@ajujuadoidoi]

I completely agree!!

[@shelbymartinez104]

Julie Spitzer there was one batch number that people seemed to like that were completely different than all the bad batches, maybe you got lucky.

[@luluthomas4023]

Same!!!! I actually got my MR a few days before subculture and find they both have a lot of fallout. But like you I have a super light hand anyway so it's worked. I don't usually mix tons of colors together anyway so haven't gotten the grey color. It's worked for me so far and I'm happy with it!

[@lekkijp9465]

I have more issues blending that Tarte palette we got in Boxy.

[@kathrynp2280]

This was one of the best reviews I've seen. You and EmilyNoel83 are the youtubers I trust the most, and you both gave different reviews opinion wise, but spent the time to be honest. You didn't spend the time whining about powder, or complaining about too much pigment. And you're right about "finally not a warm palette!!" Great review 😊

[@Mel-pb5xw]

I think you are the ONLY one who could have gotten me to watch another review on this!!😳

[@Mel-pb5xw]

PS Love your look!!👍👍

[@jenluv]

+Sunfish OutOfWater haha! Thanks! 😁

[@45xochitl]

You know i gotta be honest with you and say, you are one the very few makeup bloggers i still watch. Everyone else has so much drama on their channels that i dont care to watch anymore. Thank you for being you! I love Jen Luvs Reviews!!!!!!

[@nataliev1249]

Never clicked a notification so damn fast! I've been waiting for your review of this one Jen. Thank you, as always, for being so in-depth & unbiased!

[@jenluv]

+Natalie V I'm so glad, Natalie! You are very welcome!

[@karolkatherine5433]

Natalie V lol me too...im obsessed with subculture palette and i watch every review Hahaha

[@noreasonatall]

I've just got to say I'm not a big commenter in general but I want to thank you for your frankness in your reviews. You give the facts as well as your opinions but you are so respectful of other people's opinions, too. I like your approach so much and it's so, so helpful to me. I always look forward to what you have to say. Thank you so much for that!

[@sleeksilver16]

I just have to say a massive massive thank you for all the effort you put into these amazing reviews!! I appreciate the time you put into these videos is a really big help for me and many others. I'm not the most educated person on cosmetics but I've started to pay much closer attention the last couple years. You are someone that had help more recently with that. It's soooo important for people to do there own research but it does help tremendously with the guidance you offer. So again thank you for crazy amount of effort & time you put into all these reviews. Your one very busy Momma!

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

I love how you approach your reviews: informative, to-the-point, and fair while also expressing your own opinion. I can't afford this palette, but that hasn't stopped me from watching the reviews. What struck me most about Subculture was how finicky it is to work with. If you have the skill and patience, great! I've only been getting back into makeup recently, so this is not for me. What I have learned from watching the Subculture reviews is different possibilities with color combinations that I wouldn't have considered before - my eyeshadow color horizon has been broadened! The eye look that you created Jen, is a very pretty one done with unusual (to me) colors. Awesome!

[@amylouwho8991]

I love this look that you did. I saw a picture on Instagram and I thought it was one of those Instagram ladies you see all over the feed. You should be totally proud of yourself! For me this is too much trouble. I don't want to work at eyeshadow this much. Great review as usual Jen!

[@LittleMissCrista]

Love how you breakdown your reviews, they're so thorough! 🙌🏻

[@jessiemacd651]

This is by far my favourite review on the Subculture palette. You are so informative and your eyelook is my favourite that I have seen by far. I love how brutally honest you are, and I so agree with everything that you said. Love you, Jen!!

[@gam3rspice]

Great review I bought this palette as soon as it was available to order from anastasia and when I got it I was so surprised of how much trouble I was having getting it to work and blend. This was before seeing any reviews. You're the ONLY person I've seen actually explain the issue with the colors turning grey when blended together you're so informative thank you!!!

[@lizsanchez1847]

I just love your makeup informational videos. I also enjoy how articulate and concise your communication skills are.

[@Shayri01]

I love how you do swatches Mz Jen. It's so easy to follow which shade you're swatching with the same colour coded labels.

