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Clarins Rosewood Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Rosewood (02)

Clarins Rosewood (02) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.1 oz.) includes all shimmer shades, though two were more satin and looked more “soft matte” once applied and blended out. All four shades were pigmented, blendable, and lasted for eight hours, though the brand claimed 12-hours, so that dragged the rating down of what would have been an A-rated quad otherwise.

Ingredients

Rosewood (02)

PPermanent. $43.00.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Rosewood #1

Rosewood #1 is a soft, medium pink with warmer undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow felt soft, smooth, and somewhat velvety to the touch, which I found translated to a smoother, more “melted” look when the powder sat on my skin. It had opaque pigmentation that wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.

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ColourPop Cherries Jubilee (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Instaglam (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Dior Rouge Trafalgar #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Rouge Bunny Rouge Alabaster Starling (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Too Faced Poodle (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever I528 Pearl (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Cle de Peau Purity (Right) (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Orchid #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Violet Storm #2 (DC, ) is darker (90% similar).
Sleek MakeUP Sunset #12 (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

The formula is supposed to have "intense color payoff" and be "crease-proof" for 12 hours. Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque coverage, while a few shades--often those with more shimmer--tended to be sheerer compared to the more matte shades.

The consistency felt almost cream-to-powder, as the formula felt more emollient and velvety to the touch without being powdery, which made most of the textures firmer compared to a lot of other formulas on the market. For the most part, this translated to application that didn't have any fallout and was blendable, but it sometimes required using a slightly heavier-handed approach to pick up product evenly or to get fuller coverage (if desired).

They did not last 12 hours on me, though, which is on the upper end of wear time I've gotten out of any powder eyeshadow. Most of the shades lasted between eight and nine hours with a few being shorter-wearing than that range.

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Ingredients

TALC. SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE. CI 77499/IRON OXIDES. CI 77491/IRON OXIDES. CI 77742/MANGANESE VIOLET. CI 77891/TITANIUM DIOXIDE. CI 19140/YELLOW 5 LAKE. CI 77492/IRON OXIDES. DIMETHICONE. ZINC STEARATE. CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. PENTYLENE GLYCOL. BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM EXTRACT. SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE. DIISOSTEARYL MALATE. OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE. TOCOPHERYL ACETATE. SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE [STM3808A/04]

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.

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Rosewood #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Rosewood #2

Rosewood #2 is a light taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque color payoff that adhered well to my lid and blended out with ease. The texture felt soft, smooth, and slightly more firmly-pressed into the pan, but it picked up well with a medium-handed pressure and wasn’t difficult to work with. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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Urban Decay Scream (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Sephora Flirting Game (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Sephora Antique Rose (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Rose Cashmere #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Dazzle (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Guava Mint (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Lavender Gray (40M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Disney by Sephora Sultana (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Rosewood #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Rosewood #3

Rosewood #3 is a darker, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. The texture was smooth, almost cream-powder as it was velvety with some glide, but it was definitely a powder product. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin and diffused well. It showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

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YSL Golden Glow #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Zoeva Wrapped in Silk (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Sanctuary (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Dior Precious Embroidery #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Tarte Up Too Slate (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Troops (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Candeur et Provocation #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Mind Tricks (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).

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Rosewood #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Rosewood #4

Rosewood #4 is a light-medium, caramel brown with warmer undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color coverage with a soft, smooth, and velvety consistency that applied evenly and “melted” as I blended it out on my lid for a very seamless look. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

Top Dupes

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Dior Shimmer Purple (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Super Nudes Day Eye (Smoke) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Stila Plum (LE, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Smashbox Cabernet (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Aubergine (24V) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Doe-a-Deer (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
Dior Devilish #5 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
MAC Snappy Style (LE, $17.00) is warmer, lower quality (90% similar).
Hourglass Exposure #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Twilight (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Rosewood #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Clarins Rosewood (02) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Rosewood #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Rosewood #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Rosewood #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Rosewood #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Rosewood (02) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Rosewood #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Rosewood #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Rosewood #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Rosewood #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000

Flame (03)

Clarins Flame (03) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a warm-toned set of shades that included two mattes and two shimmers. Three of the four shades were really lovely–the better-performing from all of the brand’s quads–with opaque coverage, blendable textures, and solid wear (even if they didn’t last the 12-hours marketed). The most shimmery shade was sheerer but usable.

