Anastasia Norvina Vol. 4 Pro Pigment Palette Review & Swatches
Norvina Vol 4
Anastasia Norvina Vol 4 Pro Pigment Palette ($60.00 for 1.575 oz.) is a mixed bag that ranged from disappointing to fantastic. I think it was more workable and easier to use than past volumes, which wasn’t a surprise since there were more shimmers, more neutral tones, and fuchsia Pressed Pigments tend to perform better than blues or purples.
The shimmers ranged from some of the best the brand has released–intensely pigmented, creamy with great adhesion–to mediocre to the point where one struggles to understand how both are possible in a single palette. The mattes ranged from quite powdery (and therefore sheerer, prone to fallout, and/or uneven in application) to richly pigmented and blendable.
Sixteen shades (A2, A3, B2, B3, B5, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, D1, D2, D4, E1, E4, E5) in the palette are considered Pressed Pigments, which are “not intended for use around the immediate eye area.” There are also two Pressed Glitters, which contain plastic (PET) glitter but are listed under “Eye Shadows.”
Ingredients
Norvina Vol 4
LELimited Edition. $60.00.
A1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
A1 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a bright, white gold base that shifted from gold to green with a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture felt lightly emollient and smoother to the touch, but it was more firmly pressed into the pan so it needed to be used with a fingertip or a dampened brush for maximum payoff (nearly opaque) and minimal fallout.
It had more semi-opaque coverage with some fallout applied with a dry brush. It lasted well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably but had light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Valley Girl (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Telepathic (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Oh-Zone (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Absolution (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Ranavalona (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Keep It Crisp (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Salton (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Auric Entice (Powder) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever 102 White Gold (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC It's About Shine (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
A1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
A2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
A2 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a bright, pink-lavender with warm undertones and blue-to-violet shifting shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was dense but not too thick or heavy, so it applied well and blended out easily. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before showing signs of wear.
Top Dupes
- Kevyn Aucoin Switch (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wake Me (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Heart (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Rosette (P, $8.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dainty (425DCS) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Borealis (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Satin Ribbon (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Tin Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
A2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
A3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
A3 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a bright, fuchsia pink with strong, cool blue undertones and a satin finish. It had enough shimmer woven through the more matte base that some of the shimmer translated during application, though it was still not overtly shimmery to my eye in person.
It had good color coverage that applied evenly and blended out without difficulty. The texture was soft, slightly drier but not prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop 2AM (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sincerely (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Flamingo (P, $7.30) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Jolof (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Popsicle (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Fruit Tingle (P, $7.30) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Good Manners (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Terraverse (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Hydrated Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Decylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
A3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
A4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
A4 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a light brown with moderate, warm undertones–not quite yellow or red-based but fairly balanced–with a matte finish. The consistency was soft, moderately powdery, so there was light fallout during application, but it had opaque coverage that blended out well. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Ciate Skinny Dip (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Jouer Camel (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Sand and Clay (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Granted (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Ring My Bell (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Amour (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Cat Call (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Adore (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay 69 (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synethic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
A4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
A5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
A5 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a bright, light-medium peach with moderate,w arm undertones and flecks of gold and pink sparkle throughout. It had a lightly creamy, somewhat denser consistency, but it wasn’t too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, so it picked up well with a brush.
There was light to moderate fallout if I wasn’t careful during dry application, so I’d recommend using it with a dampened brush or fingertip to minimize if that is a concern. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading and had a touch of fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- bareMinerals Custom Made (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty White Suede #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Petals (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Yes to Sequins (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Eternal Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (322K) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Last Dance (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Cressida (P, $27.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Kaja Champagne Cream (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Flashbeams (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
A5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
B1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
B1 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a light, yellowed peach with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and fairly easy to work with, though it seemed a touch drier to the touch so there was a bit of fallout if I wasn’t careful. It had nearly opaque color payoff that wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably on my eye.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Pop (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I520 Pinky Sand (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lace Up (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Queen (262M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Besos (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Faye (279M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pep Talk (DC, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Limbo (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Shook My Snow Globe (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Soleil (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Mica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
B1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
B2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
B2 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a muted, deeper pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, but it had a moderately powdery texture that was prone to fallout and could lift other shades away if I wasn’t softer with my blending pressure. It lasted decently for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics The Final Girl (LE, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Rose (LE, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Rust Rose (PiP, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- About Face La Zona Rosa (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Monte Carlo (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Concierge (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kaja Ruby Skies (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Raspberry (Bright Editorial #10) (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Ethos (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Poodle (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Hydrated Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
B2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
B3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
B3 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a dusty, light-medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The product yielded nearly opaque color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well.