[@victoria.galvin]

You definitely do the most thorough reviews on KZbin hands down. Thank you

[@CYR1983]

I ordered this palette, started watching some YTubers that were bashing this palette, freaked out and thought I had made a mistake purchasing it then Stephanie and Wayne Goss talked about it and decided to keep it. I haven't used it but I think just using a light hand will help me and I feel dorky for listening to some YTubers instead of trying it for myself. Your review is really nice. Every palette has its pros & cons and I liked how you pointed both out and not just negative. The look you did is stunning and now I know not every palette is for everyone. Mom always says that's why there are a lot of flavors and colors out there to fit everyone's taste.

[@Jenny_bell_key]

I appreciate how you stay positive even with a product that didn't exactly suit your personal preferences. Way to go!

[@sheilaking]

Wonderful demo! Congrats on slaying this palette👏🏽. Totally agree! We consumers scream for "more pigment" and ABH gave it to us, but failed to tell/warn us. They could have played up the "We hear you, pigment you want, pigment you'll get" message instead of riding on the popularity of MR. Now that we know this is NOT the sister to MR, we can adapt our methods & tools. I love it b/c I have an overly light hand and WG brushes pick up more shadow with less damage/dust up in the pan.

[@MyNewObsession2017]

I bought my subculture palette the day it launched on the ABH website. I love the palette. Yes, it has a lot of powder. Yes, it takes time to figure out. Yes, It is somewhat hard to work with. BUT, I think that once you have it figured out, it is an amazing palette. I played with it a lot the first week and find myself grabbing for it less. I also think though, that come fall, we will be loving it all over again.... I LOVE this eye look BTW. I may try to recreate it! Thank yo, Jen. You are amazing!! BTW-old subscriber with a second account. Just realized I wasn't on my personal account chatting at you right now, haha.!

[@lalaellen]

Great review. One of the most precise and to the point I've seen. Also, I think the eye look came out looking fantastic! The Electric layered over the olive green made a huge difference in my opinion. Well done Jen! ♡ I have to say, while I didn't purchase this pallet, it DID inspire me to purchase a few colors from my trusted MUG to expand my looks and collection.

[@melissagold2559]

I love that you included a wipe test! Thanks for the review!

[@Alaf_63]

I think another thing that ABH didn't mention is that Electric and Cube are more transformative shades rather than full on metallics. This is one of the best reviews I've seen on this palette. Some of the other ones just annoyed me. If you see a shadow is soft and pigmented, don't treat it like it's not just to see what happens.

[@nikoleledbetter9018]

Andrea Lafuente If I'm not mistaken, they did mention it several times on their Instagram. They said they were duochromes and Adorn was the only metallic in the palette.

[@A---7]

Duochromes can be highly pigmented also. Transformers are sheerer or lightly pigmented.

[@annadowney3586]

Or use a wet brush as with basically any metallic and electric looks just as pretty on the eye as it does in the pan.

[@nikoleledbetter9018]

Anna Downey agreed, electric is my favorite of the palette, I dip in with a wet brush first then top it off with a little bit more on my finger, it's a gorgeous shade. Cube is ehh for me, dry, wet, brush, or finger I'm just not impressed with it. :/ overall I do enjoy the palette.

[@ItsaColething]

I've tested this palette out and for the shade electric i find that to get the best payout with the least amount of work is using the flat end of the Anastasia brush that comes in the palette.

[@FresaraHa]

Jen I found you about a week ago. I am so impressed by you. No doubt you are the best best person to look for if someone needs advise with beauty. I love your channel and I love you!! 😘❤️ Thank you for all the effort you put in each of your reviews, you are an awesome KZbinr and I had to tell you. Gracias!!!!!

[@andyquilla]

I just keep thinkin that they should advertised as "Pressed Pigments" not just Eyeshadows...treatment would have been very different also the drama behind it 😊

[@Fa6uumiii]

Jesse the Smartass lol yess 😅🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Mel-pb5xw]

Andrea Peñaranda my thoughts exactly!!!

[@LCx829]

It's not pressed pigment. Urban decay electric palette was pressed pigment and way better.

