Charlotte Tilbury Desert Haze Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Desert Haze
Charlotte Tilbury Desert Haze Eyeshadow Quad ($53.00 for 0.18 oz.) is an all-matte quad that features warmer-toned neutrals that still had some saturation but were more toned-down–not as vivid in a way. All four shades had rich pigmentation, while the textures were soft and blendable with light powderiness–mostly present in the pans–that made it easy to use.
Desert Haze
PPermanent. $53.00.
Desert Haze (Prime)
Desert Haze (Prime) is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was somewhat powdery, though it didn’t seem prone to fallout but had a bit of sheerness to it when initially applied, so though it seemed quite pigmented, it had to be built back up in practice. There were signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Dominique Cosmetics Fringe (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Caution (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Ciambella (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Hustler (PiP, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Hammamet I (P, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Soft Chill (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Sweet (PiP, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #5 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Stark (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Tan-tation (PiP, $5.99) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIAMOND POWDER, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)].
Desert Haze (Prime)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Desert Haze (Enhance)
Desert Haze (Enhance) is a muted, medium0dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges without sheering out too quickly. The texture was soft, a little powdery in the pan, but velvety and more substantial, which I have found tends to perform better than the brand’s older matte formula. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever M705 Canyon (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Warmth (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #10 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Half Baked (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Terracotta (LE, ) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Mambo (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Truth Hurts (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Bunny Fu-Fu (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Crossing Lines (PiP, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Amhara (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, HEXYL LAURATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIAMOND POWDER, [+/- IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), CARMINE (CI 75470)].
Desert Haze (Enhance)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Desert Haze (Define)
Desert Haze (Define) is a deep brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation in a single layer with a smooth, velvety consistency that was more substantial, so it wasn’t prone to sheering out nor was it too powdery. The product picked up well with a brush but still blended out readily. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Persona Brave (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Hot Chocolate (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Spell Breaker (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dark Roast (DC, $5.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dark Chocolate (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Affogato (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Vintage (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Drummers Drumming (DC, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty No Fudge Given (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Beyond (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, TALC, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, HEXYL LAURATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIAMOND POWDER, [+/- IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)].
Desert Haze (Define)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Desert Haze (Smoke)
Desert Haze (Smoke) is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage paired with a soft, velvety consistency that wasn’t too powdery nor too firmly pressed into the pan. The eyeshadow applied well to bare skin and blended out nicely. It wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Viseart Sepia (Dark Matte #4) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Milani Spice It Up (PiP, $5.99) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Becca Ombre Rouge #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva Freshly Toasted (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Antique (276CP) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Confidential (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Cider (5) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Honor Roll (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Dogman (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Hot Chocolate (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, HEXYL LAURATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIAMOND POWDER, [+/- IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)].
As simple and “plain” as it may look, I like it a lot! This would be a true workhorse quad, especially if, say, I’m traveling or something. Easier than packing my Mod Ren palette, eh?
I think this is a really cohesive quad, which can easily be utilised when working with shimmers from other palettes. I can’t help but think that this is the wrong time of the year (for those in the Northern Hemisphere) to be releasing such an autumnal toned quad.
Anyway, it’s good value as the shades are evenly rated.