I have both palettes and I’m happy with that as they serve different purposes. She’s in Parties is my smokey purple palette and I love the depth, and Retro is my more everyday, pretty, burgundy palette for when I don’t have time for any fuss. Loved this mash up, thank you! Xx
Bruised eye look😂 I have the She's in parties stack and it performs MUCH better than the palette!! I love both...but Retro has that burgundy color that I love for the fall... and those cream to powder shades are EVERYTHING☺
I like that you do the whole eye, including under the eye even though you know you are going to take it off. The extra work you put in is noticed, thank you!
Both palettes produce great looks, they definitely complement each other. We have to remember that for deeper skintones, she’s in parties is a no brainer. I’ll get both when I can. I have Kat Von D Lolita and enjoy that one too - it also has deeper tones than Retro.
I'm so happy to see you doing more videos with Retro. I've really come around to this palette and I'm loving seeing the variety in looks that you've created, including the palette face-offs, combination with glam, etc. You're such an amazing resource Alicia ❤️
Thanks for the eye- to -eye demo, Alicia. These kinds of videos are always helpful. They cause me to really look & think about my own palettes. I like Melt when I want a 1 palette uncomplicated look. Otherwise, like you say, blending can take eons. But, She's in Parties, Blueprint, and Smoke Session have a special place in my heart. I enjoy using them when I can. Unfortunately, I have to be in a certain mood and have a lot of time to use my 27 & Gemini palettes. I still like having them in my collection. I know. It's probably silly to think that way. ND is easier, by miles, to apply & blend. I generally prefer ND for single or multi palette looks. I tend to use ND more often than Melt. In comparison, I can just pick up my Retro, Bronze, Love or Sunrise palette any day or time. Her 5-pans are especially nice when I'm short on time or to throw in my makeup bag & go. Metropolis & Circo Loco take longer to apply, but my looks are always beautiful. They don't often turn muddy, unlike my experience with most Melt palettes in my collection. It could, just be me though.
I end up being more attracted to Melt’s color stories (Shés in Parties, Maryjane over Midi Glam) because they go deeper, and I feel they show up better on my olive skintone.
As one who came of age in the '60s, I believe the Retro shade Opart pays homage to Optical Art -!with a short "O". These were the posters that revealed hidden aspects when stared at and were popular at the time.
Such great mash ups! 😍 I have a Melt palette (Blueprint) and I agree that things can get out of hand w/Melt if you don't go in easy (how did my whole dang eyelid get blue? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣). Love what you've done here 🤩
I have She's In Parties and I agree that a little more care has to be taken than with most of Natasha Denona's palettes. I have passed on Retro Midi because I see all the burgundy's and they aren't as flattering on me (I look REALLY sick when I wear that tone lol). Having said that, a few of those shades gave me some FOMO 😆 I'm trying not to buy palettes for a couple of shades knowing I won't touch others ☺️
I have She is in parties and considering the retro palette. I swatched the Natasha one today and the vibes are different. I love the mattes in the melts palette but the shimmers... Not so much. In fact I don't like them, the darker ones have like a deep base with the color and shimmers on top which get lost in a few hours leaving you looking dirty and muddy. Skeleton kiss is pretty as an iner corner highlight and strange love is really sparkley and is a duochrome but the undertone or one of its colors makes it look kinda messy
I have been waiting for someone to do this! ❤ I have She's in parties and Viseart Paris edit ( I also have that beautiful Ace Beauté palette Scarlett Dusk) so as much as I love the look of Retro I can't decide if it's a need
Thank you so much about the Paris Edit!! I have it too and it’s got some of the dusty mauves but no burgundy. I’m still up in the air about the Retro. I have an inexpensive Revolution palette that has a lot of the plums and burgundy.
I know quite a few people seem to dislike ‘Patty’ but I really like it. As I get older I appreciate those shimmer formulas that aren’t as intense and don’t add texture to my lids. I just wish Retro had a deeper burgundy - I love Groove, but sometimes I want something to darken things up further.
Ah I love these mash ups. I’m still undecided on the retro and whether i want to pick it up in the sale, however Melt’s Smoke Sessions palette found it’s way on my wishlist and I’m so conflicted because I’ve never tried the brand and they have such polarizing reviews.
