Honest Huda Beauty Palette Ranking May 23, 2020
Since she exploded onto the online beauty scene with her viral tutorials, Huda Kattan has remained an unstoppable force within the beauty industry. Her influence and ability to predict consumer trends helped create the foundation of her insanely popular makeup brand, Huda Beauty. But are all of her products worth the hype? In today’s post I’ll be sharing my Huda Beauty palette ranking.
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Mini Huda Beauty Palette Ranking
5 | Huda Beauty – Pink Neon Obsessions ($29.00, CF)
Although the Pink Neon Obsessions palette is a “one-trick pony,” the color story of this neon pink palette makes me so happy. The pink shadows in this palette are vibrant pinks with an almost purple undertone. My purple-loving heart loves thus vibrant neon palette.
However, I admit that the Pink Neon Obsessions Palette is not super unique. Many other brand sell palettes with similar color stories or sell single shadows that look similar.
4 | Huda Beauty – Topaz Gemstone Obsessions ($27.00, CF)
At the time it was released, the Huda Beauty Topaz Gemstone Obsessions Palette‘s* yellow-orange color story stood out among a sea of warm brown and berry tones. To this day, the Topaz Obsessions palette remains on-trend. Neutral eyeshadow lovers who are just beginning to explore wearing vibrant colors will adore this compact palette.
However, I own many similar palettes from brands such as ColourPop, Juvia’s Place, and NARS. For that reason, beauty lovers with a huge eyeshadow collection may want to wait until a sale to purchase this palette.
3 | Huda Beauty – Orange Neon Obsessions ($29.00, CF)
The Orange Neon Obsessions is a fun, neon palette. I still love this palette for the varied mix of orange, yellow, and pink neon tones. A wide variety of looks can be created using this over-the-top, orange palette.
2 | Huda Beauty – Ruby Gemstone Obsessions ($27.00, CF)
I screamed when I found the Ruby Gemstone Obsession Palette* on sale for $11.00. This limited edition ruby-inspired palette contains a range of reds in various tones. As someone who loves wearing red eyeshadow, this palette receives a ton of use in my collection.
1 | Huda Beauty – Smokey Obsessions ($27.00, CF)
The Huda Beauty Smokey Obsessions is a highly pigmented, curated, compact 9-pan palette. Although miniature in size, this palette inspires a wide breadth of looks from soft bronze daytime eye looks to dramatic, smokey evening looks.
Read my full review of the Smokey Obsessions Palette or my review of a similar, drugstore dupe from Milani.
Large Huda Beauty Palette Ranking
4 | Huda Beauty – Rose Gold Remastered Palette ($65.00, CF)
The Rose Gold Remastered Palette* is a beautiful neutral palette with pops of rich berry-tones. Similar to the Topaz Obsessions Palette, the Rose Gold Remastered is a wonderful palette for beauty lovers just learning to experiment with colors.
The above being said, this palette can be easily duped at a cheaper price point. Brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills and Lime Crime sell similar palettes in their lines. Moreover, the metallics in this palette feel slightly sticky.
3 | Huda Beauty – Mercury Retrograde Palette ($67.00, CF)
The Huda Beauty Mercury Retrograde Palette made my heart stop when I first saw the promotional images online. The Mercury Retrograde Palette is a light-toned, half-neutral, and half-colorful palette full of staple everyday shades, pastels, and jewel-tones.
2 | Huda Beauty – Desert Dusk Palette ($65.00, CF)
I lusted after the Desert Dusk Palette* for a long time before I eventually purchased this purple palette. Like many of the other palettes on this list, I bought the Desert Dusk Palette at a steep discount.
Man-o-man. I love the color story of this warm purple palette.
1 | Huda Beauty – New Nude Palette ($65.00, CF)
Not only is the New Nude Palette* the top palette within my Huda Beauty Palette Ranking, but this is one of my favorite palettes of all time. If I lost all of my makeup, this palette would be the first thing I repurchased.
The New Nude Palette is an effortlessly pretty, pink-toned nude palette creates soft, sexy glam for everyday wear. Anytime I create a look with this palette, I am complemented by friends and strangers, alike.
P.S. Huda Beauty’s Cruelty-Free status is somewhat debated in the beauty community. While Huda Beauty does not test on animals, the brand sells mink lashes. While I consider the brand Cruelty-Free, I needed to express this debate to remain transparent.
Final Thoughts on my Huda Beauty Eyeshadow Palette Collection
Without a doubt, the Huda Beauty eyeshadow formula is one of my favorite formulas on the market right now. As a brand, Huda stays on top of the trends but doesn’t overwhelm the community with an overload of constant launches. In fact, Huda’s releases are often the first to set off a major trend. From monochrome color stories and micro palettes to the return of cream bronzers, Huda’s brand defines the trends that other brands quickly follow.
Despite all of the above praise, it is important to note that the formula between the 9-pan and 18-pan palettes differs. Although I enjoy both formulas, many consumers only enjoy the small palettes or the large palettes.
The formula of the shadows in the 18-pan palettes is more firmly pressed, so the shadows produce less fallout and are less prone to crumbling. As such, the mattes are drier and more difficult to blend. Additionally, the metallic shadows feel soft and gel-like.
By comparison, the 9-pan palettes have a creamier formula that produces more fallout and mess. The matte shadows in some of the mini palettes are known to shatter and the metallics often crumble. That being said, these shadows are easier to blend.
The difference in formula is likely due to the different manufacturers producing the palettes. The 18-pan palettes are made in Italy, while the Obsessions Palettes are made in China.
Overall, I love Huda’s eyeshadow formula, so I had a fun time putting together my Huda Beauty palette ranking. Within Huda’s brand there is something for everyone!
