The Cleopatra-inspired Serpentina Palette caught my eye with its gorgeous packaging and muted rainbow of jewel toned shadows. This is Kat Von D's first all-vegan palette (#VeganAlert), and she is currently veganizing her entire makeup line!
The Serpentina Eyeshadow Palette, $45, comes with 8 pressed eyeshadows and 1 loose pigment (pictured above and swatched below). The pressed eyeshadow shades in the palette are said to be "formulated in Kat’s signature triple-milled, super-pigmented formula for instant, opaque payoff and silky blendability." The loose pigment is intended for a variety of uses: to "gild lids, comb through lashes and brows, [mix] with primer for a custom gold highlighter, or pat over your favorite [lipstick]".
"Bloodmilk"- Deep Dark Red (Matte)- It is really awesome to see a pigmented red shadow formulated without carmine. This shade is less buttery than the other shades in the palette. That being said, it is very buildable from sheer to opaque.
"Medusa"- Shimmering Olive Gold (Pearl)- This one is so stunning and buttery smooth. The olive tones make it more unique than a traditional antiqued gold shade, and the pearly texture catches the light beautifully. Pictured below, I am wearing it all over the lid with "Ankh" blended in the crease and "Prophet" patted in the center.
"Ankh"- Blackened Brown (Shimmer)- This shade is mostly matte with a bronze micro-shimmer throughout, which allows it to work as both a glittery statement shade as well as a blending color for smoky eye looks. It is a unique alternative to a matte black shadow. In the photo below I am wearing it not only in the crease but also as my eyeliner (applied wet).
"Queen"- Dark Burgundy Wine (Pearl)- Another buttery soft shade, I love how this one catches the light. This shade is perfect for a grungy fall smoky eye look with "Bloodmilk" blended into the crease.
"Hieroglyph"- Metallic Copper Orange (Pearl)- Like the other pearl shades in the palette, this one is buttery and smooth. It makes me think of frolicking in a pumpkin patch and shopping for halloween costumes. I have paired this with the "Prophet" pigment in the center of the lid to stunning results.
"Nile"- Bright Royal Blue (Pearl)- Another extremely buttery hue, Nile is a super unique and vivid shade of blue. This one does have a bit of fall-out, so I would recommend applying it over an eyeshadow primer to give it something to adhere to.
"Scarab"- Frosted Turquoise Green (Pearl)- This shade is like a muted dark mermaid fantasy. It is super soft and buttery and possibly the most eye-catching of the bunch.
"Venom"- True Medium Purple (Matte)- The second of two matte shades in the palette is similarly less soft to the touch, but the subtly muted shade of purple is quite unique.
"Prophet"- Luminous Green-Tinged Gold (Loose Pigment)- This is such a unique and stunning pigment. I love that it can be used for a variety of applications, from a pop of eyeshadow color to a standout lip look (as pictured below), and can also be applied wet for a more gilded effect.
"Bloodmilk"- Deep Dark Red (Matte)- It is really awesome to see a pigmented red shadow formulated without carmine. This shade is less buttery than the other shades in the palette. That being said, it is very buildable from sheer to opaque.
"Medusa"- Shimmering Olive Gold (Pearl)- This one is so stunning and buttery smooth. The olive tones make it more unique than a traditional antiqued gold shade, and the pearly texture catches the light beautifully. Pictured below, I am wearing it all over the lid with "Ankh" blended in the crease and "Prophet" patted in the center.
"Ankh"- Blackened Brown (Shimmer)- This shade is mostly matte with a bronze micro-shimmer throughout, which allows it to work as both a glittery statement shade as well as a blending color for smoky eye looks. It is a unique alternative to a matte black shadow. In the photo below I am wearing it not only in the crease but also as my eyeliner (applied wet).
"Queen"- Dark Burgundy Wine (Pearl)- Another buttery soft shade, I love how this one catches the light. This shade is perfect for a grungy fall smoky eye look with "Bloodmilk" blended into the crease.
"Hieroglyph"- Metallic Copper Orange (Pearl)- Like the other pearl shades in the palette, this one is buttery and smooth. It makes me think of frolicking in a pumpkin patch and shopping for halloween costumes. I have paired this with the "Prophet" pigment in the center of the lid to stunning results.
"Nile"- Bright Royal Blue (Pearl)- Another extremely buttery hue, Nile is a super unique and vivid shade of blue. This one does have a bit of fall-out, so I would recommend applying it over an eyeshadow primer to give it something to adhere to.
"Scarab"- Frosted Turquoise Green (Pearl)- This shade is like a muted dark mermaid fantasy. It is super soft and buttery and possibly the most eye-catching of the bunch.
"Venom"- True Medium Purple (Matte)- The second of two matte shades in the palette is similarly less soft to the touch, but the subtly muted shade of purple is quite unique.
"Prophet"- Luminous Green-Tinged Gold (Loose Pigment)- This is such a unique and stunning pigment. I love that it can be used for a variety of applications, from a pop of eyeshadow color to a standout lip look (as pictured below), and can also be applied wet for a more gilded effect.
Medusa worn all over the lid, Ankh blended into the crease and used as eyeliner, and Prophet patted onto the center of the lid as well as on the lips.
Overall, I think this is a very unique palette with a variety of bold shades which can be used to create a wide array of looks. I love the imaginative theme and fun shade names. It is a limited edition summer release, but the colors totally have me ready and excited for fall!
L to R: Bloodmilk, Medusa, Ankh, Queen, Hieroglyph, Nile, Scarab, Venom, Prophet
