You can see she's genuinely upset about this collection & is trying to be as positive as possible. Bless her. I'm upset too, I thought I'd found my 'forever' brand. 😢
This collection would have been nice if it had a deep muted plum and fig brown blush! Those shades look great on deeper skin tones and are 100% in this color theme.
Totally agree, and I would have snapped those up if they had released those shades! But now, there's not enough from this collection I can get to reach free shipping, hahaha
personally i think kaleidos has been leaning more and more into east asian/douyin/chinese makeup trends lately, where colorful eyeshadow isn't used as much and pale/almost porcelain blush is all the rage. which is sad tbh taking into account how good their formulas are and the way they could expand their shade range to make it as inclusive as possible, yet they only seem to be taking steps BACKWARDS in that regard
Yeah I feel like maybe they should have just sent these out to that part of their pr-list, cuz I feel it's a given that most of their international pr-list is not gonna love it 🙈
@@AngelicaNyqvist omg thank you so much for replying!! i hope they take this criticism as constructive and do better on their next collection, although the glosses look stunning. great review
This is exactly what I came here to say. This collection, while disappointing and confusing to us, is probably going to be MASSIVE in Asian markets. At least with the purple collection, they had one more muted one and one colorful, saturated one. And…why purple? Three neutral quads, (brown, grey/black, and taupe) two muted purple quads, (one more warm, one more cool) and a saturated purple. There are plenty of other colors….even muted, “neutral” colors. And the blushes….ugh! Ok, so release the super pale ones, that’s fine, but then how about a light, medium, and dark in similar tones? Not a super pale and a light…. This is actually sad. It feels like Western markets are being cut out. And even though the Asian style seems to accept and even celebrate not being inclusive, there are plenty of Asian people with deeper skin tones who are constantly getting excluded, and now this collection does so as well….
yeah this is what I was going to say. Especially since Kaleidos is based in China, I feel like they might be pivoting to focusing on their local consumer base given just how expensive international shipping has become. This collection is in-line with other jbeauty and kbeauty brands like etude house and 3CE, especially with the focus on mauves/purples/taupes, which is always on trend in that region. A shame since their formula is so nice across their powder products, but it would also explain why they haven't released any of their colorful 5 pan palettes in a while and their last two were.....taupes/purples and peachy/brown/pink neutrals lolol
Same. I ordered most of the collection and can't wait to review it. Also, their last collection was a total banger for me. Cool tones rarely get released especially for very pale skin so I'm stoked!
Yeah, I love it. I like understated looks as well, so this is something in the middle for me. Looks amazing, I will def order one. I don't know what people's problem is with these.
Hard agree. I loved the dark colors and purples in their quads but this is the third consecutive eyeshadow collection that’s neutral adjacent PLEASE let’s do something new Kaleidos
As someone who is pale and doesn’t wear brights or a lot of color, the eye palettes are my style. The undertones on the quads are different enough for someone who wears neutrals. The blushes are a different story. Only the palest can wear them.
Honestly, while at first I was slightly disappointed, for us very fair, cool-toned girlies, these are our neutrals and they are so difficult to find normally. Even by hunting these shades down, I can usually only get a simple, everyday eyelook that fits my undertone by combining 2 or 3 palettes. E.g. Cold Brew was too warm for me and the last collection overall a bit too dark (although both were leagues better than what is already on the market), so these two new quads are just perfect. It's gotten so normalised that neutrals are by default warm-toned, even in so-called “cool-toned” palettes (don’t even get me started on that gaslighting). I get the disappointment, especially if people were expecting something colourful, but I don’t think that a brand releasing two cool-toned neutral collections with a similar vibe warrants the collective meltdown like it’s so redundant. It just means that cool-toned people might also get a semblance of choice in their neutrals, which is both good and currently non-existent.
I love this take! Sure a lot of people also moan and groan over 'yet another warm toned neutral palette' but it's pretty much just shrug and move on. But cool toned people don't have that, as you say, semblance of choice. Cool toned neutrals are still pretty few and far in between, though it's better now than before. As a cool toned girlie myself I love how we're getting so many cool toned neutrals now, even if they all look similar, because the market is incredibly oversaturated with warm toned neutrals that still turn out to be a 'staple' for one person or another. We def need more of that in cool tones too!
I 100% agree with everything you said. And most collections are geared towards warm tones so I am stoked. And those blushes will be perfect for very pale skin or even contour shades which for blushes is pretty rare to find something not too dark ❤
As someone with fair skin, it looks like those blushes could work on me...but they didn't *need* to be so light, deeper blushes still work with buildable formulas and a light handed application. I miss the colourful palettes from Kaleidos! It's so sad that flower punk hasn't been restocked and the futurism palettes are discontinued.
I am probably in the minority here because I really love this release, but that's probably because I adore douyin makeup. It feels almost like it's competing with Flower Knows. I don't mind this release at all, but I do always love your professionalism and candor in your reviews, Angie 🥰
I always have reserved a little money for Kaleidos just in case they release a new amazing big palette so I can make a whole order with the highlighters and some blushes but...here we are
Same, I used to always sit up and pay attention to their releases. Now, this is an easy pass. I'm interested in that black lip gloss but not interested enough to order just that. Does anyone have suggestions for something similar that would be easier to get in the US?
I really appreciate this review, Angie. Knowing that you have a relationship with the brand. I have always trusted your reviews, but, I love your candor whilst still being professional and kind. ❤
Hey Angie. I totally get where you’re coming from will a whole collection being unusable for many skin colors, but I am someone EXTREMELY fair and struggle having makeup matches. Which includes blushes. I can almost never wear blushes especially colors like they have previously released by kaleidos. Almost no make up brands make anything like this. You see many brands specifically catered for darker skin tones but never pale. I’m really excited for this collection and I’ll let you know how the colors turn out for me/if they are different. That being said I do thing the collection as a whole was not thought out well. They could/should have come out with four pale AND four deep shades to cater to everyone, I definitely agree.
I think this whole collection is aimed at asian market. Because they are also partnering with an asian retailer. Those blushes and quads definetely fit the korean aestetic.
Yeah I feel like maybe they should have just sent these out to that part of their pr-list, cuz I feel it's a given that most of their international pr-list is not gonna love it 🙈
There are fair skinned people outside of Asia like me who like these. There are plenty of releases where the blushers are too deep or warm toned but don't see me having a meltdown when it happens I just understand not everything is meant for me or will suit me and move on with my life.
Love this collection… this taupe palette is what I’ve been hoping for since their brown and grey quads. And as someone who’s extremely pale I’m glad to see blushes that won’t be hilariously bright / dark on me for once.
As really pale person, I can probably make all the shades work, with the super light blush I would think of a more k-beauty inspired look. However I'm that kind of pale most brands don't have a bronzer shade for. That being said, I don't need any of this and I might be over "collections" as a whole. Just give me one or two palettes, just blushes or just a lip product.
The club nebula palette is still one of my favourite palettes that I own. The escape pod is also a palette I love. These last few releases though? They've been so disappointing and uninteresting and so similar that I've been BAMBOOZLED
I love all of the blush shades and I would wear all of them! HOWEVER, releasing them all at once definitely just feels like the exclusion of deeper skin tones rather than the inclusion of very pale skin tones.
Idk I kinda wanted to see the super light blushes used like pink powder! I figured you would actually try it before knocking them considering Kaleidos always has a vision. I use Joyride as a warm toned contour/as the base for blush blanketing, whatever you want to call it.
