Natasha Denona Bronze Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Bronze
Natasha Denona Bronze 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.67 oz.) is a new, seemingly-permanent warm-toned palette that includes five matte shades, one satin shade, and nine more metallic shades. The metallics felt slightly creamier and richer (in texture) compared to recent releases (though not as emollient as the original formula, which is a good thing with respect to longevity!), while the mattes have a more velvety, substantial texture that ensures greater color payoff with minimal fallout but still keeps the formula blendable.
From a quality standpoint, it’s one of the brand’s best palettes. While working with it, I felt like my looks tended to end up looking more similar than not; whenever I work with a larger palette, like this one, I try to showcase at least two different looks to see how versatile the color story is. I think that it is a deeper, darker color story that will be particularly lovely on medium and deeper skin tones. I found it paired well with the brand’s Metropolis palette to extend its color story and give it more contrast.
Ingredients
Looks Using this Product
Bronze
PPermanent. $69.00.
True Copper (305M)
True Copper (305M) is a medium-dark copper with moderate, warm orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich color coverage in one layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out easily along the edges. The consistency felt smooth, dense, and lightly creamy without being too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Ombres de Lune #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Tiger Eye (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Palisades (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Nebula (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Royal Jungle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Medium #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Spin (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Bullion (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Luv the Bun UR With (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Metallic Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, MICA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, ALUMINA, SILICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER), CI 77400 (COPPER POWDER), CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
True Copper (305M)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Suntan (306CM)
Suntan (306CM) is a medium brown with moderate, warm red undertones and a matte finish. The texture felt smooth, velvety, and had a touch of powderiness in the pan, but it wasn’t a problem during application as it yielded rich coverage in a single layer that wasn’t prone to fallout nor sheering out too easily. This shade wore well for nine hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Desert Fox #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Kaja Flaming Sunset (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Tatooine (LE, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #9 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced See Me Rollin' (LE, $16.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Spun Around (PiP, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario N8 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Spice It Up (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Livin' (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #9 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (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.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA (+/-) / MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Suntan (306CM)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sundown (307CM)
Sundown (307CM) is a muted, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had excellent pigmentation in a single layer, which applied well to bare skin as the color went on evenly, blended out with ease along the edges, and wasn’t prone to fallout. It lasted well for nine hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Compose (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Uluru (P, $7.30) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Original (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rooted (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Nubian #2 (P, ) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia New Wave (DC, $12.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Cantaloupe (Warm Mattes #6) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Honey (PiP, $8.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia D1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wind (LE, $4.50) is warmer (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.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA (+/-) / MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
Sundown (307CM)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Deep Dive (308CP)
Deep Dive (308CP) is a deep burgundy with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was a cream-powder finish, so it had a more emollient quality to it by touch, though it behaved more like a richer, creamier powder formula when applied to the lid. I’d recommend using a slightly denser, more dome-shaped brush (almost like an oversized pencil brush) to deposit color evenly for working in the crease or on the outer lid/v area. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and blended out well along the edges. The color stayed on nicely for 10 hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Cristal de Printemps #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Xtreme Aubergine (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aubergine (24V) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Guerlain Electric Look #9 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Commitment (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Divina (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, brighter (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #9 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Sodalite (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Shady Santa (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Meanstreak (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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
MICA, DIMETHICONE, SQUALANE, SILICA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, LAURETH-4, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 77510 (FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE), CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Deep Dive (308CP)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rhodium (309DC)
Rhodium (309DC) is a medium-dark purple with strong, warm undertones and cooler, blue-to-violet shifting pearl. The consistency felt more firmly pressed into the pan with a thinness compared to other metallics in the palette, which felt creamier and richer to the touch. It had nearly opaque color coverage that could be built up to full coverage with a second layer. It wore well for nine hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Delirium (PiP, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NYX Punk Heart (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Beam (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Bondage (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Moon Lit (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Tornado (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Rocket (P, $18.00) is cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Abigail (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Volcanic (PiP, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Space Owt (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, MICA, SILICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, ALUMINA, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER), CI 77400 (COPPER POWDER), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Rhodium (309DC)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Magma (310CM)
