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Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette ($35.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for the holidays that features 14 eyeshadows in various hues. The palette leans more neutral than colorful or bright, but there are a few pops of color (pink, purple, aqua). Probably the biggest surprise here is that there are only two official mattes and then one or two more that are satin-to-matte (like the black eyeshadow is effectively quite matte in practice). This is one of the best Anastasia palettes I’ve tried to-date; it is well-worth the price point, and I think the color selection is at least a little more interesting than most palettes.

Two shades (Pink Champagne and Hot Chocolate) are part of the permanent line and Buttery was released in another palette, and while Blush should be a repeat, the Blush included in this palette is totally different from the Blush I reviewed previously.

Pink Champagne is a rosy, taupe brown with a metallic sheen and copper sparkle. It had good color payoff and adhered well to bare skin with minimal fall out over time. The texture was smooth, dense, and blendable. It lasted for eight hours on me. Fenty Beauty Sand Castle (PiP, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar). Hourglass Smoke (P, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Silk Teddy (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Flirting Game (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Daydream (DC, $25.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Sandy (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Kaja Dazzling Bronze (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior Mirage #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Dazzling (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Vintage Selection (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Paradise on Earth (PiP, $9.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Dissolution (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Bad Habit Brilliance (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Flecks (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Dior Soft Cashmere #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Geode (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Dazzle (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Marvel (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Metallic Plum is a dark, plummy brown with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that lasted eight hours before fading. Tarte Lavender Bubble Bath (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ripe Plum (Right) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Lancome Audacious (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Higher Power (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Stila Deep Plum (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Inglot #423 (P, $7.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Givenchy Tentation #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Constructivist (DC, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Obsessed (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay West (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). LORAC Granite (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Self-Made is a medium, golden brown with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The texture was soft and just a smidgen dry, but the color payoff was good, and I didn’t notice the dryness applied to the skin. It wore well for eight hours on me. Dior Golden Reflections #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Etrusque (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Vicuna (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Nutmeg (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Codes Elegants #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Bronze Cuff (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Les Indispensables #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Golden Flower #4 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Chains of Love (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Pretentious (DC, $6.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Chanel Blurry Green #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Cinnamon (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Topaz (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Unwind (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 10 (LE, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Frosting (PiP, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I648 Golden Fawn (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Honey Pot (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). NARS Studly (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Gaelic Gold (LE, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Witch is a slightly muted, dark brown with gold shimmer and a pearly finish. It had good color coverage with a soft, blendable texture that ran a little dusty. On me, it faded after eight hours of wear. LORAC Mahogany (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Empreinte du Desert #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Bedazzled Spruce (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Beautifully Charred (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Rock (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Embellish (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Secret Lovers (LE, $16.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Hot Fudge (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Bao Bao's Jewels #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). Make Up For Ever ME614 Graphite Brown (DC, $21.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Fawn (Define) (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). LORAC Granite (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Lancome Audacious (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Burberry Gold #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Cup of Joe (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Under the Mistle-taupe (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Bracken (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Dark Sienna (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Tempting (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Blush (Self-Made) is a dirty beige that shifts from a gray-beige to a pinky-peach. It had fairly good pigmentation with a lightly powdery texture that was easy enough to work with. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Cle de Peau Cosmic Aura #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Zoeva Sheers & Voiles (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop GRLFRND (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm Sandbar (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 3 Frozen Orange (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Milk Makeup Mars (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Prism (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Magnify #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #940 Star Powder (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). bareMinerals Iridescent Iris (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Sparkle Pony (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). NYX Snow Rose (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Pickup (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Skeleton Kiss (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Pink Heart (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Madreperla (P, $8.00) is warmer (85% similar). Terra Moons Europa (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Dior Trafalgar #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). NARS Haedus (DC, $25.00) is lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Spectra (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Blossom is a medium-dark pink with warm, copper undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that applied well to bare skin and wore for eight hours. MAC Rose Light (LE, $32.50) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Posh (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Rose Light (LE, $32.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Rose (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Scratch (DC, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Glasswork (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC After Dusk (PiP, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #7 (DC, $33.00) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Mystic (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Sugar Sugar (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Orchid Mist (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Maybelline Inked in Pink (P, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Lotus (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Spring Fling (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Mad Mod (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Tinsel (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). theBalm #32 (P, $6.50) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Dainty (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Posh (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar). LORAC Ametrine (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Buttery is a light, muted yellow with a matte finish. It had decent to good color coverage with a lightly powdery texture that was finely-milled and soft, but it can be messy to use if you aren’t careful. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Sephora Puppy Love (LE, )(100% similar). Pretty Vulgar Lay (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop One & Done (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Vintage Lace (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Yum-Yum (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC Real Fantasy (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). Buxom Mix & Mingle (P, $12.00) is more muted (95% similar). Tarte Free Spirit (LE, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Sephora Whitewashed (DC, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). Huda Beauty Warm Browns #6 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Custard (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Sydney Grace Beaches (P, $5.25) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Instinct (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #11 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Summer Breeze (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Breakfast in Bed (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Bleach (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #1 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Lil Smiley (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Deep Purple is a medium-dark, rich violet purple with cool undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a dense texture that was still quite blendable–it felt almost like a cream and was firmer in the pan compared to most shades in the palette. The color wore well for eight hours before fading on me. Ardency Inn Royal (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Hazmat (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Morphe Twerk (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar). Bad Habit Andromeda (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Ransom (DC, $18.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Danzig (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Amethyst (141M) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). MAC Overnight Sensation (LE, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar). Fyrinnae Queen (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Queen Patrick (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Spirit (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Zeus (GPV2 #20) (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Inglot #439 (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Gemstone #9 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Indigo (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Caitlin Rose (P, $9.99) is lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Below Zero (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar). Pat McGrath Violet Void (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Buxom Posh Purple (P, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Treasure is a light, yellowed beige with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had good pigmentation with a dusty texture that lasted for seven and a half hours with a bit of fall out. Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel #1 (DC, ) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar). NARS Shade IV (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Milky Way (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Crystal Spark (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Fizz the Season (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Dior Cuir Cannage #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Pop (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Exquisite Ego #1 (LE, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Tea Time (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Kifu (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Blush (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Mother's Milk (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Satin Sheets (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Café au Lait (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). L'Oreal Iced Latte (P, $7.99) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Uptown Girl #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Galore (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Hot & Cold is a coppery-brown with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that was easy to work with. On me, it started to fade after eight hours. Viseart Marais (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Desire (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Stinger (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Clarins The Essentials #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Iced Coffee (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I662 Amber Brown (DC, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Bronze Cuff (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Cordura I (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #3 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Anastasia Kim (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Memory (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Smashbox Nutmeg (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Frosting (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Bad Habit Klimt (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Tiger's Eye (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia RTW (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Isolde #1 (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Dazzling Diamonds #4 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Stellar Gaze #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Icon Diva Eyes #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Sherbert is a light-medium, orange-y brown with warm undertones and a pearly finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage with a finely-milled, smooth consistency. It was blendable and applied well to bare skin while lasting for seven and a half hours. Make Up For Ever Fortune (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Can't Escape Me (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) (P, $4.49) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Purely Naked (DC, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Disco Dust #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Huda Beauty Smokey #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Nirvana (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). LORAC Dream Girl #2 (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Geek (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Party Dress (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever S560 Taupe (P, $17.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia RTW (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Stripped (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop I Spy (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Well, Hello (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Marina (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Play (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Wilshire (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Ludwin (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Mocha (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Isla is a medium, aqua green with warm, golden frost. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that was just a smidgen dusty. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me. ColourPop Special Delivery (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Emerald Green (16M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel #2 (DC, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I332 Meadow Green (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Evergreen (PiP, $9.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Buxom Made of Jade (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #2 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Apple Squishee (LE, $17.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Dragon (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar). City Color Beach Cottage (P, $6.99) is brighter (80% similar). Natasha Denona Golden Aquamarine (86P) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Guerlain Electric Look #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Ulta Sage (P, $10.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Guerlain Coup de Foudre #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Spirit Rock is a deep, matte black with navy blue and pink micro-sparkle. It performs and looks mostly matte on the lid as the shimmer is so subtle and/or disappears between brush and lid. The texture was thin, a little dry, but it was fairly blendable. The color lasted for eight hours. Too Faced Cookies and Cream (LE, $16.00)(100% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Pure Glam (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Black Sugar (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Starry Night (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 19 (LE, )(100% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Moon Child (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Tonight's Temptation #2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Black Tied (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Tres Chic (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dose of Colors Finders Keepers (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Black Star (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonight (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Woof (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Night Breed (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Moskova #3 (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Raven (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Nablack (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Ombre de Lune #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Hot Chocolate is a medium-dark brown with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a firmer, drier consistency that made it harder to blend out on the skin. On me, it wore for eight hours. ColourPop Velvet Dress (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Played Out (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Noche (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Desert Haze (Define) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Woodland (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Vintage (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Undercover (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Affogato (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Over the Top (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Eight (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Spell Breaker (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Laura Mercier Hot Chocolate (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Darkhorse (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Coffee Blossom (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Chocolat II (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Leader (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Cloud Nine (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Morphe Central Park (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette

Anastasia Pink Champagne Eyeshadow
Anastasia Pink Champagne Eyeshadow

Anastasia Pink Champagne Eyeshadow
Anastasia Pink Champagne Eyeshadow

Anastasia Metallic Plum Eyeshadow
Anastasia Metallic Plum Eyeshadow

Anastasia Metallic Plum Eyeshadow
Anastasia Metallic Plum Eyeshadow

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow

Anastasia Witch Eyeshadow
Anastasia Witch Eyeshadow

Anastasia Witch Eyeshadow
Anastasia Witch Eyeshadow

Anastasia Blush Eyeshadow
Anastasia Blush Eyeshadow

Anastasia Blush Eyeshadow
Anastasia Blush Eyeshadow

Anastasia Blossom Eyeshadow
Anastasia Blossom Eyeshadow

Anastasia Blossom Eyeshadow
Anastasia Blossom Eyeshadow

Anastasia Buttery Eyeshadow
Anastasia Buttery Eyeshadow

Anastasia Buttery Eyeshadow
Anastasia Buttery Eyeshadow

Anastasia Deep Purple Eyeshadow
Anastasia Deep Purple Eyeshadow

Anastasia Deep Purple Eyeshadow
Anastasia Deep Purple Eyeshadow

Anastasia Treasure Eyeshadow
Anastasia Treasure Eyeshadow

Anastasia Treasure Eyeshadow
Anastasia Treasure Eyeshadow

Anastasia Hot & Cold Eyeshadow
Anastasia Hot & Cold Eyeshadow

Anastasia Hot & Cold Eyeshadow
Anastasia Hot & Cold Eyeshadow

Anastasia Sherbert Eyeshadow
Anastasia Sherbert Eyeshadow

Anastasia Sherbert Eyeshadow
Anastasia Sherbert Eyeshadow

Anastasia Isla Eyeshadow
Anastasia Isla Eyeshadow

Anastasia Isla Eyeshadow
Anastasia Isla Eyeshadow

Anastasia Spirit Rock Eyeshadow
Anastasia Spirit Rock Eyeshadow

Anastasia Spirit Rock Eyeshadow
Anastasia Spirit Rock Eyeshadow

Anastasia Hot Chocolate Eyeshadow
Anastasia Hot Chocolate Eyeshadow

Anastasia Hot Chocolate Eyeshadow
Anastasia Hot Chocolate Eyeshadow

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette with Tom Ford Night Sky Cream & Powder Eye Color as eyeliner

Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Self-Made Eyeshadow Palette with Tom Ford Night Sky Cream & Powder Eye Color as eyeliner

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Nancy T Avatar

This is the ONE, forget UD Spectrum! I think my already having the MUFE 15 Artist Shadows Palette, the two LE MAC pressed pigments and buying this, will give me all the shadows I will need for the types of looks I have been drooling to try lately! One question, is this already out?

Katherine T. Avatar

OMG, the colors and swatches in this palette are stunnnning!! For only $35?? I have enough shadows for now, and I have dupes for some of these, but I am sorely tempted…..I’ll have to think about this. And love your glowy eye look!

Jacqueline Avatar

So I’m sure I need another palette like I need a hole in the head but $35 is a steal. And it seems like this palette is streets ahead of her previous ones in terms of quality. Only wish she included a look book to help with paring colors but I can easily use Pinterest or YT.

Nicole Avatar

Yeah! I ordered this yesterday. I got a great deal using my 20% platinum perk coupon from ulta along with $6 in points. This looks like a workhorse for fall! I wish it was here for Halloween!There could be some gorgeous looks from this. I actually read the review on Deep Purple twice..shocking! A well done purple- its about time.

Claire L Avatar

Wow, I might just change my mind about not buying this palette cos it was a bit warm for my taste initially! The shades I liked (Blossom, Isla and Deep Purple) all have good marks and the palette only costs £29 here so I might buy it after all!

LipstickHoarder Avatar

Ooh the eye look you did is pretty and so me. I’ve heard mixed reviews about this palette but the swatches makes me want to get my hands on it stat. I love ABH dip brow, brow gel tint and clear and their contour palette.

BonnieBBon Avatar

I haven’t tried an Anastasia palette yet but that purple is tempting me. Doesn’t the new it cosmetics palette have a pale green like this only matte? I know I’ve seen a similar color somewhere. I’m kinda into that shade too surprisingly for me. My Marc Jacobs Free Spirit palette has opened my eyes to a good pale green. I’ve only ever been interested in greens like UD’s Loaded or even Dragon for fun. With so many more holiday releases yet to come I’m torn about this one.

Katherine T. Avatar

Yes, I thought that pale gold green looked familiar, so I dug thru my stash. If you mix the 2 colors in Tom Ford Raw Jade, you get a similar color, but it’s $60 for the kit. Another dupe is City Color Shimmer Shadow in Hint of Mint for only $7, but don’t let the price fool you, the quality is top notch. The TF is a little greener, the City Color has more of a gold duo chrome green sheen rather than a shimmer, but they are close, definitely in same color family .

Genevieve Avatar

It is a lovely set of very useful colours and, generally, it has rated really well. I still think that a few of the colours look too similar to each other, especially once they are on the eye- for example the Pink Champagne and Blossom; Metallic Plum and Witch; Self Made and Hot and Cold. I would have liked a little more contrast between the colours. No blues or greys – which is a shame.

Moja31 Avatar

The look you created is gorgeous, what shades did you use? I picked this palette up with my ulta platinum rewards coupon and I can’t wait to play with it!

Cat Avatar

Oh, YES!! This WILL BE MINE! LOL What a great palette! I love the last one, even with it’s two duds (IMO) so I know I’m going to love this one just as much. Thanks for reviewing this, Christine! And I LOVE the look you did! Warm earth tones always bring such a natural, sultry look to your eyes.

Tiffany Avatar

What a nice little palette. I don’t own any of Anastasia’s eyeshadows, so I hadn’t considered getting this, but Deep Purple is calling my name! I just redeemed 1000 Ulta points and used my 20% off coupon on Vice 4, but I kind of wish I’d skipped it and purchased this instead.

The Silver Nail Avatar

Good grief, I think I may have just found the item to get with my 20% off anything at Ulta coupon (along with stocking up on the boring stuff like cotton pads & makeup remover). These swatches and your eye look are gorgeous! Now, call me hallucinogenic, but I see the six left-most shadows as a winter palette, the six right-most as spring, and the six in the center as fall. Whaddya think?

Katy Avatar

I just purchased this a coupe days ago! I have yet to swatch/use it, but looking at your review, I’m really excited to try it! I had that 20% off coupon from Ulta that’s good on higher end makeup so I used it to buy this palette. Glad I did!

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