Melt Cosmetics Amor y Mariposas Pressed Pigment Palette Review & Swatches
Amor y Mariposas
Melt Cosmetics Amor y Mariposas 20-Pan Pressed Pigment Palette ($70.00 for 0.705 oz.) is a mega-sized palette that contains two rows of eyeshadows and two rows of pressed pigments (which contain pigments not approved for use on the eyes by the FDA). There are six shimmery shades with the remaining 14 shades being matte in finish.
The pigmentation and texture varied a lot from shade to shade; the mattes were generally on the thinner side, but several were powdery to the point of being sheerer and/or having fallout issues. The shimmers, on the whole, were more emollient and easier to work with than some of the brand’s past shimmer eyeshadows, but they were noticeably thicker/denser compared to the mattes, so layering wasn’t always foolproof.
Amor y Mariposas
LELimited Edition. $70.00.
Cielito Lindo
Cielito Lindo is a light, minty green with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage, but the texture was thicker and denser, which didn’t layer as well with the mattes in the palette that were on the thinner side. I also found it harder to pick up product evenly with a dry brush. It wore decently for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Emerald Green (16M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Night Trip (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Neverland (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Green Mango (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Crown (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Merciful (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Coy #10 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Phases (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, MICA, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, TIN OXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77288, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, IRON OXIDES CI 77492.
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Cielito Lindo
LELimited Edition.
Carino
Carino is a light green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was very finely-milled and smooth to the touch, but it was thinner and quite powdery, so it had a tendency to sheer out from semi-opaque coverage to semi-sheer in practice with a fair amount of fallout. It started to show signs of fading after six and a half hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Mint Leaves (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Coven (P, $6.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Clover (Bright Editorial #3) (P, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Granny Smith (DC, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Matcha (P, $19.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Calmeria (DC, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Meadow (P, $5.25) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Kiss Me I'm Irish (LE, $5.25) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Dirty Martini (PiP, $7.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Habitat (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Carino
LELimited Edition.
Sentimientos
Sentimientos is a medium, grass green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had medium pigmentation, which was somewhat buildable, but had to be applied over an eyeshadow primer to perform decently as it tended to sheer out, blend unevenly, and have fallout otherwise. It stayed on well for seven hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Patty (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Aged Rose Stem (PiP, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Desert Spoon (PiP, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Thisbe (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Clover (Bright Editorial #3) (P, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Habitat (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Turtle Bay (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Granny Smith (DC, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Lucky (15) (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Coven (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Sentimientos
LELimited Edition.
Michoacan
Michoacan is a rich, deeper teal with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was smooth, almost cream-like, but it wasn’t too dense, so it was easy to pick up with a dry brush and blended out well on bare skin. It had opaque color coverage that wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Lost Woods (P, $8.04) is more muted (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Emerald City (P, $7.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Green Goblin (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Jealousy's Descent (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Jubilee (271M) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Aqua Girl (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Bungalow (P, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #28 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Chanel Affresco #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Sephora Alchemy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, TIN OXIDE, KAOLIN. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, IRON OXIDES CI 77492.
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Michoacan
LELimited Edition.
Guamuchil
Guamuchil is a medium-dark olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer color payoff, which was hard to build up; it was more medium coverage when applied over a primer. The texture was soft but quite powdery, which resulted in fallout. It lasted for six and a half hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Trust Me (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Ropes (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Kiwifruit (DC, $5.25) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Float Your Crib (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Khaki (27) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop So Tender (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bia (285CP) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Eucalyptus (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Wildlife (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop You're a Star (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Guamuchil
LELimited Edition.
Mensaje
Mensaje is a bright, lighter yellowy-orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a moderately powdery texture that resulted in semi-opaque coverage, which had some fallout and did not build up well. It stayed on decently for seven hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Kaleidos Voltaic (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Plutonium (350CM) (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Sugarpill High Score (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Blonde Roast (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- elf Golden Rays (P, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Orange #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Amber Dusk (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Orchard (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sequoia (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Mensaje
LELimited Edition.
Tequila
Tequila is a brighter, medium-dark gold with warmer undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color payoff paired with a lightly creamy, denser consistency, but it picked up well with a dry brush and transferred evenly to my lid. There were signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Genie (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Black Sand (Powder) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Irrelephant (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Limoncello (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Sun Drenched (P, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Or Ambre (27) (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Suntan (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Slam (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Etiquette (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Keep It PG (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, TIN OXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, RED 6 CI 15850, RED 7 CI 15850.
