Review and Swatches: Kat Von D Chrysalis and Monarch Eyeshadow Palettes

Buttery, soft, and pigmented eyeshadows?

Yes, please!

Come check out my review on Kat Von D's Chrysalis and Monarch Eyeshadow Palettes exclusively sold at Sephora.

"CHRYSALIS Eye Shadow Palette:

What it is:
A captivating, cool-toned eyeshadow palette with a savvy composition of colors—three large base shades and nine transformative accent hues—for a spectrum of stunning eye looks. 

What it does:
From subtle to sultry, experience a rebirth of color and explore endless eye looks with the Chrysalis Eyeshadow Palette. Featuring cool-toned shades in an ingenious arrangement that gives you the biggest basics and the most accent hues, now you'll have the freedom to create your heart out without running out of the go-to colors. Relish in the luxurious texture of triple-milled powder, which picks up instantly and lays down with a one-sweep, full-coverage application. The patented Power Last™, long-wearing formula gives you buildable, from dawn-to-dusk drama, while an infusion of antioxidants including rose extract and vitamins A, C, and E all work to keep your eyelids hydrated and protected. 

What else you need to know:
Inspired by the metamorphosis of the butterfly, Kat created this palette to give you endless ways to transform your eyes every day. The palette is decorated with original artwork derived from her love of butterflies—a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Follow Kat's tutorials for tips and inspiration.

MONARCH Eye Shadow Palette:

What it is:
An alluring, warm-toned eyeshadow palette with a stunning composition of colors—three large base shades and nine transformative accent hues—for a spectrum of stunning eye looks. 

What it does:
From delicate to daring, experience a rebirth of color and explore endless eye looks with the Monarch Eyeshadow Palette. Featuring warm-toned shades in an ingenious arrangement that gives you the biggest basics and the most accent hues, now you'll have the freedom to create your heart out without running out of the go-to colors. Relish in the luxurious texture of triple-milled powder, which picks up instantly and lays down with a one-sweep, full-coverage application. The patented Power Last™, long-wearing formula gives you buildable, from dawn-to-dusk drama, while an infusion of antioxidants including rose extract and vitamins A, C, and E all work to keep your eyelids hydrated and protected. 

What else you need to know:
Inspired by the metamorphosis of the butterfly, Kat created this palette to give you endless ways to transform your eyes every day. The palette is decorated with original artwork derived from her love of butterflies—a symbol of rebirth and renewal. Follow Kat's tutorials for tips and inspiration."

The palettes are made out of thick quality cardboard with a magnetic closure. There is a full length mirror on the inside and each palette contains 12 eyeshadows (3 x 0.095 oz + 9 x 0.049 oz). The packaging is absolutely gorgeous with the butterfly and skull designs – especially with the foiled design.

The eyeshadows are so soft and buttery which typically leads to a little bit of excess powder/fallout. I truly don’t mind since the formulas of the eyeshadows are to die for (plus, I always do my eyes first before laying down a base). The pigmentation is just beyond amazing and I didn’t have trouble with any of the eyeshadows. Please keep in mind that some of the eyeshadow swatches may look dry on my arm but I had zero trouble when I was working with the shadows on my lids.

Kat Von D Chrysalis Eyeshadow Palette:

• Lifelike – matte cream
• Transition – pearl mauve
• Mezzanine – sparkle violet
• Hybrid Moments – matte deep purple

• Lunar Lights – pearl gray
• Black Milk – matte gray
• Melancholia – pearl silver
• Glasswing – matte caramel

• Lucid – sparkle rose
• Tornay – matte navy
• Entombed – pearl blue
• Graphic Nature – pearl charcoal

Kat Von D Monarch Eyeshadow Palette:

• Entomology – matte cream
• Summerfly – glitter gold
• Papilio – pearl chocolate
• Wrath – deep pearl orange

• Telepathy – pearl gold
• Vanish – matte taupe
• Delaney – pearl silver
• Killing Jar – pearl copper

• Tiny Death – glitter cream
• Deadhead – matte black
• Shadow Box – matte chocolate
• Disintegration – pearl brown

Availability – ONLY at Sephora:

• Chrysalis Eyeshadow Palette
• Monarch Eyeshadow Palette

Price – $46 each

Size –

• 3 x 0.095 oz
• 9 x 0.049 oz

These palettes are truly worth every penny. I got them when they were first released but I never had the chance to review them on my blog. I’m happy to say that these two palettes are my most used palettes ever since I got my hands on them. They are “formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates + antioxidants including rose extract and vitamins A, C, and E all work to keep your eyelids hydrated and protected” – which is pretty darn awesome in my opinion. All of the eyeshadows were gorgeous and I’m truly happy with the amazing quality in both palettes. I’m quite impressed with Kat Von D’s eyeshadows and I hope that the line continues to release more palettes!

Here are two looks – one created with the Chrysalis and the other with the Monarch Palette:

Eyebrows - Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pro Palette (used the Ebony duo)

Eyes - Kat Von D Chrysalis Palette

• Brow Highlight - Lifelike
• Inner Third of the Lid + Inner Lower Lash Line - Transition
• Middle of the Lid - Mezzanine
• Outer Third of the Lid + Outer Lower Lash Line - Hybrid Moments
• Crease - Glasswing

Eyeliner - Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Black

Lashes - Liberty Republic Fake It False Eyelashes in Valley Girl

Lips - MAC Alluring Aquatic Lipstick in Goddess of the Sea

Foundation - Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in Medium

Contour/Highlight - Anastasia Contour Kit (original + customized kit)

Blush - MAC Kelly Osbourne Powder Blush in Cheeky Bugger

Eyebrows – Kat Von D Eyeshadows in Deadhead + Shadow Box

Eyes - Kat Von D Monarch Palette

• Brow Highlight - Entomology
• Inner and Outer of the Lid - Papilio
• Middle of the Lid - Summerfly
• Blending Shade in the Crease - Vanish

Eyeliner - Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Black

Lashes – Ardell Wispies in Black

Lips - MAC Alluring Aquatic Lipstick in Enchanted One

Concealer – Boo-Boo Cover-Up (no foundation)

Contour/Highlight - Anastasia Contour Kit (original + customized kit)

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So, you’re probably wondering which palette do I prefer out of the two – Chrysalis or Monarch?

Hmmm, well I would have to say Chrysalis all the way since I’m all neutral-ed OUT.

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