LORAC Soleil PRO Palette Review & Swaatches
Soleil
LORAC Soleil Pro Palette (2020) ($35.00 for 0.56 oz.) contains 18 eyeshadows with nine matte shades and nine shimmer shades; the palette is divided in half with the mattes on the left and the shimmers on the right. The mattes were lightly powdery at times, so some shades had more medium to semi-opaque coverage that sometimes could be built up but would be best paired with an eyeshadow primer. The shimmers were, largely, very pigmented, emollient, and easy to work with and had better longevity on their own. I did feel like the shimmers had a lot of overlap in color/tone, so it was not the most versatile palette as a result.
Soleil
PPermanent. $35.00.
Warm Vanilla
Warm Vanilla is a soft, light beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly powdery consistency that felt finely-milled and smooth to the touch. It lasted nicely for seven hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Amen (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Absinthe #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva Nighthawks (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NYX I Have a Headache (P, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Tealight (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Porcelain (LE, $19.00) is 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
Talc, Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, 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.
Warm Vanilla
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Pink Beige
Pink Beige is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff initially, but it sheered out a bit during application due to the softer, more powdery texture that was also slightly thin. It stayed on well for seven hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Zoeva Here to Stay (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop PCH (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Brulee (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Magnolia (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Blurr (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay ABC Gum (DC, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Paradise (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Jaguar #7 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Stark (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Peche (Rosé Edit) (PiP, ) 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
Talc, Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, 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.
Pink Beige
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Nectar
Nectar is a darker, yellowy beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a moderately powdery, slightly thinner consistency. It wore well for seven hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Sandcastle (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Send Noodles (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Vanille (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Camel (P, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Moira Warm Vanilla (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Zoeva Microfoam (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Vanilla (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Butterscotch (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Melt (LE, $4.50) is more 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
Talc, Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, 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.
Nectar
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Opal
Opal is a light, golden beige with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich color coverage that applied well to bare skin and blended out with ease. The texture was smooth to the touch with a denser feel, but it wasn’t overly thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It lasted well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Boutonniere (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors New in Town (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Monroe (220M) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lumino (212M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Moira Infinity (P, $7.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Balloon Pop (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Astral Solstice (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Moira Literally (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Rayon (22) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Escape (LE, ) 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 Aluminum Borosilicate, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [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.
Opal
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Soft Pearl
Soft Pearl is a light-medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that applied fairly evenly to my lid. The texture was moderately dense, slightly thicker compared to other shimmers in the palette, and it was easier to get a smooth application with a fingertip. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaja Champagne Cream (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Perfectly Wretched (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #10 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Candeur et Seduction #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Soleil (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Walk on Air (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Les Indispensables #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Champagne Bubble Bath (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, 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, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide. [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.
Soft Pearl
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Aurora
Aurora is a light copper with moderate, warm undertones–between red and gold–paired with a bright, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which applied well to bare skin. The texture was lightly creamy without being too dense or too thick, so it was easy to work with. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Stargirl (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Luster (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Elegance (LE, $9.99) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Café Tinto (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bird Brain (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Copper Charge #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- City Color Homecoming Queen (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Aster (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Rivage #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery (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, Mica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Boron Nitride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tin Oxide. +/- (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.
Aurora
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sand Dune
Sand Dune is a light, golden brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was moderately powdery, so it was more prone to sheering out and had light fallout. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage but was best applied over an eyeshadow primer to ensure its longevity and opacity. It lasted nicely for seven hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Mumu (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Outre (PiP, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sand Stone (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Sand Castle (LE, $12.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M660 Speculous (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Khaki (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Caramel (P, $8.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flutes (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Burlap (LE, $19.00) is more muted (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
Talc, Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, 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.
Sand Dune
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Morocco
Morocco is a light-medium orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was blendable and so finely-milled that it didn’t seem to yield visible fallout, though I could see powder flyaway a bit during blending. It stayed on 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
- Sydney Grace Mango Tea (P, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Camel (P, $7.30) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Homewerk (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Smackaroo (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Soul (LE, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Moon is Round (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bump This (P, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).
