Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a new, limited edition five-pan palette for fall. It features a blackened brown, light beige, pink, light brown, and dark plum with varying degrees of shimmer–satin to frost. For a Dior palette, it was better than anticipated, though it isn’t excellent, so I imagine for some the quality at this price point doesn’t make a compelling case. The five shades worked well together, and I can see several looks from this set of shades.

Capital of Light #1 is a dark, blackened brown with gold shimmer that gives it a soft, frosted finish. It had good color payoff with a slightly dry texture, but it applied without too much trouble. The color lasted for seven hours on me before fading noticeably. Tom Ford Beauty Spring 2015 (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Tempting (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D326 Black Bronze (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Parisienne #6 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). theBalm Sophisticated (P, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Huntress (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Capital of Light #2 is a very light beige with neutral-to-cool undertones and a frosted shimmer. It had good pigmentation that applied evenly and was easy to blend out on bare skin. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. LORAC Vanilla (LE, $19.00) is more pigmented, warmer (95% similar). theBalm #22 (P, $6.50) is brighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Sea Glass (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Delightful #1 (DC, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Chott (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NARS Galice (P, $28.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Emerald Lust #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Capital of Light #3 is a medium pink with warm undertones and a satin sheen. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, while the texture was fairly smooth, a little dry but blendable overall. This shade started to fade noticeably after seven hours of wear. Chanel Tisse Cambon #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Sugar Shade #4 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Bubbly (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I808 English Pink (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Peach (New Nudes) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Sweet as Candy #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Bloody Mary (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC In Living Pink (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Da Bling (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Alien (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #21 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Pink Venus (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Pink of Me (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Majestic Rose #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Sweetie Pie (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #4 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Super Orgasm (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Kindness is Free (LE, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Just Peachy (PiP, $16.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Make Up For Ever I808 English Pink (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Capital of Light #4 is a light-medium golden brown with warm undertones and a soft, frosted sheen. The consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable on the skin, while it delivered opaque color payoff. In practice, this was the easiest and best shade in the palette. On me, it wore well for seven and a half hours. theBalm Stand-offish (P, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Yacht (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Starlight (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Dancer & Prancer (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Gitte (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). NARS Dione (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Smashbox Doe (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Laura Mercier Topaz (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Bohemian Waxwing (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). theBalm Tubular (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Crushed Clove (PiP, $17.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Capital of Light #5 is a dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly, but it wasn’t the easiest shade to blend out or diffuse the edges of as the texture was slightly dry. KVD Beauty Worship (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S832 Ash Plum (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I834 Grape (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Overlook (DC, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Rosette (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Golden Shock #1 (LE, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Head Bitch (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Fig (P, $30.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Delicatesse #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Sensuous (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE, ) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Pop (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Mauve Over (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Seductive Rose #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). theBalm Curvy Cami (P, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora Girlish Appeal (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Cle de Peau Golden Lace #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Rich Core (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Nocturnelle (DC, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Inglot #445 (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette

Dior Capital of Light #1 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #1 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #2 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #2 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #3 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #3 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #4 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #4 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #5 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light #5 Eyeshadow

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette | Full Breakdown

Dior Capital of Light (806) Eyeshadow Palette | Full Breakdown