Picked up the Midsummer pallet AND the pallet that dupes the “Rose Quartz” pallet (you mentioned it in your favorites video). My first Alter Ego purchase! Thanks, friend!!
You are the 4th TH-camr that I follow that has compared these palettes. I ordered (and received in 3 days!) that Alter Ego palette after watching 2 reviews! I also ordered the Coastal palette because it's beautiful and I wanted free shipping. I already own two Alter Ego palettes that I use regularly (Harmony & Shadow Kiss). I love their formula and their price point is much friendlier to my budget. I think the Alter Ego shimmers pop more and I actually like that the Alter Ego matte formula builds a little slower; it feels more fool-proof for me. I will 100% be recreating these looks in the near future.
Thank you for this. I agree, on your eyes the 1st look from a small distance looks exactly the same however, when zoomed in, the ABH is smoother. Number 2, exactly the same. The always challenging issue with comparing makeup and videos are the unseen factors: skin texture, environment, (i.e. humid, dry, etc.), and even brushes being used. Base on this video alone I'd go with the alter ego. However, I'd like to know how these held up at the end of your day, if there were any differences if using a primer, and if there are any differences with using a setting spray.
Thanks for doing these. I just ordered the midsummer palette. I used to be able to buy the ABH palettes but my job went from full time to part time and will drop even more when I retire in 2 years. But I still love playing with new eyeshadows so yay alter ego
Thanks for doing this video! I did not know Alter Ego had a dupe for this. The Nouveau palette is the only ABH palette I’ve ever purchased at launch. It is one of my favorite color stories in my collection. If I had known that Alter Ego was going to dupe it, I might have held off on that purchase. I did buy the Alter Ego Coastal palette recently because while I liked the Huda Beauty Rose Quartz color story, I really didn’t want to pay the high end price for it.
I absolutely love, love the way you do your eyes. Every look is just so luminous, the blending and color combinations just work so well. And the shape you get with shadows is perfection.
Jen Phelps, Sheri of Graceful Beauty AND Angela Bright ALL did green looks with the Alter Ego palette, and all three also did the side-by-side comparisons! Why isn't anyone using the lovely lavender shade or creating different looks? And, aren't there any other new eyeshadows this week?
I can't wait for them to dupe the new cosmos! I just ordered this and the shadow kiss (nd glam dupe). So far I'm loving abh i just got the mini soft glam and ND mini , so I'm curious to see how alter ego compares!!!
This is ny third comparison I have seen everone does something different but I aleasdy own the ABH but the looks you creared looked exactly the same except the subtle difference's you pointed out. Love these Alter Ego comparison videos. Thanks for your timmme. Very pretty ❤✔️💯❗🌹
For me, the real question is, "If you lost or broke your ABH palette, would you be content replacing it with the Alter Ego one?" Often these videos make me want to buy the original more than the dupe, because if the original is really that good that it's worth duping, it might be worth adding to my collection. I've tried some older Alter Ego palettes and the quality just wasn't my favorite. Could I get a beautiful look? Yes, but there would be massive fallout, a lot of building, and in the end, it just didn't bring me the joy of having a higher quality palette. I'm trying to be selective about what I add to my collection, and I feel like if the color story is worth having, let's have the original (but let's definitely wait to get it when it's on sale!). I'd love to hear other's thoughts. I haven't tried another Alter Ego and I have heard that the quality improved. For reference, I have Alter Ego Sahara, Goddess, and I gave away Artemis because I just couldn't get its formula to perform for me. I wish Alter Ego's quality was more like Colourpop, whom I love.
I have some older Alter Ego palettes, and I just bought the new Coastal palette, and I can say, the new palette has a MUCH better formula. The new formula is actually a lot better than Colourpop shadow formula. I couldn’t believe how buttery smooth and beautiful every single shadow is in the Coastal palette. It really feels like a high end palette. It’s even better than my Lorac palettes. The shimmers in the Coastal palette are unbelievably smooth, buttery, and sparkly, with no fallout at all
@@Ms.CindyLeethe creamy/gel one in Coastal was the only disappointment .... I just found it gave me nothing! I just rub it on the lid to stick shimmers to now.
I love the Alter Ego palettes and I would be happy just using them. Of course I know they can’t make every palette and the ones like the ABH palettes are just too tempting to wait on. I would be perfectly happy with the Alter Ego but I will pass on it since I own the ABH palette and love it. It’s one of my favorites. You have done some beautiful looks with my favorite shades, A+.