I'm also white and I have a pale pink blush that looks lighter than my skin tone and it is one of my favorite blushes. I was hoping that you would try one of the pink ones just to see, because even if it looks lighter in the pan, sometimes it shows up anyway. I use the one I have way more than I ever thought I would (it's from Korean brand Skinfood) because I don't always want to "look" like I'm wearing blush. I know that being able to see your blush is really popular right now and especially if you're going on camera but in real life a pale pink blush can look so beautiful and natural!
@@joannab.6282 exactly! I watched Jen Phelps review of this collection and she's paler than Angie but similar to my skin tone and it showed up so nicely on her.
These blushes are made to be used as a matte highlighters! Face contouring in chinese makeup style is huge, so they are not meant for the cheeks, but more so to sculpt the face alongside other deeper shades of blush or contour. I think it would've been a good idea for them to include like a pamphlet or infographic as to how these are meant to be used particularly for their international audience since they're often not familiar with these techniques
yes, now that i have heard this it makes sense, but then i think they ought to not call them blushers. and to do more education as to how they are used. i also think it would be been so lovely for them to combine that education with some deeper muted tones so that more people with different skin could try out that trend! still love kaleidos, am sure they will course correct.
They are going into the Chinese/ korean beauty way of makeup The cool tone shades , very light blushes , quads of eyeshadow for a simple elegant look not the outer of space like 2 years ago
I really enjoy the smokey neutrals. I don't find myself reaching for my colorful palettes much anymore, which is kind of sad, but I really enjoy the versatility of neutral products.
I get that they're going for the domestic/douyin market, but as a brand with a global presence, Kaleidos missed the mark here. ETA: I do think they did a better job with the quads in this launch in that they do have actual color stories, not just three depths of the same color plus a shimmer like last year.
@@lucianaromulus1408 this. Am ginger and these very light, grey-taupe shades for _blush_ don't make any sense to me. Guaranteed to make me look like a corpse fresh out of the freezer drawer. Ready for autopsy! ...after I thaw a bit.
Your comment made me lol, so funny! But in all seriousness have you seen Jen Phelps review of this collection? She's light skinned but not too fair and the blush showed up so nicely on her even though in the pan it looked lighter than her skin. It made me instantly want these.
I know kaleidos is Chinese/American beauty brand & my first impression of this collection is VERY AISAN-ESQUE!! SO, they might be serving their asian audience!!! And that's totally perfect for that market 👌 and for kaleidos as a brand that want to create inclusive products ❤ Asian beauty standards & trends are so different than the western cultures !!! I'm a POC [person of color] & I can shop a blush from them that WILL show on me & flatter me ❤ I will be patient 😌 and wait for more newness from tham ❤
Yeah I feel like maybe they should have just sent these out to that part of their pr-list, cuz I feel it's a given that most of their international pr-list is not gonna love it 🙈
@AngelicaNyqvist I agree 👍 but also, their international pr-list have an Asian audience, too !! Also, this type of paleness could be appealing for people who do/love (no makeup/natural look) or for mixing/correcting & defusing other colors ! I'm interested in using makeup multiple ways and how different people might need certain colors or saturation to create & complete their looks!!
I don’t think “inclusive” can be applied to this…. It’s not inclusive to tailor a collection to a single market/skin-tone. That’s the very definition of exclusive.
I just want to say thank you for your honest and genuine thoughts the collection. I kinda feel now or days reviewers dont really do that trying to appease brands and thier audience but it seems suspect when the reason why we watch is to get a well rounded review and thought from you guys. Ive heard some reviewers say that those blushes would be great for darker skintones and i was flabbergasted by that! I would look like ash with any of those blush colors on my face. I know any brand cant appeal to all of the masses but damn this was really bad and kinda makes me feel some kinda way about making purchases from them in the future. Thanks for the review Angie i appreciate you!!!❤
I'm interested in the freefall lipgloss specifically because I love the new Isamaya gloss in swatches but don't exactly want to pay $40+tax & shipping for a single gloss. But the rest of this collection, even for a mauve blush lover, is a little anticlimactic.
I don't mind the quads because the undertones are actually different and they do feat really well cool toned people like me (I actually think they somewhat complement the last collection). The blushes are definitely for people that are really pale and that use even whiter foundation (Asian markets have that habit, unfortunately). They could do half half in that colour selection for sure, let's just hope they learn their lesson with this one. But one bad colour selection in the latest blush collection doesn't erase how great they are at the rest. I will be keeping an eye on them for sure.
When you held up all four quads i couldn't tell which were from this collection I really enjoy their formulas i just wish they hadn't fully ditched their original point of view.
I think Kaleidos lost the plot too. Those blushes take no makeup makeup to a whole new level! The eye shadow quads are too similar to the last release as well. The most exciting thing in this launch are the new lip glosses!
THANK YOU for giving us your honest opinion about this launch! WOW. I can’t name another TH-camr who would be this frank about a brand they previously collaborated with. Thank you for continuously showing your integrity as a makeup reviewer! I ~LOVE~ Kaleidos. I bought the entire Futurism set & their blush in Sanguine - now THAT is an interesting blush that would also suite darker skin tones! I agree with this whole review. Great job, Angie! ❤M
sanguine is the only blush in their entire range without an obvious white base, it's the only shade that truly works for deep skintones! their first launch of colours was overall pretty good, whereas the new shades are just a bit scary....
i started loving kaleidos thanks to you, i have your collab palette and the lavender one by them. kaleidos is just one of those super super few brands that speak to me when it comes to colourful eyeshadow palettes, i am really picky (bc i can't spend that much on makeup), seeing another batch of neutrals is a lil boring too, and i completely agree on the blushes, like it's so cool to see options for really really pale people, but they should try and create products for EVERYONE. i hope next time, they'll include super deep ones too
I was really excited when I saw the sneak peeks for the launch, I was expecting rosy pinky blush tones, which may have been done a lot before but at least would be different from Kaleidos (and something I actually don't have surprisingly), but no we were giving what feels like a desaturated version of their last collection :/ I will keep enjoying my Glowing Iris palette for now lol.
I love the shot where you hold up all four eyeshadow quads. It was literally the "corporate wants you to find the differences between these pictures" but they're the SAME!!!
Two-hands up agree! The eyeshadow palettes are so similar to their previous ones. The new blush shades are too light. I was hoping they’re going to add more exciting shades to their blush collection. I recently (like just last week b4 this new collection was announced) bought a few blushes and secretly glad that I didn’t miss out much from this new launch. 😊
On one hand I do understand why are lot of people upset about this collection but from reading lots of the comment they are getting so much hate it makes me kinda sad because what I can see is that someone finally made colours that were all missing on the market. It was probably not a good move to do it all in one launch and not include darker skin tones on all 4 blushes but so far I've never seen a brand give us any of these shades. Usually I have issues to find one cooltoned lighter shade in most of the makeup released even when there is 10 shades of anything, at least 8 are warm and from the 2 cool its the same colours all the time. I definitely don't want and can't speak for the darker skin toned people because I know the situation only as a by stander but what I heard and saw from influencers and youtubers I felt that in recent years so many brands have been great with delivering inclusive shade ranges in all the product types from foundations to eyeshadows while I actually have seen very little of anything that would be suitable for fair cool undertones. There is always something light but most of the time its just warm-yellow-orange leaning so it looks like there is a range but in reality if you are fair cool, good luck with finding a foundation for example. For that reason I'm willing to give them a pass as long as they will be more inclusive next time. They were really great with the contour palettes and the rest of the existing blushes so I don't think they deserve that much public hate I've seen online for 4 blush shades that we actually can't get anywhere else. Yes, would have been better if they split them and released just two of them now and have some darker ones and the other two next time or just add few other shades, ...Maybe they are trying to sell it more as a whole collection as it works better for their main customer base? Maybe the darker shades didn't sell last time as well as the light ones so they are trying to pull themselves up to be more profitable? I felt like they were quiet for so long that I was starting to get scared that they will be another brand on the line for bancruptcy. I don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but I hope this collection will be successful so they can give us more colourful things next time as if not, I will also join the unsatisfied crowd. But for now, I'm grateful that they gave us these tones that I was trying to find for years and hopefully the next launch will be again all inclusive
Yes to all of this! I've almost completely checked out of the complexion product market, which is even worse for ppl with a cool undertone than the eyeshadows. And I so agree with you that the most problematic are the lighter shades, be it shimmer or matte eyeshadow, or foundation, contour or blush, 90% of the time they are warm toned and the rest is always the same. I get that for a lot of people these shades and tones are not interesting but they are actually unique, not only individually but especially as full palettes and an entire collection. With some deeper blushes (which they should indeed have included) this collection would've been perfect but it still fills a huge gap on the market as is.
