Bad Habit Artistry Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry Palette |  Look Details
Bad Habit Artistry Palette | Look Details
Bad Habit Artistry Palette |  Look Details
Bad Habit Artistry Palette | Look Details
Bad Habit Artistry Palette (Your Left) vs. Anastasia Mario Palette (Your Right)
Bad Habit Artistry Palette (Your Left) vs. Anastasia Mario Palette (Your Right)
Bad Habit Artistry Palette (Your Left) vs. Anastasia Mario Palette (Your Right)
Bad Habit Artistry Palette (Your Left) vs. Anastasia Mario Palette (Your Right)
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
Bad Habit Artistry Palette |  Look Details
Bad Habit Artistry Palette |  Look Details
Bad Habit Artistry Palette (Your Left) vs. Anastasia Mario Palette (Your Right)
Bad Habit Artistry Palette (Your Left) vs. Anastasia Mario Palette (Your Right)

Artistry

Bad Habit Artistry 12-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($12.00 for 0.42 oz.) contains a mix of soft and warm-toned neutrals with a few deeper, earth-toned/neutral-hued shades as well. There was a mix of mattes and shimmers with the shimmers being more frosted/less metallic. I was impressed by the overall quality of the shades and formulas, as they performed on par with most powder eyeshadow formulas. The formula used in this particular palette was soft, a little dusty, but they applied evenly, blended out well, and had good pigmentation for the most part. They lasted between seven and eight hours on their own and looked good after 12-hour wear over a primer.

Artistry

PPermanent. $12.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
90%
Total

Is Bad Habit Artistry Palette a dupe for Anastasia’s Mario Palette?

If the palette looks familiar, that’s not a surprise; it appears to have taken heavy inspiration from Anastasia x Mario Eyeshadow Palette, which came out a few years ago. You can see a side-by-side comparison of the two palettes here. (I also re-did swatches of the Mario palette so that they were taken in more similar lighting, as I have changed cameras + lighting in the last year.)

Yes, I would say the Bad Habit Artistry Palette is a solid dupe for Anastasia’s Mario palette in color and performance. The major difference, to me, which may be a big deal to some and completely unnoticeable by others (and largely, if you don’t have the original, I don’t know that you’d spot the difference) was the size of the shimmers used throughout the Bad Habit palette, which were larger and therefore brighter, more shimmery, more frosted. Part of the magic of the Mario palette was how satin and pearl-like the shimmers were on the skin, almost melted in appearance, without appearing dusty or faded. When I applied each shade side-by-side on my eyes, the intensity of the shimmer was apparent in Bad Habit’s shimmer shades. The mattes were very comparable, just a bit dustier, and the shimmers were often the same with a couple having a looser press, which made them feel a little dustier/looser.

Thoughts on Bad Habit Beauty & The Art of Duping

Bad Habit Beauty’s eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations. What I’ve noticed is that Bad Habit’s formulas seem to be similar in the “type” but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn’t consistent between Bad Habit’s palettes–some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia’s mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona’s). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

The quality of Bad Habit’s take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath’s Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit’s shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances–they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the “magic” in the original shade, I felt. I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand’s philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia’s Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Brands that more obviously dupe other brands aren’t new; one of the more recognizable brands would be Makeup Revolution, which has a long history of obvious dupes from packaging to color schemes/concepts. They also seem to have built up a more robust catalog that of other products, too, at this point in time. They are known for their dupes of Too Faced’s palettes, like this peach-inspired one, but at the same time, they have several more palettes with similar designs that are beyond what Too Faced has done. Bad Habit has, thus far, seemed to change their packaging and doesn’t always conform to the same size/palette shape while rearranging the color scheme and giving their shades new names. Two examples that seem to be more “palatable” to a greater number of people are dupes like Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Rose in the Air palette (very similar to Anastasia’s Modern Renaissance palette) and ColourPop’s Yes, Please palette (very similar to Natasha Denona’s Sunset palette). Shades like NARS’ iconic Orgasm have found their way into many, many lines over the years. Dupes have existed for a long time, some intentional and surely others by the nature of a finite number of shades/finishes and the like.

