Makeup Inspo

I know many of you, like me, have been eyeing the Alter Ego Dream Gaze palette, especially for those beautiful pastel shades! After giving it a good try, I wanted to share some more in-depth thoughts and tips, especially since some of you might be wondering about the 'alter gaze' experience with this specific palette. My initial impression was that the colors were absolutely stunning in the pan, truly a 'pastel edition' dream. However, applying pastel eyeshadows can sometimes be tricky, and I found this palette to be no exception. The green shade, for instance, turned out quite patchy on my eyelids. This often happens with certain pastel formulas that lack pigment density. To combat this, I’ve found that using a good eyeshadow primer specifically designed for color payoff is crucial. A white or nude primer can give pastels a clean canvas to really pop and help prevent that dreaded patchiness. Another point I noticed was that some of the shimmers weren't as sparkly as I usually prefer. If you’re like me and love a blinding shimmer, a great trick is to apply these shimmers with a damp brush. Just a spritz of setting spray on your brush can transform a subtle shimmer into something much more impactful. Alternatively, a tiny dab of glitter glue before applying the shimmer can also help it adhere better and shine brighter, giving you that extra sparkle you’re looking for. Building up the colors to get a decent payoff was also a consistent theme. Pastel eyeshadows, by nature, are often softer in pigment, but some formulas require more effort than others. For this 'Dream Gaze' palette, I found that packing the color on in layers with a flat brush, rather than blending right away, worked best. Once I built up the intensity, then I would gently blend the edges. This technique helps to concentrate the pigment where you want it most before diffusing the color. If you're struggling with pigmentation, you might also consider cream pastel eyeshadow bases to layer underneath, which can significantly boost the vibrancy and longevity of powder pastels. Overall, while the Alter Ego Dream Gaze palette offers some lovely pastel hues, it definitely requires a bit more technique and perhaps some extra products to get the most out of it. It’s not necessarily a bad palette, but it's one that demands patience and a few tricks up your sleeve to achieve that perfect pastel eye makeup look. For those specifically searching for a reliable 'pastel eyeshadow palette,' I would suggest looking for reviews that highlight ease of blending and strong pigment from the get-go, or be prepared to put in the extra work with this one!