I bought several twelve-well palettes from FACE atelier Cosmetics with a 30% off coupon and love them. They ship from Canada and there was no tax and free shipping.
In comparison, they are just as sturdy as MAC's 15 pan palette and does not get dirty, crack or isn't attractive. In fact, to me, they are sturdier and closes quite securely and feel more compact. I love mine and have been using them for 6 or more months. It is wonderful to just pick them up and immediately see what's inside instead of having to either label them or open them up to see what's inside if they're not labeled on the outside. And I hate labeling things! Sure makes things quicker and more organized.
I'd totally use clear-top palettes! Im too lazy to put a label on my palettes too, so Im always opening the wrong one....And I only have 3 of them to deal with but its still a pain! lol.
In terms of 'sleekness', I think it would be cool if MAC used a smokey 'tinted' lid instead of clear....so that you could still tell what the colors were but the tint would still make it look badass. ;-)
I also wanna see a COMBO Blush and Eyeshadow Palette! Cmon MAC! 2 blushes and 6 shadows or something? I would *die*!!!
I'm not against the clear top 15 pan because I know so many people who use quads specifically because they have a clear top. However, if MAC discontinues the black 15 pan I will throw a girly tantrum. (&then stock up because I can't be mad at MAC for too long.)
I do highly doubt they would discontinue the black ones though.
This thread was started 4 months ago,
None of the MA's have heard or mentioned anything about new palettes,
I am doubting that new palettes are on the way.
Originally Posted by Dahlia_Rayn I totally forgot, I went in to pick up a few things last Friday and a MAC MA told me that they were going to be releasing new empty palettes that were for fifteen shadows, only that they were going to have clear tops like the four pan palette! I'm totally stoked for this!
I like the regular 15 pan palettes. The clear tops on the 4 pan palettes scratch too easily
Maybe they won't use the same plastic they use for the quads?? IDK if I'll like them or not, I think we may be pleasantly surprised. Most people hate change, but MAC certainly doesn't wanna disappoint us!!
I like the idea of a smoky clear lid like mentioned above.
That'd be a great idea! I personally decorate my MAC palattes. I like them, keeps me from grabbing the wrong one. But, I would love to have some clear top ones!
Originally Posted by LatinaRose Maybe they won't use the same plastic they use for the quads?? IDK if I'll like them or not, I think we may be pleasantly surprised. Most people hate change, but MAC certainly doesn't wanna disappoint us!!
I like the idea of a smoky clear lid like mentioned above.
I don't really care for the idea of clear tops. It might be better to instantly see what colours are in a palette (if you are a pro and working in a fast environment), but really, how many palettes are you carrying? 3-5? It isn't that hard to just open them up.
Plus, I see plastic lids getting scratched up and looking awful. Then the shadow will get into those scratches and make it look even worse.
No thanks.
I do like the idea of small palettes and combo palettes (lip and eye, with maybe an empty spot for lips).
i'm assuming this isn't happening because there isn't any ToD on the pro website but the idea of clear tops = shit.
i've bought one empty 4 pan in my life and the clear lid broke off after a few months. on top of that, even one of my black 15 pan lids broke off recently as well, but it lasted way longer than the clear so now i have it taped on (tacky, i know). so to me, clear lids are doomed to break off after some time. screw that idea.