Why would the Glossier Monochromes Eyeshadow Trios be your new go-to eyeshadow palettes? Monochromes! Each palette, and there are ten of them, has one shade. Yes, there are three eyeshadows in each palette, that are all the same shade! Consider the shade your one and done, signature shade. However, your signature shade comes in three buildable finishes : matte, satin and metallic, that offer a range of intensity. If you love simplicity , especially where your makeup is concerned, these palettes were created for you! You don’t have to be a makeup artist to create day, or night looks the Glossier Monochromes Palettes.
You can find the Glossier Monochromes Eyeshadow Trios on the Glossier Website. Each Monochromes Trio Eyeshadow Palette 3x(o.o4 oz./1.3g) costs $22. Refills cost $16.
The white and blush outer box has black writing. 
And the white tin palette, with mirror, is recyclable. 
Simply remove the mirror, and eyeshadow pans before you recycle the tin.
Also, the tin palette is refillable.
The formula is richly pigmented, and blends out easily. The shadows are pressed powders and pigments. The three finishes are buildale. The finishes can each be used alone, as a one and done shade. 
For a more monochromatic dimensional look, the finishes can be used together. The matte finish is rich in pigments, and has a smooth formula, and is an opaque shade. The matte finish blends out easily. The satin finish goes on sheer, and has a soft, silky, delicate sheen. The metallic finish has a hint of sparkle, for a shimmering effect.
The formula is cruelty free, vegan and is formulated without: talc, natural mica, and fragrance. Also the formula is dermatologist tested, ophthalmologist tested, suitable for contact lens wearers and those with sensitive eyes.
The Shades
Inspiration for the shades are the colors found in nature.
I purchased five shades: Almond, Bluff, Clay, Heather and Teak.
Almond
Almond , a rosy brown shade,has matte, satin and metallic finishes.
Bluff
Bluff, a pale peachy pink shade, has matte, satin and metallic finishes.
Clay
Clay, a terracotta shade, has matte, satin and metallic finishes.
Heather
Heather, a mauve-rose shade, has matte, satin and metallic finishes.
Teak
Teak, a chocolate brown shade, has matte, satin and metallic finishes.
Other Shades in the collection include : Jute, a light taupe shade, Mesa, a coppery orange shade, Mist, a dusty lavender shade, Prairie, an olive shade, and Rosin, a golden yellow shade. Of course all of the shades come in three finishes, matte, satin and metallic.
These Glossier Monochromes Trios are perfect for everyone. Everyone has days when they don’t need so spend a lot of time making themselves up. But, you still want to put a little something, something on. The trios are great for a quick bit of color, either matte, satin or shimmer! The compact tin is great for travel-it fits in the palm of your hand. 
It has a mirror so you can apply anywhere. You can apply the shades with your finger, or a brush. 
And, if you prefer more color, sheen and shimmer, you can build the different finishes, combining them to create more dimension. 
It is, as Glossier says, “Your signature color three ways! ” Also, you can get a few palettes, and mix them if you are so inclined. You can’t go wrong with any of these ten shades! Pick your favorite, and give it a try. It will become your new go-to favorite!