- Morphe Creamsicle (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Laid Back (PiP, $4.50) 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, Talc, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 16035/Red 40 Lake. [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.
Morocco
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a medium, muted orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was silky-smooth, lightly powdery but blendable and wasn’t prone to sheering out. It had semi-opaque color payoff that was buildable and wore 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
- Urban Decay Fazed (P, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wind (LE, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Copy Cat (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Creamsicle (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Satin Ochre (Right) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Guava (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #3 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Original (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Subway (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is 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
Talc, Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, 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.
Cinnamon
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Quartz
Quartz is a medium copper with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had rich color coverage that adhered evenly to my lid and blended out well along the edges. The texture was smooth, moderately dense, and on the creamier side, so it sat well on my lid and didn’t emphasize its natural texture. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Hannah (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- JD Glow Epiphany (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay HBIC (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Day Spring (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Reflection (Cream Color) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Silk (318M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Weekend (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Prime) (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Platinize (PiP, $5.00) is more 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, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, 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.
Quartz
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Mirage
Mirage is a light-medium copper with moderate, warm (slightly reddish) undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color payoff that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even laydown of product. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy, and moderately dense but not overly thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KKW Beauty West (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Abbot Kinney (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Prosody (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Mystic Queen (330) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Rose Quartz (Daytime) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Day Eyes #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Apres Ski #2 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Rose Rocked (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Basic Instinct (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Warehouse Party (LE, ) 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Mica, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Diisostearyl Malate, Boron Nitride, 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, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide, 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.
Mirage
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Desert Rose
Desert Rose is a medium-dark, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient and more cream-like with good adhesion to bare skin. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Element (PiP, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Seduced (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Metal Cupid (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Desert Rose (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lola (248M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Blaze (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Claretluxe #2 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Songhai (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Let's Roll (P, $18.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- NARS Ignition (LE, $22.00) is lighter, 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 Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Magnesium Myristate, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, 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.
Desert Rose
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Red Cedar
Red Cedar is a muted, medium copper with warmer, brownish undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage that applied well to my lid, as the color stayed true but blended out nicely along the edges. The texture was smooth, silky, and finely-milled without being too powdery. It lasted well 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
- Kaleidos Promenade (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Honey Brown #3 (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Loca (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Burnt Sienna (PiP, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Woodland (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Apple Spice (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Cinnamon Swirl (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Feeling It (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #7 (PiP, ) is darker (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
Talc, Mica, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Aluminum Hydroxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, 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.
Red Cedar
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Saffron
Saffron is a medium, reddish-copper with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but blendable and not overly prone to fallout. It had mostly opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. It stayed on 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
- ColourPop Smolder (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fleecy (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Strength (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Velour (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Ciate Ignite (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Revenge (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Harvest (P, $5.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop On a Stick (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Terracotta (Siren #5) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Summer Heat (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, 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
Mica, Talc, Boron Nitride, Silica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 75470/Carmine, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 16035/Red 40 Lake. [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.
Saffron
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Ash Brown
Ash Brown is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin. The texture was soft, silky, and blendable without being too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore 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
- ColourPop Vespa (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Mocha (Warm Mattes #11) (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop No Bounds (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gold Digger (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Morphe Toast (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Chocolate (DC, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Kaja Brown Sugar (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Stiletto (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Milani Chocolate is Life (PiP, $5.99) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Creed (LE, $4.50) 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
Mica, Silica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauroyl Lysine, Talc, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Triethoxycaprylylsilane. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77266 (Nano)/Black 2, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides. [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.
Ash Brown
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Mojave
Mojave is a deep, reddish copper with warm undertones and a shiny, metallic finish. The texture was smooth, moderately dense, and lightly creamy, which helped it have good adhesion skin while remaining blendable. It had rich color payoff that lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Wine O'Clock (371) (P, $9.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Starlit Copper (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Phoenix Awakens (PiP, $6.25) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Call U Mine (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Gilded (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gal (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Big Sur (PiP, $6.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Delices #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pitter Patter (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fuzzy Logic (LE, $4.50) is 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
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Dimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Boron Nitride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tin Oxide. +/- (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.
