Patrick Ta Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette
I’ve been such a fan of Patrick Ta’s makeup artistry and his beauty line for so long that when he released the Major Dimension Eyeshadow Palette, which is the first eyeshadow palette for his brand- I knew I had to try it. It is priced at the higher range at $68 for a 12 pan neutral palette, which places it in the ranks of Natasha Denona shadows (even more expensive as ND Midi’s are $65 for 15 shades) so I understand why many were quite hesitant and taken aback.
These are however my kind of tones and as a beauty reviewer and enthusiast I am always up for trying new formulas, especially from a brand I love. It was already released a while ago however this palette is currently categorized as permanent and the shades are timeless.
I hope this review will help you in deciding if you are thinking to take the plunge for a higher end warm neutral eyeshadow palette.
Packaging
As with all of Patrick Ta beauty products, the packaging for this palette was equally as stunning and very consistent with what they have put out before. The shades are housed in a rose gold plastic component with a metallic finish. It is sleek, modern & minimalistic- but the casing does make it prone to fingerprints etc. It’s not bothersome for me unless I’m taking pictures of it, but for the regular beauty consumer, I imagine you won’t be spending time taking pictures of your eyeshadow palette and rather more time using it.
It has a clasp closure and has a nice weight to it and comes with a good sized mirror- however due to it’s larger size I don’t necessarily think it’s a travel friendly palette.
Shades
This palette leans neutral to warm toned, with more of the latter. Many have the notion that “oh it’s another neutral palette” and I understand that many would already have these shades in their collection, or get them at a friendlier pricepoint. However I do understand why many brands still continue to produce these color stories, particularly for their premiere palette- because it’s a classic and will be flattering on a variety of skin tones and be used for many occcasions.
Personally for me, I can never get enough of boring neutrals, sometimes when it comes from different brands and in different packaging there’s also an experience element to it. This palette also provides more depth, finishes and textures: “two luminous cream bases, velvety matte and iridescent metallic eyeshadows, and glistening pearl toppers.” There’s also a rosy element to it that makes it a little bit more special and sets it apart from others.
Swatches & Formula
The two cream bases are medium to deep brown tones. They are separated from the other non cream shades with a plastic cover (in the same way as the blush duo and bronzer duo, and Natasha Denona face palettes, if you’re familiar with those). I appreciate this touch so that the powders don’t mix in with the creams.
They creams are quite pigmented but still approachable and blend out very easily. They also set quite fast, so it makes for a great simple base. I did find however that it doesn’t substitute for a primer or base for the other shadows, especially if you have oilier lids as there was still creasing. So it’s best to still use an eyeshadow primer underneath for a smoother application.
The mattes are smooth, velvety and picks up very easily either with finger or brush. You will encounter fallout and kick back, but I never mind that from a palette and I find it really helps with blendability. And boy do these blend with such ease. So effortless! Pigmented but not too pigmented that it’s overwhelming, and works beautifully in layers that beginners would also be able to handles these mattes. They are very easy to work with.
The metallics namely Exquisite and Legendary are a bit of a drier texture, but they don’t appear that way on the eyes. I recommend using your fingers for these textures so it picks up and applies better. It also allows for more payoff to really show off that shimmer.
The toppers, namely Abundance and Opulence are stunning. Absolutely stunning. They give your lids this glossy look as the particles capture and reflect light really beautifully. I once again would recommend using your fingers for their application.
Lavish and Divine are the more satin finishes- they have a matte base with some shimmer particles throughout but once you apply and blend these the shimmer goes away so it ends up as a soft matte. Both of these shades don’t have as true of an intense flat matte finish as the actual matte shades but rather a skin like matte finish when placed on the lids.
Overally I am pleased with how all these shadows perform, worn individually or layered together.
Final Thoughts
From the packaging, to the shades to the formulas, this has been one of my favorite neutral warm palettes to reach for. You can create as understated or as glam of a look you’d like. There is so much depth and dimension - as it’s so fittingly named- that it doesn’t get boring or redundant even as a neutral warm palette.
It is also very easy and effortless to use, and each time I use this palette I end up loving my eye look. It was absolutely worth the splurge for me, and if you are looking for a new eyeshadow brand to try for your next neutral palette purchase- this is one I’d highly recommend.