The older I get, the more important I see accessibility to products being as it seems to me that purchasing the “original” is often a position of privilege. I’d rather someone spend $12, and live within their budget, to enjoy a trend or concept than spend $50 on something that they can’t afford. I understand and feel for the creator for all of the creativity and effort that may have went into producing the color concept and scheme, which is why I would prefer to see some tweaks (I like to think of them as improvements–making a palette more versatile by adding another mid-tone or deep shade or making something cooler/warmer) and a standardization in formula. I see a lot of shades of gray and certainly think there can be different positions/opinions to have.

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Bad Habit Pearl Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Pearl Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Pearl Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Pearl Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Pearl Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Pearl Eyeshadow

Pearl

Pearl is a light-medium, orange-gold with a satin finish. It had a slightly dusty texture but good pigmentation that only sheered out a touch over bare skin (but adhered better over primer). It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Pearl

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
87%
Total
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Bad Habit Sofia Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Sofia Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Sofia Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Sofia Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Sofia Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Sofia Eyeshadow

Sofia

Sofia is a light-medium, rosy copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The pigmentation was semi-opaque in a single layer, but it built up well, and it applied with nearly opaque coverage when patted on top of a primer. The texture was softer and dustier, as it seemed to be more loosely pressed in the pan, and naturally, it was the type of texture/finish that would work best with a dampened brush. There was a touch of fallout during application but wasn’t too bad given the state of the texture. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me before I noticed some fading.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Sofia

PiPPermanent in Palette.
C+
C+
7.5
Product
8
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
79%
Total
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Bad Habit Tuscany Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Tuscany Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Tuscany Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Tuscany Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Tuscany Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Tuscany Eyeshadow

Tuscany

Tuscany is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It was somewhat powdery in the pan, so there was a bit of fallout during application if I swept it on with a fluffy brush and forgot to tap off the excess. The pigmentation was medium but buildable with two to three layers. This shade stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Tuscany

PiPPermanent in Palette.
C+
C+
7.5
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
78%
Total
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Bad Habit Daphne Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Daphne Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Daphne Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Daphne Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Daphne Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Daphne Eyeshadow

Daphne

Daphne is a light-medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that was blendable and adhered well to bare skin. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Daphne

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total
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Bad Habit Laurel Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Laurel Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Laurel Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Laurel Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Laurel Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Laurel Eyeshadow

Laurel

Laurel is a smoky, medium-dark olive green with warm, brown undertones and a frosted finish. The color coverage was opaque, while the eyeshadow had a soft, blendable texture with a smidgen of dustiness that did not translate onto the lid nor was there fallout during application. It lasted nicely for eight hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Laurel

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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Bad Habit Siren Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Siren Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Siren Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Siren Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Siren Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Siren Eyeshadow

Siren

Siren is a faded, deep bluish-gray with cool undertones and a satin sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic and covered my skin evenly and smoothly in a single layer. The texture was soft, smooth, and not at all dusty or powdery, but it was still soft and yielding that it was easy to apply and blend out on my lid. It stayed on well for eight hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Siren

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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Bad Habit Mona Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Mona Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Mona Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Mona Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Mona Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Mona Eyeshadow

Mona

Mona is a medium taupe-brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that was a touch powdery in the pan but adhered well to bare skin without sheering out too readily. It wore well for eight hours before starting to fade a bit on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

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Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Mona

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A
A
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total
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Bad Habit Aria Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Aria Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Aria Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Aria Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Aria Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Aria Eyeshadow

Aria

Aria is a medium, orange-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan. The color lasted for just over eight hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Aria

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total
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Bad Habit D'Orsay Eyeshadow
Bad Habit D'Orsay Eyeshadow
Bad Habit D'Orsay Eyeshadow
Bad Habit D'Orsay Eyeshadow
Bad Habit D'Orsay Eyeshadow
Bad Habit D'Orsay Eyeshadow

D'Orsay

D’Orsay is a medium-dark bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth texture that was almost cream-like, which helped it adhere well to bare skin and blend out easily along the edges without losing its intensity. It stayed on well for eight hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

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Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

D'Orsay

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total
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Bad Habit Klimt Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Klimt Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Klimt Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Klimt Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Klimt Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Klimt Eyeshadow

