LORAC Noir PRO Palette Review & Swatches
Noir
LORAC Noir Pro Palette (2020) ($35.00 for 0.56 oz.) includes 18 eyeshadows with six mattes and 12 shimmery shades. The majority of the eyeshadows had semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation, were blendable, and lasted between seven and eight hours. The mattes tended to be more buildable and had some fallout due to being very soft, though they were very finely-milled and more substantial than some of the later Pro releases (like the Megas). Many of the shimmers were particularly nice to use, though, as they were pigmented, creamy, and had great adhesion that was flattering on the skin.
Noir
PPermanent. $35.00.
Ecru
Ecru is a very light yellowish beige with a satin finish. It had barely-there, ultra-fine pearl woven throughout the eyeshadow, but the lightly powdery texture came through more noticeably on my skin and looked less shimmery in action. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that wore well for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Absinthe #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Take a Memo (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Lueurs Ambrees #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Hourglass Warm Beige (PiP, ) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Magical (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Sage (Highlight) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Aurora (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Marshmallow (Boss Lady) (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Smashbox Hero (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77742/Manganese Violet, CI 16035/Red 40 Lake, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77007/Ultramarines. [2003-1.1]
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.
Ecru
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Soft Taupe
Soft Taupe is a light brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that was buildable to mostly opaque coverage. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable but somewhat powdery, so there was a bit of excess product kicked up in the pan. The powder was so finely-milled that it didn’t seem to yield visible fallout but I could see powder fly away in the air as I applied and blended it out. The color stayed on decently for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cruise (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Truffles (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (326CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Easy Does It (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Hazelnut (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Graded (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Cold Brew (Diffuse) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Naked Pink #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nurture (451CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Statuesque (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77742/Manganese Violet, CI 16035/Red 40 Lake, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77007/Ultramarines. [2003-1.1]
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.
Soft Taupe
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sable
Sable is a light-medium brown with subtle, warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that felt silky-smooth but was on the more powdery side. I’d recommend using this shade with an eyeshadow primer for full coverage, though. It lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Sophia (DC, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Légèreté et Expérience #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Savarin (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Jasper (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Toile de Jouy #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #4 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wild West (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Finjan (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Camelflauge (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia Birkin (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77742/Manganese Violet, CI 16035/Red 40 Lake, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77007/Ultramarines. [2003-1.1]
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.
Sable
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Burgundy
Burgundy is a medium-dark plum with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, silky, and substantial enough to not be prone to fallout but still retained its blendability. It had opaque color coverage that applied well to bare skin and wore nicely for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Butterflies (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Naughty (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Red Ochre (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Nostalgie (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Next Chapter (LE, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Raw (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Lo and Behold (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Amara (137CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Chocolate Raspberry Fudge (P, $5.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Mahogany (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77266 (Nano)/Black 2, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77742/Manganese Violet, CI 16035/Red 40 Lake, CI 77007/Ultramarines. [2003-1.2]
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.
Burgundy
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Smoke
Smoke is a medium-dark brown with muted, warm olive undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely. The texture was soft, silky, and smooth with just a light powderiness to it. It stayed on well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pretty Vulgar Nest Egg (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Funky Town (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fickle Fate (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Sexpert (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Princess of Soul (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Nude Dress #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sleepwalker (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Moody (Nude Mood) (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #6 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kaja Cocoa Dip (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Talc, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77266 (Nano)/Black 2, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77742/Manganese Violet, CI 16035/Red 40 Lake, CI 77007/Ultramarines. [2003-1.2]
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.
Smoke
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Ink
Ink is a medium-dark black with neutral undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied well to bare skin and diffused readily along the edges without losing its intensity. The texture was silky, smooth, and not too powdery to work with. This shade lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Diva Lights (Define) (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Capricorn (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Transmutation (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Confident Eyes Smoke (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Indigo (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Milani Naughty-Night (PiP, $5.99) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Lancome It list (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonight (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Defiant (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Black Mirror (P, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Magnesium Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77266 (Nano)/Black 2, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides. [2003-1.3]
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.
Ink
PiPPermanent in Palette.
White Diamond
White Diamond has a transparent base with flecks of larger, white sparkle. The texture was lightly emollient, thin but had decent adhesion for as chocked-full of sparkle as it was. This shade was designed to be sheer, so the sheerness was as anticipated. It applied evenly and had good dispersion of the sparkle. It had some fallout over the eight hours it wore for.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop I'm Wishing (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Lapisluxe #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Pretty Punk'd (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Day (31) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #14 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Decadent (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- YSL Eau d'Argent (02) (P, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Snow Globetrotter (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Treasure (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Blanc (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Magnesium Myristate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Zinc Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Mica, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglycerin-3. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.4]
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.