Same thoughts here. Yes, it’s a disappointing collection but it does include some pretty unique shades that I think would actually work for fair skin. (It’s weird how difficult it is to find truly fair complexion products, unless the Asian market is available to you. Not as difficult as it is for dark skin tones, but still extremely difficult.)
This definitely feels like a Chinese market-geared Douyin collection, which given their existing permanent collection seems ok. This is not an inclusive collection in itself, but their whole product range actually does provide options for most people so I give it a pass. What direction they choose to go in moving forward is what will determine if they are still interested in their international customers or not, I think.
I feel like this blushes tone is suitable for korean makeup trends where the focus is on personal color. They usually use them as a base for another blush making overall looks airblush. And they're pale skin friendly because I find it difficult to find a soft blush shade T T. Also the eyeshadow look like a true cool tone on my skin. This collection is a holy grails for me❤
I’d love for kaleidose to release an eyeshadow palette- but have it be every shade of their space themed highlighter collection! They could maybe keep the colors the same, but maybe make some of the shades opaque. This would be my dream palette. It could also have some matte shades in it too… A gal can dream!
I'm happy thier glosses are making a come back. I understand adding lighter blush shades but thought we might be getting a shimmering blush based on one of the shade names. Those eye pallets are not it. I like the quads (neutrals with a twist and colorful) and if they wanted to stay on that path there were so many other options. Olive green, Mauve, warm brown, Pink would have alll been better than repeats.
no, i don't think i see it. kaleidos already has a selection of colourful blushes on offer. these 4 will suit goths, gingers and other people with a very pale aesthetic and extend the range. the same with the quads. they have warm leaning neutrals and now they've extended the range to cool tones. they odn't look similar to me at all. so people have the choice to go either way, depending on their undertones. makes sense to me. i don't think (self)tanning is terribly popular in asia, even though it is in the u.s.
I don't understand the hate towards the blushes. Not every collection or even brand has to cater to everyone. It definitely was a problem in the past but currently there are so many brands and products to choose from. If I see a collection that is not for my complexion, I skip and carry on. I don't see so much hate towards the newest Fenty stick which doesn't cater to Fair/Light complexions. I swatched first 3 shades at Sephora and it was laughable. Or even Make up by Mario's foundation shades are very limited for Fair. Why people always choose to hate on smaller indie brands?
Honestly I see why people are complaining, and I agree with them, especially about the shade range, but I really like that Venus quad. And that angel wings blush, I might look into getting that for a setting powder for my oily eyelids.
I really love their blush formula, and was excited to see new shades were finally coming. Then we get this. I was planning on buying them all. Now maybe, just the one darkest shade, maybe. Upside: saving the hit on my credit card.
I find it really odd that Kaleidos released these four blushes when actually, even in their initial blush release, there was only ONE that would work on dark skin -- that deep red one. It reminds me of the early 1990s before Mac became popular, back when the only blush shade you could find for dark skin was red 🥴 Also--given your relationship with Kaleidos, it might have been easier not to critique them too much on this. Thanks for your honesty!
I think you did an amazing look with what was in the collection. I am definitely sad that they've stepped away from the colorful stuff. Fingers crossed they return to it soon!
I hear what you're saying with the.blush colors, I think maybe they were trying to round out their range because the rest of their blushes are very bright and go pretty dark so maybe they just thought their range needed more light shades. Just what I thought when I saw the colors but I could be wrong 🤷♀️
their blushes are not very dark though, I own all of them and they all work for me, but I am white. I'd say only one of their blushes would show up on a darker skin tone :)
I totally get this collection. The eyeshadow looks beautiful on you, I love the look. I love watching your colorful looks but realistically, I do not wear them most of the time. For work, I tend to wear neutral with a pop of color. So these would be my go to for work shadows. I also think that is the Asian perspective. The blushes for me are perfect…but I prefer the wash of color, especially the more brown leaning. Many of my Chanel blushes look very much like that. I think that this is not your aesthetic (love your looks 😎) so I agree it did not make sense to send it to you. As to my “boring” neutral shades, I will always look to my luxury brands. I look to Indy brands for the unusual shades that re beautiful (although I admit 5o admire them more than wear them very often).
About the blushes; Is not akward. Dont feel stressed for liking a product that fits you. Its ok if you like it, i love how looks on you, Its a very beautifull blush for you. That been said, i agree with the lack of inclusion of this colection (is a shame for a brand that pretends to be international) but who’s surprise? the makeup marketing is beginning to focus on the asian trends and cultures. Its ok.
I'm glad you said what I was thinking, even about the gloss packaging. I'm very fair, and I don't think those blushes will work for many people. I miss the colorful collections. I can't get excited about this. It's disappointing.
Love the packaging and love the glosses. I think an eyeshadow palette would be great for travel. Especially if you wanted a glam look. I guess if you wanted a matte highlighter the blush might work but it’s way too light for most complexions. You look beautiful and very glamorous.
In the words of Theresa is Dead, I am uncooked chicken. I am a sicky victorian child ghost and even then I dont know if that blush would show up on me. Like Im okay with creating a range of colors, but they are all tailored to super fair skin rather than being inclusive
Angie, that eye makeup looks amazing on you! Very elegant❤ ❤ Personally, I am super excited about this collection, and I am not sure Kaleidos are just focusing on the Asian market... maybe yes maybe not... but it seems like many of the Western luxury brands have been launching warm-toned palettes forever, with very few cool-toned ones (I have ND and PMG in mind, and I know there is more variety with indie brands) and when you read the comments on social media, the customers keep asking for cool tones, purples and greens, something fun but also work friendly. Maybe that's why Oden's Eye has been so well received? I can see the similarities in terms of color story with Kaleidos' last collection, but for me, that was more of a neutral brown (coffee look) or a bright party collection (the blue lilacs and silvers), and all the blushes were pretty bright. So I don't mind them doing more subtle taupes and pink purples. Maybe they are just ahead of a trend? ❤
Yes! Or me being an optimist I might even think they realise that people with fair skin and a cool undertone are not a trend but exist and need their own neutrals every day. 😊
I appreciate you being honest about your disappointment in the brand for these blush shades, I too am disappointed and think they should have done better. But yes, they definitely could have just launched those glosses and been fine because they do look nice. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your honesty Angie! It was not negative, those were facts. I am excited about the lipglosses and would try them out but I would love to see a come back of the lip stains as well but in more colours! And a more exciting eyeshadow palette...