Klimt

Klimt is a soft, orange-brown with warm undertones and a pearl finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The texture was slightly dusty in the pan but did not have any fallout issues during application. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Klimt

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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Bad Habit Primavera Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Primavera Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Primavera Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Primavera Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Primavera Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Primavera Eyeshadow

Primavera

Primaverais a medium, plummy-brown with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The color payoff was nearly opaque in a single layer, and it applied evenly to bare skin without fallout nor did it sheer out too readily on my skin. The texture was soft, slightly dusty in the pan, but it blended out with little effort and stayed on well for eight hours before I noticed signs of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica and Titanium Dixoide (CI 77891), Phenyl Trimethicone, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Primavera

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total
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Bad Habit Frida Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Frida Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Frida Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Frida Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Frida Eyeshadow
Bad Habit Frida Eyeshadow

Frida

Frida is a deep, plummy brown with warm undertones and a pearl sheen. The color coverage was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow applied well and stayed on nicely for eight hours.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

-

Bad Habit Beauty's eyeshadow palettes typically appear to be heavily inspired by other popular palettes, and I wanted to test several different palettes (that appear to dupe different brands) to see if the similarities are more with respect to colors, finishes, and/or formulations.

What I've noticed is that Bad Habit's formulas seem to be similar in the "type" but the ingredient lists often differ significantly, but what I mean by that is the formula isn't consistent between Bad Habit's palettes--some are much softer and more powdery, other times denser and more substantial, and it seems more linked to the original version of the palette (e.g. Anastasia's mattes are more powdery than Natasha Denona's). I think it would be more differentiating if the brand came up formulations that worked well and stuck with them throughout their palettes, as it would make the brand more reliable and consistent.

As it stands, the formulas vary wildly -- some mattes are pigmented and substantial, others are extremely powdery and sheerer; some shimmers are creamy and intense while others are softer and dustier. Same with the pigmentation; most shades have been pigmented but there has been variance. The wear has been between six and eight hours.

The quality of Bad Habit's take on a particular color scheme has varied for me from palette to palette; I think that the Artistry palette compared to the Mario palette was the brand at its highest, whereas Mystic (which appears most similar to Pat McGrath's Subliminal palette) missed the mark. Something I noticed across the palettes was that Bad Habit's shimmer particle size has been larger in almost all instances--they were less refined, less pearly, which sometimes was the "magic" in the original shade, I felt.

I have noticed that some of their inspired palettes have varied in undertone or depth slightly, but noticeable tweaks depend on the particular palette rather than seem to be embedded in the brand's philosophy. I think it would be interesting if the brand took some of the feedback that was out when the original palette was released and used that to improve upon it in certain ways. I did feel like this was reflected in their Arabesque palette (very similar to Soft Glam in color scheme) with En Pointe (which is most similar to Anastasia's Glistening), but it is much more orange-based and less golden (a complaint for Soft Glam was that Glistening was too close to Fairy, both golds).

Browse all of our Bad Habit Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Nylon-12, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007), FD&C Red No.40 Al Lake (CI 16035).

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.

Frida

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

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Alana Avatar

I had never heard of this brand until your swatches and side-by-side looks went up but ever since then I’ve been watching every review I can find and every side-by-side comparison of the dupe to the “OG.” I’m mostly interested in Bad Habit’s Supernova, Solstice, Fantasia, and Divine palettes which are the dupes for (in order) Natasha Denona’s Lila, Sunset, Tropic, and Star palettes. Unfortunately I really can’t afford ND’s larger palettes and to now know I could possibly have a MUCH cheaper option for each palette… I’m ecstatic!

Also I believe the grade for Daphne is missing!

Andi Avatar

I have Supernova and Solstice and I honestly love them! ND palettes are forever out of my reach (Even if I was in a position to drop that much on a single palette, I don’t think I ever could) so I was very interested in them. I got them in a bundle and they are absolutely amazing. Are there better formulas out there? Sure, but the formula on these Bad Habit palette is impressive for the price and I will and have purchased more from the brand.

Sue Avatar

I like this one a lot and just wished they sold it on their web site, as I’m old school (and old) and don’t buy via apps. Dupes don’t bother me, especially in the case of the Mario palette, which is no longer available. I think of it like one singer doing a cover of a song previously released by someone else. Choices.