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Tequila
LELimited Edition.
Te Adoro
Te Adoro is a light, peachy brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was smooth, blendable, and finely-milled with minimal powderiness so it didn’t result in fallout during application. It had full pigmentation that wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Pip (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chai (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Milani Totally Fawn of You (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Devotion (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Layin' Low (P, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Hot Spell (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Spiked Cider (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Desert Vibes (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Baby (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Passports and Pineapples (PiP, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Te Adoro
LELimited Edition.
Senales
Senales is a light, yellowy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage paired with a soft, blendable texture that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but not prone to fallout. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Lore (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Velvet (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ode (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pumpkin Roll (LE, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Sage (Base) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rattan (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Warm Mattes #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Halftime (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Juice Cleanse (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Khaki (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Senales
LELimited Edition.
Mesquite
Mesquite is a brighter, light copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic finish. It had rich pigmentation with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was denser but not overly thick, so it was easy to pick up and to apply to bare skin. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Dream On (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #8 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Gold Metalist (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Solaris 005 (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Intensite #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #9 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Objet d'Art (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Gold Palette #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Palmetto (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Creation Crown (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, TIN OXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, RED 6 CI 15850, RED 7 CI 15850.
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Mesquite
LELimited Edition.
Maria
Maria is a rich, reddish-burgundy with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, while the texture was slightly firm without being stiff, so it remained blendable without being prone to fallout. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours and left a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Sangre (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Reckless (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ms. Brightside (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Velvet One (LE, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Vinter (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Nocturne (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Awakened (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Night of Frolic (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mosaic (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop A Fortune (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Maria
LELimited Edition.
Mariposa
Mariposa is a bright, light-medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like consistency that was slightly thicker compared to other shades in the palette, though I didn’t have issues with picking it up or applying it to my lid. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Morphe Sauce (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Orange Slush (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Aries (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Soda Pop (P, $8.04) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Floaties (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Paradox (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Hurricane (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sand Castle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, TIN OXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, RED 6 CI 15850, RED 7 CI 15850.
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Mariposa
LELimited Edition.
Abuelita
Abuelita is a bright, medium-dark coral-orange with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff paired with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was slightly thin and performed best over an eyeshadow primer. It stayed on well for eight hours and left a faint stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Peach Punch (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Girls Rock (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Frose (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Be Cool (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Slim Fit (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hoops (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Nectar (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Carnal Charm (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wish List (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Feelings (PiP, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Abuelita
LELimited Edition.
Abrazos
Abrazos is a medium-dark red with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, finely-milled, and somewhat powdery, though it was blendable and had minimal fallout during the application process. It had opaque coverage that lasted well for eight and a half hours and left a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Fling (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Chili (22) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Panjin (132CM) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Corazon (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Sauce (PiP, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Rich #8 (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Chingona (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Abrazos
LELimited Edition.
Nueva Vida
Nueva Vida is a deep red with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff with a moderately powdery texture that was prone to fallout and sheering out a bit when blended out, so I would recommend using it with a primer. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Berries (LE, $6.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Garnet (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Bloodmilk (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Mercy (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Hanami (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Haute Sauce (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Groseille (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Warm Browns #1 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Snitch (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Nueva Vida
LELimited Edition.
Charro
Charro is a blackened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was drier and very powdery, which made it difficult to apply an even layer; there was a lot of fallout, and it did not build up beyond medium coverage–even over a primer. There were signs of fading present after seven hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Smashbox Save to Faves (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Ciate Dusk (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sweet Jubilee (LE, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Loveberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #16 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Petalette #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Royal (Plum and Get It) (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Fusion (Violette) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Plum (Define) (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Mancat (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Charro
LELimited Edition.
Nube
Nube is a medium-dark purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied unevenly to bare skin and was more difficult to blend out, so I would highly recommend applying it on top of a primer at a minimum. The texture was drier and thinner, though not as powdery as other shades. This shade lasted decently for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Viseart Passion (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Cannes (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Lavender (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Eresia (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Tea (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Undone (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nina's Orchid (82V) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Try Me (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Glaminatrix Nectar (P, $7.30) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Nube
LELimited Edition.