The texture was lightly powdery but not prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before I noticed signs of fading.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Papaya (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NYX Tantilizing (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Devious (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sorbet (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mugged Off (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Belle de Peche #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Okurr (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #3 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Coral Haze (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
B3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
B4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
B4 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a medium-dark taupe-brown with moderate, warm undertones and pink and gold sparkle over a metallic finish. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and dense without being overly firm in the pan, so it picked up well with a brush and had great adhesion. It had rich pigmentation that wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Mauve on Up (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Agrabah (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Mojave #1 (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Queen (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Clionadh Centaur (P, $5.52) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Moira Eureka (P, $7.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Niebla (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC It's Snowing (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Geode (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Peace (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
B4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
B5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
B5 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a dusty, medium-dark taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which could be built up to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was soft, velvety but moderately powdery, so I had to be careful to apply it lightly and build up to avoid a fair amount of fallout. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- MAC Cool Complement (PiP, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Decadent (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Deep #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Sequoia (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Dogma (PiP, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Taupe Notch (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Profesh (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Golden Wheat (PiP, $5.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Maple Syrup (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Vow (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
B5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
C1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
C1 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a light, pinky-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had sheer coverage, which was likely due to the stiffer, firmer texture that was thin and difficult to pick up.
I didn’t find it improved much when applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush–I had to jab and push at the surface to get product to come away. The product showed signs of fading after seven hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Tarte Seashell (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Hello Kitty Apple Pie (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Pink Quartz (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Most (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Lion's Share (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Flashbeams (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Enamored (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Drizzle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Mica, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
C1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
C2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
C2 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a neon, medium fuchsia-pink with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that was lightly powdery but not prone to sheering out too readily nor fallout. The shade wore well for nine hours and left a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Radioactive (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M853 Neon Pink (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Pink (Bright Editorial #5) (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Soda Crush (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Thorn (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Party Drip (PiP, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Tiila (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #6 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Ace Beaute Love (DC, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
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C2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
C3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
C3 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a light purple with warmer, reddish undertones and cooler, violet pearl. It had semi-opaque color coverage that was hard to build up without using a dampened brush.
The texture felt smoother to the touch with light slip, but it was thin and more firmly-pressed, which made it hard to pick up evenly. It stayed on decently for seven hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Twilight (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Faso (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Dream Girl #6 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Kaja Mystical (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Lustre (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Stila Sunset Cove (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay DMSR (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Anastasia Electro (P, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Magenta Dreams (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Talc, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Tin Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Tianium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
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C3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
C4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
C4 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, cool undertones and sparkle over a matte finish. It was extremely powdery, which resulted in a fair amount of fallout and a tendency to sheer out. It had to be used over a primer to achieve more buildable coverage (about semi-opaque, more diffused) but could look dry and emphasize my skin’s natural texture. It lasted for seven hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Lilac #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uplevel (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wisteria (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Haze (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Tropical Express #4 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lotus (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Zoned Out (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dream (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Flowery (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Such a Tulle (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
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C4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
C5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
C5 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a bright, pink-red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was fairly soft, lightly powdery but not to the point where it caused problems. This shade wore well for nine hours but left a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Sweet Peach (P, $7.30) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop West End (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Glider (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Fuchsia Fury (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Cranberry Vanilla (LE, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brick Road (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop My Milkshake (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Take a Sip (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop To the Max (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
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C5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
D1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
D1 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a muted, darker yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation that built up to full coverage with a second layer. The consistency was soft, blendable but somewhat powdery, which resulted in light fallout if I wasn’t careful. It stayed on nicely for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Companion (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Drama Queen (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Magnetic Field (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Allie (P, $5.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Rye (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC These Bags are Designer (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Florence (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Copper #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Cake (29) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Floating (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
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D1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
D2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
D2 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a bright, highlighter yellow that leaned slightly greener than most yellow hues paired with a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied somewhat unevenly and looked dry, which resulted in emphasizing my skin’s natural texture. The texture was quite powdery and slightly thinner. It lasted decently for seven and a half hours and stained my skin after removal.
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Citrus Zinger (LE, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Shock Factor (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose #7 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Sephora Sense (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- elf Stellar (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Helios (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Elephant (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Exodus (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
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D2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
D3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
D3 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a light, golden bronze with a metallic finish and warmer undertones. It had excellent color coverage in a single layer, which applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product. The texture was soft, lightly creamy, and easy to work with. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Dune #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Splendor (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Fizz (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Hourglass Ray (P, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pancakes Please (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Crème Brulee (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Run Wild (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Moira Showtime (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Flock Party #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Riding High (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Ethyhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
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D3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
D4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
D4 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had good pigmentation but was quite dry and thin to work with, so I had to use a heavier hand to pick up product and found it resulted in fallout to get an even layer of product. It showed signs of wear after seven and a half hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Holiday Hostess (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Exist (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Daisy (190CK) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Crown Chakra (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Winged (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Incarnate (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Da Bling (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Chant (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Strawberry (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop No Rest for the Vivid (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Tin Oxide, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ptfe Phenoxyethanol, Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
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D4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
D5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
D5 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a medium-dark brown with moderate, warmer orange undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, but the texture was slightly drier and powdery, so it wasn’t as blendable as I would have expected–it played more like the Pressed Pigments in the palette than a typical eyeshadow (being brown-hued, I was surprised).
