Melt Cosmetics Earth Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Earth

Melt Cosmetics Earth Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) released earlier this month as an eight-shade color story that had a mix of gold and orange with a pop of deep green and burgundy. The matte formula actually seemed less dense/intense compared to Melt’s normal matte formula, but they were easier to control and build up. The shimmers were also less firmly-pressed than I’d typically associate with Melt, which made them improved.

Ingredients

Earth

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

Heart of Stone

Heart of Stone is a deep, forest green with cooler undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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MAC Beatallica (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Moody (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Bottle Green (DC, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Glammo Camo (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Sephora Malachite (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Indio (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Beryl (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Untamed (DC, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Trailhead (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever S300 Pine Green (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Kaolin, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Blue 1 Lake Ci 42090, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Carmine Ci 75470.

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Heart of Stone

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Way Harsh

Way Harsh is a deep yellow with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Glaminatrix Fog (PiP, $7.30) is lighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Ochre (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Sunnies (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop West Coast (Malibu Barbie) (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Pastis (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Vibey (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Sol (134CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Lemon Drop (PiP, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Abstract (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop To the Core (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Way Harsh

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Over Critical

Over Critical is a medium-dark, yellowed gold with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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ColourPop Come Clean (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Fool's Gold (P, $6.25) is lighter (95% similar).
Fyrinnae Luxury (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario Gold (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Be the Sunshine (PiP, $6.25) is darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Imperia (265M) (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Gold (137CP) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Karat Cake (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Carmine Ci 75470.

Over Critical

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Know-It-All

Know-It-All is a bright, medium-dark orange base with reddish undertones paired with lighter, gold and orange sparkle that gave it an intense, metallic finish.

Mostly opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Sydney Grace Marmalade (DC, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Floaties (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
JD Glow Carrot Top (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop The Aries (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Possible Dupes

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Ingredients

Know-It-All

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

RBF

RBF is a deep, burnt orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Playing Game (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
elf Groovy (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Rich Coral (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC 15 Minutes of Flame (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Fiya Freak (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Warm Browns #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Toucan Do It (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

RBF

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Materialistic

Materialistic is a rich, deeper brown with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Fenty Beauty Good Cookie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Persona Resilient (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Bronze Illusion (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Kosas Blaze (P, $15.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Synergy (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Sienna (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Girls Bite (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Bronze Struck (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Dose of Colors Sunglow (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Hot Stuff (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491.

Materialistic

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Type A

Type A is a slightly faded, purpled-burgundy with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
Soft, silky, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Pat McGrath Xtreme Burgundy (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Pinot Please (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Rowdy (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Baie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Dior Mitzah #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona My (356CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Hell in Heels (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Nuh Uh (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Ride My Slay (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Type A

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Stubborn

Stubborn is a light-medium, golden taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-sheer pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, very powdery
Prone to sheering out, fallout during application
Moderate-wearing (6 hours)

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Melt Cosmetics Tan (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Chanel Lumieres Naturelles #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Statuesque (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Mink Mirage #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Pecan (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia Birch (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Beauty Mark (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Hourglass Soft Brown (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC That Somebody (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Diffuse) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Stubborn

LELimited Edition.

D+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

68%

Total

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Melt Cosmetics Earth Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

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Melt Cosmetics Way Harsh Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Over Critical Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Know-It-All Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics RBF Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Materialistic Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Type A Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Stubborn Eyeshadow

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Melt Cosmetics Earth Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Earth

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

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Heart of Stone

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Way Harsh

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Over Critical

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Know-It-All

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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RBF

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Materialistic

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Type A

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Stubborn

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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