Ingredients

Flame (03)

PPermanent. $43.00.

B+

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Flame #1

Flame #1 is a very light peach with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had more semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that had its best coverage and adhesion when applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush or else there was a touch of fallout. It lasted for eight hours before showing signs of fading.

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

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LORAC Peony (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Dazzling Diamonds #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Crushed Oats (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Dior Toile de Jouy #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Moira Goodness (P, $8.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Sand (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Stila Nude Shimmer (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Cressida (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
MAC Sparktacular (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Flame #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B-

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

81%

Total

Flame #2

Flame #2 is a medium brown with warmer, more orange undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, velvety, and a smidgen powdery in the pan, but it applied beautifully to bare skin with an even, opaque layer of product that sat seamlessly. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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ColourPop Check Please (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Brown Script (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Burnt Sienna (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Juvia's Place Nubian #10 (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
Morphe Roxanne (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Cleveland (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Vibez (LE, $4.50) is more muted, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Good Thing (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Happy Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Heist (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Flame #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Flame #3

Flame #3 is a muted, medium-dark brown with reddish undertones that red almost neutral against my skintone paired with a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that felt velvety and almost cream-like without being powdery or overly dense/firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

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Natasha Denona Glam Dark (411CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Date Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Happy Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
MAC Everyone's Darling (PiP, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Confident (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M608 Red Brown (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Sephora Garnet (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay En Fuego (PiP, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar).
Zoeva Tasting Note (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Xtreme Mahogany (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Flame #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Flame #4

Flame #4 is a medium, orange-coral with a satin sheen. It had rich pigmentation with a smooth, cream-like texture that was velvety and dense, but it picked up evenly with a brush and blended out with ease. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Sacred Heart (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Too Faced Oh Snap (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade (LE, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Love Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Middle Karma (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Cheeky (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Sugarpill Charmy (P, $13.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Viseart Summertide (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Vivrant Thing (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Flame #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Clarins Flame (03) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Flame #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame (03) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Flame #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Flame #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Brown Sugar (04)

Clarins Brown Sugar (04) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.1 oz.) includes two more shimmery shades, one satin shade, and one matte shade. They had medium to opaque color coverage, were fairly easy to apply and blend out, and lasted around eight hours. The brand claimed that their eyeshadows would last for 12 hours, though, which I could only achieve with primer underneath.

Ingredients

Brown Sugar (04)

PPermanent. $43.00.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Brown Sugar #1

Brown Sugar #1 is a light, golden orange with warm, gold shimmer throughout. The texture was slightly drier with a firmer press, so when I dislodged product, it came away in larger chunks. It applied better with a dampened brush, which helped to smooth the product together for a more even application as dry application resulted in fallout. It had medium coverage that stayed on decently for seven hours.

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Smashbox Lights (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop El Rey (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Pumpkin Patch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Dior Eden-Roc #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Oracle (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Surface of the Sun (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Prosecco (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
theBalm Faithful (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Burberry Shell (003) (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Brown Sugar #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

D+

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

68%

Total

Brown Sugar #2

Brown Sugar #2 is a soft, light-medium copper with warm, brownish undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, denser consistency that felt slightly firmer to the touch, though it wasn’t powdery and had good adhesion on my skin. The eyeshadow blended out with little effort and lasted nicely for eight hours before fading.

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

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Dior Terra #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Candlelight (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Becca Champagne Toast (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Quite Yummy! (LE, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Pulsing (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever D708 Pinky Copper (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Devinah Cosmetics Oracle (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Makeup Atelier Honey Brown #2 (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Olive Blend #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
L'Oreal Sunset Seine (P, $5.99) is warmer (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Brown Sugar #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Brown Sugar #3

Brown Sugar #3 is a medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was smooth, soft, and velvety without being too firmly nor too softly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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Tarte Gingerbread Mansion (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Chocolate Martini (PiP, $16.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Dior Ruby #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty White Suede #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Visionaire #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Beaumaris (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Eden-Roc #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Dior Shimmer Brown (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Chanel Les Indispensables #7 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Fired Earth (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Brown Sugar #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Brown Sugar #4

