Dior Smoky Sequins (066 5 Couleurs Eyeshadow Palette ($63.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a new, limited edition five-pan eyeshadow palette that features a medium gray, white, golden bronze, dark gray, and dark black. The formula feels like last year’s holiday eyeshadow formula, which was a little easier to use and better performing than some of Dior’s other eyeshadow palettes in recent times. It is described as being “ultra-pigmented” with ” no powdery effect.” The palette was decent with respect to pigmentation, texture, and wear; it’s the kind of palette that is on the cusp of being good, but it would work for someone who typically wears primer already. I wish the center shade wasn’t a warm-toned gold/bronze hue; I think it would have been better with something cooler, perhaps a violet, blue, or silvery taupe.

Smoky Sequins #1 is a light-medium gray with neutral undertones and a sparkly, frosted finish. The consistency was drier and dustier, which resulted in the color applying poorly to bare skin as it would sheer out and not adhere well. It had medium coverage, and it was not buildable when I wore it. The best luck I had was using it with a slightly dampened brush. It lasted for six hours on me. Sydney Grace Polished Silver (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Gunmetal (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Sex & the Oyster (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Lysithea (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Uninhibited #1 (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Silver Bells (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smoky Sequins #2 is a bright white with neutral undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, while the texture was soft, fairly smooth, and blendable on the skin. It applied well to bare skin and lasted for seven hours. Dior Precious Embroidery #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Skulls (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Puppy Eyes (LE, $16.00) is more muted (95% similar). L'Oreal Petite Perle (P, $5.99) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Chillproof (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Inglot #453 (P, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Marmalade Sky #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Modern Glamour #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel L'Intemporel de Chanel #5 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC White Frost (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Vapor (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Milani Bella White (07) (P, $4.49) is warmer (90% similar). Disney by Sephora Ball Gown (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Flowers 1 #1 (DC, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smoky Sequins #3 is a medium, golden bronze with warm, brown undertones and a metallic finish. It had excellent color payoff with a smooth, denser consistency that was really easy to work with; it felt much denser compared to the other shades in the palette–creamier in a way. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading. NARS Dione (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Satin Tan (58P) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty They Know Who (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Terra Moons Rubidium (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Cold Copper (09) (DC, $39.00) is lighter (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Incognito #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Benefit Thanks a Latte (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Eclipse (LE, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Lithium (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Santorini (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced After Hours (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC English Gilt (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Crushed Clove (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Charge (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Buxom Style Icon (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). theBalm Tubular (LE, $16.00)(90% similar). LORAC Lust (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Push-up (PiP, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Gitte (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smoky Sequins #4 is a dark gray with neutral-to-cool undertones and a pearly shimmer. It had good color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The texture was just a touch drier, but it came together well on the lid and did not look dry on. I was able to get seven and a half hours of wear out of this shade. MAC Plumluxe #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Lapisluxe #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Graphite (07M) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Galaxy (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Diesel (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC A Sprinkle of Blues #4 (PiP, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar). Stila Black Diamond (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Afterhours (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #18 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Sketch (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Feather (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Double Feature #2 #2 (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #20 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Full Metal (DC, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Fleur de Pierre (106) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). NARS Indes Galantes (Left) (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME108 Steel (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Silver Medal (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Smashbox Obsidian (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Black Ice (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Smoky Sequins #5 is a dark black with warmer, brown undertones and a satin finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a really smooth, blendable texture that adhered well to bare skin and did not appear patchy when blended out. The color started to fade noticeably after eight hours of wear. Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #4 (DC, ) is lighter (95% similar). Pat McGrath Dark Matter (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Empire (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP 1001 Nights (LE, $9.99) is brighter (95% similar). Byredo Gothique (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Black Coffee (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Dark Dare (P, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Obsidian (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup by Mario N12 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Chanel Rêve d'Orient #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Blackjack (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Roulette (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). NARS Look Closer IV (DC, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Anger (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Blackground (DC, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Chroma #3 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Cinderfella (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Riviera #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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