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Have you tried any eyeshadow palettes featured in my Huda Beauty Palette Ranking? Which palette is most appealing to you? Let me know in the comments below.
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Mimi says
May 23, 2020 at 8:51 amCompletely agree on the Ruby Obsession one, I’m surprised how much I actually use it, it’s definitely my most used palette at the moment. The Mercury is pretty and I’m keeping it only because I don’t have anything similar but you know what I think of it
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:07 pmLOL I was (happily) shocked by how much you loved the Ruby Obsession. You may enjoy more of the palettes in her Obsession line if you like that formula (but if you wait until the Fall time you can see get these palettes at a steal… mine were $11!)
Mimi says
May 30, 2020 at 7:54 amI’m not a fan of the other colours, maybe the purple is nice but the red was exactly what I was looking for hahah and sneak a bit of red everywhere. It’s just like Tati’s palette, every time I look at it, I feel inspired
The Newbury Girl says
May 30, 2020 at 9:31 pmugh I love red shadows – wish that CP was easier for you to get in Italy (I know they ship free for orders above a certain spend threshold but obviously that doesn’t cover customs charges), but their red palette is one of my favorites. Less varied in tones than the Huda one, but still soooooo firey and gorgeous!!
Mimi says
May 30, 2020 at 9:49 pmIf it was only for customs charge I would take a chance, the problem is that the package gets blocked and never arrives. I don’t know why. They also sent me a replacement and that never arrived too. It’s a mystery
The Newbury Girl says
May 30, 2020 at 11:21 pmWow that’s so crazy – I wonder if someone along the way was stealing the packages??
But also – you visit the states in the future, you’ll either have to visit an Ulta (since they’re the only retailer to sell CP in stores) OR if you visit Boston or NYC (*when we stop being a freaking epicenter for this pandemic*), you’ll have to give me a shopping list of CP items you want to try for me to order. 😂 😂 😂
Mimi says
May 31, 2020 at 8:03 amNo no CP checked it was legit stopped but thank you! I’d love to visit, I actually have a friend in Boston so it would be perfect! 😍 maybe one day
Geraldine says
May 23, 2020 at 10:55 amThey;re all so pretty and affordable!! I would probably go for the Ruby Gemstone palette if I had to pick one because the reds are just so pretty! And I think I may look best with those colors haha!
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:08 pmLololol me too! I feel like red is such an underrated, but flattering color! I got the Ruby Palette for $11, which was a total steal.
gabbyabigailll says
May 23, 2020 at 3:52 pmI love Huda Beauty’s palettes! All of these palettes are definitely stunning, but The Smokey Obsession and the New Nude palette are breathtaking.
Thanks for sharing girl!
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GABBY | http://www.gabbyabigaill.com
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:09 pmSeriously though – New Nude truly is an absolute stunner!! So naturally beautiful! 💗
Lynh says
May 24, 2020 at 5:11 amI have the brown obsession which has a gorgeous foiled gold shadow but I’d trade it for smokey obsession if I could. I like the shimmers and the easy but glam looks that you can create with SO.
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:10 pmAhhh I’ve always longed to own the Warm Brown Obsessions palette. I love the Smokey Obsession palette, for sure!
styleonfilm says
May 24, 2020 at 3:35 pmI’m not a fan of bigger palettes but the colour story of Desert Dusk is stunning! X
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:11 pmDesert Dusk is such a beautiful color story!! 💜
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:11 pmPS – I tried to click to your site, but the link appears broken!
PoojaG says
May 24, 2020 at 11:05 pmI’ve never tried any of Huda Beauty’s palettes but this made me want to get one!
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:12 pmI really love her formula, as you could prob tell by this LOL! 😂
Laura at Palette of Thoughts says
May 27, 2020 at 3:53 pmI only have one of the mini palettes, the mauve tone one, and really like it (don’t reach for it that often though) been so tempted recently by the mini nude palettes!! I don’t know why the bigger palettes haven’t appealed to me, I never new if they’d be worth the price!! Xxx
The Newbury Girl says
May 29, 2020 at 9:18 pmTotally fair – I feel like Huda’s formula is one that you either really love or really don’t love! I’d say to wait for a sale if you are unsure of spending on the 18-pans but are *really * drawn to a particular color story. Like I got the Rose Gold Remastered for less than $30 this Fall!
I picked up the mini nude palettes during a sale, too, but haven’t gotten around to fully testing them yet!
sarahsarsby says
June 12, 2020 at 11:14 amOMG totally agree with you with the New Nude Palette. This is definitely one of my fave eyeshadow palettes of all time. It’s so wearable and feminine, plus the formula is unreal and so easy to work with. I love Huda’s eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks, and I often find her products to be very unique when they are launched. I’m also in love with the Desert Dusk Palette. I think it was the first palette I got where I truly fell in love with eyeshadow
The Newbury Girl says
July 3, 2020 at 12:12 pmSeriously – her ability to spot trends early on is like unmatched right now. The New Nude Palette is such a stunner. If I lost all my shadows, this would be one of the first things I’d rebuy!
Nancy says
July 11, 2020 at 7:54 pmI always love reading your beauty review posts. I learn so much about the different brands. Ooooh I like the palettes you bought. I am feeling the Smokey Obsession palette!! So gorgeous and perfect for date nights hehe. Wow! They don’t mess around with the large palette either. The New Nude palette is so cute. It is nice when palettes don’t break apart so easily.
Nancy ✨ exquisitely.me
The Newbury Girl says
August 15, 2020 at 5:35 pmThe New Nude Palette is truly one of the prettiest palettes in my collection!! I’d def rebuy it if I were to lose it.