Brown Sugar #4 is a light brown with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, velvety texture that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but had good adhesion on my skin. It applied evenly and blended out well along the edges. This shade stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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NYX Underneath It All (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Bel Air (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Dior Golden Day #4 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Hollow (P, $6.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Too Faced Cream Puff (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Illusion (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Stay Sharp (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Hourglass Atmosphere #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Atik (117CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Smashbox Feature (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Brown Sugar #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

Clarins Brown Sugar (04) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown Sugar #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar (04) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown Sugar #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown Sugar #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Fairy Tale (01)

Clarins Fairy Tale (01) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.1 oz.) includes two matte shades and two shimmer shades, though one shimmer had micro-sparkle throughout and worked better with a dampened brush. The two mattes were a little powdery compared to other mattes in the formula that I’ve tried, but they were fairly pigmented and blendable. They lasted a decent length of time–in the grand scheme of things–but did not make it to the 12-hour mark as marketed.

Ingredients

Fairy Tale (01)

PPermanent. $43.00.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

Fairy Tale #1

Fairy Tale #1 is a light-medium copper with warm, brownish undertones and flecks of gold and pink micro-sparkle. The eyeshadow had mostly opaque, buildable color payoff that applied evenly and blended out well, though there was a touch of fallout. The texture was soft, smooth, and moderately dense and required a medium-hand to pick up product with a dry brush. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

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Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Day Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Sephora Mystic Queen (330) (P, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Smashbox Rose Quartz (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 06 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
NARS Do It Right (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Love Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Hourglass Reflect (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
NARS Orgasm IV (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Invention (447DCS) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Fairy Tale #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Fairy Tale #2

Fairy Tale #2 is a medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery, which made it more prone to sheering out, though it was certainly blendable. It had semi-opaque color coverage that needed a primer to build up at all. It wore well for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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

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Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #7 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Go With the Flow (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Glaminatrix Peachy Keen (P, $7.30) is darker (95% similar).
Zoeva Profusion (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Highway Queen (LE, $19.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Fringe (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Strike a Pose (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Laugh (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Nesting (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Too Faced Muffin Top (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Fairy Tale #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

C+

7.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

6.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

77%

Total

Fairy Tale #3

Fairy Tale #3 is a darker, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had rich color coverage with a smooth, almost cream-like texture, as it was velvety without being powdery. It applied evenly and blended out well without difficulty. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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Chanel Warm Memories #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Holly Hock (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #3 (DC, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Mitzah #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Abu (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Pure Bred #3 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Girl Crush (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Cranberry (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Gotta Fly (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Sephora Be Chic (329) (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Fairy Tale #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Fairy Tale #4

Fairy Tale #4 is a muted, medium coral with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was finely-milled and velvety, but it was slightly powdery, which resulted in the product being a little prone to sheering out in practice. It had mostly opaque color payoff that stayed on well for eight hours before showing signs of wear.

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Too Faced A La Mode (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Old Growth (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Juliet (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Forbidden Pink #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
NARS Orgasm III (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Rebel (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Nude Rich #1 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Middle Karma (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Zen (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Fairy Tale #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Clarins Fairy Tale (01) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Fairy Tale #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale (01) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Fairy Tale #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Fairy Tale #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 16 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Jade (05)

Clarins Jade (05) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.1 oz.) includes three more greenish-leaning shades with a deeper, contrasting navy blue. All four shades had some shimmer, to them, though they were more satin-to-pearl with finer shimmer that looked more like a soft sheen once applied and blended out on skin. They had semi-opaque to opaque coverage that lasted for eight hours for the most part, though this was nowhere near the 12-hours claimed.

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Dior Emerald #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Cle de Peau Harmony (Right) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Too Faced Glittered (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
NARS Underworld II (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace John (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Zoe (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Fyrinnae Mermaid Masquerade (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
Viseart Coy #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Jade (05)

PPermanent. $43.00.