I just ordered this, I didn't pick up the abh but the color story did interest me, I'm excited that the alter ego performed well. Both looks were beautiful
ABH is my favorite formula, with ND running a close second. My experience with Alter Ego has been meh. But I understand that the price point makes it the best choice for a lot of folks. The first look has been one of my go tos with this palette, but I’m interested to try the second look-it’s a combination I haven’t thought of.
The AE is $17 for you but 25 or 28 I think in Australia, but I got it on sale with a couple of others I'd been watching at $20ea ...plus shipping and spent $135 in the end... but I've been quite happy with all the different palettes... you might get the odd colour thats a bit disappointing or needs extra building up, but 1 out of 15 or so shades for such a good saving, as I'd be paying $135 just for 1 Natasha Denona palette and even more for ABH or Patrick Ta..
I bought the ABH Noveau pallette a couple of months ago and took it back to Sephora when I saw the disclosure on the box saying not to use the 3 colors I liked the most on the eye area. After thinking about it more and looking at my other eye shadows, I came to the conclusion that I am already using eye shadows with that same ingredient, so it must be a new compliance mandate. Now, does anyone know if the Midsummer pallette has the same quantity of product as the Noveau? Which one is more cost effective in the long run?
It looked to me like the Alter Ego shade Tuscan really took some work but I couldnt tell if it was a blend issue or a pigment issue. I recently purchased the Goddess palette from Alter Ego when it came back in stock; does anyone know if the restock is the old formula or the new formula discussed in these comments?
This is very interesting! I watched 3 reviews like this yesterday and all three found that hands down across the board the Alter Ego palate beat the higher priced ABH. Especially when it came to smoothing the lids. You are the first person to mention the opposite effect on the lid. It's good to know that there is a chance it might not be as smoothing on everyone.
Soo this is weird but if the Alter Ego one was released first I wouldn’t have been drawn to it. Like I am surprised how layout and packaging is apart of the inspiration for me. Like looking at the Anastasia palette it makes me feel excited to do my makeup… like my brain accepts the color story is the same but it doesn’t feel the same. The Anastasia one was the first one I bought from them and I normally don’t splurge on expensive eyeshadow. So it’s not like I have a loyalty to them. I was simply drawn to it.
I think it's funny. Jen Phelps said the opposite. She thought AB was not as smooth and also had more fallout with the shimmer shades. She also said Alter Ego was more vibrant. But they are very similar.
The alter ego side looked considerably better and smoother than the ABH side. The ABH side looked chunky when applied and when it was done. I'm sorry, but some of these branded name pallets are just overpriced. Most drugstore versions are fine for me. Especially here, when actually compared. Quality is decent........🌞
I always keep in mind that there are no alter ego reviews out there that don’t have affiliate links. Maybe I’m not kind by saying this but it is the truth. I mean everyone loves them with no critique at all.
Well ok Mandy...given that three of your fellow TH-camrs all did these side-by-side comparisons today with green looks from both palettes, I'm glad someone finally gave us a different look! But, couldn't you have used some of that pretty lavender? Seems to me that shade is the star, at least in the palette. You do have considerable talent, thanks for a different look!
I bought this today. I bought the metals (is that what it's called? lol) from ABH and I was just not going to buy both, so when I saw how lovely this was I just had to grab it and it was $17.
Alter Ego breaks my heart…. 😥 All their previous palettes were vegan, but the most recent three releases have’t been. All these high end palettes aren’t vegan, so Alter Ego used to be a way for us vegan makeup lovers to have access to these high end color stories, but not anymore it seems… Devastating. 💔
Picked up the Midsummer pallet AND the pallet that dupes the “Rose Quartz” pallet (you mentioned it in your favorites video). My first Alter Ego purchase! Thanks, friend!!
You are the 4th TH-camr that I follow that has compared these palettes. I ordered (and received in 3 days!) that Alter Ego palette after watching 2 reviews! I also ordered the Coastal palette because it's beautiful and I wanted free shipping. I already own two Alter Ego palettes that I use regularly (Harmony & Shadow Kiss). I love their formula and their price point is much friendlier to my budget. I think the Alter Ego shimmers pop more and I actually like that the Alter Ego matte formula builds a little slower; it feels more fool-proof for me. I will 100% be recreating these looks in the near future.
Thank you for this. I agree, on your eyes the 1st look from a small distance looks exactly the same however, when zoomed in, the ABH is smoother. Number 2, exactly the same. The always challenging issue with comparing makeup and videos are the unseen factors: skin texture, environment, (i.e. humid, dry, etc.), and even brushes being used. Base on this video alone I'd go with the alter ego. However, I'd like to know how these held up at the end of your day, if there were any differences if using a primer, and if there are any differences with using a setting spray.