I would say if you are someone who like to just get you makeup done and you want to look pretty then melt is not for you. It is for someone who wants to use makeup as artistry or like me uses makeup as a time for me to relax and do a new look everyday.
Smoke Sessions is pretty. I like it more than Gemini. That being said... it's not a fast palette, so if you're in a hurry, she's not your go to. The trick with Melt mattes is to resist the temptation to apply more than necessary or to blend more than necessary. Over-blending seems to be what causes the patchiness. Once it's blended. Stop. Don't keep swipey-swiping for funsies. For shimmers, use your fingers. Sometimes I use Mac Fix Plus to wet the brush, sometimes not. The shimmers can look chunky and cakey if you go ham with the product on a wet brush. Also, use a thin primer, like UD Primer Potion, and not a thick primer like a concealer.
I agree with the over blending, and have to catch myself before it turns muddy. Melt shadows I feel need to be lightly tapped on, and need to be flicked out on the edges. If that makes sense 😅
My personal favs are Twenty Seven and Rust. I think those are solid, and will give you beautiful looks without too much work. The other palettes I agree with Angel M, you need to spend more time with. Not necessarily a bad thing if you have the time, and want to be creative!
I loved this tutorial and also felt ND Retro was similar to Melt’s She’s in Parties, but I love SIP more because of that grungier look I get from it in comparison to Retro, I feel Retro is too “pristine” for my taste.
Hi Alicia you are so talented. I love how you compare palettes and this one was great. I have Retro but haven’t used it yet but it’s so nice to see you can do a much lighter eye with Retro. In your next mash up, please combine ND’s Bronze and Retro. I have both and am curious to see how I can combine those two! ❤️❤️
I'd be interested in seeing your comparison between the ND retro palette and the Huda Naughty Nude palette. I LOVE how well you describe the different tones and finishes of each shade. Loved the looks too!
these videos are the best! When you love makeup, you want to get this granular. I just adore deep diving into palettes like this and REALLY examining the shades and exploring the undertones/textures/finishes. So so well done!!!
Melt is i believe only at Beauty Bay here in Europe. But nice comparison, very good video again, thanks Alicia!👍🤩🤩✋😘😘 sorry typing from IPad we are on holiday
I have the Norvina 5 palette and there’s several shades that remind me of this retro palette. Plus I have the burgundy x 9 from Mac so I’m going to pass on this palette, just bc I feel like it’s not as unique for me. I’ll still watch every video you make however, lol 😂
Why haven’t more people done a video like this?! I almost bought she’s in parties so many times, but that lighter shimmer just wasn’t what I was going for. I already know I love Natasha denona. And really, it’s a better value. I love that I can get a quick, gorgeous look.
I think…you’re incredible at this! 🤩 thanks for a thorough review/comparison and for realizing both palettes have an audience. I’m almost exclusively, in camp ND! Once in a while I’m in the mood to kick up the grunge.
Really loving these mash--ups! Thanks for doing them. I agree 100% that melt shadows are not the easiest to use. However, I have a terrible time with ND's cream to powder. I blame it on that formula being essentially a colored cake of silicon. I never get the balance between blend and the opacity without getting patchiness. Melt's formula can be frustrating in it's own way but it's a straight powder which works out better for me.
@@aliciaarcher What do you recommend? I love the cream to powders to be honest, they’re my favourite Nd texture, I love a finger smudge with them or a dense brush, almost like a kabuki density with the ND cream to powders. Are there any more affordable brushes you recommend with the cream to powder shadows? I tend to stick with the sigma, zoeva price range, haven’t pulled the trigger on smith or Sonia g or anything yet 😂
@@aliciaarcher I've got animal hair allergies so I use all synthetic brushes. I have the best luck patting the color on with a small dense domed brush and blending out the edges with a more flexible slightly scratchy clean brush
ND's cream to powder and creamy mattes are my favorite formulas. I pat on, then blend out, then pack (and leave it alone) where I want the color to be opaque. For me, doing it this way, it maintains the original blend. Hope that helps.