Magma (310CM) is a deep, reddish-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow yielded rich pigmentation that applied well to bare skin as the color went on evenly, wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily, and blended out with ease along the edge. The texture felt velvety, smooth, and was just a smidgen powdery in the pan but didn’t seem prone to fallout. This shade lasted nicely for nine hours before fading slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Maple Sugar (LE, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Oh Fudge (LE, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
- Anastasia Back Rolls (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mar (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nude Vino (139CM) (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Prosperity (LE, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Cookie Call (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Angel BB (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Dive (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Facet (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (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.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA (+/-) / MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Magma (310CM)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
High Degree (311M)
High Degree (311M) is a deep, reddish-copper with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of pink and gold pearl over a metallic sheen. It had a smoother, more reflective sheen compared to most shades in the palette, which were more sparkling and intensely metallic. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to my lid and blended out nicely along the edges. The texture was lightly creamy, dense but not overly firm, and easy to work with. It stayed on well for nine and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Poinsettia (P, $5.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Lava (GPV2 #26) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Spiked (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Starlit Copper (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Call U Mine (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia C3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Milani Desert Getaway (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Celosa (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop TTYN (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Phoenix Awakens (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Metallic Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, ALUMINA, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 77400 (COPPER POWDER), CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
High Degree (311M)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Alloy (312DC)
Alloy (312DC) is a bright, light-medium orange-copper with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was smooth, moderately creamy–creamier than recent metallics but not quite as creamy as the original formula. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product. It wore well for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Here for It (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Stratify (PiP, $5.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Palmetto (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #9 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Bronze Rose (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Solaris 005 (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Sweet Tea (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Sunstorm (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Whippersnapper (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Ara (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SILICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 75470 (CARMINE).
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Alloy (312DC)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Ridge (313CM)
Ridge (313CM) is a rich, lighter brown with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was intensely pigmented with a smooth, velvety consistency that was blendable without being prone to sheering out or dropping fallout during application. There were signs of fading present after nine hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Uninterrupted (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flutes (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Morphe Pukey (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Lorelei (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Keeper (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia New Yawker (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Rubbish (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Detour (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Desert Sands (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Madagascar (P, ) is more muted (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.
Ingredients
TALC, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, ALUMINA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, MICA, TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE).
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Ridge (313CM)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
True Bronze (314K)
True Bronze (314K) is a light-medium copper with strong, warm golden undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. The texture was creamy, dense without being heavy or thick, and easy to work with. It stayed on well for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Day Spring (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Stratify (PiP, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bronzed to Perfection (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Kick Back (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fierce (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Extragalactic Gold (LE, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hammer Time (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Weekend (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Vintage (P, $14.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mulholland (P, $5.00) is warmer (95% 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.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA (+/-) / MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Look Using this Product
True Bronze (314K)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Gloaming (315DC)
Gloaming (315DC) is a deep, almost rusty coral with warm undertones and a contrasting, golden shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and dense without being overly firm in the pan or too thick. It applied well to bare skin and diffused with ease along the edges. This shade wore nicely for nine hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaja Sun-kissed Tan (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Bronzed Peach (PiP, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Nearly Natural (PiP, $8.04) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Sangria (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Bikini Scene (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Lumbre (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Coy #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Light Up (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Apricot (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Marmalade (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, ALUMINA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SILICA,TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 77400 (COPPER POWDER), CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Gloaming (315DC)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Palladium (316M)