It lifted up other matte shades slightly if I wasn’t careful with my pressure. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Tatooine (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Desert Fox #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hard (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #9 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bar None (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Forever (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Highball (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced See Me Rollin' (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
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D5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
E1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
E1 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a bright, medium-dark pink with subtle, warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that built up better over primer than bare skin. The consistency was moderately powdery and felt a little on the drier side, which I suspect is why it didn’t build up as well on bare skin. It stayed on decently for eight and a half hours before I noticed fading, and it stained my lid slightly afterward.
Top Dupes
- MAC Pink Net (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pillow Mint (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Uggghhh (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fan Fiction (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Glamverse (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Loves It (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #7 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Venusian Peony (LE, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Melody (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
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E1 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
E2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
E2 (Norvina Vol. 4) is multi-colored, small and medium particle-sized glitter suspended in a translucent base. It seemed to read more like white gold that shifted to more green-gold at times. The formula felt lightly emollient and wasn’t as dry as past Pressed Pigments by the brand, but it still didn’t have as much adhesion as other Pressed Glitters (of late) that I would be wary of using it without an actual adhesive primer/base. It had decent spread of the particles and light fallout initially, but it definitely had decent fallout over time (I wore it on my cheeks only).
It contained plastic (PET) glitter, and while the palette contains several Pressed Pigments that are “not intended for use around the immediate eye area,” this shade, and E3, another Pressed Glitter, do not have this warning. Some brands do include that warning when using plastic glitter–in the last few years, it has become more inconsistent if/when the warning is provided.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Icy Patch (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wish Me Luck (-, $8.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Keep It Plutonic (-, $8.00) is lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
- ColourPop Able Sisters (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pure at Heart (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hungry Ghost (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar).
- ColourPop Virtual Love (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Clementine (-, $6.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Townsville (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hologram (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
Polybutylene Terephthalate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilciate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).
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E2 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
E3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
E3 (Norvina Vol. 4) had pink and copper small and medium particle-sized glitter suspended in a translucent base. It looked like a coppery-brown with hints of pink and gold glitter depending on how the light reflected off it. The coverage was more semi-sheer to medium in a single layer, and while there was some slip to the formula (which helped it spread decently), it still moved around on its own. I’d highly recommend applying it with a tackier base or primer to minimize fallout and migration over time. I had a fair amount of migration, fallout, and traveling particles when worn as a cheek product.
It contained plastic (PET) glitter, and while the palette contains several Pressed Pigments that are “not intended for use around the immediate eye area,” this shade and E2, another Pressed Glitter, do not have this warning. Some brands do include that warning when using plastic glitter–in the last few years, it has become more inconsistent if/when the warning is provided.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Indio (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Emuse Me (LE, $6.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Indio (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Overpacked (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Floating Lantern (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Affair (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Smash Glitz (LE, $28.00) is darker, more pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop IYKYK (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Cuteness (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Confess (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
Polybutylene Terephthalate, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minerale, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Polybutene, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Powder (Ci 77007), Red 40 (Ci 16035), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140).
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E3 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
E4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
E4 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a muted, medium-dark berry with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that was buildable when paired with a primer but less so over bare skin. The consistency was moderately powdery, so it had a tendency to sheer out over bare skin and had light to moderate fallout. It lasted decently for eight hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop New Dream (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M842 Wine (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Figgy Pudding (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Silk Street (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Exxxcess (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Pinker (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Swallowtail (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Ciate Phlox (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Forbidden Amour (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
E4 (Norvina Vol. 4)
LELimited Edition.
E5 (Norvina Vol. 4)
E5 (Norvina Vol. 4) is a rich, medium-dark fuchsia pink with moderate, cooler undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was fantastic, while the texture was slightly drier but not too powdery. I didn’t have any issues applying the product to bare skin as it blended out well and went on evenly. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading slightly, but it did leave a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Best Coast (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flirt (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Rose #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Outfit Repeater (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sandbar (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bahamas (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #6 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Margarita (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Tiila (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Kaolin, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrated Silica, Decylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ptfe, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 6 (Ci 15850), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 28 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 10 Lake (Ci 47005).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I hate that these $60 palettes are made in China. It’s a no from me.
Agreed! I have several palettes made in PRC but prices much less, and with better quality. I understand why the brand feels it has to stay within a certain pricing structure to maintain its status, but it makes it easier to forgo these big palettes. Plus anyone who loves these bright pinks most likely already owns a bunch already.