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Jade #1

Jade #1 is a medium pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a soft, moderately dense consistency that picked up well with a dry brush but applied more smoothly with a fingertip or a dampened brush as a dry brush yielded light fallout. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Sydney Grace Heart-dog (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Penombre (327) (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Dior Party in Colours #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Tinsel (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Imperial Credit (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Too Faced Glittered (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace John (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Jingle Jangle (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Galice (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Jade #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

84%

Total

Jade #2

Jade #2 is a very light green with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that seemed to “melt” a bit once applied to my skin, so it sat well. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too powdery or too firmly pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.

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Dior Emerald #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Cle de Peau Harmony (Right) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop The Business (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Play It Cool (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Seashells (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Dior Mellow Shade #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Rare Beauty Will-Power (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Zoe (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Coy #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop La Playa (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Jade #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Jade #3

Jade #3 had more of a blackened, navy blue base with lighter navy blue and mid-tone blue pearl that gave it a soft sheen. It had opaque pigmentation, but the texture was firmer and a little stiff to work with, so it took a heavier hand to pick up product evenly. It blended out better than I expected based on the feel of it in the pan, but it could have been easier to diffuse. This shade lasted decently for eight hours before fading visibly.

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

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MAC Celestial Peak (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
NARS Underworld II (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Fyrinnae Mermaid Masquerade (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Under Pressure (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Dragonfly (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
bareMinerals Nightfall (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Viseart Bijoux Royal #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Metallic Steel Blue (11M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Byredo Boucle (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
Urban Decay LSD (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Jade #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B-

Product

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

82%

Total

Jade #4

Jade #4 is a light-medium olive green with muted, warm undertones and a pearl sheen. It had rich color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The consistency was soft, smooth, and velvety with a firmer press, though it wasn’t stiff to work with. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of wear.

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

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Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Hourglass Vivid (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Commission (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Falling for You (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #12 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Gold Earth (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Clionadh Yukon (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Joie de Glitz (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Antheia (286DC) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Give Me Glow Thorn (PiP, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Jade #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Clarins Jade (05) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Jade #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade (05) 4-Color Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Jade #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Jade #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Eyeshadow Quads - Swatches

Christine — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000

Last fall, Clarins Eyeshadow Quads ($43.00 for 0.10 oz.) got a makeover with an updated formula. I was intrigued because they didn’t have the typical matte beige brow bone shade that often makes a quad (or palette) less usable across skin tones. They also looked like more satin-to-pearl in finish rather than intense metallics, which is just a nice counterpoint to what we see from other brands. Here are swatches!

Clarins Eyeshadow Quads

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Fairy Tale (01)

Fairy Tale #1

Fairy Tale #2

Fairy Tale #3

Fairy Tale #4

Rosewood (02)

Rosewood #1

Rosewood #2

Rosewood #3

Rosewood #4

Flame (03)

Flame #1

Flame #2

Flame #3

Flame #4

Brown Sugar (04)

Brown Sugar #1

Brown Sugar #2

Brown Sugar #3

Brown Sugar #4

Jade (05)

Jade #1

Jade #2

Jade #3

Jade #4

Midnight (06)

Midnight #1

Midnight #2

Midnight #3

Midnight #4

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Lip Balm Quick Reviews: Clarins, Jack Black, Nuxe, Tarte, Tatcha, First Aid Beauty

Christine — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 18:30:00 +0000

For reference, I test lip balms over months, not weeks or months, as I like to test them under a variety of conditions. My lips are usually what I’d say are “normal,” where they’re not dry, chapped, or cracked, and don’t feel like I need to wear lip balm all the time. As a result, a lot of lip balms are more than adequate for my day-to-day needs, which is why I end up testing them over prolonged periods of time so I can catch my lips when they’re worse as well. I typically test lip balms in the early morning, late evening, and overnight. These are a few I’ve tested (but haven’t gotten around to reviewing) over the last year and a half to two years:

Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm ($24.00 for 0.50 fl. oz.) is supposed to have “intensive hydration for dry, chapped lips.” After trying this last year, it became my “holy grail” of lip balms (though there are others I still love and use!). The reason I love it is for how hydrating it is without ever feeling heavy, clingy, or tacky. It has a really smooth, more gel-like consistency on the lips that still lasts for hours but is incredibly comfortable to wear. There’s a subtle, sweet rose scent but no discernible taste–the scent was so subtle to my nose that I forgot it was scented until I sat down to write the review.

