Clarins Rosewood (02) 4-Colour Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Rosewood (02)
Clarins Rosewood (02) Eyeshadow Palette ($43.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a sultry set of smoky, mauve shades housed in a gold-hued compact. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because this an updated, reformulated version, except the colors are more different than not from what I’ve seen (I don’t recall having the original). The formula is a wet/dry formulation that’s supposed to be long-wearing.
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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Rosewood (02)
PPermanent. $43.00.
Get a shade-by-shade breakdown of this palette, along with individual photos and swatches…
Rosewood #1
Rosewood #1 is a bright, iridescent pinkish white with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had semi-sheer coverage when applied dry, and it appeared frostier–less smooth in its sheen. When I used it with a dampened brush, the coverage was closer to opaque, and the finish was smoother and more metallic. The texture was soft, a little too dense/firm in the pan but workable. It wore well for just over eight hours both dry and damp on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- 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).
- KVD Beauty Instaglam (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cherries Jubilee (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Rouge Trafalgar #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Blazing Gold #2 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC A Party of Pastels #2 (PiP, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Clarins Eyeshadow swatches.
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.
Rosewood #2
Rosewood #2 is a muted, medium rosy brown with warm undertones and a metallic finish. The pigmentation was opaque both wet and dry with the most noteworthy difference seen being the finish, which became smoother and more reflective when applied damp. It had a smooth, firmer texture that was blendable and easy to work with on bare skin. The eyeshadow wore well for eight hours dry and eight and a half hours damp.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Flirting Game (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Scream (LE, ) is darker (95% 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).
- Urban Decay Angel (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Helio (149M) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Emily (P, $27.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora June Gloom (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil et Lune #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Clarins Eyeshadow swatches.
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 #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rosewood #3
Rosewood #3 is a medium-dark, silvery taupe with hints of purple and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque coverage applied dry and opaque coverage applied damp. I did not notice much of a difference using it on the lid wet or dry, and the biggest difference was that damp yielded a more metallic finish that lasted a half hour longer (eight and a half hours compared to eight hours dry).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Golden Glow #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Zoeva Wrapped in Silk (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% 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).
- Chanel Candeur et Provocation #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Troops (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Ardency Inn Disco (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mind Tricks (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Uptown Girl #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Clarins Eyeshadow swatches.
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.
Look Using this Product
Rosewood #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rosewood #4
Rosewood #4 is a deep plum with warmer undertones and a satiny sheen. It was semi-opaque and a touch lighter when applied dry, and this was the shade that I struggled to blend and diffuse when I used it dry. I also had issues with getting the color to show up true-to-pan without a primer. When I used it with a dampened brush, it was easier to apply and blend out. This shade wore well for eight hours, regardless of whether they were applied dry or wet.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- 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).
- 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).
- Tarte Power Plum (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Trait de Caractere #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
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.
Browse all of our Clarins Eyeshadow swatches.
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.
I have this and I totally agree with your assessment of it. I’m a fan of Clarins makeup. It doesn’t get the love it deserves.
Happy to hear it! What are your other favorite products from Clarins?
Joli Rouge Lipsticks, Instant Concealer, eye primer and their Blush Prodige. Especially the lipsticks. I’m over 50’and not a fan of matte lipsticks but prefer more shine and hydration.
Thank you! xo
This is pretty! I like how it’s a cooler toned purple palette.
Me too! A really lovely set of shades.
It’s funny – I thought you HAD reviewed the “old” Rosewood quad. I picked up this same quad but in 03/Brown a few weeks ago. I really love it though I do wish the lightest shade was a true highlighter rather than just “dark beige”. Great shadows, though.
Happy to hear you’re enjoying the new formula 😀
If I spot this in Sephora later this afternoon/evening, I’m getting it! I love these sorts of rosy-plummy shades so much!
They are really pretty shades!
Some people told me it’s a ‘cooler’ version of the original. It looks warmer than the original to me. If I traveled more I’d pick this up for sure since it’s so versatile.