[@pandemonium8276]

I know I'm a FREAKIN YEAR later, but whatever hahahhah. I have some tips for you if you still use it: being sweet and short, use more dense brushes. What I noticed that works marvels is to use more dense brushes and theeeen blend away. As you said, it's better when you dip into another palette to create a base (because this palette doesn't work amazing with dry nor wet patches of primer), and then apply these pigments. You pick up with a dense brush, pack a little bit and then blend with patience. Also it worked wonders for me picking up a mix of the two colors I'm blending. And since the metallic shadows are prone to close up (meaning that they form this supericial layer of oils), that part of the brush you hate, totally works to scrap a little bit that layer without hurting the shadow. I get that is NOT the best formula ever, but I do think the payoff is good. The color story is fun and it haven't been seen until that time. I totally agree: she should've warned people. But it's kind of the culture, you know? Creators are SO affraid of the backlash of anything they say that I feel like they are not saying things before hand so they can give it a try before judging. Happens the same thing in the videogame industry, btw hahaha

[@JessicaSmith-mw7dp]

I've been waiting for your review, you're one of the few I trust on here. Don't ever change ❤️

[@TerraellHazlett]

Love your finished look. Thank you for all of the great information on this palette. PS Your hair looks amazing!

[@caitlinvanderveen6086]

Yasssss! You made that eye shadow WORK! Looks great!

[@MarkMichelleMTBMisadventures]

This is one of the better reviews on this palette! And thanks for the great look. I've been on the fence about keeping this palette because it does run dark but I do love the golds and red. But after creating your same look, I love it and going to keep. Thank you!

[@esthermarte5936]

Honestly I don't trust many people on KZbin so you are the second review I'm going to watch. I trust your word, thank you for still doing this review even with the 3 million other reviews on KZbin 😊

[@strawbunnymilk81]

I love the look you did. Looks great on you.

[@sponia2007]

I feel like people just jumped on the bandwagon of bad reviews just to get views? Thanks for your review. It's enjoyable and honest!

[@Amyjo_lovesmusic]

This is the fairest review I have seen on this pallet!! Yes, it may not be for everyone but that doesn't mean it is bad. I think you gave a lot of good, helpful information to help people make an educated decision on if the want to purchase this or not. No bashing just good fair information. Thanks!!

[@Gaptoothedredheadeds]

I really appreciate this detail,in-depth, objective review!! I have wanted this palette sob bad, but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[@sophiejoelle3242]

this is soooo thorough, i’m impressed

[@jenluv]

Thanks, Sophie!

[@analyzingmylife2492]

Jen, Thank you so much for your in depth reviews. All of the work you put into your videos is very much appreciated! I absolutely love my Subculture palette! Yes, I have to build it and spend more time on my looks, but to me it is definitely worth it. I have recently begun stepping out of my neutral comfort zone, and this palette has been so fun to play with and helped me do just that. Yesterday I created a look with Dawn, Roxy, Fudge and Axis on the outer V....boom, color! I loved it! Bye, Bye comfort zone! I can see myself getting addicted to Axis! My fiancee walked in the door and instantly commented that he loved my eye look. Subculture success! LOL I can honestly say that is has become one of my favorite palettes to play with, and I look forward to tying it in with other palettes to see what kind of looks I come up with. For those that are debating purchasing this palette, I feel that if you are drawn to the colors and don't mind experimenting and learning how to work with this formula, I urge you to go ahead and try it. I know that I am extremely excited to rock some Fall looks with this little beauty! Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

[@margaretyoder3007]

Excellent, insightful, detailed and very helpful information Jen! Thank you for the effort you put into your reviews.

[@the1ThickSause]

Awesome review! I have this pallette 3 weeks now... and realize after watching a lot of tutorials, that i need to up my brush game! Thanks!

[@kamwuzhere]

I just LOVE how in depth she gets for these

[@SprucedandGussied]

You look precious. Love the way the look turned out. one of the best eye looks i've seen with this palette so far.

[@tjayotte]

Excellent review, per usual, Jen. I had such high hopes for this palette because the colors are just stunning! I didn't have trouble discerning which colors should and shouldn't be used together, and I went in with a VERY light hand (one LIGHT dip into the pan) to slowly build the color. My problem was the tiiiiime it took to blend. AUGH. It just took FOREVER. I even gave myself an extra 15 minutes for getting ready the second time using it, and was STILL late leaving the house. I guess this taught me how important blend-ability is to me in eyeshadows, so there's that, lol.

[@katieflack1]

Absolute best review of the subculture pallet ever!!!! You always do an amazing job with your reviews, and I truly base my purchases off of what you say. This review was no different and I love what you had to say. I might get this one now!!!

