HELLO KITTY GRAFFITI PALETTE

pigments are somewhat sheer and light

An item left almost forgotten in my beauty review basket for weeks finally now is getting it's moment in the sun for todays' review- Limited Edition Hello Kitty Graffiti Palette. You know as a New Yorker I had to get this and maybe I'll go back for another design cover because the cases come in various prints. My palette case has purple, yellow, pink and blue hues with the word Kitty graffiti sprayed on it. Oh yeah, it also has BK on the cover. For you non NY-er's that's short for Brooklyn. I love this palette so much not only for it's fun print but because the shadows are semi-sheer and naturally looking. If you prefer color on your skin or heavily loaded pigments you might not appreciate this so much and if your pale skinned like me you will love how the colors look natural especially with the blush giving you just  a hint of wash. The new Hello Kitty graffiti line is available for sale now only at Sephora and includes palette's, cosmetic cases, mini notebook, rollerball perfume, compact mirror and a mirrored hello kitty brush holder with brushes all in the graffiti print.

Hello Kitty Graffiti Eyeshadow & Blush Palette.  

What it is: 

A two-tier compact featuring four eye shadows and a blush duo.  

What it does: 

Hello Kitty shows off her street style with this graffiti-inspired palette. The striking visual language of street art always gives her a little surprise and a big smile. This compact's design pays tribute to the daring artists who decorate Hello Kitty's favorite downtown sidewalks. 

This palette contains- 

4 eye shadows in shimmery gray, soft pink, charcoal, and grayish teal  

2 powder blushes in dusty pink and bronzy peach

Pro: natural color palette, natural blush shades, collectible compact, travel friendly, cruelty free, decent pigment wear (primer is a must), decent amount of product fill weight, well constructed material, limited ed.

Con: color range may not be suitable for all, semi-sheer pigmentation, pricey

My results: I'm completely in love with this palette even though it has it's flaws and this review and my ratings are based on how the colors work with my skin tone. I also reviewed the hello Kitty Memoirs Of A Geisha Palette which is linked on this blog and I'm glad that when making this second palette they decided not to add lip gloss but blush instead. Lip gloss in palettes are somewhat useless to me and I prefer getting my moneys worth with something I will actually use such as the blushes. I like that no matter what age you are Hello Kitty is loved by all making it an ageless collectible cosmetic. If your not a HK fan you probably will skip this as the colors are not heavily pigmented and if your a fan like me you will love it for it's fun design and natural looking color range although it probably works best on fair to medium skin tones.

Packaging: This palette is two tiered with the 4 eye shadows and mirror on the top level and two blushes with a printed artwork top on the second level. It's pretty thick in size at a little over 1/2 inch. The case itself is about 4 inches all around. The outer compact is drenched in graffiti artwork from artist POSE and comes in a couple of different cases. The top case has the usual HK bow in a faux mirror material while the entire case is a well constructed plastic all tucked in a fabulous artwork box which I will be keeping.

Formula: The shadows are very lightly pigmented and semi-sheer. You will definitely need a primer on your lids yet the shadows are buildable for more color impact. The highlighter is the lightest color and was not easy to capture with a camera making it appear invisible but you will get more color when you apply this on your skin. The blushes are natural looking and have more pigmentation than the shadows. I have to mention the beautiful blue gray shades have more pigmentation to them and are stunning in person. The color range in this palette probably works best with fair to medium skin tone. I don't understand why they just didn't do two palettes and allow everyone to actually wear these. You can easily use this palette for daily use as there is no glitter in the formula just a nice sheen to the shadows.

I might have given this a higher rating than another product because I'm in love with it and it suits my own skin tone personally but I hope the info I provided helps everyone decide if they would like to purchase it or not. If the palette isn't for you then maybe you might like something else from the new line. It is rather pricey but like I said the ratings and review are based on my personal experience with this product and I enjoy having, using and collecting it. I think for the skin tone range it's suitable for makes my 4.5 starfish rating fair. The reason for the high rating was based on this and the fact that it's a collectible item. I do feel they could have improved on the pigmentation and had released another palette color choice for women of every skin tone to wear. Could it be that they market this brand heavily in Asia making it work well with the majority of women? I don't know but they should look into offering more of a varied palette in the future. What item will you buy from this collection? Stay beautiful! XOXO

Availability: Sephora $35

1 RATING=WORSE 5 RATING=BEST SUPER STAR=SUPER PRODUCT!

PIGMENTATION:: 4 stars

PACKAGING:: 5 stars

COLLECTIBLE:: 5 stars

COLOR PALETTE CHOICE:: 5 stars

PRICE & VALUE:: 4 stars
OVERALL PRODUCT:: 4.5 stars