I’m so torn by which one I do want. I love ND and they are so easy to blend but last 4hrs before they crease like crazy on me. Yes, tried a dozen different primers. Melt does take some time to blend but will last 12+hours on me. Ugh, maybe I’ll just get both 😂
Awesome video. I agree with you with everything. I have She’s in Parties. ND’s formulae are vastly superior. I want Retro, but I wouldn’t use four of the shades-not a pink person. So…math. I’ll see what arrives from all the next four months.
That’s the thing about ND now, her brand has hit mainstream popularity so she’s going to be pumping out 4+ palettes a year for at least another year or two now, so there will be plenty of options if this one isn’t a yes 🙏🏻
New subscriber here. I'm looking at She's in Parties 40% off. I have the Alter Ego dupe for Retro so maybe I don't need Melt. I love a bruised eye look. It's my favorite 💜
Excellent comparison, Alicia! I had thought about getting Melt’s She’s In Parties, but never did. But I do have their beautiful Smoke Sessions palette and I also picked up the Mary Jane palette for those grungy shades. I did purchase the Retro palette though, which I agree is a beautiful palette. It’s definitely more versatile than She’s In Parties, and Natasha Denona has one of the best eyeshadow formulas around.
Lol patty is my favourite shade of this palette. There is definitely something weird about me. Patty is just so beautiful in sunlight as a wash all over the eye.
Yeah, they're similar but very different, the shades and formulas are true to each brand. I gotta say, I did like both looks you achieved with She's in Parties but Retro definitely won. The ND formula is so good (except for the Zendo midi which I didn't like). I was waiting for you to compare these two and you certainly didn't disappoint. 💕💕💕
I appreciate this video. I wanted to order the Melt palette but I am glad to know that Retro is similar and I have it. I can’t wait for your review on Pat McGrath Holiday palette. Thank you! ✌🏽
The big question for me is, if you have Divine Rose I and II, do you really need the ND Retro? I passed on She's in Parties already because I figured I'd enough beautiful rose and berry eye products, but seeing this new Natasha palette I am once again having the "oooooooh I want it" craving lol....
Some days it is fun to play and take your time and doing a extra blending is OK, but on those days when you are just trying to get out the door as quick as you can (which is most days) just do want a palette that requires more blending. Melt is just too much trouble.
I don’t find these palettes to be relatable at all in real life. When I first saw Retro, I thought it was going to be way more purple in tone, which She’s In Parties definitely is, but I found it to be way more pinky maroon. I completely agree with what you said about Melt’s formula, which I don’t mind because I don’t mind the time it takes to work the colors out. I find it to be totally worth it. I actually preferred the eye with the She’s In Parties look on you.
Love your comparison vids. Best. Great earrings. I have these. Love them. I love Melt stacks matte formulas. I just prefer cooler tones.. Retro formulas look superior. I prefer She’s in parties for tone.
What about if you have the She's in Party stack because I have it and it's less shadows than the palette so it probably be good to pair with Natasha's Retro..right
I thought they were similar as well. But they are quite different being ND put more colors in her story. The last look came out identical. Loves the video 💜
Oh. My. Gawd! I just saw that Hourglass finally has a melanin friendly ambient lighting palette. About damn time, but they did it. Looks much too dark for you, AA, but beautiful for darker complexions.
I think it's really observant and smart of you to point out that they have different audiences. After trying melt and abh I completely realized that I'm NOT the audience for those shadows. I'm impatient, like to use fluffy brushes exclusively, need sparkle typically without a strong base colour and like a blown out look. Anyway, ND seems to have been easier to work with and looked like it gave you a nicer outcome IMO. Great video alicia 💕
Nice comparisons I thought the same thing when I saw these two palettes but watching your demos I feel like they’re not too similar but are in a way to compliment eachother. Melt can add more depth so the softness in retro
Lol So triggered when you said "people were disappointed in Patty." I felt like I was 12 years old and got a C in geography. I still don't know where anything is! 🤦🏽♀️ (context: my name is Patricia)
@@krystalbaker9251 *sigh* you like me! You really like me! 🥰 Really though, about the shadow, I like Patty too. It was one of the first shadows I had to put on my eyes and thought it was gorgeous. Like a coppery rose that plays well with the other colors and isn't too crazy glam.
