NARS L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour Eyeshadow Palette ($59.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a new, limited edition eyeshadow palette that features twelve eyeshadows; four are over-sized and eight are more normally sized. What’s interesting to me is that I can’t find a single call out from the bran that the formula is any different than their typical powder eyeshadow, and I think that with the exception of mattes, they’re quite different. They have a much denser and creamier consistency–you can feel the silicone in it–that makes it comparable to newer formulas like Make Up For Ever Artist Shadows, MAC Colour Drenched Pigments, and Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadows (to name a few). I personally find that NARS’ standard eyeshadow formula to be one of the weaker high-end formulations, though there are some that are great. This palette, overall, is significantly more pigmented, easier to work with, and more blendable than the majority of NARS eyeshadows I have tried to-date. I think the weakest point is that these creased on me at the seven-hour mark, so they definitely require a primer based on my testing for longevity.

The palette has a mirrored top, which collects fingerprints, and it feels slightly bulky overall (it’s similar in thickness as other NARS palettes released in the last year or so). The palette seems like a great value, which isn’t something that is always associated with higher-end palettes, but taking the price per ounce of their eyeshadow singles ($25.00 for 0.07 oz.) means that this palette includes $300 worth of product.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #1 is described as a “cream bisque.” It’s a light, yellow-toned beige with a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, silky texture that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Too Faced Creamed Honey (LE, $16.00)(100% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Wind (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Black Tie Attire #4 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Linen (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Cool Taupe (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is brighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Baby Face (DC, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Secret Boudoir (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Zoeva Bitter Start (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Ciate My Tribe (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Alabaster (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Cry Baby (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Brule (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Nassau (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Sage (Highlight) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Classic (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Full-Zip (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Mauve #8 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #2 is described as a “shimmering pink sand.” It’s a light, peachy-gold with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. It had great color payoff with a creamy, smooth texture that applied well and blended out easily. The color started to crease after seven hours of wear. Tom Ford Beauty Opale (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior Ruby #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Champagne (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Dust (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Let Me Explain (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Melody (Lyric) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #2 (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Lights On (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Glam (332M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Watch Out (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Gingerdoodle (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop UR a Catch (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Rio de la Plata (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Last Dance #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Elegance (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D504 Celestial Beige (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Linen (183M) (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Moonstone (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #3 is described as an “amethyst ash.” It’s a medium-dark, taupe brown with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a really smooth, almost cream-like texture that blended out well on the skin without losing intensity. The downside was that it creased after seven hours of wear. Dior Univers (655) (LE, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Underground (DC, $18.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Treasure Hunt (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC A Glimmer of Gold #4 (PiP, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Vanity Fair (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever D562 Taupe Platinum (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Chocolate Crumble (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). NARS Stud (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Jouer Magic Hour (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #09 (P, $32.00) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #4 is described as a “black truffle.” It’s a muted, dark gray with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a slightly drier texture that made it harder to blend out. This was one of the more disappointing shades in the palette, though it was workable. It wore for seven and a half hours on me. MAC Soot (DC, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Nehru (DC, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Shadow (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Stone (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Bad Influence (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Cinder (Right) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Smokeshow (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Amnesia (P, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Cast Iron (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M106 Slate (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Les Gris #1 (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Double Feature #7 #2 (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Claudia (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Ice Queen #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Typographic (DC, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Inglot #348 (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Gravel (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace To the Nines (LE, $5.25) is darker (90% similar). MAC Gravel (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop 101 (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #5 is described as a “golden starlight.” It’s a bright, light buttery yellow with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had good pigmentation with a really thick, dense consistency that adhered well to bare skin but was a little hard to blend out without it “thickening” over the lid and emphasizing the skin’s natural texture. It lasted for seven hours before creasing. Coloured Raine Glisten (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Unlocked (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). City Color New Year, New Me (P, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Immaculate (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Fresh Blade (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Rager (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Estee Lauder Blonde Gold (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, more muted (95% similar). NARS Newbury Street (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Becca Chardonnay (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC What's the Pointilism (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Nylon (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Bella Chiffon (28) (P, $4.49) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Opal (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Next Season (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop We Jammin' (P, $9.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Idol Hour (PiP, $4.50) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Rêve d'Orient #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Red Carpet Arrival (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #6 is described as a “sunburst copper.” It’s a lightly brightened, medium copper orange with warm undertones and a frosted finish. The pigmentation was excellent, while the powder was smooth, blendable, and dense–almost cream-like. It started to crease after seven hours. Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Hooked on Vinyl #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NYX Liquid Gold (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Golden (LE, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Kaja Churro (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Jingle Ball Bronze (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Desert Roadtrip (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Toasted Nut (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #5 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Old Money (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Isolde I (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Candlelit Dinner (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC A Glimmer of Gold #3 (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Ardency Inn Copper (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). bareMinerals Bragging Rights (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Passport (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Unleashed (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #7 is described as a “cafe au lait.” It’s a muted, medium taupe with subtle, warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, silky consistency that blended out well and wore for just over seven hours on me. Too Faced Pecan Praline (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Lazarus (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Blushing (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Cover (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Pale Rose (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Feel (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Au Naturel (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). L'Oreal Café au Lait (P, $5.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M548 Pink Gray (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Coffee (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Assimilate (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). NARS Give In Take V (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Stop Ruffling My Feathers #1 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Bould Type (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Merci You Later (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Slate (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Supernouveau #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tarte Feeling Grey-t (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M549 Dark Taupe (P, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #8 is described as a “pistol grey.” It’s a dark gray with neutral-to-warm, brown undertones and a frosted finish. It was richly pigmented and was easy to blend out on the lid. The texture was dense and smooth, but it only wore for seven hours before creasing. BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #20 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Stila Black Diamond (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Full Metal (DC, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Knight Divine (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Brain Freeze (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Dose of Colors I Need Space (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Bento Box (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar). Inglot #444 (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Granite (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). theBalm Surf's Up (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Uninhibited #2 (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Burberry Nickel (304) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). NARS Bad Behaviour (DC, $25.00) is cooler (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Huntress (LE, ) is warmer (80% similar). MAC Polished Jet (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). LORAC Gunmetal (LE, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). NARS Lysithea (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #9 is described as an “industrial steel.” It’s a dark, bluish gray with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a dense, buttery texture that applied well to bare skin. The color wore well for seven hours before creasing. Sephora Synergy (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Slayed (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Lancome Nuit (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Denim Smokey (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Brain Freeze (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Flourish (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Sugarpill The Inventor (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Seascape (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). Chanel Tisse Smoky #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Pied de Poule #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #3 (DC, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Feather (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Ocean Breeze (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Chanel Au Fil de L'Eau #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Jardin Perdu (Left) (DC, $25.00) is lighter (80% similar). Make Up For Ever ME108 Steel (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Pretty Vulgar Silver Spoon (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Tarte Riptide (LE, ) is darker (80% similar). Guerlain Beaugrenelle #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (80% similar). bareMinerals Vapor (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #10 is described as a “regal blue.” It’s a muted, dark blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had so-so color payoff with a powdery texture that was harder to work with–it tended to look splotchy and uneven applied. I think a base would help it to some degree, but it is best applied in sheerer layers and built up to manage it. It started to fade after seven hours. Chanel Architectonic #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Navy (01V) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Inglot #332 (P, $6.00) is brighter (90% similar). Smashbox Azure (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Blue Velvet (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Viseart Sky (Cool Mattes 2 #7) (P, ) is lighter (85% similar). Viseart Defiance (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M226 Abyssal Blue (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Fata Morgana (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace itsaboy (P, $5.25) is darker (85% similar). LORAC Navy (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS China Blue (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Ice Fishing (DC, $5.25) is darker, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Beast Mode (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). NYX Leather and Studs (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Indiana Love (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Huda Beauty Sapphire #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). ColourPop True Blue (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Super Blue #4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar). Inglot #336 (P, $6.00) is lighter (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #11 is described as a “shimmering taupe cashmere.” It’s a medium, taupe brown with warm undertones and a pearly shimmer. It had good color payoff with a smooth, blendable texture that applied well and wore for seven hours before creasing. MAC I'd Give My All (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Victorian (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). theBalm #19 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D-12 (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Fleur Neige (Cream Color) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Charged Up (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Moonlight #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Stila Substance (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Whirling (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Zoeva Nostalgic (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Cheers (V2) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Trance (PiP, ) is more shimmery (85% similar). Tarte Rocker (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Oaxaca (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Natasha Denona Industrial (45M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Chrome (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora June Gloom (DC, $10.00) is cooler (85% similar). Smashbox Smoke Break (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Hello Kitty Cookie (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Put Me to Shame (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

L’Amour, Toujours L’Amour #12 is described as a “shimmering licorice.” It’s a blackened burgundy with warm, brown undertones and silver micro-sparkle. The consistency was dense, lightly creamy, and blended out well for the most part. It creased after seven hours of wear. NARS Debauched (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Makeup Geek Dark Matter (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D830 Black Rose (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Silver Eclipse #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Black Oyster (Cream) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Roller Girl (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Talk Derby to Me (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Dior Blazing Gold #5 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Dior Gravity (094) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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