What I'm Not Buying: Kylie Cosmetics Kyshadow Burgundy Palette

Kylie Cosmetics is releasing another eyeshadow palette, and based on how every other release has gone from this brand, I expect this palette to be a huge success. 

But I won't be buying. 

As far as tones are considered, I think this palette is really lovely. I'm a huge sucker for warm-toned berries and bronzes, and this palette is full of them. 

My main problem with this palette, which is my main problem with everything from Kylie Cosmetics, is that it is grossly overpriced, especially for the quality. I'm assuming—based on the cost of the Bronze Kyshaodw palette—that this will also cost $42 with $8.95 domestic shipping and $14.95 international shipping. 

I'll just say it—in no way whatsoever should shipping of incredibly lightweight items cost $9. That is a blatant ripoff and I don't understand why this brand is choosing to gouge on shipping when the cost of the product is already incredibly inflated. Based on reviews I have seen of the Kyshaodw formula as well as swatches, this product in no way is worth $42, let alone $51 with shipping. 

The swatches were no doubt done with very heavy finger swatches and several layers of product, especially the matte shades. 

What really frustrates me about this business practice is that the majority of Kylie's fans are minors. And those are excellent customers because typically they don't really care if the quality is good or not, they just want something with their favorite celebrity's name on it. I can tell you that when I was fourteen or so, if Justin Timberlake came out with anything—even power tools—I would have saved all my birthday money to get it. But because of this easy customer base, Kylie Cosmetics knows they can gouge prices, and I think that is really in poor taste. Some of these fans will save everything they have to buy an overpriced mediocre eyeshadow palette. 

Like the last Kyshadow palette, the most interesting thing about the Burgundy iteration, in my opinion, is the packaging: 

Although I'm not a fan of the "drip" aesthetic Kylie Cosmetics is known for, I do like the use of colors in the palette and think the overall design is new and different. 

But that's as far as I'll go for positives about this product as I really think there are much higher quality items that can be purchased in the same or similar color scheme. 

Upon first glance, the Burgundy Kyshadow palette reminded me of the Makeup Geek MannyMUA palette:

Makeup Geek has one of my absolute favorite eyeshadow formulas, and I am confident that this palette has far superior quality to the Kysahdow palette. This retails for $45. 

Personally, I don't recommend this palette because I do not support MannyMUA, and a portion of the proceeds go to him. There is ample information available online that detail negative things MannyMUA has done and who he associates with, and all of it combined is why I personally don't want to support him and won't buy this palette. 

As an alternative, however, the Burgundy Kyshadow palette also looks very similar to the Autumn Glow eyeshadow bundle from Makeup Geek:

It is important to note that this bundle does not come with a palette. It is a bundle of nine eyeshadows, and palettes are sold separately. This bundle retails for $49.

The Kyshadow palette also looks like the new Ciate London Chloe Morello palette:

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance:

And Lime Crime Venus:

Frankly, if you were interested in the Burgundy Kyshadow palette, I would recommend just buying some singles of the few somewhat unique shades, like MAC Cranberry:

Photo: Temptalia

Make Up For Ever Morello Cherry:

Photo: Temptalia

And MAC Red Brick:

For the exception of those three eyeshadows, everything else in the Kyshadow palette is so ordinary that most people are bound to have it in their collection already. 

I have to admit that I'm really getting fatigue over these internet brands that gouge their prices for mediocre quality. I find that disrespectful to consumers. I'm much happier to purchase from brands that either have high price tags for exceptional quality or low price tags for mediocre quality or less expensive ingredients. 

I'm sure the Burgundy Kyshadow palette will be a huge success, but I have all the colors already in my collection at a much higher quality. It will be interesting to see if, as the brand grows, the quality will drastically improve without raising price tags. Until then, I won't be buying.