Buxom White Russian on the Rocks Eyeshadow Bar Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
White Russian on the Rocks
Buxom White Russian on the Rocks Eyeshadow Bar Palette ($40.00 for 0.30 oz.) includes six eyeshadows ranging from pale gold to deep plum. I wasn’t a fan of this palette; it took twice as long to apply due to how long I spent packing and patting colors on to get enough product to stay in place. Many of the eyesahdows were sheerer, dusty/powdery, and prone to fading compared to what I’ve experienced with this formula in the past.
White Russian on the Rocks
LELimited Edition. $40.00.
Born Glam
Born Glam is a bright, white gold with a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that was more loosely pressed in the pan, so there was a bit of excess product that kicked up in the pan when I used it, but it applied evenly and was not prone to sheering out on bare skin. This shade lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #2 (LE, $19.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #1 (DC, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Rêve d'Orient #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Red Carpet Arrival (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Quartz (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Snowflakes (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Opal (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Next Season (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Posh Pedigree #1 (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Nylon (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "primer-infused technology" that gives it longer wear with "intense payoff" and a "powder-to-silk feel." The more shimmery shades were most consistent: semi-opaque to opaque coverage with soft, blendable textures that ranged from more loosely pressed to slightly creamier (newer shades seemed smoother and creamier) with eight to nine-hour wear.
The mattes were a little more powdery, so they were sometimes prone to sheering out but were often buildable, blendable, and easy enough to work with and also lasted around eight hours.
Browse all of our Buxom Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Stearyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Ptfe, Silica, Octadecene, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Poloxamer338, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Born Glam
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Gilt Trip
Gilt Trip is a pale peach with warm undertones and a soft shimmer. It had sheer coverage, which was mostly due to the texture, as it was incredibly dusty and prone to sheering out. It just did not want to adhere to my skin at all, and even over primer, it struggled to build. On me, it seemed to last four to five hours–it was hard to tell definitively as it was so sheer to begin with.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- theBalm D2 (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I524 Pinky Beige (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Beige (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Throttle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Jardins de Lumieres #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Cle de Peau Calm (Right) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Precious (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Champagne Bubble Bath (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Inhale (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Starlight (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "primer-infused technology" that gives it longer wear with "intense payoff" and a "powder-to-silk feel." The more shimmery shades were most consistent: semi-opaque to opaque coverage with soft, blendable textures that ranged from more loosely pressed to slightly creamier (newer shades seemed smoother and creamier) with eight to nine-hour wear.
The mattes were a little more powdery, so they were sometimes prone to sheering out but were often buildable, blendable, and easy enough to work with and also lasted around eight hours.
Browse all of our Buxom Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, ZincStearate, Ptfe, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, Tin Oxide, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Poloxamer338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Gilt Trip
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
5" Stiletto
5″ Stiletto is a light-medium pink-peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation, but it suffered from a more powdery consistency. This resulted in sheerer coverage as soon as I tried to blend it on the lid. The only way I was able to get more opaque coverage out of it was to use it over a primer and pack it on. The color started to fade significantly after six and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop The One (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Reflection (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 5 (LE, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona First (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Letterbox (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Georgia (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Art Thera-peachy (P, $23.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Languor (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Sweet Praline (LE, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Top Down (Wild Nothing) (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "primer-infused technology" that gives it longer wear with "intense payoff" and a "powder-to-silk feel." The more shimmery shades were most consistent: semi-opaque to opaque coverage with soft, blendable textures that ranged from more loosely pressed to slightly creamier (newer shades seemed smoother and creamier) with eight to nine-hour wear.
The mattes were a little more powdery, so they were sometimes prone to sheering out but were often buildable, blendable, and easy enough to work with and also lasted around eight hours.
Browse all of our Buxom Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Boron Nitride, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Dimethicone, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Ptfe, Octadecene, SodiumDehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Carmine (Ci 75470), TitaniumDioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
5" Stiletto
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
White Russian with a Twist
White Russian with a Twist is a soft, peachy coral with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was looser and a little dry in the pan, which resulted in sheerer coverage when I tried applying it to the lid. It was also hard to apply the eyeshadow evenly, as it adhered more strongly in some places and not others on me. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that lasted for six and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Coral Canvas #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sephora Hippie Girl (223) (P, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Heavy Glam (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freelove (DC, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Molten (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Mystere et Intensite #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bouquet Toss (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Sugared Strawberry (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Mamacita (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "primer-infused technology" that gives it longer wear with "intense payoff" and a "powder-to-silk feel." The more shimmery shades were most consistent: semi-opaque to opaque coverage with soft, blendable textures that ranged from more loosely pressed to slightly creamier (newer shades seemed smoother and creamier) with eight to nine-hour wear.
