Brown (03)

Clarins Brown (03) 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. I think that, despite being a neutral palette, it is not quite as dupable as is typical, because there is a lot less warmth coming from orange tones. It’s also more subdued, which may make it an easy to wear palette for some.

The texture is much denser and firmer in the pan (but not stiff or difficult to blend out) with greater pigmentation and a smoother, less powdery/dry finish, even when used dry. They reminded me of formulas like Make Up For Ever’s Artist Shadow but not quite as cream-like. This particular set of shades wore fairly well, but I had some issues with the deepest shade when used dry, as it didn’t adhere as well and looked a bit patchy. I liked the finish and intensity of using the shades with a slightly dampened brush more, personally. They are not too different applied dry or damp in coverage, which is good if you don’t typically bother to use a damp brush!

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Brown #1

Brown #1 is a light-medium, dirty beige with neutral-to-cool undertones and a satin finish. Applied dry, it had semi-sheer coverage that was fairly easy to blend and lasted for seven hours. Applied damp, it was mostly opaque, much easier to work with, and wore for eight hours.

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• Marc Jacobs Beauty The Parisienne #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
• MAC Oh, Rocky! (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• LORAC Black #1 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
• Too Faced Divinity (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Tarte Toasted Marshmallow (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
• Tarte Sugar Cookie (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
• Tarte Eggnog (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
• Disney by Sephora A Wish (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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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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Brown #2

Brown #2 is a muted, medium brown with subtle, sallow yellow undertones and a satin finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation both wet and dry, but the damp application yielded slightly darker, smoother pigmentation overall. The texture was denser, more cream-like, and had no powderiness at all, but I didn’t have any issues picking up the color with my eyeshadow brush. It wore well for seven hours dry, seven and a half hours damp.

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• Urban Decay Primal (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• LORAC Vintage (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
• Lancome Trenchcoat (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Urban Decay Dare (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
• Sydney Grace Java (PiP, $6.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Tarte Hot Stone Massage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Buxom Star Treatment (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• MAC Sandstone (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #7 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
• LORAC Cool Taupe (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

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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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Brown #3

Brown #3 is a medium-dark brown with subtle, yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. It wasn’t necessary to use the eyeshadow damp, as it was richly pigmented dry already, though damp application gave it a smoother, more metallic finish. The texture was smooth, blendable, and easy to work with on bare skin. This shade wore nicely for eight hours both wet and dry.

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• Milani Sweeter Than Chocolate (PiP, $5.99) is warmer (95% similar).
• MAC Bao Bao's Jewels #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Chanel Blurry Mauve #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• MAC Posh Pedigree #3 (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Dior Volcanic #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Soft Steel (LE, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Pat McGrath Substance (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
• L'Oreal Quartz Fume (P, $5.99) is lighter (85% similar).
• Jouer Magic Hour (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
• Dior Jungle #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

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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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Brown #4

Brown #4 is a dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a satin finish. It had good color payoff both wet and dry, and the biggest difference was how the color appeared darker and cooler applied damp. The consistency felt firmer than desired, so it did take a little extra work to get the color out of the pan. If I used a flat, synthetic brush, I had better results initially than using a natural eyeshadow brush. I noticed signs of fading after eight hours (both wet and dry).

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• Make Up For Ever M626 Neutral Brown (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Viseart Minx #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Amberluxe #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
• Viseart Chroma #2 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
• elf Plateau (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Dior Precious Embroidery #4 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
• Too Faced Belle Femme (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• MAC Midnight Hour (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar).
• LORAC Espresso (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
• MAC Smut (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

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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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Clarins Brown (03) Eyeshadow Palette | Look Breakdown

Clarins Brown (03) Eyeshadow Palette | Look Breakdown

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Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

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Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #1 Eyeshadow

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Clarins Brown #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown (03) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette

Clarins Brown #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #1 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #2 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #3 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #4 Eyeshadow

Clarins Brown #4 Eyeshadow