I 100% agree For the blushes, I do love the one that you wore, but if they did two muted light ones - one warmer and one slightly cooler - but then same thing for another two that would work for darker skin tones... I do appreciate when there is a muted lighter blush that is nude - same as like a nude lipstick - there but barely noticeable... But that could also be fixed with making the darker blushes more buildable rather than punchy... I am absolutely in love with my joyrider blush from them- it keeps moving from bag to bag and I ALWAYS have it, it has a dip in it and I layer it a lot with other blushes (esp shimmery orange blushes)... But their red blush from previous collection is a bit too much pigment sometimes which is why I also purchased the playoffs from colourpop so it is buildable... but I do use the kaleidos one only when I do intense red look and intense blush but that is rare... On the eyeshadow front - I do think different undertones really make a difference depending on your undertone so that could be passable in my opinion but the muted purple pallete look identical- maybe one of the shades could be included in another palette but the other 3 shades .... exactly same. Sorry for the essay... lol if you read it - thanks lol
When I first saw the pictures of the blushes I was excited, because as a fair olive I need something that is more cool and desaturated. But the more swatches I’ve seen the more I think they’re going to be too pale even for me.
I adore your honesty and transparency, thank you! I couldn’t agree with you more. I was so excited when I saw they had a new collection but I’m very disappointed. I love everything I have from the brand but this is an easy pass for me.
Exactly my first thaughts about this collection. I am with the glosses, i will for sure buy some glosses, four of them charmed my eyes. And i like this Mirror. The Rest is not really spectacular and i expected more, to be really honest. thx for your first impression. I'm so glad, that im not the only one, who think so about it. ^^
I'm fine with the blushes (they've had plenty of colorful shades in the past so it makes sense they'd do something paler) but the eyeshadow colors are way too repetitive. I do like the glosses (though I don't need them), I just wish they'd paired them with blue or green quads.
I miss their big Palettes. The mattes of the last quads are so patchy its so sad :( The Club Nebula palette is still one of my faves. I do love their multichrome highlighters and multichrome pencils. But everything else has just lost the creativeness in colorstory and packaging. :( Also I miss their old eyeshadow formula.
Thank you for the video! It was perfectly informative, exactly what I needed to know. I have the cold brew quad and I always wished that it was more cool toned, and this new one is what I wanted.
I'm interested in what actually happened with Kaleidos! There must be a reason they took this path , unfortunately 😔! Is not just they have repetitive launches but these are the only launches they do lately 😢
I saw their release on Instagram the other day and had to double check the post as I thought they were their past releases..totally agree with the very muted blush shades too. Also it wud be great if they had a european retailer as having to pay for shipping and taxes makes it harsh for us across the pond..
Are they similar? Swatched out they look pretty different. (Eta: Oh, gotcha, they are both neutral collections with a purple palette). I agree about the blush, Angie. Thank you for speaking up about that. 🧡
I might be in the minority here but I think this collection is beautiful and on trend. Over the top color seems a little dated at this point. A more muted, lighter look fits with the understated “old money” look that is all over these days. While the blush looked light in the pan, I could definitely see it showed up on your face. I feel that this collection is ahead of its time here in the west and I hope to see more collections like this. It is nice to have some light, basic colored eyeshadows to sculpt the eye to give an effortless look. Kaleidos quality is definitely there! I am considering at least 2 of the blushes and possibly 2 of the eye shadow palettes from this collection. I do think this could work beautifully on women with deeper skin tones- especially those who have cool undertones. Women who have deeper skin tones might find this collection pops against their skin. I could see the pink blush working well in the top of the cheeks to give a nice ethereal effect on deep, cool toned skin. I feel this is a modern collection and a twist on basic neutrals. I totally understand where the brand was going with this and I am here for it!
Sadly, It really depends on the persons skin tone, but most of the blushes besides maybe one would make someone deep/dark look ashy. And the quads would run the same way unless you purposely use a light/white base, even if the person has a cooler undertone. I'd be interested to see someone of my complexion try it out but I think it could be a waste of money.
thank you so much for being so transparent and 100 with your review. i would honestly just love to buy one quad, one blush, all of the glosses, and the mirror… but i think the mirror isn’t for sale, but it’s only if you buy the entire collection. 🥰🥰🥰
I will say even the past blush that I picked up (Sunburnt) barely showed up on my skin tone so I will not be even trying the blushes from this collection. At the end of the day that’s perfect for me because I’m trying to slow down on purchasing. But, since Kaledios is one of my favorite brands it sucks to see that absolutely nothing in this range is interesting enough to pick up.
I usually prefer colorful eyeshadow, but since love the Kaleidos formula i plan on picking these quads. Unfortunately these blushes are waaay too pale for me. Hopefully in the future Kaleidos will release some more bold, colorful makeup. The Sci-fi Green and your Club Nebula collab are two of my favorites.
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Angie being very honest about a disappointing collection from a brand she literally has a collab with… queen of transparency ✨
You can see she's genuinely upset about this collection & is trying to be as positive as possible. Bless her. I'm upset too, I thought I'd found my 'forever' brand. 😢
Yass! Angie tells it like she feels, I love that about her
This collection would have been nice if it had a deep muted plum and fig brown blush! Those shades look great on deeper skin tones and are 100% in this color theme.
Even my ghostly self agrees. I’d much prefer a dark plum blush over that pink undereye powder blush anytime
I agree , this would actually be perfect
Totally agree, and I would have snapped those up if they had released those shades! But now, there's not enough from this collection I can get to reach free shipping, hahaha
I saw this collection and I thought, "wasn't this their last release too?"
Same!
Yup, me too…
Samies 😅 at least with the two eyeshadow palettes...
Same
That’s exactly what I thought!
personally i think kaleidos has been leaning more and more into east asian/douyin/chinese makeup trends lately, where colorful eyeshadow isn't used as much and pale/almost porcelain blush is all the rage. which is sad tbh taking into account how good their formulas are and the way they could expand their shade range to make it as inclusive as possible, yet they only seem to be taking steps BACKWARDS in that regard
Yeah I feel like maybe they should have just sent these out to that part of their pr-list, cuz I feel it's a given that most of their international pr-list is not gonna love it 🙈
@@AngelicaNyqvist omg thank you so much for replying!! i hope they take this criticism as constructive and do better on their next collection, although the glosses look stunning. great review
I getting the same idea but I think they do a mix of both and pace them out instead of just jumping into one audience and disguarding the other.
This is exactly what I came here to say. This collection, while disappointing and confusing to us, is probably going to be MASSIVE in Asian markets. At least with the purple collection, they had one more muted one and one colorful, saturated one.
And…why purple? Three neutral quads, (brown, grey/black, and taupe) two muted purple quads, (one more warm, one more cool) and a saturated purple. There are plenty of other colors….even muted, “neutral” colors.
And the blushes….ugh! Ok, so release the super pale ones, that’s fine, but then how about a light, medium, and dark in similar tones? Not a super pale and a light….