For me, the formula works well as a night time lip balm as well as a daytime one, as it can go under lipsticks well, too. This is the lip balm I reach for at night time, and it has worked well whether my lips are dry from too much swatching or testing of drying lip products as well as just when my lips are in “maintenance mode.” I’ve repurchased this one a few times since initially trying.

Jack Black The Stick Natural Lip Balm ($7.50 for 0.15 oz.) is a twist-up lip balm with a firmer, more solid texture compared to the squeeze-tube version (which has been a long-time favorite). The firmer texture dragged a bit on the lips, though warmer temperatures will help it soften, so it may depend on where you store it (pocket, purse, house, etc.).

I don’t find that the stick version is particularly moisturizing (not drying, just barely hydrating) or long-wearing to the point where it may not feel that hydrating because I feel like I’m always reapplying it (I felt like it was gone within an hour or two). There’s currently only one scent (Fresh Mint), which is minty and subtle, slightly cooling on the lips, but tasteless to me.

Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm ($15.00 for 0.52 oz.) is supposed to “nourish, repair and protect” for “dry or chapped lips.” The texture was unlike most lip balms that I’ve tried: firmer, even though it was a potted balm, almost gritty, thick, and very waxy (not surprising, given the base). After applying to the lips, the texture has a much smoother feel, but it was moderately heavy and very noticeable to me; I knew I was wearing something, and for me, it wasn’t a texture that I ever grew to like. It did, however, wear an incredibly long time–there was still so much product would still be on my lips after wearing it all night.

The balm has a citrus scent, not too strong or lingering. Over time, I’ve found that beeswax-based lip balms never feel as hydrating for me as other bases–they tend to feel more like they sit on top of my lips but are not deeply hydrating for me. I felt like it worked well for protecting my lips when decently hydrated/moisturized, but this one did not work wonders for me after a long swatching session or a few days of testing really drying lip products.

This balm also reminds me a lot of First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Intensive Lip Balm (in texture, and it is also beeswax-based), which gave me similar results/overall feelings. Both are well-loved by the beauty community.

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Lipsaver Treatment Primer ($19.00 for 0.20 fl. oz.) is supposed to be a hydrating lip balm and lip primer in one that can be used with lipstick or “as a soothing overnight treatment.” Initially, the texture has a smooth, balmy feel but shortly after applying, it dried to a white film that looked almost crusty on the lips (I think any time one has to use the word crusty while describing a lip product, it’s not a good sign). The formula felt drying, and when I tried it a few times with lipstick, it never made my lipstick look better–worse and more prone to fading from the center first. I didn’t test this one extensively (five times), given it was drying and produced whiteness–there was not much time needed to determine it was a miss!

Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm ($36.00 for 0.28 oz.) is supposed to be an “ultra-hydrating lip balm” that uses “camellia oil and squalane [to] penetrate deeply.” There’s also a “hand-laid 24-karat gold leaf” that sits on top of the balm. I liked it for its texture–jelly-like, very smooth, and comfortable to wear, thick enough to feel plush but not heavy–and that it hydrated fairly well, but it has never been an intensive lip balm for me. The balm wore well for four to six hours; it didn’t wear away quickly but I could barely tell there was any left when I woke up. There was a subtle sweet scent but no discernible taste.

The gold leaf just feels gimmicky, and I expect it inflates the price (I’d rather they skip it and drop the price). It’s a lip balm I enjoy wearing when my lips need some added moisture but not when my lips are need of genuine repair (dry, cracked, etc.).

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Intensive Lip Balm
($20.00 for 0.34 oz.) is supposed to be a “concentrated lip treatment balm” that heals and gives “instant relief to dry, chapped, or distressed lips.” It has a beeswax base, which can work really well for some and less so for others–I am, unfortunately, in the latter camp. For me, it never seemed to repair or restore; it helped lock in existing moisture and prevent damage but other lip balms do more for me, personally. The balm itself has a much denser, thicker consistency that goes on thicker and has more of a “seal” feel on the lips, where I can always tell that I have something on my lips.