[@faithb.6501]

I bought this palette the day it launched and my issue was the way ABH responded after people started putting out their reviews. I know it's "just makeup" but for some reason it really set me off. It was one excuse after another...It's a pro palette not for the general public, they're pressed pigments, you're not using the right brushes, you're not using the shadows correctly, it's innovative and you people don't know what you're doing and they never just came out and said "you know what, we marketed this way wrong and we're sorry about that!" They waited until people were like "holy shit this is odd!" and then put out conflicting and condescending responses as to why that was. Also, it really upset me when some people were saying someone was dumb if they didn't like this palette and didn't know what they were doing. Just not cool all around.

[@debleigh1249]

Oh my goodness, I have absolutely no desire to have to work that hard to get an eyeshadow look. From the first video I saw on this palette I knew I would not be purchasing it. Most every day people do not have that kind of time, or desire to do battle with their eyeshadow. I'm so grateful for your objective and subjective opinions, they are so helpful and so honest!

[@biancaparavano3901]

Thank you for being so real and giving a factual insight on this palette. Since it was first released, people put it down constantly without giving it a proper try. You've definitely helped me because I was on the fence about how I felt. New subscriber!❤️

[@jenns.4187]

This is a great review! Funny enough, I swatched it at Macys, Sephora, Ulta - and noticed that the palettes were a mess - and swatched it at the Sephora in JCP and it was sooooo much better so I picked mine up there. Tbh, my MR palette has more kick-up then the Subculture palette and I feel like a lot of KZbin reviews really weren't helpful. I am personally glad that I picked it up and tried it for myself and that I bought it because I wanted the colors. It all comes down to personal preference and what you want/are looking for in your makeup.

[@lune78]

I know this drama is super old, but I totally agree with Jen, the palette was not the problem, the marketing was. Calling it a sister to MR was a huge mistake on ABH's part, and also not telling people it was a pressed pigment palette. People who knew how to use it and were willing to put in the effort to make it work absolutely loved it. At the end of the day, it's a matter of preference. Personally, I haven't purchased this palette, nor do I intend to, I'll stick to my MR palette as it is much easier to work with.

[@Antoinettescloset]

I got this a couple of days ago and I LOVE it! I use the dome shape technique, using the darker colors on my lid and then used Roxy to diffuse the harshness. The looks both days only took me 5-10 minute tops! The looks I have done have been beautiful and am very happy when I look in the mirror to check my make up. I am very shocked at how some people have had such a hard time who are way more talented than myself.

[@hollyjensen5717]

So glad I found your channel! Thanks for you honest and CALM review! 😁

[@kellythayer5108]

Thank you for this review!! I love the way you do these reviews. All the other big youtubers just swirled their brush and said its bad. You actually give us the information! I waited for your review to decide if I wanted this pallete or not.

[@jenluv]

+Kelly Thayer I was SO disappointed in some of those reviews. They made my stomach sink because it looked like they didn't think independently on it. Not enough about their own experience. Just, "Look at the powder!" Made me sad.

[@kellythayer5108]

Jen Luvs Reviews exactly! The way I look at youtube is not entertainment. For me its about reviews and tutorials. I felt like there was A TON of click bait videos with this pallete!

[@lisakilinski4688]

Beautiful eye look Jen! I got Subculture with my Ulta 20%. I do like it but I find the greens hard to blend. I have to keep going back and press the greens on to get them to look good but I can make them work.

[@MarianaCrawford4u]

Hi Jen! I was looking at your eye look and I realized that I used those same colors using other products yesterday! That is so freaky how I create looks and then watch my favorite KZbinrs and see them do something similar. I just needed to say that and now I am going back to ser the rest of your video.

[@charitysheppard4549]

As a lady born in 1973, I LOVED, "Looked like a bad 1970's rug." OMG!!! 😂 As for your videos being "too long," I think they are GREAT!! I find them to be effective, complete and even objective, since you include so many facts. Keep up that amazing work!!!

[@juliemarrison7825]

Fantastic and honest review!! I am totally in love with the look you created!

[@SamanthaMarchxo]

I just love watching your reviews!

[@harshalirele2627]

Hey Jen! 👋 I like your entire video. ❤ I really like how thorough they all are.