Joyce Avatar

I think I’ll wait until a good chunk of Bad Habit products are reviewed and make a single app purchase ?

Since I’m still kicking myself in the butt for not grabbing the Mario palette, I’ll definitely grab this one!

Rae Avatar

Hi Christine, will you be reviewing any of the other Bad Habit palettes? 🙂 I have Aphrodite, Athena and Retro Love and would love to see a comparison between them and the palettes they are based on if you do!

Xina Avatar

I like what you said about accessibility and privilege, and staying within budget. There are so many new makeup items coming out constantly, and the ticket price keeps getting higher and higher ($50 nail polishes, $50 lipsticks… $150 palettes!).

I can’t tell you how many palettes I’ve purchased, played with once or twice, and then cast them aside. It’s definitely not fiscally responsible. If I didn’t have a job or was still in school, there is no way I would be able to afford this stuff.

Because it’s back to school season, this just reminds me of the impulse to get a new box of crayons every school year. I don’t know if anyone else went through this struggle, but every single September I would insist on getting a new box of Crayola crayons, even though my box from the previous year was barely touched. We all do that, right?

Heck, even as an adult I bought one of those super expensive Prisma colored pencil sets with like 172 pencils or something. They look beautiful in the pencil holder/organize I bought for them, but they’re mostly untouched…. 10 years later.

Part of being creative is getting your hands on new stuff, but another part of creativity is trying to make something new with the materials you already have on hand!

The joy/beauty/art of makeup is accessibility. If art was only for people who could afford a $200 palette or $50 lipsticks we would miss out on so many talented artists out there! The best artists can do great work with sub par products.

At the same time, like you said, you do see a difference in quality. I love the Charlotte Tilbury shimmer eyeshadow I have because it seems very fine compared to the ABH shimmers.

I’m really rambling, but one last thought: the Natasha Denona shadows are not worth it. Some of their shimmers are amazing, but some of their glitter infused shadows are pure garbage. I hate that they charge $50 for a 5 pan palette or $220 for the big palettes.

Christine Avatar

There has been a surge in luxury cosmetics, too – more $100+ palettes – and the part that surprised me was that some of them sold out. Definitely didn’t expect that!

I find that I enjoy Natasha Denona’s eyeshadows more now than before! I don’t think any palette is “worth it” for $200+ (like I just don’t think you buy it and rationalize it as a value, IMO).

Pandora Avatar

I really appreciate you reviewing these. Bad Habit is almost impossible to get in Australia as it’s sold via the US app-only but I managed to get my hands on a few from friends and their quality does vary wildly. The Bad Habit dupes for Modern Renaissance and Naked Heat were disappointing but the Aphrodite and Athena (ala Rose Gold and Desert Dusk) were so good I ended up destashing the originals. And I could never have afforded Natasha Denona palettes at Australian mark-ups, but the Solstice and Supernova are just really high-quality palettes. I keep my eBay ‘Bad Habit’ search on, because you never know.

Christine Avatar

Hey Rabbit,

Glad I could help! I think my jaw would drop at the mark-up on ND in Australia given what I’ve seen for other brands, LOL. Do you feel that the Rose Gold/Desert Dusk dupes were better than the originals (since Huda’s were not perfect)? I believe I own most of the palettes Bad Habit has released, but I haven’t tested or even photographed all of them (there are a lot). I found the Bad Habit version of ABH’s Soft Glam to be sooo powdery that I couldn’t believe they’d make a more powdery matte than ABH already is.

Pandora Avatar

Yes, I did think the Bad Habit dupes were better than HUDA’s originals – the formula was less patchy and the glitter shades were far easier to use. I don’t use a *lot* of eyeshadow – I’m more of the ‘eyelashes and lips’ thing – eg, I knew I would never wear the colours in, say, Subculture much, but companies like Bad Habit let me a least give them a try. (And if I absolutely loved a Bad Habit palette I would probably end up saving up for the original inspiration.
RE ND prices – yeah, her Star palette retailed at $ AUD 245 here, which is about $ US 180. Which is why I don’t mind paying $ AUD 50 for the Bad Habit dupe !