This is actually sad. It feels like Western markets are being cut out. And even though the Asian style seems to accept and even celebrate not being inclusive, there are plenty of Asian people with deeper skin tones who are constantly getting excluded, and now this collection does so as well….
yeah this is what I was going to say. Especially since Kaleidos is based in China, I feel like they might be pivoting to focusing on their local consumer base given just how expensive international shipping has become. This collection is in-line with other jbeauty and kbeauty brands like etude house and 3CE, especially with the focus on mauves/purples/taupes, which is always on trend in that region. A shame since their formula is so nice across their powder products, but it would also explain why they haven't released any of their colorful 5 pan palettes in a while and their last two were.....taupes/purples and peachy/brown/pink neutrals lolol
As someone who is really pale and cool toned, this collection is a dream.
Same. I ordered most of the collection and can't wait to review it. Also, their last collection was a total banger for me. Cool tones rarely get released especially for very pale skin so I'm stoked!
Yes! I ordered almost everything.
Same here. I’m ordering the whole collection after seeing Edward Avila’s review.
Yeah, I love it. I like understated looks as well, so this is something in the middle for me. Looks amazing, I will def order one. I don't know what people's problem is with these.
Hard agree. I loved the dark colors and purples in their quads but this is the third consecutive eyeshadow collection that’s neutral adjacent PLEASE let’s do something new Kaleidos
As someone who is pale and doesn’t wear brights or a lot of color, the eye palettes are my style. The undertones on the quads are different enough for someone who wears neutrals. The blushes are a different story. Only the palest can wear them.
Honestly, while at first I was slightly disappointed, for us very fair, cool-toned girlies, these are our neutrals and they are so difficult to find normally. Even by hunting these shades down, I can usually only get a simple, everyday eyelook that fits my undertone by combining 2 or 3 palettes. E.g. Cold Brew was too warm for me and the last collection overall a bit too dark (although both were leagues better than what is already on the market), so these two new quads are just perfect.
It's gotten so normalised that neutrals are by default warm-toned, even in so-called “cool-toned” palettes (don’t even get me started on that gaslighting). I get the disappointment, especially if people were expecting something colourful, but I don’t think that a brand releasing two cool-toned neutral collections with a similar vibe warrants the collective meltdown like it’s so redundant. It just means that cool-toned people might also get a semblance of choice in their neutrals, which is both good and currently non-existent.
I love this take! Sure a lot of people also moan and groan over 'yet another warm toned neutral palette' but it's pretty much just shrug and move on. But cool toned people don't have that, as you say, semblance of choice. Cool toned neutrals are still pretty few and far in between, though it's better now than before. As a cool toned girlie myself I love how we're getting so many cool toned neutrals now, even if they all look similar, because the market is incredibly oversaturated with warm toned neutrals that still turn out to be a 'staple' for one person or another. We def need more of that in cool tones too!
I agree! The blushes are a big disappointment & step back from inclusivity, but I find the cool muted tones in Kaleidos' quads are all pretty unique
I 100% agree with everything you said. And most collections are geared towards warm tones so I am stoked. And those blushes will be perfect for very pale skin or even contour shades which for blushes is pretty rare to find something not too dark ❤
@@Momo-oz4ekBut the last launch of blushes were punchy, and pretty much warm-toned…
As someone with fair skin, it looks like those blushes could work on me...but they didn't *need* to be so light, deeper blushes still work with buildable formulas and a light handed application. I miss the colourful palettes from Kaleidos! It's so sad that flower punk hasn't been restocked and the futurism palettes are discontinued.
I'm legitimately pissed Flower Punk isn't back along with the futurism collections. I WANT IT BACK 😂
@@lucianaromulus1408 me too, I need a new one! They haven't said it's discontinued yet so I hope it comes back QwQ
I am probably in the minority here because I really love this release, but that's probably because I adore douyin makeup. It feels almost like it's competing with Flower Knows. I don't mind this release at all, but I do always love your professionalism and candor in your reviews, Angie 🥰
I always have reserved a little money for Kaleidos just in case they release a new amazing big palette so I can make a whole order with the highlighters and some blushes but...here we are
Exactly how I was 🙈
Same, I used to always sit up and pay attention to their releases. Now, this is an easy pass. I'm interested in that black lip gloss but not interested enough to order just that. Does anyone have suggestions for something similar that would be easier to get in the US?
I want the Flower Punk collection to come back
@@julias5980 maybe Nyx? They have a black gloss, I think
@@lucianaromulus1408And the Futurism pallets.
I really appreciate this review, Angie. Knowing that you have a relationship with the brand. I have always trusted your reviews, but, I love your candor whilst still being professional and kind. ❤
Thank you so much!
Hey Angie. I totally get where you’re coming from will a whole collection being unusable for many skin colors, but I am someone EXTREMELY fair and struggle having makeup matches. Which includes blushes. I can almost never wear blushes especially colors like they have previously released by kaleidos. Almost no make up brands make anything like this. You see many brands specifically catered for darker skin tones but never pale. I’m really excited for this collection and I’ll let you know how the colors turn out for me/if they are different. That being said I do thing the collection as a whole was not thought out well. They could/should have come out with four pale AND four deep shades to cater to everyone, I definitely agree.
I think this whole collection is aimed at asian market. Because they are also partnering with an asian retailer. Those blushes and quads definetely fit the korean aestetic.
Yeah I feel like maybe they should have just sent these out to that part of their pr-list, cuz I feel it's a given that most of their international pr-list is not gonna love it 🙈
Yes and even for an East Asian market, these blushes are only compatible for fair skinned people. So it is missing the mark there as well sadly
There are fair skinned people outside of Asia like me who like these. There are plenty of releases where the blushers are too deep or warm toned but don't see me having a meltdown when it happens I just understand not everything is meant for me or will suit me and move on with my life.
@@daniellesebire2508the tone deaf arrogance of this comment 😑
@@PickledFaces ?
Love this collection… this taupe palette is what I’ve been hoping for since their brown and grey quads.
And as someone who’s extremely pale I’m glad to see blushes that won’t be hilariously bright / dark on me for once.
These neutral eyeshadows and pale blushes gave me some Flower Knows vibes which I didn't expect from Kaleidos.
As really pale person, I can probably make all the shades work, with the super light blush I would think of a more k-beauty inspired look. However I'm that kind of pale most brands don't have a bronzer shade for.
That being said, I don't need any of this and I might be over "collections" as a whole. Just give me one or two palettes, just blushes or just a lip product.
The club nebula palette is still one of my favourite palettes that I own. The escape pod is also a palette I love. These last few releases though? They've been so disappointing and uninteresting and so similar that I've been BAMBOOZLED
I need to still nab the escape pod. Wish i would’ve nabbed the flower punk collection too fomo is real
Those blush swatches damn near broke my heart.
I love all of the blush shades and I would wear all of them! HOWEVER, releasing them all at once definitely just feels like the exclusion of deeper skin tones rather than the inclusion of very pale skin tones.
that is a very good way of explaining it! :)
Idk I kinda wanted to see the super light blushes used like pink powder! I figured you would actually try it before knocking them considering Kaleidos always has a vision. I use Joyride as a warm toned contour/as the base for blush blanketing, whatever you want to call it.
I'm also white and I have a pale pink blush that looks lighter than my skin tone and it is one of my favorite blushes. I was hoping that you would try one of the pink ones just to see, because even if it looks lighter in the pan, sometimes it shows up anyway. I use the one I have way more than I ever thought I would (it's from Korean brand Skinfood) because I don't always want to "look" like I'm wearing blush. I know that being able to see your blush is really popular right now and especially if you're going on camera but in real life a pale pink blush can look so beautiful and natural!
this. they literally look different on a cheek than a forearm and everybody knows that.
