Wet n Wild Fall 2014 Limited Edition 5-Pan Coloricon Eyeshadow Palettes

Hi everyone! I recently picked up two LE 5-pan Wet n Wild palettes at Walgreens, Smoke and Melrose and Angels in Aubergine. I actually love Wet n Wild eyeshadow, and these palettes are no exception!

Smoke and Melrose

Smoke and Melrose seems to be the most popular palette among the Fall 2014 LE, and I can understand why! This is a beautiful palette, I consider it neutral but with a really pretty warm, subtle rosy hue. I saw the Urban Decay Naked 3 eyeshadow palette a while ago at Ulta, and I think the Smoke and Melrose palette has a similar theme going on - pumped up, warm rosy neutrals.
Packaging: Typical Wet n Wild plastic packaging. It does feel rather cheap; be careful not to drop this one because it feels breakable. But for a few dollars, it's okay. The eyeshadows are stamped with recommended placement, but try what works best for you! I find the "Base" color is better on the browbone and inner corner, the "Browbone" and "Eyelid" mix so nicely together on the lid, and the "Definer" looks lovely blended into the crease and as an eyeliner. If I use the "Crease" color, I actually place it on the middle of my lid. Try out the placement that works best for your eye-shape! 
 Check out the swatches:

Formula: The colors have great pay-off, and apply and blend well. I definitely recommend a primer, though! A primer will help intensify the color and make the shadow last all day. There is a bit of fall-out, typical of Wet n Wild. I usually apply my eyeshadow before my foundation, and just wipe off any fall-out before I apply foundation. 
Final Thoughts: Smoke and Melrose is a gorgeous, super affordable palette! I reach for it often during the work week. This is a very wearable palette, but a bit more unique than some neutral palettes - beautiful!

Angels in Aubergine 

I actually wasn't sure what to expect with Angels in Aubergine. It looks really unique in the palette, and I was excited to see something so different at Walgreens. Go Wet n Wild!  
Packaging: Same as Smoke and Melrose. The recommended placement of eyeshadow for this palette is... a little odd haha. I use the "Base" for the browbone and inner corner. The "Browbone" is beautiful all over the lid, and the "Definer" shade looks stunning in the crease. The "Crease" and "Eyelid" colors apply very dark, and I only use them if I want a smokey eye. The "Definer" shade is the star of this palette! Check it out...

Wow isn't that "Definer" shade gorgeous? Such a unique, rich burgundy color. 
Formula: The colors in this palette perform more inconsistently than in Smoke and Melrose. The white/silver "Base" color and the pink "Browbone" color are a bit chalky, but with primer and a brush, you can make them work. The "Definer" shade is buttery and smooth, but there is fall-out with this shade in particular (personally, I don't mind fall-out because it's so easy to fix). The two darker colors apply well and blend nicely, I just don't use them often because they are *dark*. 
Final Thoughts: I love this palette as much as Smoke and Melrose because it is so unique! I've seen a lot of tutorials/looks on youtube and instagram for that bombshell look, and Angels in Aubergine is perfect for it! You can definitely achieve a sexy, bombshell look with this!

Have you tried any of the LE Fall 2014 Wet n Wild palettes? How do they work for you?