I am really trying to hold myself back from buying this. This is beautiful!
This is the only one out of the four that I was leaning towards getting. Now, I’m not so sure about that. Not with several of the shades I found most interesting being poor performers in practice. Not at $60. Perhaps on sale, sure I might.
The combination of the multiple cool, bright pinks, unusable glitters, spotty quality, high overall price (though admittedly, not for the # of shades) and likely animal testing = easy pass. Just to see, I counted up all the ones I’d never use based on color/performance – fully 1/3 are useless to me.
What a mammoth palette this one is! And thank you so much for reviewing it so quickly too Christine.
First of all, I think this palette could have been reduced by half by all of the replication of shades, particularly the pink themed ones.
Secondly, the size of this palette makes it so unwieldy and tricky to store.
Thirdly, the ratings are all over the map – very little consistency of quality, as you mentioned.
And with so many shades that are not meant to be used in the eye area, I just don’t know what ABH was thinking of when formulating this palette.
The only shades I liked were the rose gold/neutral ones – of which I have plenty.
It’s a hefty price for a palette made in China and at least half of the shades are really not safe to use.
As similar as all the bright pinks are, I adore them. The warmer neutrals…meh. I may get this if/when it’s discounted.
I’m on the fence…as I have been on all the big palettes. Def would want one to wear every day (and I do wear color almost daily). I can’t decide! Maybe if I got it on sale. Thank you for the honest review!
Shame she didn’t just keep the good shades and throw them in a standard ABH 14-pan. This is far too inconsistent (and too many are pigments/glitters) for me to ever consider picking this one up. So grateful for your reviews!
There are 3 or 4 shades in this that I actually like and they all scored well. But 3 or 4 shades (for which I’ve already got multiple dupes) is not enough to compel me to purchase this.
Christine, am I right in assuming (just from the photos) that the products they say aren’t safe for use in the immediate eye area are one you, personally, don’t apply around your eyes, even for testing purposes? (and I don’t blame you one little bit….)
I personally wear Pressed Pigments on my eye area. I didn’t test the Pressed Glitters on the eye area, though.
Christine, do any of the companies (not just ABH but all the others who say certain shades aren’t for use in the immediate eye area) actually specify what they mean by “the immediate eye area”? Do they mean not to use it as a liner or on the waterline? I guess because my eyesight is a very real concern, I really wonder about this. Have you heard anything about how close is too close? I think it would be only responsible, when a company releases EYEshadows that aren’t to be used close to the eyes, for them to give a bit of specific information.
It is a codified term by FDA:
Eye-area use: You may not use a color additive in the area of the eye unless the regulation for that additive specifically permits such use [21 CFR 70.5(a)]. The “area of the eye” includes “the area enclosed within the circumference of the supra-orbital ridge and the infra-orbital ridge, including the eyebrow, the skin below the eyebrow, the eyelids and the eyelashes, and conjunctival sac of the eye, the eyeball, and the soft areolar tissue that lies within the perimeter of the infra-orbital ridge” [21 CFR 70.3(s)]. Although there are color additives approved for use in products such as mascara and eyebrow pencils, none is approved for dyeing the eyebrows or eyelashes.
https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additives-specific-products/color-additives-and-cosmetics-fact-sheet
From my experience, the color additives used in “Pressed Pigments” are approved for use on the eyes in the EU (but so is PET glitter!). I recall that MUFE would say it was okay in Canada but not US, but last time I tried to figure that out, it seemed like Canada and the US seemed more in sync, but I’m not sure what the current status is off hand or specifically on these ingredients.
As suspected, I have dupes for all of the shades which grabbed my eye in this palette. I love that A4 brown though.. such a lovely shade and the dupe I have leans more yellow.
It’s really pretty, and good enough to make me think about, yet has enough duds to give me pause. I’ll probably skip this, and if it ends up going on sale later, maybe I’ll grab it then.
All I want in life is an ABH palette with complex neutrals, greens, mustard-y yellows and antique golds… A girl can dream I guess.
And one that performs better than Subculture I guess…
Oh absolutely, subculture looked like it was a nightmare to work with, and also contained too much blue and warm tones for my personal preference. But my sultry palette is amazing, I would love it if they did a green/neutrals palette with that formula!
Your beautiful eye look tempted me to consider purchasing this palette, but your review makes it an easy pass. Thanks for saving me money, Christine!
I like the way this palette looks but why so many hot pinks that look the same on the skin?
Haven’t purchased any in the series and this rating just made that remain as is. A shame, I really liked this one.
I really really wish brands would would stop jumbling up the shades in these huge palettes! I feel like palettes are so much more approachable with specific shades grouped together and/or arranged by color and tone.