[@kaamya921]

I promised myself and 3 other people that I wouldn't watch one more video reviewing "Subculture"! I love makeup and because of that love KZbin's beauty community. But this started giving me anxiety. Lol! But Jen reviewing is a Must See! I know you aren't pushing some agenda to hype or destroy a product. You are objective and I know you have done your due diligence before you speak on a product. Thank you for your diligence and commitment.

[@jenluv]

+Tmac1963 this means so much to me! Thank you!!

[@suzyhall2608]

I have no intention of buying this palette because these colors would not make me look good. BUT the look you came up with here is STUNNING!!! Thank you for this very informative video.

[@dorilyons2286]

I absolutely love this look on you So beautiful and unique! And, as always, your reviews are spot on.

[@_Shawne]

Hi Jen, thanks for another awesome in-depth review! I was on the fence for a while about this palette so I duped it out with Makeup Geek and ColourPop shadows. I still want to try my hand at this palette though. Knowing I can return it to Ulta or Sephora makes me feel better about trying it out.

[@onemooreperson13]

I just picked up my palette today. I like it though I have to be super careful with tapping off my brush and not putting too much on my eye. I do have to be extremely careful with it. I've done several eye looks today, but I got them all from youtube. I think you are right and this should have come with some suggested wear. Thanks for the review. I love and trust your reviews and am so happy you came out with one. I purposefully waited until yours came out before picking it up.

[@ezradot]

Hi Jen! Great review as usual! :-) I was terrified of this palette until I watched videos from Stephanie Nicole and Emily Noel. I looked at the brushes I typically prefer using and then actually paid attention to how I apply my eyeshadow and noticed that I apply them by using packing motions with a small flat concealer brush! which is exactly how people who love the palette apply their shadow. I took the plunge and used my ulta 20% and I've been loving it. Cube and Electric seem to just be transformative or topper shadows really similar to that weird glitter shadow in the Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate bar palette Pink Sugar I think it's called. I've used several different crease brushes and I can say that you do NOT want to use a dense fluffy brush but rather a flimsy one like Wetnwild crease brush. Crazy but it really allows the heavy pigment to be dispersed over a larger area, conversely I use the crown brush flat C421 mini concealer brush to pack and layer shadow on and holy cow it works WAAAAAAYY better than any other brushes I own. Fluffy (not too stiff) pencil brushes also did well for me and I'll tell you that these are the absolute best shadows to use an eyeliner with a super skinny flat or angled liner brush because of how much "stick" the pigments have. Lastly the muddiness of shadows. You touched on something when you said the person who likes this should be a creative type because you have to have an eye for color theory to get the most out of this palette. The usual methods of blending (sweeping, stippling, and swirling) will absolutely create that muddy (oil paint-like) mixture if you don't simply pack on the shadows. Is this ridiculous for an eyeshadow palette? YES! This isn't for the masses. With that said, I'm actually loving practicing with it and will get a ton of use out of it this fall. :-) Sorry for the disertation ha!

[@Mel-pb5xw]

ezradot don't apologize!! I'm still undecided re: whether I'm going to pick it up & found your experience incredibly helpful. Thx for sharing!!

[@ezradot]

Sunfish OutOfWater no problem! This is definitely a "know thyself" or "self discovery" kind of product haha! I did see a really helpful video on a nyx palette that was similar if you decide on the traditional route. Best of luck! :-)

[@rowdieb1970]

Kathleen Lights has a good one too.

[@gladitsnotme]

Thank you for this dissertation sis! Very helpful. Definitely getting my brushes ready!

[@ezradot]

gladitsnotme no problem! May the force be with you and your brushes!

[@kittyk_katt]

I waited till it was in Sephora and got to touch, feel, swatch the palette. Yes it has kickback but its not as crazy as some of these videos are making it out to be. I read somewhere that the problem wasn't pressing but to much silicone in the powder. I already do my eye-shadow like it is being suggested to do so for me I haven't had alot of problems with it. I love this pallette and it does pair really well with Modern Renaissance.

[@xris3006]

Jen, even with all the reviews out there about this palette yours is probably my favorite one. i thought about getting this palette to use single shadows along with my other palettes. But $42 is too much for single eye shadows that i'm not going to use that often.