Ps I also recently got the stack of she’s in parties from my Bff who was decluttering her makeup ,,, ugh need to try the stack now too along with retro 😅💪🏼🙌❤️😭😘
I have she’s in parties & just got retro 😅 honestly I forgot about she’s in parties & haven’t tried it yet ,, I will def try them both together & add more smoke & grunge to retro 🙌😍🤩 I did however really love the looks you created with she’s in parties in this video ,,, ugh so much makeup & so little time 😩🙌😂🤣 & with all the holiday releases already flooding our way ugh ! But how exciting to combine our palettes & that’s thanks to you Alicia 💪🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😌 I will say however with using melts stacks ,,, those mattes are def easier to blend albeit more powdery (which I don’t mind) but the palettes have been hit or miss ,,, I have yet to try my melt palettes that I’ve gotten here & there during sales 😩😭😅💪🏼 great video love ya Alicia 🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️😘
After seeing the Mary Jane palette swatches on UA-cam and in person, feel that Melt’s shadows are TOO DARN DRY. I’m no professional, but I’m not a neophyte, either. If I were looking for a companion for Glam, I’d pick something that LOOKS creamier.
I have both, I love the melt mattes in she's in parties but some of the metallic formulas are lacklustre and I would have preferred if some were more opaque, eg 'strange love' would be better if it looked like it did in the pan, but when used it's quite thin and transparent. I love the retro palette but 'patty' is pretty much a dud shade in my opinion.
Although I prefer ND’s color story, SIP is definitely more grunge. Which is why, despite their inconsistencies, I always insist on giving the Melt palettes a chance 😅
The quality of the Melt palette is superior to the Retro palette, I have both and the Denona powders are ruined after eight hours .... shameful. You are very good and thanks for the video.
I can’t wait to see what are your thoughts on the pat McGrath holiday palette
I have both palettes and I’m happy with that as they serve different purposes. She’s in Parties is my smokey purple palette and I love the depth, and Retro is my more everyday, pretty, burgundy palette for when I don’t have time for any fuss. Loved this mash up, thank you! Xx
You nailed it, both are beautiful palettes.
Bruised eye look😂 I have the She's in parties stack and it performs MUCH better than the palette!! I love both...but Retro has that burgundy color that I love for the fall... and those cream to powder shades are EVERYTHING☺
I like that you do the whole eye, including under the eye even though you know you are going to take it off. The extra work you put in is noticed, thank you!
Both palettes produce great looks, they definitely complement each other. We have to remember that for deeper skintones, she’s in parties is a no brainer. I’ll get both when I can. I have Kat Von D Lolita and enjoy that one too - it also has deeper tones than Retro.
I'm so happy to see you doing more videos with Retro. I've really come around to this palette and I'm loving seeing the variety in looks that you've created, including the palette face-offs, combination with glam, etc. You're such an amazing resource Alicia ❤️
retro is my favorite palette from natasha...i am using it every day...mixing it with glam and hindash and going to look at viseart pro 1 to mix too
Hi friend, rough day over here, thanks for posting 😭
Hope it gets better for you
Thanks for the eye- to -eye demo, Alicia. These kinds of videos are always helpful. They cause me to really look & think about my own palettes.
I like Melt when I want a 1 palette uncomplicated look. Otherwise, like you say, blending can take eons. But, She's in Parties, Blueprint, and Smoke Session have a special place in my heart. I enjoy using them when I can. Unfortunately, I have to be in a certain mood and have a lot of time to use my 27 & Gemini palettes. I still like having them in my collection. I know. It's probably silly to think that way.
ND is easier, by miles, to apply & blend. I generally prefer ND for single or multi palette looks. I tend to use ND more often than Melt. In comparison, I can just pick up my Retro, Bronze, Love or Sunrise palette any day or time.
Her 5-pans are especially nice when I'm short on time or to throw in my makeup bag & go. Metropolis & Circo Loco take longer to apply, but my looks are always beautiful. They don't often turn muddy, unlike my experience with most Melt palettes in my collection. It could, just be me though.
I have the Melt palette so gonna play with it and consider if I pass on Retro…. With help of your videeeoooo
I end up being more attracted to Melt’s color stories (Shés in Parties, Maryjane over Midi Glam) because they go deeper, and I feel they show up better on my olive skintone.
Agreed on my dark (NW48) skin
I can spend hours watching you doing and explaining swatches! You’re sooooo good 💜
Right ? I feel the same .