White Diamond
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Whisper
Whisper is a very light peach with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque color payoff but the consistency was thicker and more prone to emphasizing skin texture, so I found it actually applied better with a fingertip or a dampened brush just to smooth out the powder better. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Diamond Butterfly (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Flutter (463K) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Novel (Ballad) (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Dream It (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- theBalm High Tide (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Jouer Champagne (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Morphe Beam (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #3 (DC, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Glitter Glue (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Mica, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Zinc Stearate. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77000/Aluminum Powder, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.5]
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.
Whisper
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Primrose
Primrose is a very light copper with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It had rich pigmentation that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges without losing its intensity. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy without being too dense or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It lasted well for eight hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Rosegold (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fabric (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Crème Brulee (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Moira Showtime (P, $7.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Coco Crush (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Intense Rosegold (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Rose Gold (LE, $34.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Faun Guy (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Snow Bank (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Mica, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Zinc Stearate. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77000/Aluminum Powder, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.5]
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.
Primrose
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Lust
Lust is a light, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and an intense, shiny and metallic finish. The texture was smooth, moderately dense but not overly thick, and had a creaminess to it that felt richer and more luxe than the original formula ever did. It had rich pigmentation that wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Olivia Palermo Light Fawn (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Rose Gold (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Metallic Taupe (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Eclipse (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- City Color Sandstorm (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- JD Glow Rose Goals (P, $7.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Dear Diary (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fortunate One (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- bareMinerals Santorini (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.6]
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.
Lust
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Silver Moon
Silver Moon is a light taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. The texture was lightly creamy, smooth, and easy to pick up with a dry brush. The eyeshadow showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Moonlight #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Devotion (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Time Keeper (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Transform (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Babydoll (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Badass #1 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Uncommon (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Mind Flayer (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Starlight #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Phytosurgence Oxidized Olive (P, $17.07) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mica, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.7]
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.
Silver Moon
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rendezvous
Rendezvous is a darker gold with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was soft, more loosely-pressed compared to most shimmers in the palette, but it had opaque color coverage that applied fairly well. There was a little bit of fallout during the initial application, but it stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly and didn’t seem to have continuous fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Body Language (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Da Coco (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Vibrant Madness (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sienna (50M) (P, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Monaco-co (Enchanted Forest) (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Noir Fume #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Glam (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Buxom Style Icon (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Dear Diary (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Diisostearyl Malate, Jojoba Esters, Silica, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglycerin-3. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1-8]
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.
Rendezvous
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Stardust
Stardust is a light-medium brown with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which had good adhesion to bare skin and blended out well along the edges, though there was a bit of fallout during blending. The texture was lightly creamy, smooth, and had some slip, which helped the smaller sparkles bind with the base color. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Hiver #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Iced Rose (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Rose Gold (LE, $34.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Stilazzi Bondi (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Love Glow (Prime) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam Light (415KS) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Bubbles (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Crave (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Crème Brulee (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Rose Gold (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide, Zinc Stearate. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.9]
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.
Stardust
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Dahlia
Dahlia is a light-medium, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy without being too dense and applied beautifully to bare skin. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- City Color Sandstorm (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sienna (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Good Cookie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Bourbon (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Bronze (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Auburn (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Persona Resilient (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Firecracker (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop OK Wow (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fuzzy (PiP, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Mica, Alumina, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.10]
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.
Dahlia
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Whiskey
Whiskey is a rich, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a creamy, smooth consistency that wasn’t too thick or too thin, so it had great adhesion to bare skin and looked almost “melted” and one with my skin. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Deep Bronze (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Rustic (214M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Super Blue #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Raw Gold (13M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blaze (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Love Train (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sable Bronze (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mascot (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Anastasia Gorgina (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glyceryl Caprylate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Stearate. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.11]
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.
Whiskey
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Onyx
Onyx is a darker, plummy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly metallic sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was blendable and a cinch to work with. It started to look a little faded after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Hustle (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Body Heat #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Terra #5 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Phosphenes (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC Tails & Top Hats #3 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Babe (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Mesmerized (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Smolder (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
-
In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.12]
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.