[@ItsCrystalBeauty]

LOVE your fun, fair reviews! ABH may indeed have pre-promo'd the palette differently *IF* they themselves knew they'd later need to explain challenges. I know a couple of fellow MUA's were trying to be supportive of the brand, but it was a little disappointing to hear them loosely use "pure" pigment with conviction when all it took was a glance at the ingredients to know they aren't solely pure pigment (though they may be high in pigment). Yes, "pure pigment"/"high pigment" sounds fabulous, but not if the result is sheer, skips, lacks adhesion or muddies. A "user friendly" formula is a good mix of quality colorants AND binders (for ex. PURE vanilla extract is divine, but w/out the other ingredients there's no delish dessert!). Love ABH, though the earlier shadow formula wasn't their strength (I haven't tried the newer palettes, but singles are good though). I do admire what Anastasia/Claudia have built from scratch. They always have innovative ideas and are brilliant with the relatively new digital era.

[@InfiniteMidnite]

I don’t own this palette because I wasn’t crazy about the shades and I knew that most were not ones I was comfortable wearing or ones that would look good on me. I do like darker looks but I’m into plums purples and greys for darker shades. Thank you so much for doing this tutorial, this is how I wish every beauty channel would do their tutorials. I want to see you very close to the camera, I want to see the type of brush you’re using, I want you to talk about how you’re using the shade and you do all of that & more.

[@leethomas958]

Wow Jen, this is the best look I've seen with this palette!

[@jessymason6282]

Went to Ulta to swatch but I didn't like how they felt. Not easy to work with, not crazy about the colors. Gonna just wait for the next one. Great video- so informative. Thank u hun!!

[@annika343]

Thank you for this review, it made me excited to get this palette and play with it! The colors just speak to me and I am used to mixing paints :D I also really love the look you came up with, and I agree, they massively dropped the ball with the marketing vs reformulation.

[@BaileyLayne]

I have really grown to love this palette! It challenges me to be more creative and as a result I've come up with (what I think are at least) gorgeous looks! There is a learning curve for sure though.

[@michebeauty6380]

Love this review. Pros/cons, critiques of the release (which was my biggest issue) and how you get it to work best. I really appreciate this review!!

[@Tyraluvs]

This is one of the best "Honest" vidieos on the Subculture. I bought this the first day it came availiable from Macys and Ive had some playtime with it and you hit the nail on the head with this review. Im the girl that doesnt know much about makeup ...but I know this has potential if you are patient. I love just looking at this palette...it shouts out to me and gives me inspiration to be creative....Today I paired it with a Natasha Denonna #9 palette I got from a Beautylish Luckybag 2 years ago and they played very well together. I will for sure be doing this eye look here because you Miss Jenn made a beautiful eye look right there and I think I can do it now esp. since you did this tutorial!!~ xoxo

[@Heather_A1]

This has got to be the best looks I have seen with Subculture! Well done!

[@jenluv]

Thanks so much, Heather!

[@feliciamarietorre3562]

I love how thorough your reviews are... You do all the work for us. I love those earrings too btw. Also I like this pallet it works for me. You just have to use it correctly. It's basically loose pressed pigments. ✌

[@kimhutchens2233]

Jenn the only thing I think when I watch your videos is I TRUST YOUR REVIEWS!!!!!!

[@shannonreynolds1542]

Cube over a black base is simply magical and has been a trick I’ve tried with many clients and they’ve all loved the results As Always Much Love toYou 😘💋😍❤️❤️❤️

[@jaimegrozier6136]

I think you are absolutely right about who this palette is good for. I personally really love this palette. It's so fun to play with. It is actually my favourite palette when I'm feeling creative. BUT... I definitely don't use it if I'm in a rush because it can be a bit unpredictable. Also, I have had the best results when not using an eye primer at all. I just dust one of the base shades from the KVD Shade & Light eyeshadow palette from lash to brow, then go in with Subculture and I haven't had any blending issues.