Palladium (316M) is a bright, medium bronze with warmer, golden undertones and a metallic sheen. It was the “cooler” bronze in the palette, though not genuinely cool-toned! The texture felt smooth, lightly creamy, and dense to the touch but picked up well with a dry brush and adhered well to bare skin. It had rich color coverage that stayed on well for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- elf Meteor (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tatooine Glimmer (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Clionadh Caribou (P, $6.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sable Bronze (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Vintage (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mascot (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Paris (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rosebud (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Hot Commodity (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Golden Petals Scattering (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Metallic Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, MICA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SILICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER), CI 77400 (COPPER POWDER).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Looks Using this Product
Palladium (316M)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Bliss (317DC)
Bliss (317DC) is a brighter, medium-dark pink-coral base with warmer, greenish-gold shifting shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It had good pigmentation in a single layer, though I felt like it needed to be built up or applied with a fingertip to achieve opaque coverage in one layer. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and dense without being too firmly-pressed or too thick in consistency. It wore lasted well for nine hours before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Two Faced (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sandy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uptight (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Peach Gold (135DC) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Smashbox Bikini Scene (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- JD Glow Starluster (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Aspire (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Turntables (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Venus (GPV2 #22) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #9 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ALUMINA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SILICA, TIN OXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, MICA, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER), CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER), CI 75470 (CARMINE) , CI 77400 (COPPER POWDER), CI 77510 (FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE), CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE), CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Bliss (317DC)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Silk (318M)
Silk (318M) is a bright, light-medium copper with strong,w arm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The consistency was soft, more loosely-pressed in the pan compared to other metallics in the palette, so it applied best by pressing and patting it into place rather than sweeping (which yielded some fallout). It had opaque pigmentation that wore well for nine hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Camping (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wocka Wocka (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Harvest (P, $8.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Save It For Later (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Amber (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Toffee Brown #6 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Symbiosis (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Weekend (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Entice (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Heavenly Bronze (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. - $362.50 Per Ounce
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 Metallic Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, MICA, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, ALUMINA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Silk (318M)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Beach (319CM)
Beach (319CM) is a medium-dark peach with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It applied a couple of shades darker than it appeared in the pan for reference. The texture was smooth, velvety, and lightly powdery with minimal fallout during application. It had opaque color coverage that stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop The Bay (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Cuddles (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Buxom Invite Only (P, $12.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Maple Syrup (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Subway (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M650 Cookie (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Horizon (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Cannelle (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Chiffon (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Culture (LE, $4.50) is 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 Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA (+/-) / MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES), CI 75470 (CARMINE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Wow. There’s nothing unique about these shades, but the rating and the combined color story makes me drool. Glad that it’s permanent – might be inclined to pick it up someday, when I don’t. in fact, own dupes for most of the shades.
In terms of depth, this with the mustard, warm tones feels like a split between the UD Naked Honey and the Melt Rust palettes – the tones aren’t as dark as in the Rust, but have a lot more depth and variety than Naked Honey. The reason that comparison stuck out to me was because both of those two have had my eye for a while… needless to say, this one’s taken their places on any wishlists. There’s something so satisfying about a color story like this – not that versatile, no, but warm tones are my first choice if neutrals are to be worn, and make my eyes pop beautifully.
I love the lack of unnecessarily light mattes in here – despite my pale skin tone, I’ve never used the extra step of transition shades that are basically identical to my skin in depth, and they just sit unused in palettes for me. I’d rather apply a shade like Beach with a lighter hand and a fluffy brush for a diffused look than waste space for a shade that is only there for the sake of blending out other shades – especially as my hooded eyes combined with the inherently small gap between my eye socket and brows really limit the available space for eyeshadow. I’m not wasting that for something that doesn’t enhance the look itself!
There are a few colours in here that I really like but quite a few that are – as is so often the case – just warmer than I like. I also find that some of the shadows are really close to one another – close enough that when applied to the eye, there wouldn’t be much difference between, say, True Bronze and Silk, or Beach, Ridge and Sundown (those last 3 are shades I don’t like so having 3 so similar is just not a good idea for a palette for me).
this is gorgeous!! But I can dupe most of these shades with UD Honey and UD Heat, some CP and SG singles thrown in. The only shade I couldn’t dupe is Rhodium but that’s ok because I’m sure I have something similar enough.
Lately I’ve been having a lot of fun copying Christine’s looks even though some of the shades I own aren’t listed as dupes but on the eye they look very similar.
For those trying to stick to a no buy/ low buy, I just did a look with CP Brown Sugar palette and I think it gives the same vibes.
I have brown sugar pallete and it’s one of my favs from CP.thanks for the comparison….u saved me precious 65$😁
Might seem basic and even boring to many, but these are my kind of colors! Could I dupe it? Perhaps. But likely over roughly 4-6 different palettes/quads just for one look. I’d much rather have the convenience of everything in one place, I think.
