Hello everyone!
I've got over 100 palettes in my collection, and I'm still not tired of Tammy's amazing palettes. They always manage to surprise me with their incredible color shifts, immersive atmosphere, and unique color combinations, especially after the Extra Formula dropped.
Most of Tammy's palettes have flown right past me because they're either too muted or too dark and brown, and let's be real, it's not cheap. I've thought to myself, 'Why not just get a bunch of individual shades that catch my eye?' But then I saw the Enchanted Bathing palette, and while I love it as a highlighter palette, it's not my usual vibe. The Restock of the Mist of Zova caught my eye, and I thought it was pretty cool, but it wasn't until I saw the Hare Dance palette that I fell in love – every subsequent shade just confirmed that this was my jam.
PackagingAnother reason I love Tammy is the packaging – each shipment comes with a custom-designed card and matching paper. It's a small touch, but it makes the experience feel so much more special.
Inside the box, you'll find the palette wrapped in a cute little pouch.
The Adventures series, which comes with 7 shades, originally came in a leather case, but now it's in cardboard. To be honest, I don't think it's a huge difference, but the cardboard does have one advantage – it won't close shut on you, so you can leave it open and still keep it looking great.
The cream-colored packaging looks super pretty, but that's about it.
I was glad to see a protective plastic sheet inside - I didn't throw it away, as I like to use it to blend out shadows in the brush without getting the packaging dirty.
The back has all the color information and numbers.
ColorsTammy's color descriptions are pretty accurate, but I'd recommend checking the website for comparison swatches and examples to get a more realistic idea. The color palette looks exactly the same in real life.
118The 'Triumph of Light' shade profile is a shimmery purple, a bit darker in the pressed formula. It's our limited-edition favorite, exclusively part of our summer palette, and a color complement. It's not available for purchase outside of the palette, but might be available for purchase with points later.
I'm absolutely loving this blue-purple shade. There are no issues with it - it applies smoothly with a brush, and the formula is a bit dry, not as creamy as the greens.
119The 'Bluebird' shade profile is a matte, soft, smoky purple. The formula has been reworked for a lighter, easier-to-blend finish.
I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about the matte purple with a blue undertone at first, especially since I've had some bad experiences with matte shadows in the past that required a primer. But to my surprise, I didn't have any issues using it on its own, and the color looked great. With a primer, it looks even more vibrant and rich.
120The 'Desert Nomad' shade profile is like a stormy whirlwind - it's a much deeper, more saturated version of the loose powder. It's a dark, dramatic shade that can even be used on its own. When applied solo, it gives a complex, multi-tonal look with a subtle darkening effect. It's like a wild storm of pomegranate.
I have to admit, I didn't expect much from this shade, but it ended up being one of the biggest surprises for me. It's a rich, saturated purple with a golden duochrome effect. It's similar to the blue satin dry finish, but without the hassle of use.
121The 'My Thorny Pomegranate' shade profile is a pale lavender extra. Maybe it's not the brightest shade in our collection, and it's not super prismatic, but its cool undertones make it perfect for a cool, shaded color palette. It's a semi-sheer, delicate shade.
Unfortunately, this shade makes the palette feel pricey, as it's marketed as an 'extra' shade with a wow factor. But, as Tammy warned me, that's not the case here.
The color is a lovely blend of blue and green, and I can see the shimmer effect in the light. My shimmer powder does a better job of catching the light, but this one still looks great. It's a dry texture, but it applies smoothly to my brush and finger. Unlike satin finishes, this one needs to be layered on top of a base coat for glitter.
122The 'Tart' shade profile is a young green, cold, ringing out with a pale blue-green, almost neon satin.
This shimmery pale green is a real showstopper, and it applies beautifully with both my finger and brush.
123Without the shimmer effect, it's just a medium green - somewhere between 'Armed to the Teeth' and 'Mastak'.
This shade is a bit of a problem child - it's a khaki color that's hard to blend with other shades. As a fan of green eyeshadows, I do have a similar shade in my collection, but I don't really want to use it. It tends to get muddy and doesn't play well with other colors. A primer helps, though.
124The 'Fencer' shade profile is a mature leaf green. It's a forest calm, if 'Tart' is light, then 'Fencer' is the shadow of the forest. Mature, calm. A bit warmer than the original. Thick satin.
The color payoff is amazing – a rich, dark green that's almost velvety to the touch.
Makeup
My hands kept reaching for the lavender part of the palette.
Here's how the blue-purple satin looks on the lower lash line.
This is what the extra shade looks like in real life.
The transition is seamless.
It's one of those things that's hard to capture on camera, but in person, it's not really noticeable.
I also used the green satin, and the purple matte – it doesn't blend well, so I had to use a light pink to help it along.
The next look is on a green base – the green is matte, and the satin is on both the lid and the inner corner, with the extra shade in the outer corner.
The dark satin finish is magic - I didn't expect it to be so beautiful.
Up close, the matte finish looks pretty much the same as the overall green tone.
The sheen and shine hide the matte finish.
Here's the satin finish in blue-purple transitioning to purple.
I wanted to make the hands matte, but it's a bit of a mixed result - I thought they'd be more defined.
This is the look I'd always want.
I've seen some wild color transitions in my time, but this one takes the cake.
Check out the matte green on a black base, dark green satin, and purple-blue.
The green matte is covering up the blue, and inside, it's got a purple matte to tone it down.
And check out the Enigma's corner, where I've got a Tammy and a purple-blue satin on the movable lid.
Now, the purple is covering up the green, and adding some grey to the mix.
The purple shade really pops when it's lit up.
The green is reminiscent of a burning yew and a viverna from the palette collection.
The final look with the palette and the sea of forget-me-nots adds a lovely blue hue.
Final VerdictI'm really happy with this palette, but the matte shades are a bit tricky - you have to get the hang of blending them. Plus, I'd recommend using a primer to speed up the process. Most of the time, I've used concrete or liquid eyeshadows from Huda Beauty.
The shimmers are gorgeous, even though I'm a sucker for metallics or anything that gives a satin finish. I still use them because they come in some really unique colors.
The extra shade isn't as special as I thought it'd be - it's a nice shade, but it can't compete with the ones from the Urban Decay Naked Heat palette.
For me, this palette is a solid 4 out of 5 - I'm deducting a point for the not-so-perfect matte shades.