Yin & Yang X Freya86_ff Eyeshadow Palette

PRE-ORDER (APPROX. 1 WEEK): This palette is available for pre-order with a short lead time (1–2 weeks) because there was an issue with one of the eyeshadow pans that we will resolve before shipping. We are just waiting for the replacement pans.

Yin& and &Yang is a central concept in ancient Chinese philosophy. Everything in the universe exists in contrast to one another and yet in balance. That is why this palette is inspired by the black and white of the Taiji symbol. Cool and warm, smoky tones blend together to create a soft, dark kind of beauty.

I am Chinese, and the Bellabeautebar team is American. We have different skin tones and speak different languages. But we share a love for makeup and Chinese culture. That’s how this collaboration came about. We exist as individuals, yet through this palette we connect, influence one another, and complement one another. This, too, is an expression of Yin &and Yang: Yin within Yang, Yang within Yin. The world does not consist of isolated things, but of relationships.

The color names are in both Chinese and English, and all &are rooted in & the Yin &-Yang theme. Taishu 太素 refers to a primal state of pure simplicity. Qi 炁 is the invisible force that shapes everything and keeps it in constant flux and change. There is also a pair of concepts from philosophy and physics: entropy 熵, the tendency of all things to fall into disorder, and negentropy 负熵, the force that maintains structure and form. If you’re interested, you might discover even more meanings in the color names.

The cover design was created by my designer. At the center is the Taiji symbol, with traditional Chinese bronze patterns below it. Next to it is 阴阳 (Yin &Yang) in seal script.
The square seal also features “Yin &Yang” in the same style.

On both sides is the phrase: “天地玄宗，万炁本根”. This means that all things in the universe arise from the Dao—an invisible and profound source—and that all transformations of Qi have their origin in it.

Creating this palette was a truly wonderful experience for me. The collaboration with BBB went smoothly and was a pleasure, and I am proud to share Chinese culture with the world through colors and makeup.

I hope you like it. 🖤 🤍