We collected Reddit reviews about Byredo eyeshadow palettes around user experiences, perceived quality, and value across beauty-related subreddits. Here’s what people have to say.

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The Good

• Formula Quality: “Their formula is phenomenal.” (10 upvotes)
• Metallic Finishes: “The metallics in particular are outstanding—almost PMG quality, I would say.” (10 upvotes)
• Luxury Experience: “Just the packaging alone really feels luxurious and well constructed.” (10 upvotes)
• Ease of Use: “The large one I have (Mineralscapes) is in the top 5 palettes I own for quality and ease of use.” (13 upvotes)
• Unique Aesthetic: “I thought it looked neat—what can I say? I like the concept and the approach, and I don’t see a single brown, pale cream, or champagne, or a rainbow in prescribed order.” (33 upvotes)
• Worth the Splurge: “I bought the Mineralscapes palette last year. If I wasn’t broke right now, I’d buy it again. The formulas are just gorgeous.” (15 upvotes)
• Collector’s Appeal: “I thrift makeup and people think I’m crazy! Y’all are sleeping on it—and good, more for me.” (10 upvotes)

The Not So Good

• Fallout Issues: “Calcite is a beautiful shade but the fallout is a bit problematic.” (10 upvotes)
• Inconsistent Quality: “There’s a huge quality difference between the small ones in the oyster packaging and the big ones.” (13 upvotes)
• Repetitive Shades: “WTF were they thinking with so many repeat shades at that price? Four of the tan shades all look exactly the same.” (14 upvotes)
• Lack of Cohesion: “No direction, no inspiration, no colour story.” (106 upvotes)
• Similarity to Previous Releases: “It’s so similar to their older release—the Remembrance palette. I can barely tell which is which.” (28 upvotes)

Comparison to Alternatives

• Similar to Modern Renaissance: “Is this just Modern Renaissance repackaged about a decade later for almost 3x the price? Yes.” (36 upvotes)
• Drugstore Comparisons: “It looks like those e.l.f. bite-sized eyeshadows collated together, ngl.” (33 upvotes)
• Revolution Comparison: “It looks like Revolution.” (88 upvotes)
• Tom Ford Price Comparison: “Considering this is a $96 luxury palette and Tom Ford quads go for $89, I’m pretty happy with my purchase.” (10 upvotes)
• Pat McGrath Comparison: “The metallics are almost PMG quality, I would say.” (10 upvotes)

Tips and Tricks

• Rearranging Shades: “I copied another Redditor and rearranged mine—it’s way easier to use with the mattes along one edge ✨.” (19 upvotes)
• Application Method: “Use your fingers for the metallics; it’s how they shine the most.” (33 upvotes)
• Secondhand Shopping: “I save searches for makeup brands and check a few times a week. People sell ‘old’ collections all the time.” (10 upvotes)
• Primer Importance: “Start with good prep: I use NARS Pro Prime Smudgeproof Base, then powder, then eyeshadow.” (57 upvotes)
• Minimalist Setup: “Very practical and honestly quite minimalist setup.” (21 upvotes)

The Verdict

Reddit users have mixed feelings about Byredo eyeshadow palettes.

Many love the luxurious packaging, buttery formula, and unique color stories, especially in the Mineralscapes palette. However, others feel the high price, repetitive shades, and uneven quality don’t justify the cost.

Fans see Byredo’s palettes as collector’s items—a blend of art and beauty worth the splurge.

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