Thanks for doing these. I just ordered the midsummer palette. I used to be able to buy the ABH palettes but my job went from full time to part time and will drop even more when I retire in 2 years. But I still love playing with new eyeshadows so yay alter ego
Thank you!!! I bought it will try these looks!! 🎉. Please do looks with dupe palettes it’s so awesome!!!
Alter Ego is doing a good job and so do you helping us find beautiful and affordable makeup. Two lovely looks, thank you.
Thanks for doing this video! I did not know Alter Ego had a dupe for this. The Nouveau palette is the only ABH palette I’ve ever purchased at launch. It is one of my favorite color stories in my collection. If I had known that Alter Ego was going to dupe it, I might have held off on that purchase. I did buy the Alter Ego Coastal palette recently because while I liked the Huda Beauty Rose Quartz color story, I really didn’t want to pay the high end price for it.
I absolutely love, love the way you do your eyes. Every look is just so luminous, the blending and color combinations just work so well. And the shape you get with shadows is perfection.
Jen Phelps & graceful beauty did this dupe today too great to see different eye looks all in one day ❤
Jen Phelps, Sheri of Graceful Beauty AND Angela Bright ALL did green looks with the Alter Ego palette, and all three also did the side-by-side comparisons! Why isn't anyone using the lovely lavender shade or creating different looks? And, aren't there any other new eyeshadows this week?
I can't wait for them to dupe the new cosmos! I just ordered this and the shadow kiss (nd glam dupe). So far I'm loving abh i just got the mini soft glam and ND mini , so I'm curious to see how alter ego compares!!!
yes agree it did look a little chunky as you said
I bought the Coastal palette and absolutely love love it. I’m going to buy that Midsummer palette. The formula in the Coastal palette is sooo good!
I have them both, very happy, except the cream one in coastal (I think it was), it gives nothing really... the only disappointment.
I absolutely love both of these looks! Great job! Now I want this palette, as well❤
I purchased the alter ego midsummer palette! 💕💕💕💕
This is ny third comparison I have seen everone does something different but I aleasdy own the ABH but the looks you creared looked exactly the same except the subtle difference's you pointed out. Love these Alter Ego comparison videos. Thanks for your timmme. Very pretty ❤✔️💯❗🌹
I can't tell a difference in either look. Both beautiful. ❤❤ Thanks for sharing the more affordable option to us. 🎉🎉
Do you also have grey eyes?? They look like mine, lol if so what are some good colors for a simple eye shadow look? Love your videos ❤❤❤
Love these colors
Both eyes looked amazing, I think the light shimmer was actually a little brighter and nicer as well.😊
For me, the real question is, "If you lost or broke your ABH palette, would you be content replacing it with the Alter Ego one?" Often these videos make me want to buy the original more than the dupe, because if the original is really that good that it's worth duping, it might be worth adding to my collection. I've tried some older Alter Ego palettes and the quality just wasn't my favorite. Could I get a beautiful look? Yes, but there would be massive fallout, a lot of building, and in the end, it just didn't bring me the joy of having a higher quality palette. I'm trying to be selective about what I add to my collection, and I feel like if the color story is worth having, let's have the original (but let's definitely wait to get it when it's on sale!).
I'd love to hear other's thoughts. I haven't tried another Alter Ego and I have heard that the quality improved. For reference, I have Alter Ego Sahara, Goddess, and I gave away Artemis because I just couldn't get its formula to perform for me. I wish Alter Ego's quality was more like Colourpop, whom I love.
Great assessment. I feel the same from my experience with Alter Ego.
I have some older Alter Ego palettes, and I just bought the new Coastal palette, and I can say, the new palette has a MUCH better formula. The new formula is actually a lot better than Colourpop shadow formula. I couldn’t believe how buttery smooth and beautiful every single shadow is in the Coastal palette. It really feels like a high end palette. It’s even better than my Lorac palettes. The shimmers in the Coastal palette are unbelievably smooth, buttery, and sparkly, with no fallout at all
Thanks for the info. I will not get the older Alter Ego palettes then. I do have Coastal because I have had Rose Quartz on my want list for too long.
@@Ms.CindyLeethe creamy/gel one in Coastal was the only disappointment .... I just found it gave me nothing! I just rub it on the lid to stick shimmers to now.
Good mornig very pretty 2 look 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
I love the Alter Ego palettes and I would be happy just using them. Of course I know they can’t make every palette and the ones like the ABH palettes are just too tempting to wait on. I would be perfectly happy with the Alter Ego but I will pass on it since I own the ABH palette and love it. It’s one of my favorites. You have done some beautiful looks with my favorite shades, A+.