@@joannab.6282 exactly! I watched Jen Phelps review of this collection and she's paler than Angie but similar to my skin tone and it showed up so nicely on her.
These blushes are made to be used as a matte highlighters! Face contouring in chinese makeup style is huge, so they are not meant for the cheeks, but more so to sculpt the face alongside other deeper shades of blush or contour. I think it would've been a good idea for them to include like a pamphlet or infographic as to how these are meant to be used particularly for their international audience since they're often not familiar with these techniques
yes, now that i have heard this it makes sense, but then i think they ought to not call them blushers. and to do more education as to how they are used. i also think it would be been so lovely for them to combine that education with some deeper muted tones so that more people with different skin could try out that trend! still love kaleidos, am sure they will course correct.
They are going into the Chinese/ korean beauty way of makeup
The cool tone shades , very light blushes , quads of eyeshadow for a simple elegant look not the outer of space like 2 years ago
the blushes are giving 50 shades of beige ^^
I really enjoy the smokey neutrals. I don't find myself reaching for my colorful palettes much anymore, which is kind of sad, but I really enjoy the versatility of neutral products.
I get that they're going for the domestic/douyin market, but as a brand with a global presence, Kaleidos missed the mark here.
ETA: I do think they did a better job with the quads in this launch in that they do have actual color stories, not just three depths of the same color plus a shimmer like last year.
I am a pale unccoked chicken so I will be getting those darker blushes as bronzers. I think it might be the perfect cool toned bronzer for me.
As a fellow uncooked chicken… I was eyeing one of the darker blushes as a possible contour
I normally love Kaleidos, but this collection is a HARD pass. Casper the ghost is my first cousin and even I couldn’t wear those blushes!
I'm a very pale gal, but I prefer deeper colors. You can use a light hand.
@@lucianaromulus1408 this. Am ginger and these very light, grey-taupe shades for _blush_ don't make any sense to me. Guaranteed to make me look like a corpse fresh out of the freezer drawer. Ready for autopsy! ...after I thaw a bit.
@irradiated_woman8016 exactly. Love the username btw 👌☢️
Your comment made me lol, so funny! But in all seriousness have you seen Jen Phelps review of this collection? She's light skinned but not too fair and the blush showed up so nicely on her even though in the pan it looked lighter than her skin. It made me instantly want these.
@@irradiated_woman8016 LOL!!!
I know kaleidos is Chinese/American beauty brand & my first impression of this collection is VERY AISAN-ESQUE!! SO, they might be serving their asian audience!!! And that's totally perfect for that market 👌 and for kaleidos as a brand that want to create inclusive products ❤
Asian beauty standards & trends are so different than the western cultures !!!
I'm a POC [person of color] & I can shop a blush from them that WILL show on me & flatter me ❤ I will be patient 😌 and wait for more newness from tham ❤
Yeah I feel like maybe they should have just sent these out to that part of their pr-list, cuz I feel it's a given that most of their international pr-list is not gonna love it 🙈
@AngelicaNyqvist I agree 👍 but also, their international pr-list have an Asian audience, too !! Also, this type of paleness could be appealing for people who do/love (no makeup/natural look) or for mixing/correcting & defusing other colors !
I'm interested in using makeup multiple ways and how different people might need certain colors or saturation to create & complete their looks!!
@@The.Violet.1 Oh yeah ofc, but getting a full range of blushes you cannot use seems a little wasteful :)
@AngelicaNyqvist valid point, 🙏
I don’t think “inclusive” can be applied to this…. It’s not inclusive to tailor a collection to a single market/skin-tone. That’s the very definition of exclusive.
I just want to say thank you for your honest and genuine thoughts the collection. I kinda feel now or days reviewers dont really do that trying to appease brands and thier audience but it seems suspect when the reason why we watch is to get a well rounded review and thought from you guys. Ive heard some reviewers say that those blushes would be great for darker skintones and i was flabbergasted by that! I would look like ash with any of those blush colors on my face. I know any brand cant appeal to all of the masses but damn this was really bad and kinda makes me feel some kinda way about making purchases from them in the future. Thanks for the review Angie i appreciate you!!!❤
I'm interested in the freefall lipgloss specifically because I love the new Isamaya gloss in swatches but don't exactly want to pay $40+tax & shipping for a single gloss. But the rest of this collection, even for a mauve blush lover, is a little anticlimactic.
The club nebula is one of my favorites palettes. I love the quality and the color story. I appreciate your honesty.
Those blushes look chalky in the swatch. But i like cool neutrals so i like the slightly taupier version of cold brew.
I don't mind the quads because the undertones are actually different and they do feat really well cool toned people like me (I actually think they somewhat complement the last collection).
The blushes are definitely for people that are really pale and that use even whiter foundation (Asian markets have that habit, unfortunately).
They could do half half in that colour selection for sure, let's just hope they learn their lesson with this one.
But one bad colour selection in the latest blush collection doesn't erase how great they are at the rest.
I will be keeping an eye on them for sure.
When you held up all four quads i couldn't tell which were from this collection I really enjoy their formulas i just wish they hadn't fully ditched their original point of view.
“There’s nothing wrong with being a little phallic.” 😂😂😂
I am so glad you actually acknowledged the blush shades more critically. I have seen a decent amount of disappointing responses to the blushes.
One of the most truthful TH-camr🎉I was ready to drop money then waited for a review and.. coins saved. Thank you for being well rounded and honest.
I think Kaleidos lost the plot too. Those blushes take no makeup makeup to a whole new level! The eye shadow quads are too similar to the last release as well. The most exciting thing in this launch are the new lip glosses!
Which is the “darkest” pink blush that you wore?
THANK YOU for giving us your honest opinion about this launch! WOW. I can’t name another TH-camr who would be this frank about a brand they previously collaborated with. Thank you for continuously showing your integrity as a makeup reviewer!
I ~LOVE~ Kaleidos. I bought the entire Futurism set & their blush in Sanguine - now THAT is an interesting blush that would also suite darker skin tones! I agree with this whole review. Great job, Angie! ❤M
sanguine is the only blush in their entire range without an obvious white base, it's the only shade that truly works for deep skintones! their first launch of colours was overall pretty good, whereas the new shades are just a bit scary....
Also! I love you with cooler tones, especially purples!!!
Love that you put the swatches on the side too, instead of forcing us to find it on another platform ☺️
Those blush swatches are damning
i started loving kaleidos thanks to you, i have your collab palette and the lavender one by them. kaleidos is just one of those super super few brands that speak to me when it comes to colourful eyeshadow palettes, i am really picky (bc i can't spend that much on makeup), seeing another batch of neutrals is a lil boring too, and i completely agree on the blushes, like it's so cool to see options for really really pale people, but they should try and create products for EVERYONE. i hope next time, they'll include super deep ones too
Agree with you; they need additional designers at their table. As well, the glosses are very similar on camera; don't know about in-person.
I was really excited when I saw the sneak peeks for the launch, I was expecting rosy pinky blush tones, which may have been done a lot before but at least would be different from Kaleidos (and something I actually don't have surprisingly), but no we were giving what feels like a desaturated version of their last collection :/ I will keep enjoying my Glowing Iris palette for now lol.
From the pictures I thought the eyeshadow quads were the same from the last collection, just reformulated. We don't need two neutral and purple quads
I love the shot where you hold up all four eyeshadow quads. It was literally the "corporate wants you to find the differences between these pictures" but they're the SAME!!!
I’ve been waiting to hear you go in boot these blushes!
