Westman Atelier The Eyeshadow Holiday Edit Review & Swatches

What Is Westman Atelier The Eyeshadow Holiday Edit?

The Westman Atelier The Eyeshadow Holiday Edit is a six-shade powder eyeshadow palette designed to take you from everyday eye makeup to something a little more dressed up. The collection, named Toujours Fête (which translates as “always a party”), features five matte neutral shades and one shimmering shade called Buck’s Fizz.

The colour story is very tonal, with a selection of wearable neutrals that can be used individually for a soft wash of colour or layered together to add depth and definition. The idea is understated eye makeup with the option to dial things up when you fancy a little more glamour.

The palette is priced at £74 and is a limited-edition release.

My Review of Westman Atelier The Eyeshadow Holiday Edit

The first thing I noticed when using this palette was how lovely the textures are. The matte shades feel creamy and soft, with a smooth consistency that makes them easy to apply and blend out. They don’t feel dry or uncomfortable on the skin, and I really like the soft, diffused finish they give.

The formula feels very comfortable on the eyelids, and the shades blend together nicely. You can keep things subtle with a little colour or build up the depth by layering different shades. I found the textures a pleasure to work with, and the overall finish is soft and polished rather than overly heavy.

Now, I have to admit something. I am so used to reaching for my REESON Lid Elixir* that I was slightly bamboozled by having six eyeshadow shades to choose from! Because the colours are so tonal, they can look very similar to the untrained eye, and I found myself wondering which shade should go where.

This is absolutely not a criticism of the palette. I’m simply not a professional makeup artist when it comes to working with lots of different eyeshadow shades, and I tend to prefer a quick, straightforward approach to eye makeup. If you’re someone who enjoys building up colour and playing with different tones, you’ll probably love this edit.

Once I got going, though, I really enjoyed using it. I experimented with a couple of the matte shades and then added a spotlight of the Buck’s Fizz shimmer over the top. I loved the result. It gave the look a pretty, light-catching finish without taking it into full-on glitter territory, which is exactly the sort of thing I want from a festive eyeshadow palette.

I also think the combination of mostly matte shades with just one shimmer is a clever choice. The mattes give you the structure and definition, while the shimmer is there when you want to add a little brightness. You don’t have to use every shade to get a lovely result.

I’ve filmed a video using the palette, too, which I’ll share here as soon as it’s available. I think seeing the shades in action will be particularly helpful if, like me, you sometimes need a little inspiration when it comes to using multiple eyeshadows together.

Overall, I loved using this palette. The textures are gorgeous, the shades are easy to blend and the finish is comfortable on the skin. It’s a beautifully put-together edit for anyone who loves tonal neutral eye makeup with the option of a little sparkle.