I knew I wasn't the only one who saw the similarities between these distant palette cousins
We had to dig in 🧐
As one who came of age in the '60s, I believe the Retro shade Opart pays homage to Optical Art -!with a short "O". These were the posters that revealed hidden aspects when stared at and were popular at the time.
Hey girl heyyyyy 👋🏾 I have she's in parties... Think I'm skipping ND because after seeing it in person, it's not as rich looking as the photos.
Good plan. SIP I still think a solid palette, despite a few shades.
Such great mash ups! 😍 I have a Melt palette (Blueprint) and I agree that things can get out of hand w/Melt if you don't go in easy (how did my whole dang eyelid get blue? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣). Love what you've done here 🤩
Sunday just got better because of your video! 👏🏼👏🏼😌 🥳🥳🥳🥳
I have She's In Parties and I agree that a little more care has to be taken than with most of Natasha Denona's palettes. I have passed on Retro Midi because I see all the burgundy's and they aren't as flattering on me (I look REALLY sick when I wear that tone lol).
Having said that, a few of those shades gave me some FOMO 😆 I'm trying not to buy palettes for a couple of shades knowing I won't touch others ☺️
I have She is in parties and considering the retro palette. I swatched the Natasha one today and the vibes are different. I love the mattes in the melts palette but the shimmers... Not so much. In fact I don't like them, the darker ones have like a deep base with the color and shimmers on top which get lost in a few hours leaving you looking dirty and muddy. Skeleton kiss is pretty as an iner corner highlight and strange love is really sparkley and is a duochrome but the undertone or one of its colors makes it look kinda messy
i love love love this type of videos. my favorite type of content and no one does it better than you, Alicia.
I have been waiting for someone to do this! ❤
I have She's in parties and Viseart Paris edit ( I also have that beautiful Ace Beauté palette Scarlett Dusk) so as much as I love the look of Retro I can't decide if it's a need
Thank you so much about the Paris Edit!! I have it too and it’s got some of the dusty mauves but no burgundy. I’m still up in the air about the Retro. I have an inexpensive Revolution palette that has a lot of the plums and burgundy.
Ooh didn’t think of Scarlet Dusk!!
I know quite a few people seem to dislike ‘Patty’ but I really like it. As I get older I appreciate those shimmer formulas that aren’t as intense and don’t add texture to my lids. I just wish Retro had a deeper burgundy - I love Groove, but sometimes I want something to darken things up further.
Ah I love these mash ups. I’m still undecided on the retro and whether i want to pick it up in the sale, however Melt’s Smoke Sessions palette found it’s way on my wishlist and I’m so conflicted because I’ve never tried the brand and they have such polarizing reviews.
I would say if you are someone who like to just get you makeup done and you want to look pretty then melt is not for you. It is for someone who wants to use makeup as artistry or like me uses makeup as a time for me to relax and do a new look everyday.
I tried the smoke sessions palette along with the 420 everyday eyeliner on the lower lash line and the look came out absolutely STUNNING!!!💚💚💚
Smoke Sessions is pretty. I like it more than Gemini. That being said... it's not a fast palette, so if you're in a hurry, she's not your go to. The trick with Melt mattes is to resist the temptation to apply more than necessary or to blend more than necessary. Over-blending seems to be what causes the patchiness. Once it's blended. Stop. Don't keep swipey-swiping for funsies. For shimmers, use your fingers. Sometimes I use Mac Fix Plus to wet the brush, sometimes not. The shimmers can look chunky and cakey if you go ham with the product on a wet brush. Also, use a thin primer, like UD Primer Potion, and not a thick primer like a concealer.
I agree with the over blending, and have to catch myself before it turns muddy. Melt shadows I feel need to be lightly tapped on, and need to be flicked out on the edges. If that makes sense 😅
My personal favs are Twenty Seven and Rust. I think those are solid, and will give you beautiful looks without too much work. The other palettes I agree with Angel M, you need to spend more time with. Not necessarily a bad thing if you have the time, and want to be creative!
I loved this tutorial and also felt ND Retro was similar to Melt’s She’s in Parties, but I love SIP more because of that grungier look I get from it in comparison to Retro, I feel Retro is too “pristine” for my taste.