[@jwidmeier]

This is such a great review! I love how professional you are. I personally love my palette, but I agree that mixing some of these colors will not work because they are complimentary colors from the color wheel & can become muddy pretty fast. The pigments are super intense & if not careful they will turn gray. I do wish the marketing was better, if that happened I don't think it would be judged so harshly. It's definitely a more grungy palette which is my style. I do have some color wheel knowledge, but I'm not a MUA, so it took practice & an extremely light hand. Blending takes some time for a few colors, mainly the darker colors which can really overtake the look if not careful. But, I dig the colors & have used it many times & it gets better once you find the right combos & techniques. I think it's for a person who doesn't mind spending a little more time working with these pigments. I got my palette with the first launch & it's from a P7 batch, but I think this is what ABH intended, however a little direction would of been helpful. I was so scared to touch my palette when it came in because of all the crazy, super dramatized reviews. I thought if I touched it, then it'd fall apart. I've never gotten nervous from makeup before. But, I just went in & built colors slowly & was able to make it work. I feel most of the colors have a brownish base to them, for example the orange, yellow, & red tones can kinda look tinged brown. Not sure if I'm explaining that correctly, but I feel once blended you can see a color difference on the eye & not in the pan..they look like brown was added to these colors in different amounts. Hope that made sense. Like, the orange/yellow color turns out to look like an acorn color on the eye. Sorry, I'm not looking at my palette, & can't remember the shade names. Lol. I love your reviews & thanks for all your hard work! Have a beautiful day & much love✌✌✌

[@laurendesignchick]

As an artist I found myself really appreciating this palette. It was fun to mix and blend the colors on my eyes as if in a painting. The deep colors, when sheered out, stay colorful, unlike other palettes that become grey when the deep colors are blended. That being said, I would never hit this palette if I was in a hurry. These are pigments that deserve the time it takes to blend them out.

[@ritamarie80]

Thank you for your very thorough review. Your videos are always interesting and very well thought out. Keep up the great work.

[@alexandramazaka8306]

You are so well spoken, I love it. Also your eye look... Spot on. Xo

[@ceci_gee]

The most complete and unbiased review.

[@Gizmolover77]

Prettiest eye look I've seen with this Palette!❤ Thank you for your Awesome reviews ❤

[@jessicamcgreevy4605]

Love this look you did so much! I think i will have to try it! I really love the colors in this palette! Now to learn how to use them... lol 💗

[@bansheemuse4794]

Jen, I love this palette and once I started using it, I find I reach for it more. I think the negative reviews were causing me to stay away from it. At first I wasn't going to get this palette. I can see this becoming one of my favorite eyeshadow palettes. I will say I love playing with makeup.

[@carolineridley318]

I've been waiting on your review of this palette before I make a decision. I love the colors and I'm willing to work with the palette, but I think I'm going to wait. If it was limited edition, I would definitely buy it. Since it is permanent, I think I'm going to see if they reformulate it before I buy it. Thanks Jen!❤️

[@SHEREEPIKE1]

best video yet for the subculture pallet!!

[@sarahwalden178]

I have been waiting for your review, and it was everything I'd hoped for! I've pretty much decided not to buy this palette. While I do fit in your last category (people who love playing with makeup) I don't love dark looks and the colors muddying would really frustrate me. Since it's so close to all of the holiday releases, I think I'm just going to save my money for those. Thank you for an amazing review--by far my favorite, and I've watched many!

[@carleecane1470]

I think you are right with the heads up on the difference. If they had marketed it that way then there wouldn't have been surprise. I for one had watched a bunch of videos about it before hand so I knew that it was different and it didn't bother me, I just knew how to treat it. I love the palette, its so unique compared to all the other palettes coming out and I for one just love to play around with makeup anyway. This is the perfect palette for those days where I just wanna be fun and experiment with my makeup. I don't have another palette like this, so I can incorporate this into my collection beautifully and add more diversity to my looks.

[@Loaferess]

Can we get a list of colors that work together and don't turn gray?

[@felishaarghh]

yay!! was waiting on this video from you i love how detailed you are in your reviews

[@Effervescent77]

More people should subscribe to you. Nailed all points without being partial to any sides. Great review!

[@carolineguf2711]

Girl, Norvina should hire you to consult on her PR! I think you hit the nail on the head. ;)

[@lj1610]

Thanks for clarifying the carmine and cruelty free thing. I personally really love my palette.

[@cappiegirl23]

Love how you're always so thorough!..great job!..and love your eye look today..very pretty on you!..❤️👏🏻

[@rosaluna3808]

I know this video is kinda old, but I have to say this. Such an awesome and thorough review, so helpful an informative!