Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.356 oz.) is a set of twelve shades with a general neutral-leaning vibe. Two shades–both in the purple family–are the only non-standard neutrals (your browns, beiges, etc.). There are so many neutral palettes available that it seems like any new-to-market palette should be exceptionally high quality in order to compete with all those other neutral palettes, and this one isn’t. There are several shades that miss here, primarily with respect to pigmentation and texture.

Dune is a medium, warm-toned brown with a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a smooth, silky texture that was blendable and lasted for eight hours. KVD Beauty Samael (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Chessboard (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Head Over Heels (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Wanderer (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Fawn (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Fifi (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Brown (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Stila Warm Honey (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Wedge (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Charcoal Brown (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Hazelnut Bon Bons (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Nest Egg (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Stila Warm Taupe (LE, $18.00) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Neutral Brown (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Zone (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Tan-gled Up in You (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Sexpert (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Entrelacs #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Wind is a light, peachy beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color coverage with a silky, smooth consistency that was a little dusty to work with on the skin but blended out well enough. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Tarte Super Mom (LE, )(100% similar). Anastasia Vanilla (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop With a Smile (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Blanc Type (DC, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Cozy (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Toasted Marshmallow (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Assistant (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Crave (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Alabaster (P, ) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Infinity #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M532 Sugar Coated Candy (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #1 (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte French Manicure (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Fresh (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Whisper (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Bitter Start (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Hello (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Buttercream (PiP, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Sand Out from the Crowd (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rock is a muted, dark brown with a hint of gray and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth, lightly dense texture that was easy to apply to the lid. It wore well for eight hours. MAC Silver Dawn (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Beautifully Charred (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Delightful #2 (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #8 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Witch (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). YSL Saharienne #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Substance (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). theBalm Fine (P, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Burberry Gold #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Under the Mistle-taupe (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Secret Lovers (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Too Faced Coffee Chip (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Inglot #402 (P, $7.00) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Snakebite (DC, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). L'Oreal Quartz Fume (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Bad Habit Altered State (PiP, ) is cooler, less glossy (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dust is a light-medium, peachy gold with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a soft, lightly loose texture that blended well but tended to sheer out slightly. It started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear. Urban Decay Bathwater (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #2 (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Lancome Filigree (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Moon Rock (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop High Tide (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Photosphere (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Pretty Vulgar Free (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Taurella (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Absinthe #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Snow (LE, $19.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior Electrify #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Bling (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). YSL Rosy Glow #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Unlocked (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Best Makeup (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop UR a Catch (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Fresh Blade (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Red Carpet Arrival (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Disney by Sephora Sand in the Glass (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Earth is a dark, taupe brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was very soft and finely-milled, but it tended to sheer out and was difficult to blend out, as it looked patchy and uneven on bare skin. It is also the type of texture that darkens when applied directly to the skin compared to how it appears in the pan. It lasted for seven and a half hours for me. MAC Mystery (DC, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M106 Slate (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Fuze (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Defy (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Soot #2 (DC, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Concrete (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Quai des Brumes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Cool Gray (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Saleos (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Join My League (LE, $17.00) is more pigmented, warmer (90% similar). Persona Maverick (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Cendre (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Cyprus Umber (PiP, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Solar Exposure #4 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Smoke (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Influential (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Seed (224CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Hourglass Infinity #5 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Grounds (P, $5.25) is cooler (85% similar). theBalm Dig It (LE, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Bone is a muted, light-medium yellowed beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff, but the texture was a little dusty and could look dry on the skin (if you have oilier lids, I don’t think it would be an issue, though). This shade wore for seven and a half hours before fading. Too Faced Good Girl (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Real Fantasy (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Tabby (LE, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Nudes (LE, ) is less pigmented (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M518 Nude (P, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar). Sephora Whitewashed (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Banana Date (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M510 Vanilla (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Nudie (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Daydream (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Tufted Suede (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Trompe L'Ol (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Juvia's Place