About the Product
Product Description The [dasique] Mood Shadow Palette is a step up from their famous 9-pan squares. This 20-pan edition is designed for the user who craves precision in their nude makeup. It eliminates the frustration of "this brown is too red" or "this beige is too dark." By expanding the color range, dasique allows you to build a Tone-on-Tone look that blends seamlessly into your natural skin tone.
The formula features dasique’s signature Soft-Matte Texture—a buttery, high-compression powder that minimizes fallout and applies like a watercolor wash. It is buildable, blendable, and designed to look clean and non-muddy, even when you layer 4 or 5 different shades.
🎨 The Color Story: A Warm Gradient
Why 20 shades? Because "Brown" isn't just one color. This palette breaks down the warm spectrum into four logical categories, arranged to help you visualize your look.
| Category | Rows/Location | Function & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| The Bases | Top Rows | Soft vanilla, apricot-beige, and oat shades. These remove oil from the eyelid and correct discoloration, creating a clean canvas. |
| The Transitions | Middle Rows | Ginger, toast, and soft caramel tones. These carve out the eye socket and add natural dimension without looking heavy. |
| The Deeps | Bottom Rows | Rich cocoa, roasted almond, and dark chocolate. Use these to line the eyes or add drama to the outer corners. |
| The Points | Scattered | Subtle shimmers and glitters. Unlike the chunky glitters in other palettes, these are refined "wet-look" shimmers for a sophisticated glow. |
🆚 Comparison: 9-Pan vs. 20-Pan
Dasique is famous for their 9-pan palettes (like Butter Cream or Autumn Breeze). How does this 20-pan version differ?
- The 9-Pan (Shadow Palette): Focuses on a specific "vibe" or "theme" (e.g., a sunset, a flower). Usually contains 4-5 glitters.
- The 20-Pan (Mood Shadow - This Product): Focuses on utility and daily wear. It has significantly more matte shades (about 70-80% matte), making it much more practical for work, school, and professional contouring.
💡 How to Navigate 20 Shades
Don't be overwhelmed by the size. Here is the cheat sheet for using this palette:
- The Vertical Method: If you are in a rush, just pick one vertical column. Dasique has arranged the columns to be color-coordinated from light (top) to dark (bottom).
- Multi-Use Hero: Because the matte powders are so fine and neutral, you can use the lighter browns for Nose Contouring and the darker browns for Eyebrows or Hairline filling.
- Aegyo-sal: Use the champagne shimmer shades to highlight the under-eye area (Aegyo-sal) for that youthful Korean makeup look.
Recommendation
- Target: "Spring Warm" and "Autumn Warm" skin tones.
- Style: Perfect for the "Clean Girl" aesthetic or "No-Makeup Makeup" looks.
- Not For: Those who want bright, colorful, or cool-toned (gray/pink) makeup. (For cool tones, look for #02 Cool Basic).