Two-hands up agree! The eyeshadow palettes are so similar to their previous ones. The new blush shades are too light. I was hoping they’re going to add more exciting shades to their blush collection. I recently (like just last week b4 this new collection was announced) bought a few blushes and secretly glad that I didn’t miss out much from this new launch. 😊
You took basic and lit it on fire with this collection. So hot!
Honestly the box was my favorite item
Beautiful look! I just want the box, mirror, and a few of those glosses!
On one hand I do understand why are lot of people upset about this collection but from reading lots of the comment they are getting so much hate it makes me kinda sad because what I can see is that someone finally made colours that were all missing on the market. It was probably not a good move to do it all in one launch and not include darker skin tones on all 4 blushes but so far I've never seen a brand give us any of these shades. Usually I have issues to find one cooltoned lighter shade in most of the makeup released even when there is 10 shades of anything, at least 8 are warm and from the 2 cool its the same colours all the time. I definitely don't want and can't speak for the darker skin toned people because I know the situation only as a by stander but what I heard and saw from influencers and youtubers I felt that in recent years so many brands have been great with delivering inclusive shade ranges in all the product types from foundations to eyeshadows while I actually have seen very little of anything that would be suitable for fair cool undertones. There is always something light but most of the time its just warm-yellow-orange leaning so it looks like there is a range but in reality if you are fair cool, good luck with finding a foundation for example. For that reason I'm willing to give them a pass as long as they will be more inclusive next time. They were really great with the contour palettes and the rest of the existing blushes so I don't think they deserve that much public hate I've seen online for 4 blush shades that we actually can't get anywhere else. Yes, would have been better if they split them and released just two of them now and have some darker ones and the other two next time or just add few other shades, ...Maybe they are trying to sell it more as a whole collection as it works better for their main customer base? Maybe the darker shades didn't sell last time as well as the light ones so they are trying to pull themselves up to be more profitable? I felt like they were quiet for so long that I was starting to get scared that they will be another brand on the line for bancruptcy. I don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but I hope this collection will be successful so they can give us more colourful things next time as if not, I will also join the unsatisfied crowd. But for now, I'm grateful that they gave us these tones that I was trying to find for years and hopefully the next launch will be again all inclusive
Yes to all of this! I've almost completely checked out of the complexion product market, which is even worse for ppl with a cool undertone than the eyeshadows. And I so agree with you that the most problematic are the lighter shades, be it shimmer or matte eyeshadow, or foundation, contour or blush, 90% of the time they are warm toned and the rest is always the same. I get that for a lot of people these shades and tones are not interesting but they are actually unique, not only individually but especially as full palettes and an entire collection. With some deeper blushes (which they should indeed have included) this collection would've been perfect but it still fills a huge gap on the market as is.
Same thoughts here. Yes, it’s a disappointing collection but it does include some pretty unique shades that I think would actually work for fair skin. (It’s weird how difficult it is to find truly fair complexion products, unless the Asian market is available to you. Not as difficult as it is for dark skin tones, but still extremely difficult.)
This definitely feels like a Chinese market-geared Douyin collection, which given their existing permanent collection seems ok. This is not an inclusive collection in itself, but their whole product range actually does provide options for most people so I give it a pass. What direction they choose to go in moving forward is what will determine if they are still interested in their international customers or not, I think.
I feel like this blushes tone is suitable for korean makeup trends where the focus is on personal color. They usually use them as a base for another blush making overall looks airblush. And they're pale skin friendly because I find it difficult to find a soft blush shade T T. Also the eyeshadow look like a true cool tone on my skin. This collection is a holy grails for me❤
I’d love for kaleidose to release an eyeshadow palette- but have it be every shade of their space themed highlighter collection! They could maybe keep the colors the same, but maybe make some of the shades opaque. This would be my dream palette. It could also have some matte shades in it too…
A gal can dream!
I'm happy thier glosses are making a come back. I understand adding lighter blush shades but thought we might be getting a shimmering blush based on one of the shade names. Those eye pallets are not it. I like the quads (neutrals with a twist and colorful) and if they wanted to stay on that path there were so many other options. Olive green, Mauve, warm brown, Pink would have alll been better than repeats.
Thankyou so much for your honesty on this collection. I to am very disappointed with what they thought was okay to release.
no, i don't think i see it. kaleidos already has a selection of colourful blushes on offer. these 4 will suit goths, gingers and other people with a very pale aesthetic and extend the range. the same with the quads. they have warm leaning neutrals and now they've extended the range to cool tones. they odn't look similar to me at all. so people have the choice to go either way, depending on their undertones. makes sense to me. i don't think (self)tanning is terribly popular in asia, even though it is in the u.s.
I don't understand the hate towards the blushes. Not every collection or even brand has to cater to everyone. It definitely was a problem in the past but currently there are so many brands and products to choose from. If I see a collection that is not for my complexion, I skip and carry on. I don't see so much hate towards the newest Fenty stick which doesn't cater to Fair/Light complexions. I swatched first 3 shades at Sephora and it was laughable. Or even Make up by Mario's foundation shades are very limited for Fair. Why people always choose to hate on smaller indie brands?
Honestly I see why people are complaining, and I agree with them, especially about the shade range, but I really like that Venus quad. And that angel wings blush, I might look into getting that for a setting powder for my oily eyelids.
those are exactly what i ordered. so stunning.
I really love their blush formula, and was excited to see new shades were finally coming. Then we get this. I was planning on buying them all. Now maybe, just the one darkest shade, maybe. Upside: saving the hit on my credit card.
I find it really odd that Kaleidos released these four blushes when actually, even in their initial blush release, there was only ONE that would work on dark skin -- that deep red one. It reminds me of the early 1990s before Mac became popular, back when the only blush shade you could find for dark skin was red 🥴
Also--given your relationship with Kaleidos, it might have been easier not to critique them too much on this. Thanks for your honesty!
I think you did an amazing look with what was in the collection. I am definitely sad that they've stepped away from the colorful stuff. Fingers crossed they return to it soon!
I hear what you're saying with the.blush colors, I think maybe they were trying to round out their range because the rest of their blushes are very bright and go pretty dark so maybe they just thought their range needed more light shades. Just what I thought when I saw the colors but I could be wrong 🤷♀️
their blushes are not very dark though, I own all of them and they all work for me, but I am white. I'd say only one of their blushes would show up on a darker skin tone :)
I totally get this collection. The eyeshadow looks beautiful on you, I love the look. I love watching your colorful looks but realistically, I do not wear them most of the time. For work, I tend to wear neutral with a pop of color. So these would be my go to for work shadows. I also think that is the Asian perspective.
The blushes for me are perfect…but I prefer the wash of color, especially the more brown leaning. Many of my Chanel blushes look very much like that.
I think that this is not your aesthetic (love your looks 😎) so I agree it did not make sense to send it to you.
As to my “boring” neutral shades, I will always look to my luxury brands. I look to Indy brands for the unusual shades that re beautiful (although I admit 5o admire them more than wear them very often).
About the blushes; Is not akward. Dont feel stressed for liking a product that fits you. Its ok if you like it, i love how looks on you, Its a very beautifull blush for you.
That been said, i agree with the lack of inclusion of this colection (is a shame for a brand that pretends to be international) but who’s surprise? the makeup marketing is beginning to focus on the asian trends and cultures. Its ok.
I'm glad you said what I was thinking, even about the gloss packaging. I'm very fair, and I don't think those blushes will work for many people. I miss the colorful collections. I can't get excited about this. It's disappointing.