It would be a nice travel palette for more neutral looks!
You can have mine. (Actually, I already got rid of this palette.) I hated it. The iridescence accentuated creases on my lids I didn’t even know existed! The shadows creased and faded even with good primer. The lighter shades lacked pigmentation and the darker shades muddied when blended.
Oh no, that is terrible!
I have this palette as well and was curious about what you thought of it – I agree, I think some of the colours, particularly the darker ones, wore much better when wet!
Seems like we are on the same page!
Ooh this is pretty combo! And it rated nicely. I might have a dupe for #2, but I definitely don’t have anything like #3 & #4.
So, while I won’t be getting this palette, I’ve been inspired to do some looks with these colors once I get the dupes. Although since it’s permanent, I might get it later on… maybe. 😀
Keep us posted if you end up trying it, Aj! 🙂
This palette looks lovely. I’ve looked at your eyeshadow in a number of reviews to discover it was this palette. There’s also a beautiful nude palette. I look forward to discovering the cosmetics side of Clairins.
The combo in this quad worked so well!
Oh gosh! So gorgeous! I do wish Clarins cosmetics were in my face more. I have a feeling they have more hidden gems. Lol
They really seem to have quite a few, maybe Clarins itself is the hidden gem, haha!
Sorry to be a total space cadet, but where in the new format is the link to the look breakdown ? I think I’ve scoured the page…
There’s no look breakdown for this post, since it’s just the eyeshadows used (product featured) 🙂
Lovely shades!
They are!
These shades are gorgeous… I know that Clarin’s is famous for their skincare, but I never saw anything about their eyeshadows, but it’s worthwhile looking into!
Some of them are nice! 🙂
After testing the waters a bit more, I do have a feedback regarding the slideshows: I really do like the format, but I wish the default zoomed in pictures are of the swatches instead of the product/pan shots.
I feel that I can still kind of make out how the shades look in the pan while it’s zoomed out, while swatches need to be zoomed in to really be experienced. Which means it does get a bit tedious to click on the swatch picture on each and every shade.
That is my personal experience as someone who is here mainly for the swatches, anyway. ^^;
Thanks, Ryou! Unfortunately, it’s based on how the photos import with product photos being first, then swatches, and so forth, so it would probably mean reimporting all images to change that structure (so not something I can really consider at this time!). It also throws the general flow out of whack everywhere else (because it is also the same situation on product pages, setting featured image for the page, etc.). I’m so sorry I can’t help on this one!
Also, my tip would be to click “show all” should it be a post where it gets tedious to save you some clicking!
That’s totally understandable! Temptalia is such a large site and switching to a completely different system can absolutely break it. “Show all” is a handy feature, however! Thank you so much for considering everything. It’s much appreciated. <3
I’ve not bought any makeup products from Clarin since I got the Garden Escape palette some years or so ago. I was so disappointed in it. I liked the greens and hated the pinks. I’m not going to buy anymore makeup until after Christmas (I hope) but after I’m swingign by a Clarin counter to do some swatching.
This definitely has a different formula from that palette!
Not really my shades for eyeshadow, but pretty, and I’m glad they did a good job with it!
It’s always good to see a high quality product!
Really like being able to see the swatches by the grade and review instead of scrolling up and down to see how the swatches match to the grades.
Thank you, Jo!
This is a really beautiful, subtle, cool toned purplish quad that I can see would work on many skintones. Whilst I would not use these shades at all, I can appreciate how lovely it is.
It is a nice one!
When you say it was reformulated… do you know how recently? Or if it looked different before? (packaging wise)
I picked this up liike… maybe two and a half months ago? I think it was in August, anyway, cause I bought it the same time as Dior’s fall collection. That likely means I have the newest version, right?
ps. I really like the new format, too! once I got used to it, it seems like it’s a lot easier to click back and forth from descriptions to swatches, etc. nice! 🙂
A couple of months maybe? The packaging was different – they were two rows, two in each row.