Almohada
Almohada is a rich, eggplant purple with subtle, warm pink undertones and a matte finish. It was nearly opaque in pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that felt slightly drier to the touch compared to other matte shades in the palette. It applied evenly and blended out without too much effort. This shade stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours and left a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Grunge (PiP, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Heron Chic (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Edgy (449CP) (PiP, ) is glossier (95% similar).
- MAC Lens Blur (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dead Man's Toe (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Nebula (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Snowhere (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Going Steady (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hide and Peek (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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Almohada
LELimited Edition.
Sagrado
Sagrado is a light red with warmer undertones and a frosted finish. The consistency was more emollient, which is unusual for the brand’s shimmers, and this made it apply better with a fingertip than a brush as a brush sometimes resulted in a more uneven laydown of product. It had opaque color payoff that wore well for eight hours on me.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Arrow (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Purple Haze #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop TTYN (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop My Prince (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Stunt Queen (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dream Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Seduced (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Kyoto Kitty (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Faith (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dior Early Bird #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE, TIN OXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, RED 6 CI 15850, RED 7 CI 15850.
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Sagrado
LELimited Edition.
Perla
Perla is a vivid red with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, blendable texture that was a touch powdery in the pan but not prone to fallout. It lasted well for nine hours before fading a bit and left a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Comet (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Paradise (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Poppy (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daiquiri (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Red Rose (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Home Slice (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brick Road (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Heart (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS STARCH/ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SILICA, KAOLIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DIMETHICONOL. MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, RED 28 LAKE CI 45410, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, BLUE 1 LAKE CI 42090, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 7 CI 15850, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, RED 6 CI 15850, YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 19140, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891.
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I just don’t know… because, while I LOVE the theme and the deep cultural aspect intensely and I literally always use eyeshadow primer with every look I do, two things have me second guessing getting this: it’s very red heavy, and the quality is inconsistent. The lookalike from Ace Beauté might be better, idk.
Well, if you have to have half of your palette be colors that aren’t technically “eye shadow”, I guess it’s nice to group them all together so it’s easy for consumers to remember which shades they might have to be more careful with.
That said, at $70, I’d really expect a better ratio of good shadows to duds. I think this launch has really solidified to me that Melt as a brand seems to be much more interested in *~vibes~* than product quality, which is really disappointing because they have some really great color concepts and the occasional product that knocks it out of the park (looking at you, Colibri liner).
Definitely a very large palette, so thank you Christine for reviewing this mammoth one. The ratings reflect Melt’s inconsistent formulas for their eyeshadows in the most part. A couple of interesting shades for me – Michoachan and Mesquite are my favourites.
My pleasure, Genevieve!
Again, too bad it’s so inconsistent. Melt would be one of the most popular brands, if products actually were consistent. The concept and color story are excellent, but the execution, often not so much. It’s so easy to write Melt off, as you can’t depend on it. Sad that the most fun I had was not the palette, but looking up the English meaning of the shade names. Wow, what a non-endorsement.
Wow – an entire row of green shadows, a whole lot of red and orange and the bottom left “L” shaped corner all looks pretty much the same in the photo. I do love that shade Michoacan and regret not having your dupe of it (Jealousy’s Descent?).
Which are the 2 rows of shadows with pigments not approved for eye use? I seem to have missed which ones aren’t approved by the FDA but I’m curiouso to know….
The bottom two rows!
Thanks, Christine! Those 2 rows contain most of the colours I don’t like at all so no great loss.
A pity that the most interesting shades are the ones with so and so scoring!
I absolutely love… one shade. Would use two others. The rest I would try to emulate a Tempalia-look and do a beyond-disastrous job, possibly even after multiple requests for tips. But I hope everyone who would use this and look great in it enjoys it. To each their own!
Too inconsistent for me – easy skip.
Wow…Melt nails it again with a bad consistency-overpriced combination! I wish I was wrong, but I kind of guessed it. I am losing my trust and respect towards this brand, seriously. It feels like they are releasing products only for fun and do not care at all about feedback. This palette is so easily dupable, but still, they can take such risks for the sake of marketing and outer design. How many times will they keep doing this?
Look, I love Michoacan, but that’s it. The grungey greens I have in some other Melt palettes; the tans are lovely in my Vida palette. But this palette – this whole collection – isn’t for me. It isn’t what I want from Melt. Yeah, it touches on Lora’s Mexican heritage, but it’s not…edgey enough? It just looks so cheap to me. And like a teenage girl designed the look instead of two chicks who frequently go against the mainstream. I don’t regret not purchasing anything from this collection.