Natasha Denona Aeris Eyeshadow Palette 5 Review, Photos, Swatches
Aeris
Natasha Denona Aeris Eyeshadow Palette 5 ($48.00 for 0.40 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for the holidays that features four shimmering, sparkly shades and one matte. The first and last shades are supposed to be sheer, though only the last one was truly sheer. This is a palette that will work best for someone who typically uses a glitter adhesive or likes to use their shimmery eyeshadows with a dampened brush for maximum pigmentation, evenness, and wear.
Aeris
LELimited Edition. $48.00.
Nude (140CP)
Nude (140CP) is a medium-dark peach with warm, rosy undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The consistency was soft but more loosely pressed, so it did sheer out a bit when applied dry and had slight fallout during application, though it was described as sheer (it was more semi-opaque than sheer from my experience). It applied best with a flat, synthetic brush or else a dampened brush (I did not feel like I needed glitter adhesive, though). On me, the eyeshadow lasted for eight hours with slight fallout (dry).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Fin (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Moonstone (P, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Parallel Universe (Left) (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Stila Embellish (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Inglot J411 Blazing Rose (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Can't Stop (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Sweet Heat (P, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- theBalm Luscious Lani (P, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Outfitted (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Milani Bella Champagne (16) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand's eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they're applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted--it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Cream-Powder Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Diisostearyl Malate, Silica, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PTFE, Zinc Stearate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Carmine (Ci 75470).
Nude (140CP)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Red Bronze (141K)
Red Bronze (141K) is a deep red with cooler undertones and warmer, gold glitter. It had a very dense, firm texture–this one felt more cream-like than powder–that was a pain to diffuse and blend out, regardless of brush type or whether the brush was dry or damp. I did not like fingertips for application either as the majority of product stuck to my fingertip and did not transfer to the lid. I had to really jab and push the product from the pan onto the lid and build it up. The eyeshadow wore well for nine hours and left a slight stain behind with minor fallout (impressive, given the size of the glitter).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Love Love (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Asylum (P, $13.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Swoon (Better Together) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Sizzle (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Sunset #2 (PiP, $9.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Pomegranate (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 (LE, $36.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Brick (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Flame-boyant (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Flame (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand's eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they're applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted--it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Crystal Eye Shadow swatches.
Red Bronze (141K)
LELimited Edition.
Burnt Terracotta (142CM)
Burnt Terracotta (142CM) is a deep copper with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The consistency was soft without being powdery and was easy to blend out. The color stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Smashbox In the Mood (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Rule Breaker (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Spike (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Zoeva Chat Late at Night (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M738 Auburn (DC, $21.00) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Tribe (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Zoeva MT080 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #5 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte No Fox Given (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Martian (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand's eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they're applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted--it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Burnt Terracotta (142CM)
LELimited Edition.
Ice Blue (143CP)
Ice Blue (143CP) is a muted, medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The color payoff was nearly opaque with a a moderately dense, firmer texture that felt almost wet-like to the touch. It blended out fairly evenly, though it looked a bit faded when I tried applying it with a (dry) brush. For maximum impact, one will want to use fingertips and/or a dampened brush. This shade lasted for eight hours with slight fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Deep Teal (19M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Dusk Teal Dawn (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Bavaria (DC, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Inglot #413 (P, $7.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Junkie (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Venezia (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Endless Sea (P, $7.99) is brighter (90% similar).
- theBalm #23 (P, $6.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Moskova #1 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS China Seas #1 (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand's eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they're applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted--it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Cream-Powder Eye Shadow swatches.
Ice Blue (143CP)
LELimited Edition.
Peach Bronze (144CP)
Peach Bronze (144CP) is a medium, coral-orange with warm, red undertones and a gold, sparkling finish. It was supposed to be “sheer,” and it absolutely was–sheer coverage dry, and as I was quite surprised, I also swatched it damp to see if that improved the coverage, and it did (semi-opaque). The consistency was soft, glittery, and prone to sheering out so there was some fallout during application. This shade could use a glitter adhesive or be applied with a dampened brush for the best results. It wore well for seven and a half hours with moderate fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Lulu (P, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Morphe Little Lady (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hopeless Romantix (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #2 (DC, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Hippie Girl (223) (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Summer Sun (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Mrs. Baily (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
The majority of the brand's eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they're applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted--it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Cream-Powder Eye Shadow swatches.
Still feeling happy with my purchase. It’ll be fun to play with. The nude colour is making me think of the MAC holiday collection single, that gold shadow with the pink sparkle, very pretty. I hope it’s a dupe!
Some pretty colors/finishes here, wish the formula was better
I was in love with this palette until I saw a D+ for Red Bronze: Yikes. For a $48 quint, I feel that it should be at minimum an A- before plunking down almost 50 smackaroos, IDK? Before this day is over, I may well talk myself out of it, and that *other* one, as well. There’s a beautiful dupe within Lila for Red Bronze, I’ve got the other shades on lock, with the lone exception of Peach Bronze (easily remedied w/ a single of MAC Expensive Pink!)
I agree. To have a dud in an expensive palette with only 5 pans makes it hard to justify the cost.
Not impressed by reviews or colors . Easy pass .
An expensive quint for some average ratings. I am not too impressed.
I wore this the other day and it was a pretty look that lasted. The red and blue shadows had no fallout and looked sparkly and great at the end of the day. I’m glad I have this one.So happy we now have Natasha Denona at my Sephora!
I bought this and when I opened the package it was night time and the shimmer shades were just glistening.The looked extremely beautiful like jewelry for your eyes.The blue is such a stunning shade and the matte is so beautiful I haven’t gotten a chance to play with this yet but I’m excited to wear it!
That was beautiful imagery that you used, Dominique – I may just have to buy!
Thanks Blue Tea!I have seen a lot of palettes over the years but the sparkle in both this and Joya the other holiday 5 pan were showing in the pan surprised me.
I like this collection of shades at first glance. It looks very pretty on you, Christine. For me, it’s too expensive and I really don’t need these shades, but it’s pretty to look at. It’s surprising that it would have a couple of duds in it. Not worth the high price.
Not bad but probably a skip for me
I purchased this one back during the VIB sale and I just grabbed the other one yesterday. But I am happy with this purchase, even with Red Bronze being as finicky as it is. I find that I need a sticky base to get it to work. I end up using Peach Bronze and Nude as highlighters as well as shadows. I use them with a shader brush and layer it on top of another highlighter and it’s so shiny and pretty.