LORAC Mega PRO 2 Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.45 oz.) contains sixteen matte eyeshadows and sixteen more shimmery shades (varies from satin to metallic). The quality is comparable to LORAC’s eyeshadow formula in the past Pro palettes: very silky and soft but moderately powdery, so some shades are faster to fade, have a lot of fall out, or sheer out when applied to the skin. I like their shimmers more than their mattes, because I test over bare skin, and the mattes tend to need a primer to perform well. The palette gets pretty messy, as there is a ton of excess kick-up with almost all of the shades, so use the most delicate of motions to get color out of a pan.
This new, limited edition holiday palette that will be available exclusively at ULTA beginning October 4th, but it is apparently available to Platinum members exclusively today here (I have heard that non-Platinum members had success purchasing as well).
Worth repeating is that this year’s palette contains 0.45 oz., whereas last year’s palette contained 0.62 oz. (the price is the same on both palettes); visually, they appear to be the same size, and the pans still line-up, so I can only guess that the pans themselves are shallower or somehow they tweaked the formula to make it fill the same volume with less product. I was surprised to see such a noticeable difference in quantity, given that they otherwise appear to be the same size.
Updated 10/5 at 8AM PST: LORAC PR emailed me with the following information: “Similar to all of the brand’s PRO palettes, the shadows in this new one have the same base formulations, pan size/depth and shadow volume. However, the difference in weight is due to the actual weight of the shadow pigment, which varies based on light or darkness of the specific color.”
Porcelain is a light, yellowed beige with a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a very silky, smooth consistency that was powdery. It lasted for seven hours on me. Tarte Compassionate (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Zoeva Nighthawks (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay Righteous (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Zoeva Make It Last (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Viseart Absinthe #1 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Amen (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Rock Candy (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Hero (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek So Pale (LE, $6.00) is more muted (95% similar). Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Sage (Highlight) (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M500 Ivory (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Heaven (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Sand (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Rowdy (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). ColourPop Full-Zip (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora Lazy Afternoon (207) (P, $9.00) is more muted (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Custard is a light, pale yellow with a matte finish. It had good color payoff–nearly opaque–with a soft, smooth texture that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me. Pretty Vulgar Lay (PiP, )(100% similar). MAC Real Fantasy (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay Pre-Game (PiP, $19.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Sephora Puppy Love (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Beurre (Warm Mattes #1) (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #1 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Smashbox Preview (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #11 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty At Last (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Summer Breeze (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Buttery (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Instinct (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Yum-Yum (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Divergent Altruistic Almond (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Glamour Light (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Classic (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Whitewashed (DC, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Entomology (DC, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). IT Cosmetics Hope (P, ) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Tawny is a medium, orange-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly powdery texture that was prone to sheering out. Over a base, it would be more buildable. The color showed signs of fading after seven hours of wear. Fenty Beauty Take Cover (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Deja Vu (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Peach Tea (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Caramel (P, $8.00) is brighter (95% similar). Tarte Latte (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Frappe (LE, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Luna (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Fit for a Queen #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Saddle (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop The Taurus (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Wilshire (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Honey Butter (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Huda Beauty Sandalwood (Remastered) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Atik (117CM) #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Warm Ginger (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Kylie Cosmetics Sandy (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Sand Bar (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Unseen (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Bucked (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Burlap is a yellowed, medium-dark brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had decent color payoff with a smooth, soft, blendable texture that wasn’t powdery. It lasted for seven hours. MAC Outre (PiP, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Your Move (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Sand Castle (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Mumu (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC That Somebody (LE, $17.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). NARS Portobello II (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Rubbish (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Kaja Hot Cocoa (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Urban Culture (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). NYX Tryst (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Undeniable (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). NYX Maybe Later (P, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Azoic (270CP) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M650 Cookie (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Sand Stone (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Flutes (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Caramel (P, $8.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Ode (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Khaki (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M660 Speculous (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Melon is a soft, medium coral-orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was fairly powdery, though the color payoff was nice. The texture was blendable but prone to fading after seven hours. Urban Decay Fazed (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Natasha Denona Guava (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Flesh (104CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Latte (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Viseart Cantaloupe (Warm Mattes #6) (P, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Copy Cat (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Chrism (260CP) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Tarocco (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Dormouse (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Zing (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #3 (LE, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Wind (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Sora (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Satin Ochre (Right) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Fake Tan (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced City Lights (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Extra Curricular (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Burnt Orange Matte (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M726 Sienna (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Tangerine is a brightened, medium-dark orange with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a soft, silky feel that blended out well and wore for eight hours. Too Faced Bunny Fu-Fu (LE, $16.00)(100% similar). MAC Belle Epic (P, $23.00) is darker (95% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Sweet Tea (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Redstart (P, $5.25) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Adobe (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M705 Canyon (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Rust (Contour) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop GNO (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Coloured Raine Clay (LE, $6.99) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Haute (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Topaz #3 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Sinai (121CM) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Honey (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). Inglot J315 Sienna (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop I Owe You (P, $4.50) is darker, brighter, cooler (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Early Bird (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora Terracotta (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Disco Therapy (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Saddle is a dark brown with soft, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t too powdery and blended out nicely on the skin. It lasted for seven and a half hours. Lancome Couture (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Eiffel for You (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Chocolate (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). LORAC Dark Brown (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Black #5 (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Vintage (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Dreamer (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). ColourPop Fairfax (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Tails & Top Hats #2 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Powerful (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Jetta (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Cool Complement (PiP, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Earth (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Boie (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Sexspresso (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Unedited (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Corduroy (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Whiskey (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Rocky (DC, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Vendome #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Forest is a muted, dark green with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage with a silky, smooth texture with some powdery kick-up, though this turned somewhat patchy on me over bare skin (should be okay over primer). It lasted for seven hours on me. Makeup Geek Enchanted Forest (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Eclectic #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Enviously (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Beryl (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Trailhead (PiP, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel L'Intemporel de Chanel #2 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). LORAC Blackout (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Utopia (P, ) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Sage (Define) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Bottle Green (DC, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Viseart Forest (Absinthe #5) (P, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Anastasia Untamed (DC, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Island Paradise (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Inglot #340 (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Rhino (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Glammo Camo (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Montane (3) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Sydney Grace Siren Call (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Dior Jungle #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). NARS High Society #2 (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bisque is a pink-tinged, very light beige with a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a very creamy, silky texture that was moderately powdery. It wore for seven hours before fading. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 3 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Meringue (LE, $16.00)(100% similar). Tarte Full Moon (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Good Karma (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). LORAC Cream (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Chance (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Blanc (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Center Stage (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Thirteen (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M535 Oat (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Walk of Shame (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Whenever (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Cashmere (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Desert Lightning (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Blanc Type (DC, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Extra Creamy (LE, $16.00) is brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M532 Sugar Coated Candy (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Orb (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Charmer (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Kinky (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Lavender is a light-medium, lavender purple with cool undertones and a matte finish. This shade was very powdery and difficult to achieve true-to-pan color, as it would sheer out as soon as it touched the skin. I would use a slightly tacky or creamier base with this shade. It faded after six hours. Too Faced Lavender Cake (LE, $16.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Heiress (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Hopscotch (DC, $6.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Flowery (PiP, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Zoned Out (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Clionadh Aurora (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Inglot #346 (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Illamasqua Creep (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Illamasqua Can Can (P, ) is darker (85% similar). NARS Strada (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Lilac (LE, $19.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Sugarpill Frostine (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Howlin' (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Otaku (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Optimized (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Zena (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Release (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Concrete Lavender (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Eerie (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Viseart Haze (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Purple is a dusty, medium-dark purple with cool undertones and a hint of blue. It had sheer color payoff, and it was incredibly powdery and difficult to work with. It showed signs of fading after six hours. Makeup Geek Duchess (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Soul (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Fascination Street (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Motown (DC, $6.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Terra Moons Royal (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Violet Blend #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Fairytale (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Purple Haze (DC, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Exorcism (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Indian Ink (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty Dope (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sorbet is a soft, light-medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth texture that was slightly powdery and faded after seven hours of wear. Lancome My French #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Bloom On (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Fray (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Lullaby (PiP, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Tan (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 5 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Lancome My French #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop 1st Date (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Frisco (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Rose Bud (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Crash (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 18 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop On the List (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Buxom Feather Boa (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Becca Cordial (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Totally Nude (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Limit (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Stone Age (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Quite Spoiled (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Pink Sands (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Goji is a muted, medium-dark plum with warm, reddish undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had decent color payoff and wasn’t too powdery. It lasted for seven and a half hours. Sephora Garnet (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). NYX Bare It All (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M822 Plum (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Dusty Plum (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte You Look Mauveless (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS New York (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Passion (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Succa 4 U (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Central Perk (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Spice Trip (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay En Fuego (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Clarins Flame #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #10 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Koalified (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Enigma (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Date Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Lonely City (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Chestnut (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #9 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Blurry Mauve #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Cabernet is a muted, dark burgundy with hints of warm, brown undertones and a matte finish. It was dry and powdery, and it was difficult to blend out on the lid. The color payoff was semi-opaque at most. This shade lasted for six hours. LORAC Burgundy (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Risky Biz (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Double Tap (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Obsidian (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP Stallion (LE, $9.99) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Blackberry (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Mancat (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Hickory (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Becca Bordeaux (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Sugar Plum (PiP, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). theBalm Sexy (P, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Mulberry & Bright (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Charming (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Save to Faves (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Aubergine (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). theBalm #13 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Booville (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Vintage (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Beauty Mark (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Donut (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Ash is a subdued, dark purple with gray tones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly dusty consistency that made it quicker to fade at six hours of wear. NARS Kamchatka (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Amethyst (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild I'm His Breezey #3 (DC, $2.29) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Dark Matte #9 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Guerlain Beaugrenelle #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Naval (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Round Trip (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #21 (LE, ) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Black is a medium-dark black with cool undertones and a matte finish. It was slightly stiff in the pan, compared to the other shades, and had mostly opaque pigmentation that could have been easier to blend out. LORAC Deep Fog (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Buxom LBD (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Caviar (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Smoked Cocoa #4 (LE, $17.00) is less pigmented, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Coal (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Misfits (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Giorgio Armani #01 (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M100 Black (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Shade VI (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Divergent Dauntless Ink (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Coal (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). theBalm Righteous (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Carbon (LE, $17.00) is less pigmented, warmer (95% similar). Dior Pied de Poule #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia LBD (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm Serious (P, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Crave (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Gameplayer (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Panther (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Noir (PiP, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sugar is a light, warm beige with a frosted finish. It had great color payoff with a soft, lightly dry texture that still applied well and lasted for seven and a half hours. Makeup Geek Artemis (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Girly (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Too-dle-oo (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Sea Shells (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Cream (21S) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Shimmer Beige (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #3 (DC, ) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Walking on Eggshells #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Seashell (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Amberluxe #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Bijoux Royal #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Hooked on Vinyl #2 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Pool Boy (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). YSL Indie Jasper #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Nano Nude (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Persona Honest (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Morphe Enlight (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Satin Ochre (Left) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Dream It (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chiffon is a light, subtly warmed-up pink with a soft, frosted finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a lightly powdery texture that tended to make this appear sheerer applied. It wore well for seven hours. Chanel Tisse Riviera #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Cygne Blanc #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Raya (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior House of Pinks #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Eggplant Blend #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Clarins Garden Escape #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Pink Cream (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Dior Trafalgar #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Blush (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Instaglam (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Looking Glass (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Ulta Pink (P, $10.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Dior Nude Dress #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Invincible Light (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Iris Bronze #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Prosecco is a brightened, metallic beige with a hint of warmth. It looked nothing like it did in the pan (where it looks almost pink); I’m not sure if it’s the undertones or just the incredibly reflective sheen that causes it to lose most of its color. It had semi-opaque pigmentation and lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Anastasia Crystal (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Glitter Glue (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Clionadh Faunus (P, $12.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Dior Sugar Shade #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Give Me Glow Highlight (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Dose of Colors Poquito Mas (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Clionadh Eadon (P, $12.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Fresh Innocence (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Dior Jardin #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). LORAC Dream It (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Polyester Bride (DC, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Lancome Joie (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Vanilla Diamond (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Hourglass Graphite #5 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever D552 Crystalline Gray Beige (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Mongrels (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Make Up For Ever D552 Crystalline Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Soft Plum is a muted, medium rosy plum with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightly dusty, thin texture that was prone to sheering out. This shade wore for seven hours on me. Too Faced Sugared Raisin (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). theBalm #32 (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Aglow (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Eclectic #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Pillow Talk (DC, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Pat McGrath Lilac Dusk (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). theBalm #20 (P, $6.50) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Honey Lavender (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Cambon #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Magnify #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Artificial Earth (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Violet Spell (LE, $14.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Great Beyond #1 (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Dior Black Bow #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Winter Dream (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). LORAC Ametrine (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Buxom Top Shelf (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Pretty Vulgar True Colors (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tarte Haunting (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Cinnamon is a medium-dark, coppery brown with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had great pigmentation with a smooth, soft, and buttery texture that wore for eight hours. Morphe Meeks (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Girls Bite (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Persona Goddess (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Memory (P, $36.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D652 Celestial Earth (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME644 Iced Brown (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Tempting (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Burberry Gold #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Teak (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Anastasia Topaz (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Zoeva Subtle Blend (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Depeche (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Frosting (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Pocket Change (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Gold Palette #5 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Calendar Girl (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Praline (Petits Fours) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Dior Golden Flower #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Golden Flesh (68M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Boxer (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sandstone is a light-medium, taupe brown with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The color payoff was quite nice, but there was a dryness/powderiness there that made it read dusty on the skin. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. KVD Beauty Melancholia (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). Dior Constellation (864) #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Hello Kitty Cookie (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). theBalm #19 (P, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Lost Coast #1 (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Viseart Jeu de Paume (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Platinum (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Stila Substance (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Snow Flurry (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). L'Oreal Gilded Envy (755) (P, $7.99) is darker (80% similar). Anastasia Beigely (LE, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Gunmetal is a medium-dark gray with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted, metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation with a fairly soft, not too powdery texture. It wore for seven and a half hours before fading. MAC Mega-Moody (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME108 Steel (DC, $21.00) is cooler, better quality (90% similar). MAC Just Breathe #2 (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Abracadabra (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Smoky Sequins #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Spare Change (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Polished Silver (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Jardin Perdu (Left) (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). theBalm Surf's Up (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Maybelline Audacious Asphalt (P, $6.99) is darker (85% similar). Pretty Vulgar Darkside (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Silver Bells (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Bad Behaviour (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Filthy (LE, ) is darker, more muted (80% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #8 (DC, $25.00) is darker, more muted (80% similar). MAC Palatable (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Blue Quartz is a bright, medium-dark blue with a frosted sheen. It had fairly good color coverage with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. It stayed on well for eight hours. Sephora Aja (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Kimono (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Clinique Surf Pop (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #22 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Baltimore (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Rivage #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Ocean Light (122) (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Diving in Australia (DC, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Acid #5 (PiP, $9.99) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Switch to Blue (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Cressida (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Mad About U (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Coloured Raine Blue Magic (DC, $6.99) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Stila Lapis (LE, $18.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Buxom Backstage Pass (P, $12.00) is darker, more muted, more pigmented (90% similar). Urban Decay 5.0 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Weirdly Wonderful (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Dina (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Buxom Bulldog (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Danger (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Moonlight is a light, buttery yellow with a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, buttery texture that was easy to use and lasted for eight hours. ColourPop Rager (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D416 Crystalline Yellow (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Sea Shells (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Expose #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Artemis (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #2 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Atelier Honey Brown #1 (P, ) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop Girly (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain L'Heure de Nuit #1 (DC, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Natasha Denona Cream (21S) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #3 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Early Bird (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Exuberante #3 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC What's the Pointilism (PiP, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Soft Gold (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Pelican (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). NARS Newbury Street (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Coloured Raine Glisten (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Seashell is a light, subdued yellow with a frosted sheen. It had good color payoff with a soft texture that was just a smidgen dusty. It wore well for seven and a half hours. Disney by Sephora Sea Shells (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #3 (DC, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Thunderstruck (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I414 Yellow Ivory (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Blow Fish (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Sugar (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Amberluxe #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Poesie #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Clash (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Satin Ochre (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Galore (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Girly (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Ciate Drawn That Way (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Inglot #395 (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Tangy Citrus (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Dior Sienna #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Mellow Yellow (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS First Taste (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Peony is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth texture that wasn’t too thin or too dense. It started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear. ColourPop Pep Talk (DC, $4.50)(100% similar). ColourPop Ladybird (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #15 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Fizz the Season (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). theBalm #18 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Natasha Denona Galaxia (112K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Indian Moon (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Beige (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Stila Sandstone (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). MAC Fabulous Three #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sephora Enchant (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Clarins Flame #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Glaze (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Pop (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, more muted (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Café Crème (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Silk Teddy (PiP, $16.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Too Faced Cuteness Overload (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Cava (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Dark Sienna is a rich, chocolate bronze with warm, red undertones and a pearly sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a really smooth, blendable texture that made it easy to work with. On me, it lasted for eight hours. Urban Decay Ember (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Going Nuts (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Too Faced Secret Lovers (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Chocolate Bronze (was Mona Lisa) (P, $34.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Steampunk (DC, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Suspicion #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Fingers Crossed (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #8 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay West (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (Titanium) (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Constructivist (DC, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Hanging On (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Coloured Raine Secrets (DC, $6.99) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Cinder (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Pewter (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Epsilon (LE, )(90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME614 Graphite Brown (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #4 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Driftwood (LE, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Penny is a rich, molten golden bronze with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. This shade had excellent color coverage with a buttery, blendable texture that wore well for eight hours. MAC Chains of Love (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). ColourPop Eve (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NARS Versailles (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Blaze (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Nude #6 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Golden Olive (DC, $6.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Girls Bite (PiP, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Oxydus (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Pretentious (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Burberry Gold Shimmer #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Etrusque (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Bass (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Dark Citrine (LE, $30.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Sienna (50M) (P, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Poker Face (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Smashbox Beach House (PiP, ) is less shimmery (85% similar). Morphe Meeks (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). MAC Unwind (LE, $17.00)(85% similar). Pretty Vulgar Conquer (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Spectrum (101K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Olivine is a light-medium, antique gold with subtle, warm undertones and a tinge of olive in its base paired with a frosted, sparkling finish. This one had some fall out, as it seemed to contain micro-sparkle or else was dry/thin enough that not everything binded together. On me, it wore well for seven hours. KVD Beauty Hairspray (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Wench (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona True Gold (20M) (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 (LE, $36.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Wondrous Knight (PiP, $6.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Give Me Glow Icy Frap (P, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Wanderlust (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Bashful (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Pat McGrath Metallurgy (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics No Regrets (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Or Blanc (926) (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Stud (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Snow Flurry (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Kauai I (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). Sephora Smokey Quartz (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Jeu de Paume (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Penombre (327) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Glam (328M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). Auric Ego (Powder) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Flow (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Gold Leaf is a pop of light-medium, yellow gold with a sparkling, frosted finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a looser, almost crumbly, texture in the pan that made it hard to apply on bare skin without eyeshadow getting everywhere and the product sheering out. It lasted for six and a half hours on me. Marc Jacobs Beauty The One (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Chanel Codes Elegants #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Green Lights #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC If It Ain't Baroque (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Persona Unique (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Zenith (13) (LE, $39.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). bareMinerals Remix (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Origami (P, $9.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop The Lion (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Buillion (GPV2 #12) (P, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Triptych (DC, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Chanel Quintessence #5 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Signe Particulier #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Soleil (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Twinkie (LE, $16.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). MAC Struck Gold (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Licious (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Lemon Sorbet (P, $6.25) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Black Ivy is a deepened, blackened green with subtle gold and emerald green micro-shimmer, which gave it a mostly satin-like finish. It had good pigmentation but the texture runs thin and a little dusty, so it looks more faded applied than in the pan. The eyeshadow wore for seven and a half hours on me. NARS Shade V (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior Eclectic #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Envy (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). theBalm #3 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Punk (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Night Porter (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME310 Fir Tree Green (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Enchanted Forest (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Hot Box (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Dior Emerald #5 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Blackout (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Mega Pro 2
LELimited Edition. $59.00.
Porcelain
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Custard
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Tawny
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Burlap
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Melon
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Tangerine
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Saddle
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Forest
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Bisque
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Lavender
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Purple
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Sorbet
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Goji
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Cabernet
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Ash
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Black
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Sugar
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Chiffon
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Prosecco
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Soft Plum
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Cinnamon
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Sandstone
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Gunmetal
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Blue Quartz
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Moonlight
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Seashell
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Peony
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Dark Sienna
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Penny
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Olivine
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Gold Leaf
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Black Ivy
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
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LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Mega Pro 2 Eyeshadow Palette
LORAC Porcelain Eyeshadow
LORAC Porcelain Eyeshadow
LORAC Custard Eyeshadow
LORAC Custard Eyeshadow
LORAC Tawny Eyeshadow
LORAC Tawny Eyeshadow
LORAC Burlap Eyeshadow
LORAC Burlap Eyeshadow
LORAC Melon Eyeshadow
LORAC Melon Eyeshadow
LORAC Tangerine Eyeshadow
LORAC Tangerine Eyeshadow
LORAC Saddle Eyeshadow
LORAC Saddle Eyeshadow
LORAC Forest Eyeshadow
LORAC Forest Eyeshadow
LORAC Bisque Eyeshadow
LORAC Bisque Eyeshadow
LORAC Lavender Eyeshadow
LORAC Lavender Eyeshadow
LORAC Purple Eyeshadow
LORAC Purple Eyeshadow
LORAC Sorbet Eyeshadow
LORAC Sorbet Eyeshadow
LORAC Goji Eyeshadow
LORAC Goji Eyeshadow
LORAC Cabernet Eyeshadow
LORAC Cabernet Eyeshadow
LORAC Ash Eyeshadow
LORAC Ash Eyeshadow
LORAC Black Eyeshadow
LORAC Black Eyeshadow
LORAC Sugar Eyeshadow
LORAC Sugar Eyeshadow
LORAC Chiffon Eyeshadow
LORAC Chiffon Eyeshadow
LORAC Prosecco Eyeshadow
LORAC Prosecco Eyeshadow
LORAC Soft Plum Eyeshadow
LORAC Soft Plum Eyeshadow
LORAC Cinnamon Eyeshadow
LORAC Cinnamon Eyeshadow
LORAC Sandstone Eyeshadow
LORAC Sandstone Eyeshadow
LORAC Gunmetal Eyeshadow
LORAC Gunmetal Eyeshadow
LORAC Blue Quartz Eyeshadow
LORAC Blue Quartz Eyeshadow
LORAC Moonlight Eyeshadow
LORAC Moonlight Eyeshadow
LORAC Seashell Eyeshadow
LORAC Seashell Eyeshadow
LORAC Peony Eyeshadow
LORAC Peony Eyeshadow
LORAC Dark Sienna Eyeshadow
LORAC Dark Sienna Eyeshadow
LORAC Penny Eyeshadow
LORAC Penny Eyeshadow
LORAC Olivine Eyeshadow
LORAC Olivine Eyeshadow
LORAC Gold Leaf Eyeshadow
LORAC Gold Leaf Eyeshadow
LORAC Black Ivy Eyeshadow
LORAC Black Ivy Eyeshadow
Prosecco, Soft Plum, Purple, Lavender, Bisque, Sephora My Boyfriend’s Jeans Eyeliner
(Apologies, my eye watered like crazy from the fall out of Purple)
Prosecco, Soft Plum, Purple, Lavender, Bisque, Sephora My Boyfriend’s Jeans Eyeliner
Seashell, Peony, Penny, Dark Sienna, black, Porcelain, Sephora Go for a Ride Eyeliner
Seashell, Peony, Penny, Dark Sienna, black, Porcelain, Sephora Go for a Ride Eyeliner
I stand by my original thought that that’s far too many white/off-white shades to be in one palette. That’s like eight shades that would be hard to use on anyone with even a mildly dark skin tone. Plus the fact that it’s less product for the same price is very disappointing to me.
Vice 4 is the only Holiday palette I’ve gotten so far (I adore it!) and I’m not really thirsting for any of the other ones (besides possibly Spectrum). It seems like most of the holiday palettes this year have taken a dip in quality and a massive upswing in size/bulk.
I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the new Vice4 palette, Sarah! 🙂
“The palette gets pretty messy, as there is a ton of excess kick-up with almost all of the shades, so use the most delicate of motions to get color out of a pan.”
I recently came to find lorac’s formula to be quite ‘fragile’… I started depotting my palettes a few days ago and lorac’s are the only ones that broke apart 🙁 I guess they are just softer in general? I will pass this, lots of very common colors and the price point doesn’t seem very great considering the quantity drop compared to last year’s. Fingers crossed for the new MUFE shadow palette to come out and get a great review from you!
They are definitely a more fragile formula 🙂
Some pretty colors here, but skip for me. Me and Lorac shadows just don’t get along –they are so soft, powdery, and silky that they don’t stick well on my oily lids, even with primer. The matte ones tend to melt/smudge and the shimmery ones tend to fade 🙁 I have a Lorac Pro 2 kit sitting unused in my stash, might have to try glitter glue, or wait until I’m 60 years old, when my lids finally dry up to the point of “normal” LOL My fave color here is Blue Quartz, but I have CP Kimono, which lasts great on me. Will be checking out dupes for Peony and Penny
I hear what you’re saying, Katherine! To me, it is a formula that people will LOVE or hate working with, depending on their preferences!
now out of stock on Ulta – so sad..
Oh, wow, that was fast!
It was out of stock almost immediately after your post went up I feel like…I could not believe it.
After reading the ingredients I feel like they’re too cheap to justify the price tag (talc, mineral oil, etc.) anyway. I mean, I have plenty cheap palettes that have those ingredients, but I feel like the mid to high end ones shouldn’t.
It’s still available in stores, I got one today. Depends on where you live
Before your review and swatches, I felt that this palette was a no-go for me because it looked like too many pale/light shades, but I have to let you know that your excellent skills as a photographer did the colors in this palette justice so much more so than Lorac’s promo pics!
But, I’m still not buying it for many reasons:
1.Yet again, the purples and majority of plums are wretched in quality!
2. Too little product for the $, and quite the deduction from last year.
3. Powderiness GALORE.
4. I can get better with UD , MUFE, & MAC.
There are quite a few light shades in this palette — I don’t know why they went so heavy on them!
It’s really sad to see the purples doing so poorly in everything this year.
🙁
Same price less amount? Pass. I’ll buy morphe palettes in stead.
It was so strange to see!
I don’t like this as much as the first mega pro but I ordered it anyways because I missed out on it!
Fingers crossed you end up loving it, Mari!
I’m kicking myself right now! Ulta did a platinum today only release and i missed it. I had a busy morning and didn’t check my email. At least there is next weekend.
Hopefully you can snag it when it comes out on October 4th!
I’m excited about this palette. I did order it. I never used my original MegaPro until recently and I think I like these colors more. Glad it’s the colors I can’t use because of a carmine allergy that scored low! The rest looks good. The Lorac Pro is probably my favorite palette so I’m looking forward to it.
I hope you enjoy it, Liz 🙂 Keep us posted!
I thought I was going to likely getting this. Upon reading this review two times thoroughly, plus an initial skim, I am now thinking probably not. It’s just not exciting me like I had hoped.
I bet you have dupes, especially if you have a few LORAC palettes already!
I do and I tend to not use them much . I just reread AGAIN and noticed your poor eye! Oh geez, I hate fallout in my eye! I wear disposable contacts. So, they automatically have to be changed. But, they shield my eye. Makes for a mess when you don’t need it though! Ugh. That has to get rough when your testing shadows. (:
Grr. I really dislike when companies lower the size or quantity of something and keep the same price. I’ll be skipping this one.
Sadly, all I can think is, “At least they didn’t raise the price, too.”
I like this better than I thought I would. There are some really pretty warm colors. I feel like I have these kind of shades, and there are too many really light colors. I’ll pass.
There are SO many light shades! I wonder why.
To be honest, I don’t really like this palette. For a start the quality of the shadows are all over the place and many of the matt shades are quite poor. Secondly, their are a lot of very similar colours bulking up the palette and yet there are few original ones. If you were a purple fan – you would be very disappointed. Thirdly – it is a bit mean to charge the same price and deliver less product than usual.
The colours are extremely dupable and ones that have been in their previous collections.
Thankfully, many of them are quite dupable!
Olivine is one gorgeous shadow but the rest of the colors aren’t really doing much for me. I think I can safely skip this one
Phew!
I’ve got LORAC’s other pro palettes and never use them. This is an easy pass for me.
Good call, Lori!
Great review! It seems like dark purple shades are a difficult many companies to do correctly and I don’t understand why. Seems to be a trend. Have you noticed?
I think it may have to do with the pigments/binders!
I love the other Lorac palettes but I’m not a big fan of most of these colors. This is a kick ass palette though!
Glad you’re digging it!
Oh, wow! Big disappointment. Who ever did a palette with 3 colors at the 95% dupe level? What’s up with that, seriously? They won’t be distinguishable for many… Most? Some significant duds.. Most eminently dupable, many from MUG or CP, and Nyx did better on the blue. Some dupes from MJ20, which I fell for. The only shades that really appeal to me are the oranges! I’ve used Pro M 1 lots, but think I’ll forego this one.
Ah, yes, those purples… devastating!
Some hits and some misses, it seems. But right now a palette has to contain all hits or near hits for me. I don’t think I could justify getting this one.
Yep, a variety of hits and misses!
I was really excited for this palette but now I am not sure if I still want it, I wish the shadows weren’t so powdery. I like the selection of shades though.
Aww!
Initially I was interested in this palette but when I got the notification over the weekend that it’s now available at ULTA, I wasn’t as excited as I thought I’d be. It’s a nice palette, but I’m still on the fence…
It seems like you’re not alone!
Way too many off-white shades that look practically the same, but a great review!
So far none of the holiday palettes have me reaching for the ol’ credit card. I hope Too Faced’s newest Chocolate Bar eye palette (Bon Bons — I hate how they’re re-using an old name) will be good. Have you heard anything about it? thx
I haven’t!
This is a pass for me. The performance is meh, there are too many light colors, and the more interesting colors are poor quality. I don’t appreciate this formula and prefer the formula of the Unzipped palette. I find the pro formula to end up looking powdery and cakey on my eyes. I bought into the hypeof the Pro 1 & 2 palettes, but never reach for them. I wish she’d come out with more shadows with the Unzipped formula, because that is one of my all time favorite palettes.
You’re totally right – a lot of light shades and not sure why!
Would you say this is a palette worth the purchase? I own the original Lorac Pro palette and love it. Really upset I missed out on last years mega pro palette. I don’t mind the colors of this palette, but really torn about the formula from hearing reviews.
If you really like LORAC Pro’s formula, you’ll probably be fine. I think what they use in the Pro palettes is on the more powdery side, though I have had better luck with the original Pro and Pro 2 palettes vs. the Mega ones.
Christine, thank you for your thorough review. I know it took you a long time to review this palette! 🙂
Thank you, Indira!
Soft Plum is my favorite shade. I’m not a huge fan of the whole thing.
Easy skip it sounds like 🙂
What is with the purple fail? So sad. 🙁
So bad, so bad. Sadly, not the worst purple though… one of the worst!
Do you know if it will be available on the lorac amazon store?
It is an ULTA exclusive!
I’m really sorry and sad I had no chance in hell to get it , bcz they made it an ulta exclusive no one outside of US was able to get it ,and if they do it is double the actual price which I don’t think is worth it . It’s a really nice palette but why make it so hard for your fans/customers to get it I don’t get their gain rather than piss a bunch of people off and lose your clientele, i love their stuff but I am not that happy with their company on the whole they might lose me as a loyal customer..