It doesn’t look as glossy as the average lip balm, though, which would make it ideal for someone who wants a natural-matte finish in their balm. On the upside, the balm wore awhile and lasted through the night due to the thicker texture that adhered quite well to lips. There was a subtle, sweet, herbal scent and had a slight tingle after initially applying.

Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm

Jack Black Fresh Mint The Stick Natural Lip Balm

NUXE Reve de Miel Ultra Nourishing Lip Balm

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Lipsaver Treatment Primer

Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Intensive Lip Balm

Clarins Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm

Jack Black Fresh Mint The Stick Natural Lip Balm

NUXE Reve de Miel Ultra Nourishing Lip Balm

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Lipsaver Treatment Primer

Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Intensive Lip Balm

Clarins Nude (01) Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 15:00:00 +0000

Nude (01)

Clarins Nude (01) Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.20 oz.) is consists of four powder eyeshadows that are supposed to be usable both wet and dry and have long-wearing results. It’s a peachy twist on neutrals–not quite orange, not quite pink. I like that there was a really deep shade, which made it more versatile and added much-needed contrast to the palette. While you can apply them wet or dry, I only felt one of the four shades really benefited from damp application significantly, so it is definitely wearable if you prefer to use your eyeshadows dry.

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Nude (01)

PPermanent. $43.00.

B+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

89%

Total

Get a shade-by-shade breakdown of this palette, along with individual photos and swatches…

Nude #1

Nude #1 is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a frosted finish. It had good pigmentation both dry and damp, but the damp application made it appear lighter and brighter as the shimmer was brought to the forefront. The consistency was smooth, firm without being stiff, and blendable on the lid. I noticed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

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Cle de Peau Baby Universe #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Love in Venice (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Hello Kitty Apple Pie (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Vivacious (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Rise and Shine (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
LORAC Black Tie Attire #2 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Precious (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Tarte Coconut (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Viseart Pont des Arts (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Too Faced Sparkling Cider (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).

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Nude #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Nude #2

Nude #2 is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. Applied dry, it was softer, though still rather pigmented. Applied damp, it was darker and more shimmery with slightly more pigmented. The eyeshadow was easy to apply to the lid, blend out, and diffuse. It wore for eight hours on me.

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Anastasia Intense Gaze (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
YSL Paris #5 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Viseart Nuance #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Abstraction (LE, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Pink Haze (LE, $45.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Libra (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Buxom Glitz Factor (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Shine Bright (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).

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Nude #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Nude #3

Nude #3 is a medium taupe with a hint of gray in its reflective sheen but with warmer undertones. It had a lightly pearlized, sparkly finish. The texture felt soft, was mostly blendable, but it also seemed drier, and I felt like it had to be applied with a damp brush to really go on evenly. This shade had a greater color and opacity difference between dry and damp application with damp application yielding darker and opaque coverage. It started to fade after seven and a half hours on me.

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MAC Stroke My Ego (DC, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Silent Treatment #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Satin Taupe (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Ciate Ellie (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Who Has Time (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
LORAC Chrome (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Cinder (Left) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).

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Nude #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Nude #4

Nude #4 is a deep brown with subtle, warm, reddish undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was mostly opaque dry, but the color appeared warmer and lighter as well. When I tried it damp, it was deeper, richer, and totally opaque. The powder had a firmer feel in the pan, but I had no trouble getting product onto the brush or blending it out on the skin. This shade wore well for eight hours on me.

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LORAC Truffle (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
NARS Give In Take VI (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Wonderful #5 (DC, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Surratt Beauty Chocolate Noir (P, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Ankh (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty AW '16 (Right) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Hourglass Graphite #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar).
MAC Phresh Out #5 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Too Faced Cup of Joe (LE, $16.00).

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Nude #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

Clarins Nude (01) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Nude #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Nude #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Nude #3 Eyeshadow

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Clarins Rosewood Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Rosewood (02)

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PPermanent. $43.00.

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Rosewood #1

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Rosewood #2

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Rosewood #3

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Rosewood #4

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Clarins Flame Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Flame (03)

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PPermanent. $43.00.

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Flame #1

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Flame #2

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Flame #3

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Flame #4

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Clarins Brown Sugar Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Brown Sugar (04)

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PPermanent. $43.00.

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Brown Sugar #1

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Brown Sugar #2

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