Balm Jovi Rockstar Face Palette by theBalm - Pictures

I think I can say that I collect theBalm palettes, now that I own 6 of them.... Balm Jovi is theBalm's new funky palette for the holidays, but it's already available on the brand's official website for $39.50. As soon as I heard about a "pre-release", I ordered mine! 

Inspired by music in general and rock in particular, this palette contains 2 creamy cheek and lip colors, a highlighter (called Solid Gold in this palette, but it's in fact the famous Mary-Lou Manizer!), a blush (again, it's not a new comer but FratBoy renamed Don't You Want Me) and 12 eyeshadows organized in 3 rows: Heavy Metal, the metallic/sparkly finish on the left, Classical, the matte finish in the middle, and Alternative, the shimmery finish on the right. These shadows can be used dry or wet, although from my past experience with theBalm, the color payoff should be fully satisfying even when used dry. 

The palette is a carboard compact with 2 magnetic lids, one for the powder products and one for the cheek and lip creams, just like Balmbini vol1, but longer. It also comes with a heart-shaped mirror. 

The evil fly!!! I didn't see it before...

I like: - the overall design of this palette is fun and cute 
- the silly puns in the shadows names 
- the shadows in 3 different finishes and fall/winter appropriate shades
- the row of matte, wearable shades 
- Milly lip/cheek color, which could be (or not) a dupe for my beloved and long discontinued Butterfield 8 Lip Lacquer by Nars 
- the look suggestions at the bottom. 

I don't like so much: - old shades with a new name. I had to receive it and look at the small characters on the back of the palette to discover that the highlighter and blush were not new but just "born again". I already own Mary-Lou Manizer! I think theBalm should make this clear on their website.
- translating "Top 4 Smoking Hot Looks" with "Les 4 Meilleurs Looks Particulièrement Sympas"... lame and not even good grammar. Next time you need to translate something into French, please get a qualified translator, or just call me!