Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Face & Eye Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Face & Eye Palette ($69.00 for oz.) includes three cheek colors and six eyeshadows. They are in a gold, zippered case with a large, black tassel. As far as traveling goes, the upside is that it is rather cushioned and shouldn’t break easily, but it is thicker than most palettes. Some of the shades were decent, others were below average; it’s not a palette that seems worthy of splurging on for the holidays as a result. Those with several neutral palettes may find that this palette is rather repetitive. I did like that the cheek colors coordinated with the eye products, at least.
Tantric is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and on the thinner side, but it wasn’t dusty or hard to blend out on the skin. It wore well for eight hours on me. ColourPop Summerland Beach (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior Soft Terra (001) (LE, $49.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Phytosurgence Golden Blaze (5) (P, $25.50) is warmer (95% similar). Haus Labs Light Level 4 (P, $38.00) is lighter (95% similar). L'Oreal Light Medium (P, $15.99) is lighter (95% similar). elf Honey Drip (P, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Warm Sunrise (004) (P, $48.00) is darker (95% similar). Physicians Formula Sunkissed Bronzer (P, $14.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Matte Bronze (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Perk Up (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Estee Lauder Java Sun (LE, $65.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay Sun-Kissed (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Provocative (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Gorgeous Glowing Beauty #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Clinique Solar Pop (LE, $32.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Moira Medium (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Becca Capri Coast (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Salt New York Light (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar). Zoeva Impossible to Move (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Coconut Beach (LE, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Exhibitionist is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was incredibly soft and silky, but as a result, it was also more powdery and prone to sheering out on the skin. It was more buildable than I anticipated, so I think it applied well and unless you wanted intense coverage in one pass, I don’t think most would notice the sheerness in practice. It wore well for eight hours before fading. Anastasia Kash (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Dior Miss (047) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Secret Crush (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Sugarcoated (LE, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar). Wayne Goss Sweetened (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). The Estee Edit Purr Pink (03) (P, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Breathtaking (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Decked Out (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Exhilarating (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Underrated (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek XOXO (P, $10.00) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Fleur Power (P, $24.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Why, Hello (DC, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Pinch O' Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Pink Wink (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Bundled Up (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Zoeva CR020 (P, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (P, $60.00) is darker (90% similar). Pat McGrath Divine Rose II (Left) (LE, $38.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Make a Sheen is a light gold with warm undertones and a chunky, frosted shimmer. The texture was drier and looser with a real noticeable grit from the shimmer/sparkle in it. The color applied decently to the skin, but it was hard to even out and looked patchy up-close. It lasted for seven hours on me. Tarte Champagne (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Estee Lauder Courreges (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Authentic (LE, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Makatea (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Light-Medium (02) (P, $38.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Ozone (P, $26.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Looxi Beauty Bombshell (P, $7.50) is darker (90% similar). Dior Precious Rocks (001) (LE, $59.00) is less shimmery, darker, less pigmented (90% similar). Kaja Toy Alien (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Iconic London Coral Glow (Right) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Thimble (LE, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Disco Nights (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Luna (LE, $68.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Coastin' (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Burberry No. 02 Nude Gold (LE, $68.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Fire Crystal (PiP, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). rms beauty Grande Dame (P, $38.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Dior Strobe Gold (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Frosty (LE, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop A Smile and a Song (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Lights On is a light, yellow gold with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a really soft, silky texture that felt finely-milled and was just a touch powdery. This shade started to fade after seven and a half hours on me. Lancome Filigree (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Hot Pants (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Champs-Elysees (P, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Sand (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Wonderful #1 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Hooked on Vinyl #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #2 (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Mellow Yellow (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop High Tide (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). theBalm #38 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty She Was (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I514 Pink Ivory (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Unlocked (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Salt (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Les Precieux #3 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Hourglass Ivory (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Tuscan Storm #1 (DC, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Walking on Eggshells #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Inhale (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Candlelight is a medium copper with warm, orange undertones and a frosted shimmer-sheen finish. The consistency felt soft and smooth, but it was looser and thin, which made it dustier to work with and prone to sheering out on the lid. The color wore for just over seven hours on me. Makeup Atelier Honey Brown #2 (P, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Bellini (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Fenty Beauty Sunfrost (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Muse #2 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Beaux-Arts (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Gates of Eden (PiP, $9.99) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Glisten (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Old Church Street (Left) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC PatrickStarrr (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Rubenesque (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). theBalm #21 (P, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Maiden (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Orgasm Fever (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Siros (P, $28.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Collective Chic #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Antique Copper (359) (P, $9.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Casual Friday (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Shook Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Viseart Seduction (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Dimmer is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It was semi-opaque with a smooth, silky texture but ran thin and was better over a primer. It wore well for seven hours. Makeup Geek Tiki Hut (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Hazelnut Bon Bons (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Mousse (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia Fawn (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Downfall (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Stila Warm Honey (LE, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M646 Latte (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Glasswing (DC, ) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Entrelacs #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Terracotta (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Frappe (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Kid (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Titania (108CM) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Tyranny (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Mumu (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Dulce de Leche (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Undeniable (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Puree (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Preppy (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #4 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Violet Hour is a muted, medium lavender with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff, but the dustier texture made it darken on the skin, which made it harder to blend out as it would stick strongly to some areas but less to others. This shade wore well for seven hours on me. NARS Charade II (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Overcast (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). IT Cosmetics Romance (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Lancome Rich History (LE, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Fairykin (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Dusty Mauve (LE, $19.00) is brighter (85% similar). MAC Freakshow (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Viseart Tiramisu (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Sky High (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). IT Cosmetics Enchanting (P, ) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Twilight is a muted, dark plum with warm undertones and a satiny sheen. It had a firmer consistency in the pan, which led to difficulty blending and diffusing the color on the lid as it would look patchy. It had decent, buildable coverage, and the color itself started to fade after seven hours of wear. MAC Rich Core (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 19 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Aubergine (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar). Clarins Rosewood #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Rose Barbare #5 (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Eggplant (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Girlish Appeal (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). NARS Phoebe (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Raspberry (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Stereo (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Orchid #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #27 (DC, $33.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Remix (LE, $19.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Slow as You Glow (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Universal Appeal (LE, $21.00)(90% similar). KVD Beauty Love Letter (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Guerlain Rose Barbare #4 (DC, ) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Circa Plum (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Black Violet (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
In the Dark is a dark black with warm, brown undertones and flecks of copper and bronze sparkle. It had good color payoff with a soft, finely-milled texture that was a little powdery but dense enough that it didn’t sheer out immediately on the skin. It wore well for eight hours on me, but the sparkles did not bind with the base color, so there was some fall out over time (a lot of it didn’t even make it to the lid to begin with). Marc Jacobs Beauty As Well (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Jardin Zen #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Cursed (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Beyond Gorgeous (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 17 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #4 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Love (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Blackjack (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Night Dream (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Night Whisper (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Riviera #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Gilded Night #1 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Black Diamond (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Scorpio (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kaleidos Cosmos (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Baby Hair (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). NARS Night Clubbing (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Object of Desire
LELimited Edition. $69.00.
Tantric
PPermanent. $49.00.
Exhibitionist
LELimited Edition.
Make a Sheen
LELimited Edition.
Lights On
LELimited Edition.
Candlelight
LELimited Edition.
Dimmer
LELimited Edition.
Violet Hour
LELimited Edition.
Twilight
LELimited Edition.
In the Dark
LELimited Edition.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Object of Desire Holiday 2016 Face & Eye Palette
Marc Jacobs Beauty Tantric O!Mega Bronzer
Marc Jacobs Beauty Tantric O!Mega Bronzer
Marc Jacobs Beauty Tantric O!Mega Bronzer
Marc Jacobs Beauty Exhibitionist Blush
Marc Jacobs Beauty Exhibitionist Blush
Marc Jacobs Beauty Exhibitionist Blush
Marc Jacobs Beauty Make a Sheen Luminizer
Marc Jacobs Beauty Make a Sheen Luminizer
Marc Jacobs Beauty Make a Sheen Luminizer
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lights On Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lights On Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Candlelight Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Candlelight Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Dimmer Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Dimmer Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet Hour Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet Hour Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Twilight Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Twilight Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty In the Dark Plush Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty In the Dark Plush Shadow
Not my colors + lackluster quality = easy pass!
Thank you for the review, Christine!
Yeah, this palette missed the mark!
I like the last two shadows look in the pan, but not how they’re swatched and how they wore. At least there’s quite a few dupes.
Thank goodness for dupes 😀
I love MJ Beauty but I passed on this one. I have all the No. 7 palettes which are fantastic, and I had all the No. 3 palettes. However, I got rid of all of the No. 3 palettes because the quality in them was not consistent. I’m wondering if this holiday offering is made up of No. 3 shadows (or the same formula) since that is what I had experienced with them.
Interesting that the No. 3 trios seemed different from tne No. 7 ones! I have only tried a few of the trios.
I’ve always found MJ products to be a little overhyped and overpriced for what they are. I’m surprised at the price of this palette – it’s a lot more than some of the best and most popular palettesd out there!
This one was a miss!
I’m a bit surprised, the palettes from MJ are usually a little better.
I was, too!
Ah too bad… I liked the shades in here. Well, one thing less to desire! 🙂
Haha! 🙂
Para mi tono de piel definitivamente es un no, no.
When I spotted this in-store last week, I was SO tempted to pick it up to use as an all-in-one type of palette. Boy, am I glad I waited for your review! Which was the *only* reason I didn’t buy it right then and there. I said to myself; “hmm, looks great, but you know you should wait until…” ?
Phew! 🙂
The packaging is elegant, but I feel these are Tarte colors at MJ prices.
Ouch!
I really like the shades but there are way too many Cs in this palette to justify the price for me!
I hear ya – to me, this was a miss!
Disappointing. The colors seem so bland. I was hoping this would be a nice palette, most of it seems like it would be easy to duplicate. Candlelight is a beautiful color.
Your eyes turned out very nice.
Thank you!
I so hate you didn’t like this. I’ve had it awhile. I purchased it for my grown daughter for Christmas. I was so pleased with myself as she’s never had a MJ makeup product. I hope she likes it, before I read this, I was sure she was going to LOVE it!! I’m not upset just so disappointed! Thought I had really done so well!!! Oh well, what ya going to do?! Sad face!! I like most all your reviews!!! Haha
Oooh, I am so sorry, April! 🙁 I thought it was going to be B+ territory – not perfect but not bad myself!
I was lusting after this for a little over a month and finally purchased it as a birthday gift for myself! I have to say I absolutely love it! I have only encountered two cons in the past 3-4 weeks: The luminizer shade is not as intense as I anticipated (which is probably why it is called a luminizer, not a highlighter!) And also I find the zipper super annoying. It looks beautiful and different than any of my other palettes, but when it comes to actual use, it is quite irritating at times! Don’t worry, your daughter will love it!
The palette look really nice, I think. The plum and the black eyeshadows are really gorgeous. I’m going to get the MAC dupe for the plum one and I have dupes for the black.
If this palette had been really good, I think I might have bought it, as it is it’s an easy pass.
Glad to save you some money!
It’s not like MJ to have a C rating in their palettes. As you have stated in your comments Christine, this is a repetitive palette. Pretty average to me.
I was really surprised! They are normally decent.
Darn it, I had a 20% off employee discount coupon for Sephora last week and I bought this (along with a TONNN of other stuff) even though I was really on the fence about it since you hadn’t reviewed it yet! Looks like this one will be going back to Sephora!
Awww!
Hello! Does any of you happen to know if the pallette can be taken out of the case? In other words, can the case be re-used on its own? Thanks in advance! 🙂
I’m not sure, I did not try to depot mine.