Mini Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics built this mini palette range around astrology's less flattering side: four palettes, one per zodiac element — fire, earth, air and water — each named after the traits that element is accused of. Every palette holds eight shades mixing creamy mattes with metallic shimmers, in a compact 5.25" × 0.50" × 2.75" mini format. They're sold individually, so you pick your element.

What it actually does

• Eight shades per palette, 0.28 oz / 8 g, split between creamy matte finishes and metallic shimmers for rich, sultry eye looks.
• Fire runs on blazing hot tones. Shades: Hot Head, Revenge, Drama Queen, Too Much, Ego Trip, Arrogant, Bossy and 1 Upper.
• Earth is built on lush greens, terra cottas and a few rich jewel tones. Shades: Heart of Stone, Type A, Way Harsh, Materialistic, RBF, Stubborn, Overcritical and Know-It-All.
• Air balances breezy sunset tones against spacey berry hues. Shades: Mind Games, Reckless, Ghosted, Frivolous, Indecisive, Flaky, Chismosa and Two Faced.
• Water takes its cue from beach waves and ocean depths. Shades: Dead Inside, Moody, Trust Issues, Secretive, Manipulative, Ugly Crying, Possessive and Emo.
• Formula callouts: paraben-free and cruelty-free.

How to use

1. Match the palette to the sign. Fire for Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Earth for Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Air for Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. Water for Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
2. Mattes: blend them out with fluffy eyeshadow brushes, and switch to a dense brush when you want a shade placed precisely.
3. Metallic shimmers: press them on with a fingertip or a dampened eyeshadow brush for the best payoff.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Do I get all four palettes?

No — Fire, Earth, Air and Water are each sold separately. Choose the element that matches your sign, or simply the colour story you like most.

Which palette is for my sign?

Fire covers Aries, Leo and Sagittarius; Earth covers Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn; Air covers Gemini, Libra and Aquarius; Water covers Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.

How big is it, and how many shades?

It's the mini size — 5.25" wide, 2.75" high and 0.50" deep — with eight shades inside, 0.28 oz / 8 g.

How do I get the shimmers to look metallic?

Use a fingertip or dampen your brush before picking up the shade. Dry brushes dull metallic finishes; a little moisture brings the shine forward.

Delivery, payment and returns?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay or mobile wallet — no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, refunded to your original payment method within 15–30 days.