Huda Beauty Caramel Brown Obsessions Eyeshadow Palettes Review & Swatches
Caramel Brown
Huda Beauty Caramel Brown Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette ($29.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a new, warm-toned neutral palette that included four matte eyeshadows and five shimmer eyeshadows (one was more of a satin in its finish). The mattes performed fairly well with just a little dryness, while the shimmers were less consistent with one being very hard to use and a couple being really lovely.
Ingredients
Caramel Brown
PPermanent. $29.00.
Caramel Brown #1
Caramel Brown #1 is a muted, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and flecks of pink and gold pearl throughout. The texture was very firm and stiff, which made it difficult to pick up product–even with a fingertip–and yielded more medium coverage that did not apply evenly and was difficult to blend out. It lasted for seven hours before fading visibly on me.
Top Dupes
- Dior Dune #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sphinx (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Solar Flare (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Helena (275K) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mango Tango (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lifetime (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Morning Light (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Cookie (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Don't Leaf (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Rays (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Ingredients
dimethicone, mica, magnesium myristate, calcium titanium borosilicate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, diisostearyl malate, synthetic wax, trimethylsiloxysilicate, silica, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, tin oxide, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin. may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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.
Caramel Brown #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #2
Caramel Brown #2 is an ultra-deep, molten copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented where a little went a long way. The texture was emollient, lightly creamy, and dense without being thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan, so it picked up well with a dry brush and blended out without difficulty. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Sephora Hector E (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cahuenga (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Sweet Toffee (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop White Rabbit (PiP, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Downtown (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bayside (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Morphe Polished (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced I'm Toasted (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Pop (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty They Call Her (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
synthetic fluorphlogopite, mica, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, magnesium myristate, diisostearyl malate, synthetic wax, trimethylsiloxysilicate, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxidemay contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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Caramel Brown #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #3
Caramel Brown #3 is a bright, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was a smidgen dusty in the pan, but it had nearly opaque color coverage that blended out easily. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cannonball (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chutney (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Glossier Dawn (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia D2 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Stop It (LE, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Zoeva Through the Window (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Floral Out (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop I Owe You (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Horizon (127CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Snug as a Bug (PiP, $4.50) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, zea mays (corn) starch, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, boron nitride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, tocopheryl acetate, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol.may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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Caramel Brown #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #4
Caramel Brown #4 is a medium brown with muted, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was lightly powdery in the pan but wasn’t a problem during application. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Playing Game (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Haute (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dig It (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Belle Epic (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Just Be (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chillin' (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Palms Away (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC 15 Minutes of Flame (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, zea mays (corn) starch, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, boron nitride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, tocopheryl acetate, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol. may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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.
Caramel Brown #4
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #5
Caramel Brown #5 is a medium-dark copper with warm, reddish undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was slightly thicker and chunkier with the way the larger flecks of sparkle seemed to dominate, which made it harder to diffuse and blend out the edges evenly. It was the kind of shade that looked better in person, with movement, rather than in a still photo, as the edges looked less unblended in person. It had mostly opaque color coverage but needed to be applied with a dampened brush for full coverage. There were signs of wear present after eight hours.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop A Little Quarky (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Sandcastle (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cinnamon Sugar (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Stila Sunset Fire (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Extra Bubbly (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Zamn (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Hold 'Em (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Harvest (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop 2AM Call (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Sassy Bun (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Ingredients
synthetic fluorphlogopite, dimethicone, mica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, magnesium myristate, diisostearyl malate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, synthetic wax, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxide. may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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.
Caramel Brown #5
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #6
Caramel Brown #6 is a deep, plummy brown with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that adhered well to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was smooth to the touch, dense but not thick or stiff to work with, which made it easy to pick up with a dry brush. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Stay Currant (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Double Up (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Lumiere et Opulence #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Epsilon (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced SaveThemAll (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #8 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Dirt Bag (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Divine Dahlia (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics CEO (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- LORAC Dark Mocha (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
mica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, dimethicone, magnesium myristate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, diisostearyl malate, synthetic wax, trimethylsiloxysilicate, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxide. may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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.
Caramel Brown #6
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #7
Caramel Brown #7 is a medium-dark copper with strong, warm orange undertones and flecks of larger copper sparkle throughout a metallic finish. The consistency was slightly thicker and denser, which made it easier to use with a dampened brush–a fingertip compacted it further and a dry brush didn’t pick up product or place it as evenly. It had opaque color coverage that lasted decently for eight hours.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Rookie (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Powder Trip (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Breadwinner (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bayside (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Volcanic (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Happy Eyes Prime (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Can You Feel It (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Copper Rush (291) (P, $9.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Palisades (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Bohemian (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
mica, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, diisostearyl malate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, magnesium myristate, synthetic wax, trimethylsiloxysilicate, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, tin oxide. all - may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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Caramel Brown #7
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #8
Caramel Brown #8 is a light, peachy orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage paired with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was blendable and not prone to fallout. The color showed signs of fading after eight hours.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Laid Back (PiP, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Work It (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Smackaroo (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Young Prince (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Koi (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twilight Flash (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chanterelle (LE, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Running Late (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, zea mays (corn) starch, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, boron nitride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, tocopheryl acetate, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol. may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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Caramel Brown #8
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Caramel Brown #9
Caramel Brown #9 is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable, though a touch drier. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Highball (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Milani Spice It Up (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Feathered (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Finest (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Suntan (306CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced See Me Rollin' (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hubba Bubba (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Milani Umber the Sun (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Persona Audacious (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Mabuhay (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, zea mays (corn) starch, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, boron nitride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, tocopheryl acetate, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol. may contain (+/-) iron oxides / ci 77492, titanium dioxide / ci 77891, iron oxides / ci 77491, red 40 lake / ci 16035, iron oxides / ci 77499, yellow 5 lake / ci 19140, bismuth oxychloride / ci 77163, ferric ferrocyanide / ci 77510, carmine / ci 75470, blue 1 lake / ci 42090.
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This has several shades that are more unique and downright stunning. Not sure if that’s enough for me to run out and get, especially when the rest of the shades are ones I have dupes for. But, I’ll be thinking about it.
Number 6 is the only one I like in this palette. I don’t have any close dupes that I can recollect, I have to check the Linda Hallberg shades I have, I do have the possible dupe, Embark from MAC.
I still wait for a Huda ES palette to grab my interest, there have been some I sort of could perhaps have thought of buying, but then there were some shades that didn’t preform well enough. These last ones have all been to warm for me, and I feel I have so many warm and warmish neutrals that I don’t need one more unless it’s super special, whatever that can mean.
It’s another pretty palette but I do think that some of the shimmer shades have let it down – too many chunky sparkles in one, poorly formulated in another and shades that are probably easily duped.