The mattes were a little more powdery, so they were sometimes prone to sheering out but were often buildable, blendable, and easy enough to work with and also lasted around eight hours.
Browse all of our Buxom Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Ptfe, Octadecene, Tin Oxide, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
White Russian with a Twist
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Precious Metal
Precious Metal is a medium-dark bronzy brown with warm undertones and flecks of bronze glitter over a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied somewhat evenly to bare skin and blended out decently. The texture was chunkier and loosely pressed in the pan, which made it a messy shade to work with. The color started to fade on me after seven hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Les Indispensables #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Sable (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Python (PiP, $9.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop DTR (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #6 (PiP, ) (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Haze #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Choco Excess (297) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- LORAC Tails & Top Hats #7 (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Mocha (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Dreamy Beams (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "primer-infused technology" that gives it longer wear with "intense payoff" and a "powder-to-silk feel." The more shimmery shades were most consistent: semi-opaque to opaque coverage with soft, blendable textures that ranged from more loosely pressed to slightly creamier (newer shades seemed smoother and creamier) with eight to nine-hour wear.
The mattes were a little more powdery, so they were sometimes prone to sheering out but were often buildable, blendable, and easy enough to work with and also lasted around eight hours.
Browse all of our Buxom Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Stearyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Ptfe, Silica, Octadecene, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Poloxamer338, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Precious Metal
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
High Society
High Society is a muted, dark plum with warm, brown undertones and flecks of plum and gold micro-shimmer over a matte finish. The pigmentation was good, while the eyeshadow felt soft, smooth, and blendable without being powdery or dusty. 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).
Top Dupes
- Ciate Queen Bee (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Caravaggio (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Beau (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Leader (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Violeta (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Coco (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- bareMinerals Good Spirits (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Stylin (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Cabin Fever (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.05 oz. - $240.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "primer-infused technology" that gives it longer wear with "intense payoff" and a "powder-to-silk feel." The more shimmery shades were most consistent: semi-opaque to opaque coverage with soft, blendable textures that ranged from more loosely pressed to slightly creamier (newer shades seemed smoother and creamier) with eight to nine-hour wear.
The mattes were a little more powdery, so they were sometimes prone to sheering out but were often buildable, blendable, and easy enough to work with and also lasted around eight hours.
Browse all of our Buxom Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Stearate, Ptfe, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, Tin Oxide, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Mica, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I ordered this as soon as I saw it (which was months ago) because I love the colors and I generally had a positive experience with Buxom’s shadows. I admit I was a bit disappointed by this, but I’ll make it work. The looks you created have inspired me!
Hopefully, you can get it to work for you, Christina! 🙂 I like a cream eyeshadow base with this type of eyeshadow (dusty).
As soon as I saw this palette, I got excited – all these colors would suit me! The ratings and swatches really turned me off, though, and I’m not going to waste $40 on a product that weighs in as mediocre. Thanks for doing these reviews, Christine! You’ve saved me (and probably many others) a lot of money!
My pleasure, Diane! 🙂
How disappointing! This wasn’t a palette that appealed to me, but I’m a big fan of Buxom’s eyeshadows–I love love LOVE the six shimmery fall shades that were released last year. Maybe I’m imagining things, but it seems like when Buxom does these limited release/premade palettes they don’t have the same quality as the individual shadows?
I’m just going to keep hoping they’ll drop more individual shadows like Silver Screen and Twilight Tryst soon!
I keep my fingers crossed for more individual shades, too!
I don’t think you’re imagining things. I’m of the same opinion.
What a disappointment! I love the colors in the palette and the eye look you created with it is beautiful. I’m sorry it took so long. That sounds frustrating and I don’t want to deal with frustration in the mornings.
I definitely would skip if you want something that is easy to apply!
That’s too bad, it’s a nice color story!
I know! I wish it had been better.
I was hoping this would perform better because the colors are so pretty!
Me too, Storm!
