Out of all the holiday palettes released this year, none has greater controversy surrounding it than the LORAC MegaPro palette. Not only for its extremely limited nature (that’s an understatement) but also for LORAC’s handling of it and their responses to customers. Many of you have brought some of their responses to my attention in regards to this palette, and it’s appalling, to say the least.
With that said, I don’t get warm and fuzzy feelings about this palette and probably won’t in the future either. I realize to some LORAC fans, this may seem like a little blip on the radar in the big scheme of things. However, something like this is just enough to turn one off about a company quite quickly. Especially me! 🙁
From a non-bias standpoint, the eyeshadows in this palette are rich, buttery and smooth. Most of them apply easily, but there are those few that have a powdery texture and major fallout (Cashmere, Sand, Opal, Blush, Vanilla). I feel there is also an issue with pigmentation with a couple of the eyeshadows in this palette, most notably ‘Deep Teal’. A gorgeous color in the pan, but it doesn’t translate well to the lid at all and instead looks like a muddy green-brown after application. The palette is highly dupeable with really only four unique shades to its credit: Khaki, Mulberry, Dusty Rose and Lilac. If you’re interested in seeing the dupes list for this palette, you’re welcome to see the full list here.
What are your thoughts on this palette? 🙂
Look #1 – see the video tutorial here!
Eyeshadows used:
- Vanilla (inner half of lid)
- Merlot (outer half of lid)
- Espresso (outer third of lid and into outer v, line upper lashline)
- Khaki (crease)
- MAC Teddy (tightline upper waterline and lower lashline)
- MAC Blanc Type (blend harsh edges of Khaki)
Heather Kilbourne
I was lucky enough snag one of these from Amazon and am very happy. I like the fact that there is a wide range of colors. Thank you for the great looks I can’t wait to see more!
Zabrena
That’s wonderful, Heather! 🙂 I’m looking forward to making some more for you, too!
Aileen
I know its sold out but I did see this palette for sale on Amazon. Since I am in Europe they are selling it for 142 great British pounds. That works out around 225 dollars. What a rip off.
Jacqueline Scanlan
Aileen, are you sure that Amazon are selling the palette? It sounds like an Amazon reseller to me. I got the palette directly from Amazon and I live in Australia and only paid a fraction of that price.
JRoehl
Thank you! I was lucky enough to get this palette and really love the looks you put together. Wonderful, as usual! 😉
Vicky
Thanks for the additional looks – I hope that even more will be coming, as there are so many shadows to choose from!
And looking forward to the looks from the Everything Nice palette. I just got it in the mail on Thursday and am ready to use it!
Zabrena
Definitely! This post will need MANY more updates! LOL! 😉
Oh yay! I am looking forward to seeing what can be created with that one, too! 😀
Veralyn Lindstrand
Thanks for this! You know it is funny that ever since I watched a video where you express that you just have to have & use MAC Blanc Type… I myself bought it and actually do the same! No matter what the eye look or what pallet I am using.. it concludes with Blanc Type! It was a good referral! xo
Zabrena
Haha! That’s wonderful to hear, Veralyn! If they ever discontinue that shade, I will just pitch a fit! LOL