Mojave
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Warm Honey
Warm Honey is a very deep, rich copper with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff that applied evenly my lid. The texture was smooth, moderately creamy and denser but not thick, and was so easy to work with. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury The Queen of Glow #2 (PiP, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Copper (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Bronze Rose (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Unleashed (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crackle (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sun Beam (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hot Wire (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Kaja Churro (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Red Keep (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Coral Amber (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (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
Mica, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Stearate, Alumina, Tin Oxide. +/- (May Contain/Peut Contenir): CI 77400/Bronze Powder, 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.
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PiPPermanent in Palette.
Euphoria
Euphoria is a muted, medium-dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a pearly sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was a little thicker than other shimmers but not to the point where it caused trouble. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Dawn Fawntasia (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Buxom Hustle (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Tweed Cuivre #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cinna-bun (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Code Red (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Second Skin (PiP, $8.04) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Revel (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Desire (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Star Bronze (139CP) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Material Girl (P, $4.50) is darker, 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
Euphoria Ingredients: Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Talc, Diamond Powder, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Aqua/Water/Eau, Zinc Stearate, Tin Oxide. +/- (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.
This looks like a nice daily palette for those who lean toward warm-toned neutrals!
I only have one LORAC palette (LORAC isn’t available in Canada) and I love it. I am sure I don’t need this palette but there are at least 5 shades in it that I’m loving to bits (have to check the dupes and hope I’m covered but….). If this is still available when I can safely and in good conscience cross the border into the US again, I would certainly buy this.
There seem to be lots of dupes within the palette, but I appreciate the very fair price and overall quality.
This looks nice. I gave my Nabla Side by Side palette to my son’s girlfriend as Christmas gift. I mostly like color but a pretty brown/bronze palette looks good on my brown eyes. Lorac was the first non-drugstore eye shadow that I used many moons ago. I loved Lorac’s green Money duo eye shadow so much back then. Lorac holds a special place in my heart.
I really enjoyed reading about this palette – and yes there are a number of overlaoping shades, especially amongst the mattes (Sand Dune, Morocco and perhaps Cinnamon, Red Cedar and Saffron). But it’s the shimmers I love and they were beautiful – with just the right amount of glow – and no PET glitter to spoil it either.
Thank you for reviewing this very large palette Christine.
I guess we are going to continue to see large palettes. I wish some of these were packaged in a smaller format.
I know that I probably don’t actually *need* this, although I can really only dupe roughly half of the shades. But I do love it for quick out-the-door type of eye looks I can envision myself doing using it. So, yes, this one is up for consideration!
I like the way the palette is arranged with mattes on the left and shimmers on the right, and then each type of shadow – matte half and shimmer half – arranged with lightest shade on the top left down to the darkest shadow on the bottom right. That’s how I like to arrange my palettes, and I like to have a balance of light, mid-tones and darks but this palette is mostly mid-tones
Lorac please make a true neutral to cool palette 😉
So happy to see a Lorac review! I love their formulas.
I’m on Pami’s page for positives. Lorac is a sentimental favorite for me, but I lost interest when they were acquired by Markwins and began influencer collabs. That’s a personal preference, though. 2017 FMP was their pinnacle for creativity/tie-ins. Beauty and the Beast. Pirates. LA mini palettes with 4 shadows/blush/hl. The minis were cohesive, representative of their locations, portable. Quite brilliant, while going against the grain of megas…..for which they were the greatest offender at the time, lol. Old Lorac was a bit quirky. Currently, not at all. Safe, highly dupable. It’s super to see what direction Lorac is going, as they were remade as masstige. And good to see they have not had a crash and burn in quality.
I’m really glad to see this get a good review! Lorac feels very underrated nowadays.
I purchased this and the Noir palette on a whim and I absolutely love it! Yes, the colors do overlap within this palette and probably within the Noir too, but the formula is fantastic and super easy to use for a person like me who does enjoys eyeshadows but does a quick look!
And the palettes are actually quite smaller than I thought they would be which makes me quite happy! They only appear large like the UD born to run in photos, but quite small in person! Enough to get your fingertip or your brush in it each pan.