Lea Avatar

Personally I’m against blatant copy-cat palettes. While I understand your argument for accessibility, I feel like it’s on par with arguing that pirated music or movies is about accessibility and not about someone else making a quick buck off of someone else’s idea/creation.

Christine Avatar

With music/movies, there do seem to be legal ways (particularly nowadays) that reduce the barrier to entry and increase accessibility there in a way that gives you the “real thing” without any compromise. I think in makeup that is harder to translate in the same way, but there are definitely budget-friendly brands that create products from the ground up that one can buy from. What was most curious about Bad Habit was that there was a very strong surge of positive reviews and a huge influx in requests of people trying to compare swatches, and often, brands that more obviously dupe have more obvious differences in quality, so it’s been interesting to see how reality lives up to the hype.

Jeanine Avatar

I agree with you, Christine. There is a huge difference between imitation and outright counterfeit. You can’t really “imitate” a movie, but a counterfeit is directly stealing. There are plenty of counterfeit cosmetics out there that package with the intention of stealing. That is illegal. Because imitators use their own name, they are providing products that are inspired by others that prove to be popular. You KNOW you are not buying the original. Unfortunately, the word “dupe” has come to apply to both.

Christine Avatar

Based on how little protection there is given to fashion/beauty in the US, it’s protection seems to be more limited to things like clasps or mechanisms (say on a purse) vs. color. There’s an online site, Colour Lovers, that has color palettes and they have a note that you can’t copyright the color palette but you can copyright the physical image of them together – but if someone just took the colors and interpreted it into something else, there’s nothing wrong with that. The lack of cases against brands like Makeup Revolution, which has been around for longer, suggests that brands have weighed pros/cons of a suit and have opted not to sue, even if they could, or else the case might not be that strong based on current laws in the US. I know some EU countries have stronger protections within fashion. I think we see this type of duping within fashion more often.

But I would have loved to see Bad Habit incorporate their own concepts alongside some of their dupes so that there was a mix!

Mariella Avatar

I think the fact that the ABH Mario palette is no longer available makes this a bit different than a blatant copy cat product simply because there are probably lots of people who weren’t able to get the original or, like, me, they own it but wonder what they’ll do once they start finishing the products in it. And let’s face it – when you look at what’s out there in colour cosmetics, how much is truly “original” (hence the abundance of dupes for almost anything Christine reviews here on her site – you’d be hard pressed to find a product for which there aren’t multiple dupes floating around)

Mariella Avatar

I absolutely agree. I’m surprised they didn’t make that palette permanent, to be honest, or repromote it. I wonder if it has to do with licensing agreements, the use of real names of real people, etc. (though Bronx – heck, you’d think anyone would be free to use that name!)

Christine Avatar

Yeah, I figure they can’t re-release in full because of licensing but I’m not sure about making singles? Like Becca eventually made Champagne Pop permanent. I’m sure there’s a way… But ABH doesn’t seem to add *that* many singles either, and they could have surely added a range of neutral satin/pearl shades that may have been reminiscent of the theory/concept.

Yihua Zhang Avatar

I really hope temptalia can stop feature any bad habit or other alike products because they are stealing other brand’s idea. We have a lot of ‘budget friendly’ brands that are creative.

Sue Avatar

I know some people don’t like dupe palettes. But keep in mind that while words and other intellectual property can be copyrighted, colors or a collection of colors cannot. If that were so, only one company could produce a certain style of red shirt, blue jeans, and so on. Can you IMAGINE if colors were copyrighted? Actually that would make an interesting dystopian scifi story.

I like originality too, but also cringe when companies charge $125 for something that can be duped for a tenth of the price. You know all you’re paying for in the first case is the name on the box.

Christine Avatar

LOL! From the minds of beauty lovers, a dystopian sci-fi novel on when color can be copyrighted!

I think it’s fantastic to support the brands that resonate with you, whether that’s the original creator or a brand that produces more ethically or has diverse shade ranges, etc. I personally would likely purchase the original (unless it was an issue of quality!) because I have the luxury of being able to afford to do so. If my beauty budget was $100 a year, I can’t say I wouldn’t opt for an affordable dupe – I might opt to purchase say, ColourPop instead, but looking at Subculture, it was definitely a color scheme that wasn’t saturating the market and yet the quality was questionable, the brand’s response was subpar, etc. so does it make sense to buy the original? Maybe a dupe would be better/at least “worth” the effort since they would be cheaper!

But there are instances where I’ve bought the Amazon Basics version instead of whatever name-brand item – those are effectively dupes/nearly exactly the same.

Sue Avatar

Yes! And don’t get me wrong, I often buy original palettes after reading positive reviews instead of waiting for a cheaper dupe.

p.s. You get right on that scifi novel in a world where colors are copyrighted, eh? 😉

Yihua Zhang Avatar

The name means everything! original idea, reliable quality, better customer service etc. which all need to be paid.
I am not saying affordable companies need to invent colors that high-end have not. I am saying they can make identical product themselves.

Genevieve Avatar

Imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery – so if a brand’s eeyeshadow palette is really good, then other brands will copy it. Look at how many versions there are of Naked 1?
It’s no big deal for another brand to bring out a similar dupe of your own, especially if the original is no longer available.
To the palette itself: I really like it and it is of excellent quality in the most part. Some brands charge triple the price for this one and still have some C’s, D’s and F’s.
And I am really glad that this one is an affordable option too – on the eye you cannot tell whether its ABH or Bad Habit. Currently ABH’s palettes, at Sephora Australia, retail for $75 and even on ebay, they are double the price + shipping.
Hopefully this brand will come to Australia.
Gorgeous eye look Christine.

Shawne Avatar

Hey Christine! I sincerely appreciate this review! As the owner of several Bad Habit palettes (mostly the ND and Huda dupes), I was thrilled to see you talk about this brand! Thank you for addressing the issue of accessibility, it’s important to recognize that while we may want all the expensive makeup, at the end of the day some of us have families to feed but still want to look good doing it. Thanks again, I really value you’re reviews!

Allison Avatar

Your eye look is gorgeous! Stunning. I agree with everything you wrote about dupes. I had zero intention of ever buying ND Lila, but I did buy the BH Supernova. While this probably doesn’t mean all that much…ND was never getting my coin. Lol The dupe didn’t “take away” a customer. I see it as being more comparable to fashion in that sense. I’m not ever going to have the ability to buy designer clothes and shoes, but I’m still going to buy items that are obviously made to look like them.

Christine Avatar

Yeah, more blatant duping/copying seems more present in fashion, and the differential between designer prices and fashion dupes is staggering, so I wonder if it’s that differential that changes the general sentiment (it just seems more accepted in fashion, though everything has pros/cons, as fast fashion has had some unintended consequences as well can have issues with things like labor).

april Avatar

I have several Bad Habit palettes, and am very happy with them. The problem with some more expensive palettes is that you may love some of the colors, but not others…and they go unused…and that is a waste of money. I guess that is how I rationalize it. I also love to build my own palettes. That way I get what I want.

Zee Avatar

Growing up in academia I’m certainly in a position to be against plagiarism in any shape or form, and therefore, I would never ever touch a dupe palette. Concepts are hard to come up with and I would rather pay for the hard work if the quality deserves my coins as well. The original designer should be adequately rewarded.

Christine Avatar

I am genuinely curious if there’s a distinction, to you, between a makeup palette and buying the generic version of a cereal or shopping at brands like Zara or Topshop? They’re all different industries and likely have their own regulations/differences/characteristics (food is interesting in particular), but as I read through comments this morning, I started thinking a little more about what is seen in other consumer products.

I am merely interested in teasing out different sides of the argument! I can absolutely see the argument for/against and have no problems at all with however one lands on it so long as we can all engage in respectful discussion 🙂

Yvette Avatar

I’m torn on this issue and flip flop back and forth but sympathize with both sides. The issue I have is a company that solely produces knock-offs vs. drugstore brands that only give a nod to high-end makeup. Also we have to remember that this goes both ways. Large powerful companies steal from small, unknown artist frequently. One of most infamous cases was Victoria Secret (not artistry, more invention) and the 100 ways bra. So today I’m against it, but I’m definitely open to a strong persuasive argument to change my mind. 🙂

Christine Avatar

It is interesting about how it is perceived in makeup, as I think more obvious dupe attempts happen more often in fashion, but I was just responding to another reader and thinking about technology – like USB wall chargers and and things of that nature that I’ve certainly bought off-brand. There are all the obvious generic vs name-brand options at grocery stores (and most products require time and energy, some level of design and creativity).

Like you, I see both sides, and I do think there’s a distinction between brands that dupe here and there but have some of their own ideas and concepts, like Wet ‘n’ Wild or ColourPop. I didn’t follow Makeup Revolution’s trajectory so much so I don’t recall how much of what they started with was dupes vs. anything that was more “their own.”

There are brands who have infringed on my copyright, who I don’t cover on the blog, but I would never expect anyone else to stop supporting or purchasing from them because of it. An example would be e.l.f. who repeatedly did so and also used my images (of my actual eye) to sell their products (that weren’t used in the look) years ago – and yet I would never tell someone not to purchase from the brand because of how affordable they are.

Alecto Avatar

While I also cringe at the idea of deliberate dupes, I’m with you on the idea that it can be justified by improving the formula, or tweaking the color palette. It should always be better than the original (and in this particular example, larger shimmer particle size negates that). I do buy from indie brands that very deliberately dupe, and will even outright name the product they’re duping (e.g. Silk Naturals), but they also tend to do these deliberate dupes to produce a product everyone loves while removing problematic ingredients found in the originals or to make them vegan or cruelty-free. I won’t (deliberately) buy a dupe that’s no better, just cheaper; if I like it enough to be interested, I get the original.

I understand the idea that less-pricey versions help out those who have limited finances, but I would argue that’s not enough to justify it (I’m speaking of the brand’s efforts, not whether or not a consumer should refrain from buying something that’s a deliberate dupe).

Christine Avatar

I am definitely more amenable to the idea of a brand that says, “Hmm, this is popular, how can we make it even better?” Like ABH eyeshadows can be powdery, so why are they copying powderiness when they could come up with a matte formula they stand by and a shimmer formula they stand by? Some of ND’s eyeshadows have had glitter-bomb eyeshadows so maybe dialing back some of the glitter and making them easier to work with would make it more interesting.

I wonder if the shimmers are larger because finer is more expensive as an ingredient or because their demographic may want more shine/sparkle/shimmer or you know, for neither reason at all.

Nicole D Avatar

While I embrace the benefits of dupes and of more affordable options, I am not in favor of blatantly copying ideas & concepts. I mentioned this about Bad Habit Arabesque vs ABH Soft Glam and same is valid for Artistry. I won’t reproduce here my previous comments, just a few ideas. A finite product involves a design & concept, selection of colours, layout, shape of the pans, shape of the palette as a whole etc., all objective elements that can be proven and seen. The fact that another company, Bad Habit, took the exact same concept, without any creative effort and just put a different front cover and a name won’t stand in a court of law in Canada if the other brand (the creator) would decide to sue them, because it’s the entire creative and conceptual process that is imitated/reproduced. It’s like someone will reproduce the categories of your website, structure & system of reviews, but will use different colours and font. Hard work, creativity and originality need to be protected. I have nothing against affordable products as long as they put some conceptual & creative effort into it. There are so many affordable brands doing that. But just to take someone else’s ideas and efforts… that does not stand an objective and legal scrutiny, imho. It’s much more than an ethics issue. Bad Habit could have taken some of the colours and add some new; could have come up with a different layout, background, pan shape etc.

Nancy T Avatar

Having passed up on the ABH Mario palette while it was available, this would not be a bad way to *perhaps* obtain something quite close.
However, the same internal argument I had with myself then has cropped up again : “Do I even actually need this? Do I not presently have similar enough shades within my stash?” VS. “You will never actually go hunt all those shades down to do a look, and you know it! C’mon now, these are all in one place.”

Cara Avatar

I absolutely agree with you about dupes. I for one, waited too long to buy the original Huda Beauty Rose Gold palette and when I saw the Aphrodite dupe, I grabbed it since the Rose Gold was discontinued, which later turned out not to be the case. I couldn’t compare them to each other but was happy with the dupe and it was nice to see people posting looks with the dupe saying they were happy someone made an affordable version. There is a fine line between inspiration and theft but there is also plenty of room for drugstore priced items that give a high end look.

Christine Avatar

I think there would be only a minority group that would think that there isn’t room for more affordable products that can replicate the look, but there’s definitely debate over how far is too far (or, perhaps, how obvious is too obvious).

I do think that the Artistry palette is an interesting one to discuss, since the palette it dupes came out awhile ago, was LE (and sold out if I remember correctly!), and the brand didn’t bring it back nor did they release singles of any of the shades. The latter still surprises me!

Farheen Avatar

Temptalia, I so appreciate your stance on dupe palettes from a privilege perspective, and I totally agree. There is always room for makeup at various price points, and you should have choices to make whatever consumer choice you can to stay within your budget. No one cares once it’s on the face, and people holding “originals” to a higher standard is privilege at the highest level. On a completely unrelated note, I had no idea you were a lawyer (as am I) until a few weeks ago, and I’ve referred to your blog for years for swatches and reviews before buying! I always appreciated the no-nonsense, to the point reviews!!

Tiffany Avatar

I’ve been very curious about some of the Bad Habit palettes, as well as some other brands sold on Shop Hush. However, I’ve also had that internal struggle of morality in some cases (and honestly in some cases more of a struggle of being a brand snob). I do think it’s better to buy from these dupe brands rather than the counterfeit products people try to buy on eBay, both from a moral and safety perspective. I also think your argument about dupes being available in almost every industry without anyone batting an eye is so interesting. You’re right. I’ve never thought twice about buying the store brand cereal even though it’s a blatant ripoff of the name brand. The duping of fashion reminds me of the scene in The Devil Wears Prada where Meryl Streep goes off on Anne Hathaway about the color of her sweater being a copy of something from the high fashion world (can’t remember all the details because it’s been years since I saw the movie). Anyway, it’s a very interesting and relevant discussion.

Christine Avatar

I only started thinking about “dupes” in non-beauty after reading through and responding to comments in this post, and I was… surprised at how prevalent it is in everyday life to some degree. I’m just, obviously, less knowledgeable about it in other industries other than as a consumer/buyer. I agree that there are some interesting points being made throughout the comments that are all worth thinking about.

You bring up a good point that good dupes that seem visually close to what they’re duping (but aren’t counterfeit) will make counterfeits less palatable – I don’t think most people are married to the brand so much as the color scheme/trend. Unlike fashion, makeup is usually stowed away in bags and at home. Nobody knows you’re wearing Chanel or Tom Ford on the eyes.

Mariah Gem Avatar

I think your position on Bad Habit is really wonderful and positive! I agree that it makes them more accessible. Yes, sometimes you want to splurge on something expensive ( I had to have the Norvina palette, it was perfect to me.) but there’s also times when you want a palette, but not so bad that you want to drop $50-100 on one! Making dupes of Natasha Denona and Pat McGrath available to people that otherwise wouldn’t want to or able to spend so much is amazing.

Yes, it’s questionable, I’m an artist and I understand its horrific if someone steals your art. But then in certain instances, like consumable products, there’s a need for cheaper dupes. For instance, I need to drink Lactaid Lactose Free milk, it’s very expensive, but Walmart has their own Lactose Free milk they sell which is essentially a “dupe”. It makes it a price I can feel ok paying.

What I really wanted to say was how much I thought your view was amazing and insightful. I feel like there is a place for dupe palettes, and I understand their questionable nature but you nailed it on the accessibility of them. It’s a kind of democratizing of a trend or style. Just really cool!

Christine Avatar

Thanks, Mariah! 🙂 Our choices can’t always be “perfect” as reality is more like a balancing act of prioritizing what is or isn’t more important, what is better on balance. I create content, too, so I can definitely understand why a creator/brand would be frustrated (I wouldn’t be at all bothered if one of the brand owners ranted and raved to their friends/family about it!). It’s important to discuss and look at the different sides of the argument so that we can make the choices that feel right to us.

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