Hi Alicia you are so talented. I love how you compare palettes and this one was great. I have Retro but haven’t used it yet but it’s so nice to see you can do a much lighter eye with Retro. In your next mash up, please combine ND’s Bronze and Retro. I have both and am curious to see how I can combine those two! ❤️❤️
I'd be interested in seeing your comparison between the ND retro palette and the Huda Naughty Nude palette. I LOVE how well you describe the different tones and finishes of each shade. Loved the looks too!
these videos are the best! When you love makeup, you want to get this granular. I just adore deep diving into palettes like this and REALLY examining the shades and exploring the undertones/textures/finishes. So so well done!!!
Another pleasantly unexpected drop! I have She's in Parties and love the colour arrangement. Looking forward to watching. 👏👏
It’s very “Dark Shadows” 🧛🏽♀️
Melt is i believe only at Beauty Bay here in Europe. But nice comparison, very good video again, thanks Alicia!👍🤩🤩✋😘😘 sorry typing from IPad we are on holiday
I have the Norvina 5 palette and there’s several shades that remind me of this retro palette. Plus I have the burgundy x 9 from Mac so I’m going to pass on this palette, just bc I feel like it’s not as unique for me. I’ll still watch every video you make however, lol 😂
Why haven’t more people done a video like this?!
I almost bought she’s in parties so many times, but that lighter shimmer just wasn’t what I was going for.
I already know I love Natasha denona. And really, it’s a better value. I love that I can get a quick, gorgeous look.
I think…you’re incredible at this! 🤩 thanks for a thorough review/comparison and for realizing both palettes have an audience. I’m almost exclusively, in camp ND! Once in a while I’m in the mood to kick up the grunge.
Really loving these mash--ups! Thanks for doing them. I agree 100% that melt shadows are not the easiest to use. However, I have a terrible time with ND's cream to powder. I blame it on that formula being essentially a colored cake of silicon. I never get the balance between blend and the opacity without getting patchiness. Melt's formula can be frustrating in it's own way but it's a straight powder which works out better for me.
That’s a great point! What brushes have you used with the cream to powder?
@@aliciaarcher What do you recommend? I love the cream to powders to be honest, they’re my favourite Nd texture, I love a finger smudge with them or a dense brush, almost like a kabuki density with the ND cream to powders. Are there any more affordable brushes you recommend with the cream to powder shadows? I tend to stick with the sigma, zoeva price range, haven’t pulled the trigger on smith or Sonia g or anything yet 😂
I would wait for Rephr to have another sale. Saikoho goat I feel works great with the cream to powder formula. Nice pick up, and blend!
@@aliciaarcher I've got animal hair allergies so I use all synthetic brushes. I have the best luck patting the color on with a small dense domed brush and blending out the edges with a more flexible slightly scratchy clean brush
ND's cream to powder and creamy mattes are my favorite formulas. I pat on, then blend out, then pack (and leave it alone) where I want the color to be opaque. For me, doing it this way, it maintains the original blend. Hope that helps.
I’m so torn by which one I do want. I love ND and they are so easy to blend but last 4hrs before they crease like crazy on me. Yes, tried a dozen different primers. Melt does take some time to blend but will last 12+hours on me.
Ugh, maybe I’ll just get both 😂
I'll be the tempting devil here, but I think both palettes complement each other very well.
Awesome video. I agree with you with everything. I have She’s in Parties. ND’s formulae are vastly superior. I want Retro, but I wouldn’t use four of the shades-not a pink person. So…math. I’ll see what arrives from all the next four months.
That’s the thing about ND now, her brand has hit mainstream popularity so she’s going to be pumping out 4+ palettes a year for at least another year or two now, so there will be plenty of options if this one isn’t a yes 🙏🏻
@@leo0986 great point
New subscriber here. I'm looking at She's in Parties 40% off. I have the Alter Ego dupe for Retro so maybe I don't need Melt. I love a bruised eye look. It's my favorite 💜
Excellent comparison, Alicia! I had thought about getting Melt’s She’s In Parties, but never did. But I do have their beautiful Smoke Sessions palette and I also picked up the Mary Jane palette for those grungy shades. I did purchase the Retro palette though, which I agree is a beautiful palette. It’s definitely more versatile than She’s In Parties, and Natasha Denona has one of the best eyeshadow formulas around.
Your headband and nails and such good colors to go with all of the pinks!
I love the second denona eye look. This is making me want to whip out my Kevin Aucoin Nude Pop palette
Lol patty is my favourite shade of this palette. There is definitely something weird about me. Patty is just so beautiful in sunlight as a wash all over the eye.
Yeah, they're similar but very different, the shades and formulas are true to each brand.
I gotta say, I did like both looks you achieved with She's in Parties but Retro definitely won.
The ND formula is so good (except for the Zendo midi which I didn't like).
I was waiting for you to compare these two and you certainly didn't disappoint. 💕💕💕
I appreciate this video. I wanted to order the Melt palette but I am glad to know that Retro is similar and I have it. I can’t wait for your review on Pat McGrath Holiday palette. Thank you! ✌🏽
Alicia, please come home…we miss you so much🥲🥲
Please Retro vs Viseart Paris edit !!!🙏🙏
The big question for me is, if you have Divine Rose I and II, do you really need the ND Retro? I passed on She's in Parties already because I figured I'd enough beautiful rose and berry eye products, but seeing this new Natasha palette I am once again having the "oooooooh I want it" craving lol....
A review I needed to watch thanks I’ve been eyeing melts
Thank you, Dalia!!
Some days it is fun to play and take your time and doing a extra blending is OK, but on those days when you are just trying to get out the door as quick as you can (which is most days) just do want a palette that requires more blending. Melt is just too much trouble.
I don’t find these palettes to be relatable at all in real life. When I first saw Retro, I thought it was going to be way more purple in tone, which She’s In Parties definitely is, but I found it to be way more pinky maroon. I completely agree with what you said about Melt’s formula, which I don’t mind because I don’t mind the time it takes to work the colors out. I find it to be totally worth it. I actually preferred the eye with the She’s In Parties look on you.
The first look. That second look totally went to Natasha.
Thank you for doing this. I've been debating between the two so this helps with making that decision!
Finally someone is doing this comparison, thank you Alicia 🙏🙏🙏
Ooooh, I love a nice vampy look.
Thank you, Britt!!
Love your comparison vids. Best. Great earrings. I have these. Love them.
I love Melt stacks matte formulas. I just prefer cooler tones.. Retro formulas look superior.
I prefer She’s in parties for tone.
What about if you have the She's in Party stack because I have it and it's less shadows than the palette so it probably be good to pair with Natasha's Retro..right
I thought they were similar as well. But they are quite different being ND put more colors in her story. The last look came out identical. Loves the video 💜
Thank you always for watching! I need to give SIP more love, because I feel I haven’t cracked its code yet 🙆🏽♀️
Love this 💕! I don’t understand why I’m not getting notifications when you upload, gonna have to go back and like everything I missed.
No words every video GREAT!!!!
Retro wins, this comparison made it easier to understand the undertones in Retro
Oh. My. Gawd! I just saw that Hourglass finally has a melanin friendly ambient lighting palette. About damn time, but they did it. Looks much too dark for you, AA, but beautiful for darker complexions.
I think it's really observant and smart of you to point out that they have different audiences. After trying melt and abh I completely realized that I'm NOT the audience for those shadows. I'm impatient, like to use fluffy brushes exclusively, need sparkle typically without a strong base colour and like a blown out look.
Anyway, ND seems to have been easier to work with and looked like it gave you a nicer outcome IMO. Great video alicia 💕
"Go ahead " 😆 your the best kinky sweat! Thanks for all your input VERY HELPFUL!
Nice comparisons I thought the same thing when I saw these two palettes but watching your demos I feel like they’re not too similar but are in a way to compliment eachother. Melt can add more depth so the softness in retro
❣️ You are amazing. It's incredible how The Lewks are same using 2 different palettes. Impressive. 👏
Lol So triggered when you said "people were disappointed in Patty." I felt like I was 12 years old and got a C in geography. I still don't know where anything is! 🤦🏽♀️ (context: my name is Patricia)
I 💜 patty!! She's everyday friendly and subtly girly and pretty :)
@@krystalbaker9251 *sigh* you like me! You really like me! 🥰
Really though, about the shadow, I like Patty too. It was one of the first shadows I had to put on my eyes and thought it was gorgeous. Like a coppery rose that plays well with the other colors and isn't too crazy glam.
