ACE BEAUTE: WHIMSICAL BLOOM | WHIMSICAL BLOOM EYESHADOW SWATCHES AND COLOR STORY

Prepare yourself for another post in our Feeling Pretty series...

Just over a month ago, I was telling a friend how much I love limited edition makeup, but especially eyeshadow palettes! (Truly, this should surprise no one.) So image my excitement when my amazing, sweet friend gifted me the limited edition Whimsical Bloom eyeshadow palette from Ace Beaute. 

I had never heard of Ace Beaute before — which also means I had never tried any of their products — so to say I was excited to test this palette out is a serious understatement. New brand and limited edition? Yes please!

The packaging is absolutely adorable. The floral design is darling, the metallic embossing is such a pretty touch, and there's even a mirror inside the palette (which we always appreciate). The shade names are written in metallic gold, which feels very fancy and very on-trend. I swear metallic gold shade names are having a moment — they've shown up in the last few palettes I've gotten. Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just me?

Now let's talk about the colors, because they're so pretty. This palette is bright, colorful, and perfect for spring and summer. The top and bottom rows are mattes, while the middle row is made up of stunning chrome metallic pigments that really stand out. There are only a few neutrals here, but honestly, that just makes the palette more fun.

Some of the shades are buildable on their own, while others really shine when you use a damp brush to build up the pigment. Everything is blendable, though I did experience some fallout — nothing unmanageable, just something to keep in mind. 

Now lets talk about the pigment swatches! 

First row of shadows

WHIM a matte nude

KISSABLE a matte bubblegum

HAZE a matte dark rust

GLEAM a matte mellow apricot

SWOON a matte raw sienna 

Second row of shadows

SPARKLE a metallic mint green in the palette, but swatches more wheat-toned

WISTFUL a metallic cherry blossom

VIOLETTE a metallic eminence purple

STARLIT a metallic icy blue (best applied with a damp brush)

AMBERGLOW a metallic pumpkin

Third row of shadows

ETHEREAL a matte pale aqua (best applied with a damp brush)

BLOSSOM a matte hot pink

WISTERIA a matte lilac

BLISS a matte pale turquoise (best applied with a damp brush)

TANGERBUD a matte tangelo orange

Overall, I think this is a really beautiful eyeshadow palette filled with fun, bright spring and summer colors. You can create so many different looks with it — from soft and playful to bold and colorful — and it was such a joy to experiment with something outside of my usual brand lineup.

Trying out a brand I'd never used before made this experience even more fun, and I'm really glad this palette was my introduction to Ace Beaute. If you love colorful eyeshadow and limited edition finds, this one is definitely worth checking out.

Have you tried anything from Ace Beaute before? Or do you also get way too excited about limited edition makeup? Let me know in the comments — I love hearing from you!