I just bought it...didnt know you had a review...fingers crossed
I just ordered this, I didn't pick up the abh but the color story did interest me, I'm excited that the alter ego performed well. Both looks were beautiful
ABH is my favorite formula, with ND running a close second. My experience with Alter Ego has been meh. But I understand that the price point makes it the best choice for a lot of folks. The first look has been one of my go tos with this palette, but I’m interested to try the second look-it’s a combination I haven’t thought of.
I think I’m going to try the alter ego!
The AE is $17 for you but 25 or 28 I think in Australia, but I got it on sale with a couple of others I'd been watching at $20ea ...plus shipping and spent $135 in the end... but I've been quite happy with all the different palettes... you might get the odd colour thats a bit disappointing or needs extra building up, but 1 out of 15 or so shades for such a good saving, as I'd be paying $135 just for 1 Natasha Denona palette and even more for ABH or Patrick Ta..
So beautiful!!
I watched this and ordered it. I have been looking at the original for a while
what is the staying power on these?
I bought the ABH Noveau pallette a couple of months ago and took it back to Sephora when I saw the disclosure on the box saying not to use the 3 colors I liked the most on the eye area. After thinking about it more and looking at my other eye shadows, I came to the conclusion that I am already using eye shadows with that same ingredient, so it must be a new compliance mandate. Now, does anyone know if the Midsummer pallette has the same quantity of product as the Noveau? Which one is more cost effective in the long run?
You couldn’t tell a difference on camera. 💛🌻
perfect dupe😄😄😄
I can't get the alter ego palettes where i live.
I like ABH, though.
Happy Mother's Day Sunday,enjoy your day.💐🌹🌺🌸🌷💮🏵️🪴
I agree that Alter Ego’s formula is “chunkier.”
It looked to me like the Alter Ego shade Tuscan really took some work but I couldnt tell if it was a blend issue or a pigment issue.
I recently purchased the Goddess palette from Alter Ego when it came back in stock; does anyone know if the restock is the old formula or the new formula discussed in these comments?
This is very interesting! I watched 3 reviews like this yesterday and all three found that hands down across the board the Alter Ego palate beat the higher priced ABH. Especially when it came to smoothing the lids. You are the first person to mention the opposite effect on the lid. It's good to know that there is a chance it might not be as smoothing on everyone.
Soo this is weird but if the Alter Ego one was released first I wouldn’t have been drawn to it. Like I am surprised how layout and packaging is apart of the inspiration for me. Like looking at the Anastasia palette it makes me feel excited to do my makeup… like my brain accepts the color story is the same but it doesn’t feel the same. The Anastasia one was the first one I bought from them and I normally don’t splurge on expensive eyeshadow. So it’s not like I have a loyalty to them. I was simply drawn to it.
Dang! I wish I'd known that was coming! Could have saved $! But, I love my ABH one. Couldn't see a difference in the looks.
I think it's funny. Jen Phelps said the opposite. She thought AB was not as smooth and also had more fallout with the shimmer shades. She also said Alter Ego was more vibrant. But they are very similar.
Steph’s beauty stash said the same thing as Jen Phelps too. She liked the AE palette more.
So did Graceful Beauty.
The alter ego side looked considerably better and smoother than the ABH side. The ABH side looked chunky when applied and when it was done. I'm sorry, but some of these branded name pallets are just overpriced. Most drugstore versions are fine for me. Especially here, when actually compared. Quality is decent........🌞
The lady at graceful beauty said that she liked the alter ego pallet better
I always keep in mind that there are no alter ego reviews out there that don’t have affiliate links. Maybe I’m not kind by saying this but it is the truth. I mean everyone loves them with no critique at all.
Well ok Mandy...given that three of your fellow TH-camrs all did these side-by-side comparisons today with green looks from both palettes, I'm glad someone finally gave us a different look! But, couldn't you have used some of that pretty lavender? Seems to me that shade is the star, at least in the palette. You do have considerable talent, thanks for a different look!
I agree, nobody ever uses that lavender shade in their looks. I would love to see a look using that shade
I bought this today. I bought the metals (is that what it's called? lol) from ABH and I was just not going to buy both, so when I saw how lovely this was I just had to grab it and it was $17.
ALTER EGO WAS $ 17...i didnt look for a discount code
I wonder how they decide which palettes they will try and dupe...
You made that look effortless use the two pallets!
Alter Ego breaks my heart…. 😥 All their previous palettes were vegan, but the most recent three releases have’t been. All these high end palettes aren’t vegan, so Alter Ego used to be a way for us vegan makeup lovers to have access to these high end color stories, but not anymore it seems… Devastating. 💔
No its not my face but i can tell no difference amongst all the influencers doing this today .