Ps I also recently got the stack of she’s in parties from my Bff who was decluttering her makeup ,,, ugh need to try the stack now too along with retro 😅💪🏼🙌❤️😭😘
Just out of curiosity.... what if you used the pat mcgrath wand? I wonder if that would work on some other shimmer shades that need help? 1🤔
I’m kicking myself for completely forgetting about using intensifeyes 🤦🏽♀️ Definitely Will next time! And will update the fam.
I have she’s in parties & just got retro 😅 honestly I forgot about she’s in parties & haven’t tried it yet ,, I will def try them both together & add more smoke & grunge to retro 🙌😍🤩 I did however really love the looks you created with she’s in parties in this video ,,, ugh so much makeup & so little time 😩🙌😂🤣 & with all the holiday releases already flooding our way ugh ! But how exciting to combine our palettes & that’s thanks to you Alicia 💪🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😌 I will say however with using melts stacks ,,, those mattes are def easier to blend albeit more powdery (which I don’t mind) but the palettes have been hit or miss ,,, I have yet to try my melt palettes that I’ve gotten here & there during sales 😩😭😅💪🏼 great video love ya Alicia 🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️😘
What an amazing comparison, thank you so much! 😊
Thank you for watching, Andrea!
The Melt eye is beautiful.
The comparison I needed!
Yessssss. I was hoping you would do this.
Thank you!!
I'm debating whether or not should I get the new ND palette I already have she's in parties in both stack and palette form.
My dilemma too. I caved and got retro and I am happy I did
Please do a Mashup with retro and bronze! 😁
Alicia saving me from holiday sales impulse purchases! Thanks 💜
Please! Do a mashup with retro and star palette - would love to see your take on it :)
I don’t care about either of these brands, I just love watching your videos !!
After seeing the Mary Jane palette swatches on UA-cam and in person, feel that Melt’s shadows are TOO DARN DRY. I’m no professional, but I’m not a neophyte, either. If I were looking for a companion for Glam, I’d pick something that LOOKS creamier.
you've inspired me to use retro with viseart pro 1...excited! thanks for these retro videos....they are really good.
I have both, I love the melt mattes in she's in parties but some of the metallic formulas are lacklustre and I would have preferred if some were more opaque, eg 'strange love' would be better if it looked like it did in the pan, but when used it's quite thin and transparent. I love the retro palette but 'patty' is pretty much a dud shade in my opinion.
The HUDA Obsessions in Mauve might be a smaller dupe
Both are great palettes
Once again you've presented insightful observations and comparisons 👍
I like them bought 💜💜💜
So pretty!! For demo 1...dare I say that I prefer the she's in parties eye??
yay! do you do workout/ fitness videos on this channel or do you have a different one?
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Love love love “shes in parties”, colours are much more interesting than ND’s unfortunately
Although I prefer ND’s color story, SIP is definitely more grunge. Which is why, despite their inconsistencies, I always insist on giving the Melt palettes a chance 😅
This was dead helpful thanks 😊
Do you think these also resemble UD Naked Cherry?
Consistent excellence 😊🙏🏼❤️
Alicia, what about using Pat's Intensifeyes with Melt's shimmers?
The quality of the Melt palette is superior to the Retro palette, I have both and the Denona powders are ruined after eight hours .... shameful. You are very good and thanks for the video.
You think so? I had a tough time with Lost Control and Strange Love. What primer do you use?
@@aliciaarcher My dear Too faced primer
She’s In Parties stack is sooo much better than the palette! That would make a good mashup for more similar shades to Retro.
I thought you were saying "CHEESE" in parties and now I'm disappointed that there isn't an eyeshadow palette with a cheese theme. LOL
I love you kinkysweat! Cant wait for more:) #kinkysweat
🙆🏽♀️💕 Thank you!
Did you tan? Your skin looks bomb & glowy 👀
Please tell us what happened - I have severe depression and the video of her said she did too - I devastated but I need you to please tell me why
AA....artist supreme
I'm kind of early!
it gives me that sickly eye 😗 LOL 😂
I'm feeling really sick please tell what happened
Very l love ⚘🌹🌷