Love the packaging and love the glosses. I think an eyeshadow palette would be great for travel. Especially if you wanted a glam look. I guess if you wanted a matte highlighter the blush might work but it’s way too light for most complexions. You look beautiful and very glamorous.
In the words of Theresa is Dead, I am uncooked chicken. I am a sicky victorian child ghost and even then I dont know if that blush would show up on me. Like Im okay with creating a range of colors, but they are all tailored to super fair skin rather than being inclusive
The packaging is truly the most interesting thing about the collection.
Angie, that eye makeup looks amazing on you! Very elegant❤ ❤ Personally, I am super excited about this collection, and I am not sure Kaleidos are just focusing on the Asian market... maybe yes maybe not... but it seems like many of the Western luxury brands have been launching warm-toned palettes forever, with very few cool-toned ones (I have ND and PMG in mind, and I know there is more variety with indie brands) and when you read the comments on social media, the customers keep asking for cool tones, purples and greens, something fun but also work friendly. Maybe that's why Oden's Eye has been so well received? I can see the similarities in terms of color story with Kaleidos' last collection, but for me, that was more of a neutral brown (coffee look) or a bright party collection (the blue lilacs and silvers), and all the blushes were pretty bright. So I don't mind them doing more subtle taupes and pink purples. Maybe they are just ahead of a trend? ❤
Yes! Or me being an optimist I might even think they realise that people with fair skin and a cool undertone are not a trend but exist and need their own neutrals every day. 😊
Thank you for being so honest about your disappointment. I really hope they listen and improve their colour range and variety ❤
I appreciate you being honest about your disappointment in the brand for these blush shades, I too am disappointed and think they should have done better. But yes, they definitely could have just launched those glosses and been fine because they do look nice. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your honesty Angie! It was not negative, those were facts. I am excited about the lipglosses and would try them out but I would love to see a come back of the lip stains as well but in more colours! And a more exciting eyeshadow palette...
I 100% agree
For the blushes, I do love the one that you wore, but if they did two muted light ones - one warmer and one slightly cooler - but then same thing for another two that would work for darker skin tones... I do appreciate when there is a muted lighter blush that is nude - same as like a nude lipstick - there but barely noticeable...
But that could also be fixed with making the darker blushes more buildable rather than punchy...
I am absolutely in love with my joyrider blush from them- it keeps moving from bag to bag and I ALWAYS have it, it has a dip in it and I layer it a lot with other blushes (esp shimmery orange blushes)...
But their red blush from previous collection is a bit too much pigment sometimes which is why I also purchased the playoffs from colourpop so it is buildable... but I do use the kaleidos one only when I do intense red look and intense blush but that is rare...
On the eyeshadow front - I do think different undertones really make a difference depending on your undertone so that could be passable in my opinion but the muted purple pallete look identical- maybe one of the shades could be included in another palette but the other 3 shades .... exactly same.
Sorry for the essay... lol if you read it - thanks lol
The first couple blush shades may work on as I'm very pale but I say barely cause those are super light.
You know I like your make up today very very much. ❤
When I first saw the pictures of the blushes I was excited, because as a fair olive I need something that is more cool and desaturated. But the more swatches I’ve seen the more I think they’re going to be too pale even for me.
I adore your honesty and transparency, thank you! I couldn’t agree with you more. I was so excited when I saw they had a new collection but I’m very disappointed. I love everything I have from the brand but this is an easy pass for me.
Exactly my first thaughts about this collection. I am with the glosses, i will for sure buy some glosses, four of them charmed my eyes. And i like this Mirror. The Rest is not really spectacular and i expected more, to be really honest. thx for your first impression. I'm so glad, that im not the only one, who think so about it. ^^
Blushes remind me of a topper for blush, or oversize eyeshadows.
I'm fine with the blushes (they've had plenty of colorful shades in the past so it makes sense they'd do something paler) but the eyeshadow colors are way too repetitive. I do like the glosses (though I don't need them), I just wish they'd paired them with blue or green quads.
Yeah…I’ve been waiting to see someone try those blushes!😂
I love all things Kaleidos! Can't wait to try the new lips!
I now want a cherry/chocolate blush.
I miss their big Palettes. The mattes of the last quads are so patchy its so sad :( The Club Nebula palette is still one of my faves. I do love their multichrome highlighters and multichrome pencils. But everything else has just lost the creativeness in colorstory and packaging. :( Also I miss their old eyeshadow formula.
Thank you for the video! It was perfectly informative, exactly what I needed to know. I have the cold brew quad and I always wished that it was more cool toned, and this new one is what I wanted.
I'm interested in what actually happened with Kaleidos! There must be a reason they took this path , unfortunately 😔! Is not just they have repetitive launches but these are the only launches they do lately 😢
Is there any chance they will bring Club Nebula back? 😢 I opened Kaleidos to myself when this pallette was sold out long before
ohh those blushes look like they're going to be amazing for blush layering as the lighter highlight type blush to blend..!!
Those blushes would work on me I am very very pail and find it hard to find blush.
I saw their release on Instagram the other day and had to double check the post as I thought they were their past releases..totally agree with the very muted blush shades too. Also it wud be great if they had a european retailer as having to pay for shipping and taxes makes it harsh for us across the pond..
Are they similar? Swatched out they look pretty different. (Eta: Oh, gotcha, they are both neutral collections with a purple palette). I agree about the blush, Angie. Thank you for speaking up about that. 🧡
I might be in the minority here but I think this collection is beautiful and on trend. Over the top color seems a little dated at this point. A more muted, lighter look fits with the understated “old money” look that is all over these days. While the blush looked light in the pan, I could definitely see it showed up on your face. I feel that this collection is ahead of its time here in the west and I hope to see more collections like this. It is nice to have some light, basic colored eyeshadows to sculpt the eye to give an effortless look. Kaleidos quality is definitely there! I am considering at least 2 of the blushes and possibly 2 of the eye shadow palettes from this collection. I do think this could work beautifully on women with deeper skin tones- especially those who have cool undertones. Women who have deeper skin tones might find this collection pops against their skin. I could see the pink blush working well in the top of the cheeks to give a nice ethereal effect on deep, cool toned skin.
I feel this is a modern collection and a twist on basic neutrals. I totally understand where the brand was going with this and I am here for it!
Sadly, It really depends on the persons skin tone, but most of the blushes besides maybe one would make someone deep/dark look ashy. And the quads would run the same way unless you purposely use a light/white base, even if the person has a cooler undertone. I'd be interested to see someone of my complexion try it out but I think it could be a waste of money.
that pink is going to look like pepto bismol on anyone darker than Angie. Dusty and crustyyyyyyy
thank you so much for being so transparent and 100 with your review. i would honestly just love to buy one quad, one blush, all of the glosses, and the mirror… but i think the mirror isn’t for sale, but it’s only if you buy the entire collection. 🥰🥰🥰
I will say even the past blush that I picked up (Sunburnt) barely showed up on my skin tone so I will not be even trying the blushes from this collection. At the end of the day that’s perfect for me because I’m trying to slow down on purchasing. But, since Kaledios is one of my favorite brands it sucks to see that absolutely nothing in this range is interesting enough to pick up.
I really appreciate your honest review
I usually prefer colorful eyeshadow, but since love the Kaleidos formula i plan on picking these quads. Unfortunately these blushes are waaay too pale for me. Hopefully in the future Kaleidos will release some more bold, colorful makeup. The Sci-fi Green and your Club Nebula collab are two of my favorites.