Onyx
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Majestic
Majestic is a muted, medium-dark plum with subtle, warm brown undertones and flecks of silver sparkle. The texture was lightly emollient, but it ended up looking and feeling a little drier in practice. It had more semi-opaque coverage that was better applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush. It wore decently for seven and a half hours but had light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Hidden Place (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Nippy's Crease (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Jaguar #9 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Viola (P, $27.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Pop Rox (LE, $28.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #23 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Blitz Glitz (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Me Siento... Muy Excited (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Something Special (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Extragalactic (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
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In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Jojoba Esters, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Tin Oxide, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglycerin-3. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.13]
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.
Majestic
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Black Violet
Black Violet is a darker, purple-plum with warmer, brown undertones and a cooler overtone paired with a satin sheen. It had rich color coverage paired with a soft, smooth consistency that was a little thinner than other shades but had good adhesion and blended out well. This shade stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Cabernet (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Hourglass Exposure #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Sodalite (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Electric Look #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Orchid #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Olivia Palermo Amethyst (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Doe-a-Deer (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Not for Sale (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Subra (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tarte Fingerpaint Art (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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In 2020, the brand reformulated their PRO eyeshadows and released new palettes (and new shades, however new-new they might be). The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" that "last[s] without creasing" and "blend[s] effortlessly." Each eyeshadow can also be removed from its respective palette--there's an included tool to do so--to rearrange the palette or depot (nice touch!).
The mattes felt less thin and were not quite as dry as the prior formula--a bit silkier--though the matte eyeshadows are still lightly to moderately powdery with light fallout but are blendable. I think it's a formula more suitable to someone who tends to prefer buildable coverage and a little more muted color.
The shimmers were slightly creamier, smooth, and blendable with higher color coverage that had good adherence to bare skin. They seemed a little thicker than the prior formula, which I think gave them better hold.
For the most part, they were easy to use with most shades lasting between seven and eight hours, which is average, so the longevity wasn't any better/worse than most eyeshadows on the market (including the prior formula).
Browse all of our LORAC Pro Eyeshadow (2020) swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aqua/Water/Eau, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Methicone, Potassium Sorbate, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [2003-1.14].
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.
Not interested in purchase this, because I have so many palettes, but this in definitely one of the most interesting and well assorted neutral palette I’ve seen in a while (and I am not a fan of nude palette at all). I like the balance between the various kind of neutrals: it has sands, taupes, plummies, peaches, burgundies, gray, brown, bronzes and copper in equal measure
Yippee! I had been anticipating this one’s review, as I was definitely wondering about its quality. And it definitely delivers quite nicely! Shame I literally have nowhere to put it yet. Well, I could put a few smaller palettes that I use fairly often into my Sterlite drawer? There’s a thought, because I really love this palette!
I’d say for $35 it’s definitely worth getting, especially if you can get it with a discount at Ulta. It’s so sleek it doesn’t take up much space and I feel there’s much variety to be had with this palette.
This looks so striking. There do seem to be a lot of overlapping shades in this palette but they all look like colours I love so duplication would be a happy event. I probably have dupes for most of these (have to go checking the dupe listings) but, again, if it becomes safe to travel to the US for things as frivolous as a weekend shopping getaway, I would consider grabbing this even though the rating isn’t in the “A” level.
I think this is a great palette! I was interested in the Natasha Denona Glam palette, as I favor cooler tones, but it just wasn’t quite right for me…wasn’t quite interesting enough and not even quite basic enough if that makes sense! Then this came along and for $35 I thought, why the heck not? It’s what I would have wanted the Glam palette to be. Plenty of variety in tones and textures here to take you from a simple eye look to full on drama. And the sleek packaging is so compact for containing 18 shades! This is a winner in my book.
I love, love and love this palette! Even though I do have a few dupes for a couple of shades, the combination of the taupes, bronzes, plum and cool toned shades is enough to make me very happy to purchase this one. I have been eyeing it off for awhile.
The shimmery shades that I would use have generally rated well. Thank you for reviewing this one Christine.
I still have my eye on this palette. Ulta had a sale on it, plus a prestige coupon back in November I think, but I just missed snagging it before going out of stock. The only thing I’d like to change is to take one of the yellow neutrals from the warmer palette and pop it in place of one of these purpley ones.
This just got delivered today so glad to see it scored well. I was surprised how compact this palette is (for me that’s a plus given how many eyeshadow palettes I own).
OK, but this is a really nice neutral palette actually! Hmmmm!
oh wow I wasn’t moved by the look of the palette itself, but the swatches are right up my alley. I like the look of those chunkier heavy metallics a lot more than I thought I was gonna.