Total miss for me, boring color combo and bad quality
At least that makes it an easy skip! 🙂
I bought this the other day and used it for the first time yesterday. I agree with the suboptimal workability of shadow #2, it is far too sheer and most of the glimmer flecks fall to the cheek. The rest of the group I really enjoy, chiefly for the final overall color look I was able to achieve. It complements light blue-gray eyes nicely. I did have to augment this palette with a cream-colored eyeshadow for the browbone area. The white gold (shadow #1) is far too metallic and shimmering for my browbone imo, but great for highlighting the inner corner. All together pleased with the purchase. I also got the White Russian liquid lipstick and it’s a beautiful, cohesive look, all told.
Not sure if you are already aware, but this palette is refillable with any Buxom shadow singles. The tray that holds the shadows pulls out horizontally to change out the individual pans. Nice feature, as I might switch out Shadow #2 for a more useful color, perhaps cream or black.
Yes, all of Buxom’s palettes are refillable! 🙂 It is nice to have it built-in.
I love Buxom eyeshadows and have 3 of the customizable ones. But this one – talk about bland and disappointing. I don’t get the point, when they’ve got so many great shadows to choose from.
Setting aside quality, they are shades that I think might have been better suited as a single release – as individually, some shades might be real workhorses but together the palette is certainly in overdone territory.
Whew, I am so happy that I waited for you’re review on this palatte. For the price, I would’ve expected better quality eye shadow. Such a shame! Thank you for your reviews Christine, you’ve saved me from quite a few purchases that I would’ve ended up regretting. This one is a pass for me.
My pleasure as always, Miska! 🙂 Thanks for reading!
Probably safe to assume that the only reason you were even able to get a decent eye look from this is due to your talent and not any significant quality on the part of this lackluster little palette.
You are too kind 🙂
My response to pictures of the palette: Meh.
My response to Christine’s eye look using the palette: Oh, wow! Do I own enough dupes to recreate?!?? *clicks to view full review*
lol!
The last two shades are pretty but I trust you wrt the fact it’s hard to work with.
I already take forever to get ready. I don’t need a harder to work with palette
Exactly!!
I’m surprised! I’ve heard good things about Buxom’s eyeshadow formula, not in this particular palette, but in general. An F for a shimmer shade is awful! I’m under the impression that shimmers are actually easier to make than mattes and glitters. It’s a lovely look you created, even with these subpar shadows.
They have some really awesome shades in the single range but some have been misses – felt more in the line of your typical core range where not EVERY shade is amazing but most art – not like this palette where it was mostly a miss!
This is a disappointing palette – almost three of the shades are so similar to each other it’s not funny in 6 pan palette and the rest are very dupable shades.
Beautiful eye look Christine.
Thank you, Genevieve!
Buxom must have quality control issues. I purchased a customizable palette a few months ago and ran into many of the same problems you had here: the shadows were sheer, dusty, and it was hard to lay down any color even with layering. I bought shades that had been highly rated by you (I don’t think any got lower than a B+), and even the gorgeous Twilight Tryst went on muddy for me and was semi-sheer at best. Your reviews are always so accurate and thorough, so they must have widely varying quality by batch. Shame!
I am surprised to hear Twilight Tryst went muddy – that would definitely be one of their best shades re: texture/pigmentation!
Despite all the problems you had with this I LOVE the look you put together with it!
Thank you, Bibi!
I agree with every shade review here. Buxom makes my favorite eye shadow formula but this was way off. I did end up keeping mine because I’m in love with the packaging and it brings me joy on the vanity.
I have been forcing myself to play around with it and find these shades actually layer pretty decently and mix with other shadows, so I’ve found creative ways to make them work, except for Gilt Trip, gonna swap that with a single from the permanent range!
I’m relieved that you’ve found ways to make it work but am sad that you had a similar experience 🙁
What a shame – I rather like the colours of this palette. Perhaps there’s a better dupe somewhere ….
I think that they’re dupable shades, maybe not altogether in a single palette, though!
Darn, one of the few times I didn’t wait for a review on a product before buying it. I liked the tones for more natural looks, but the quality just isn’t there for the price. I completely agree with your review tho.
Awww! 🙁 I’m sorry you had the same experience!
These colors shouldn’t be hard to get right. Pretty packaging, though.
I saw this and bought it then returned it. I was disappointed but I realized that The Anastasia Modern Renaissance palette has all these same colors in it and they perform beautifully unlike the Buxom