Kesi (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Fab Accent (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Free Spirit (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Perfect-O (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Noir Fume #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Wheat (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Paper Tiger (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Choco Glace is a medium-dark, reddish brown with a sparkling, pearly sheen. The underlying finish was more of a satin/pearl hybrid, but there was looser sparkle and micro-shimmer that tended to get everywhere but where you intended. It had good color payoff and blended out decently, except for the sparkly bits. Most of the eyeshadow wore well for eight hours with little fall out, but most of the fall out occurred during initial application. Laura Mercier Brown Sugar (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Lost (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Antique Bronze (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Burnished Rose (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Stila Metallic Bronze (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Cle de Peau Satin Moon #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Java (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Moonshine (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Tarte Pretty (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar). KVD Beauty Synergy (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Violet Sugar is a muted, medium-dark silvery purple with cool undertones and a soft, frosted shimmer-sheen finish. It had semi-sheer color payoff with a dusty, drier texture that was prone to sheering out when applied to the lid. This one requires a good, lightly tacky base/primer to perform well. The color was noticeably faded after seven hours of wear. Too Faced Champs Elysees (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Dance Party (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Slate (27M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Great Beyond #4 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Milani Purr-fect Purple (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Scarab Violetta (33) (DC, $33.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Hoodoo (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Inglot #420 (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Pearled Earth (PiP, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Lancome Zip Me Up (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Too Faced Nashville (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Bluff (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #6 (LE, $16.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cocoa Rose is a soft, medium brown with warm undertones and fine shimmer. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that was just a smidgen dusty. The color lasted for seven and a half hours for me. Disney by Sephora Sultana (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Pink Sensibilities #1 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Sable (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME612 Silver Brown (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Twinks (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Burberry Gold Copper No. 100 (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Vixen (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Cobbler (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I538 Pearly Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Candy Mauve is a light, pinky lavender with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had sheer color coverage with a firmer texture in the pan, which then translated to thin, uneven coverage applied to the skin. The color was faded after six hours. Bobbi Brown Cool Lilac (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Strawberry Ice (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Celestial (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Smoothie (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Dior Rosee (141) (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Violet Blend #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D914 Crystalline Mauve (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Young Venus (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). MAC Pink Freeze (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Hot Chocolate is a muted, dark brown with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, finely-milled consistency that was fairly blendable. The color lasted for eight hours on me. MAC Brown Down (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Strong Currant (P, $25.00) is more muted (95% similar). Tarte Stylin (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Leader (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Anastasia Hot Chocolate (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Naturally Fabulous (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). MAC Corduroy (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Sydney Grace Dark Chocolate (P, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Verse (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Angles (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Embark (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop In Bold (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Rott (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Solas (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Rust (Define) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Played Out (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Potting Mix (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Cable Knit (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Fudge (DC, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chocolate Espresso is a blackened brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer coverage with a very dusty, thin texture that tended to sheer out as soon as it was applied. The worst part was that it was uneven when blended and turned patchy. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading. LORAC Espresso (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Dark Drive (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #6 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty She Wolf #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Belle Femme (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Dim the Lights (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 08 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Ice Cream Cone (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Defy (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Stila Chocolate (LE, $18.00) is darker (95% similar). Zoeva Beans are White (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Espresso (Mega Pro) (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Activist (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Rott #2 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Wind Down Brown (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Infinity #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M626 Neutral Brown (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Espresso Bean (LE, $23.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Dune Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Dune Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Wind Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Wind Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Rock Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Rock Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Dust Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Dust Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Earth Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Earth Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Bone Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Bone Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Choco Glace Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Choco Glace Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Violet Sugar Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Violet Sugar Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Cocoa Rose Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Cocoa Rose Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Candy Mauve Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Candy Mauve Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Hot Chocolate Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Hot Chocolate Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Chocolate Espresso Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Chocolate Espresso Eyeshadow

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette

Laura Mercier Extreme Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette