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One of the best palettes that I think Morphe ever came out with was the original Jaclyn Hill palette back in 2017. I still love that palette and use it regularly, but I noticed while I was curious on their website (was looking at the new palette, debating on getting it) that something changed. For starters, it’s no longer listed under the vegan section of their website. So, I went back to my original review where I had the ingredients list and decided to do a comparison as I used to include that list in every review back in the day.
2017 Original Palette Formula
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Dimethicone, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Capryl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. May contain: Isononyl Isononanoate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Titanium Dioxide (CI77891), Iron Oxide Black (CI77499), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI77492), Iron Oxide Red (CI77491), Hydrated Chromium Oxide Green (CI77289), Ultramarine Blue (CI77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI77510), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI77288), Manganese Violet (CI77742), FD&C Red 40 AI Lake (CI16035), FD&C Yellow 5 AI Lake (CI19140), FD&C Blue 1 AI Lake (CI42090).
2020 Original Palette Formula
Enlight, Beam, Faint, Sissy, Little Lady, Queen, Meeks, S.B.N, Twerk, Hustle, 24/7, Pool Party
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Firework, Cranapple, Hillster
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Obsessed, Royalty, Diva
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Matte Shades (Silk Creme, M.F.E.O., Creamsicle, Butter, Pooter, Pukey, Hunts, Roxanne, Jacz, Buns, Chip, Mocha, Jada, Enchanted, Central Park, Soda Pop, Abyss)
Mica, Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Myristate, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isostearyl Isostearate, Tocopheryl Acetate +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Carmine (CI 75470), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Black 2 (CI 77266), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035).
Vault Collection Formula
Poof, Shhh, Potion, Busted, Inside Job, Mojo, Temptress, Rush, Alert, Siren, Mugshot, Framed, Secret, Hush Hush, Spark, Rockstar, Mystic, Access, Agent, Secure, Smooth Criminal, Prowl, Secret
Mica, Talc, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Myristate, Polyethylene, Isostearyl Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Black 2 (Ci 77266), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).
Power Cut
Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491).
Trickery, Divversion, Lolli, On Camera, Boom, Bomb Ass, Bling Bling, Gem, Pizzazz, Vip, Gilt Trip, Classified
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Black 2 (Ci 77266), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Carmine (Ci 75470).
Coin
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Glitz & Glam, Ballsy, Berry Treasure
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Isostearate, Nylon-12, Magnesium Stearate, Boron Nitride, Polyethylene, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tin Oxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol +/- May Contain/Peut Contenir: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Black 2 (Ci 77266).
Thoughts?
For starters, the new formula has only one list while the new one has four. Plus, it now includes the ingredient carmine which is a crushed bug for red pigment. Meaning that the palette is no longer vegan, some would argue also not cruelty free by that standards but cruelty free in my books applies to testing of the product not the ingredients. So, it does look like they changed more than just the packaging to match the new palette. They reformulated it, or they originally lied about the formula. I’m more inclined to believe the former, but either way it’s questionable that they would change that without stating they were doing so.
I have not purchased a new palette of this since I already have one, and don’t need two. Plus, I love the original one. So, why would I get a different palette, that has a different formula which from the looks of it is almost spot on the same as the vault collection? Which wasn’t horrible (in my opinion) but it wasn’t as good as the original Jaclyn Hill palette. I’m including that below as well. However, Jen Luvs Review did a video on it where she does swatch comparisons, so if you want to see the difference there you can.
Morphe’s Response (3/1/20)
We have seen several concerns about our original #MorphexJaclynHill palette formula modifications and ingredient changes and want to set the record straight. @Jaclynhill … pic.twitter.com/atAZTW99BS
— Morphe (@MorpheBrushes) March 1, 2020
Absolutely no mention of the fact that they made the formula no longer vegan, just that they did change the formula.
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Mae Polzine
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