Dose of Colors Cutting Edge Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Cutting Edge
Dose of Colors Cutting Edge Eyeshadow Palette ($32.00 for 0.3 oz.) is a new release that featured three matte eyeshadows and two shimmer eyeshadows. There was a more golden/olive note running through the palette, though there was still a pop of orange-brown. All five shades performed well with the worst “offense” being minor fallout during application if I wasn’t careful. The eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and had good longevity without a primer.
Cutting Edge
PPermanent. $32.00.
Edgy
Edgy is a yellowed, light-medium olive with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. Alternatively, I want to call it a dirty chartreuse with strong warm, yellow undertones. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied smoothly and evenly to bare skin. The texture felt soft and smooth to the touch with light powderiness that was present in the pan but didn’t result in dryness; there was a touch of fallout if I wasn’t careful. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Recluse (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Omen (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lethal (258CP) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Savant (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Ace Beaute Golden Apple (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Dank (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- MAC Sour Lemon (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Phatigue (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- MAC Madly Sunny (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Game Changer (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
MATTE SHADES: Mica, PTFE, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Kaolin, Polyethylene, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140) SHIMMER SHADES: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, PTFE, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3 , Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Edgy
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Top It Off
Top It Off is a bright, medium gold with moderate, warm yellow undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was lightly creamy, dense but not too thick, and yielded to a dry brush (though a dampened brush or fingertip would certainly amplify the finish!). It had rich color coverage that adhered well to bare skin, though there was a touch of fallout when I blended it out. This shade stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Ganja (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Wodaabe (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Lioness (LE, $6.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Bronze (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Orium (251DC) (LE, $29.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Superstar (P, $6.99) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Relic (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Come Clean (PiP, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Fyrinnae Luxury (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Twisted (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
MATTE SHADES: Mica, PTFE, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Kaolin, Polyethylene, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140) SHIMMER SHADES: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, PTFE, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3 , Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Top It Off
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sundown
Sundown is a light-medium brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had excellent color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and diffused well along the edges. The consistency was soft with light powderiness in the pan, but it didn’t appear dry or dusty on my skin. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Date Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Feelin' Nutty (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Smokey #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Ghibli (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Calabasas (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kaja Coconut Shell (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Dior Ombre Sculpting Powder (003) (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Warm Mattes #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Au Naturale (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #13 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Ingredients
MATTE SHADES: Mica, PTFE, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Kaolin, Polyethylene, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140) SHIMMER SHADES: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, PTFE, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3 , Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Sundown
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rule Breaker
Rule Breaker is a darker, olive green with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation paired with a smooth, moderately dense texture that felt more firmly-pressed into the pan than the other shimmer but had no fallout during application–yet I had no trouble picking it up with a dry brush. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Chanel Blurry Green #3 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Wicked Envy (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Cadet (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Jaded (P, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Money Bags (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Buxom Dusk 'Til Dawn (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Quintessence #6 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Take Two (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Dusty Olive (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Ingredients
MATTE SHADES: Mica, PTFE, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Kaolin, Polyethylene, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140) SHIMMER SHADES: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, PTFE, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3 , Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Rule Breaker
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cameo
Cameo is a darker, more muted green with moderate, warm olive undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that was lightly powdery but not dry or dusty, so it adhered evenly and wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily. The eyeshadow diffused well along the edges and stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Team Captain (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Punk (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lost (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Chronic (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Radikal (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace General (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Moss (P, $5.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Charmed (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Sage (Define) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Siren Call (P, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
MATTE SHADES: Mica, PTFE, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isoeicosane, Kaolin, Polyethylene, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Water, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Iron Oxides (CI 77491) Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140) SHIMMER SHADES: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, PTFE, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3 , Lauroyl Lysine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Iron Oxides (CI 77492) Iron Oxides (CI 77491)
Murky! Marvelous! Right, Gen?
This is my kind of palette — unfortunately it’s so much my kind of palette that I have multiple dupes for every color except the orange. LOL!
I need another palette like I need a hole in the head but I am loving this color combo! Glad to see it performed well!
If I didn’t already have a plethora of these types of shades, I would absolutely buy this. However, I now feel an itch to use my Coloured Raine Safari Raine palette with some MAC Savant thrown in!
Everything but Sundown….just don’t like that color
I was hoping these two new palettes performed as good as they looked! I ordered the Vault set since the only one I had of this style from DOC was the mauves palette from a few years ago in the old packaging. I’m so excited for these!
Dose of colors is so consistent! What a great brand…palette is so stunning!
I love this colour story of gold, sunburnt orange and olive green. An excellent palette and a beautiful eye look.
This is such a gorgeous palette. I don’t need these kinds of shades, but I still think DOC did an amazing job with this one.
They did! I love the five-pans – compact color stories. I feel like they tell a stronger story and work well to complement what you already have!
I love that this got a good review! Definitely noted as a palette for the future – it really seems to stay true to the hyped up Dose of Colors formula, and the compact assortment of these shades really does intrigue me. Such a nice release from the brand.
I ordered it, your look is fantastic. It puts me in the mood for Fall and leather jackets.
Hope you love it, Saria!