I knew you would love this. I just ordered it. So excited.
I am not sure about this one but I think I will probably pick it up at some point in the next year when finances permit and when i can perhaps swatch it. The Natasha Denona formula is so beautiful and only refined over time to become more so – it is disappointing that this palette feels like every other one for a while (Metropolis, Sunset, and even some similarities to Star, as well as Mini Nude, Mini Sunset, and Mini Star). I think this is a beautiful palette for the every day person who just wants a similar look daily with a bit of variation and choice; I think a lot of people probably have and want their staple “signature look” whereas makeup aficionados are more likely to branch out. It’s a palette for a specific type of consumer though I wish she would release something cool toned or more in keeping with what her die hard fans are requesting. This has also made me muse on the fact and wonder what my signature look now is? Back in the day when I had one palette, it was simple and straightforward but now I don’t actually know any more because I enjoy and play around with so much makeup. I think my perfect look would be a dark brown eyeliner smoked out over the lash line and eye, and maybe paired with a medium-deep neutral brown shimmer (not gold, not copper – this truly is a *copper* palette it seems).
She really hit the mark with this palette! So consistent and some really unique darker shades! One that will get a lot of use!
I love the colour story but I wish she would have mixed in a few more cooler tones like Deep Dive or Rhodium for more contrast/variety because I agree many fo the shades are too similar to each other.
Agree, even a couple of bright, but cooler purples and burgundies with a gray or silver or two would have worked better for me.
I was on the fence about this eyeshadow palette but the two darker/cooler shades got me. The overall color scheme has been done before but since I don’t have some of the colors in my own personal collection, I decided to purchase this. Your review definitely solidified my decision, thank you! This will be my first Natasha Denona palette.
So far I only have four dupes (and from other ND palettes to boot), so if after I receive my Sephora sales order which includes Marc Jacobs Eye-conic Steel (etto), I may purchase this with my birthday coupon. The only thing that bothers me is I likely have have the browns in an old Morphe palette but am sure the colros are quite the same, but three colors in this palette are SOOOO lovely. Perhaps I’m wait for a Bronze mini??? Hmmmm???
Argghhhh, can’t decide! LOL! So waiting for PMG Labs Divine Rose II to come out in Sephora France. I’d rather use my B-day coupon for that then this. I’ll hold out till the end of August. 😉 (I hope! Ha!)
Update, I held out and Sephora France never got DVII by the time I needed to use the coupon, so Bronze it was! I’m a disappointed though due to what Christine said, lots of very similar colors and no light brow bone color. I’m having such a time with making a look I like. Will definitely need Christine’s “X looks” type posts for this palette. I think you have to use another palette or a few external colors to have less “orangey” looks.
Maybe pair it with another palette you have and see if using that and this together helps!
Yes, and thanks! I just found your 20 looks with Bronze + another palette and the 10 looks alone posts, saved the color stories I like and will be having fun this week trying a few out! ;). Much appreciated Christine!
Fingers crossed!
You know, the more I look at it, this would work well with Biba! (Which I don’t have either)
Ah dang it. I thought this would review well, but I didn’t expect it to get a 96%! Now I want it. This would pair well with Metropolis, Lila, Biba, and Sunrise as well.
Can I unbuy all the similar (but slightly less stellar) colors I already have ten times over? Then I can buy this one. If only I had known it was on it’s way…….
Ha!!!! I’m about to check my vanity and if I end up having more than five, I’ll be feeling you!
I just got mine and played with it today. Great quality but definitely on the warm side. As a fair person I might end up pairing it with something more neutral and lighter when I don’t want a very warm dramatic look. I wish Natasha would come out with a more neutral palette. Even Biba seemed very warm/yellow on me (aside from the bottom row). As a neutral lover I would absolutely love to see something more neutral/cool from her.
I was really prepared to love this palette BUT – there are just too many shades that are so similar to each other and I don’t love the mattes and reddish shades. I have lots of dupes for the shades I do love – the gold and bronze from either my Pixi Beauty Reflex Light palette, Sultry and my City Color singles in Sandstorm and Cleo. I wish there were more pops of colour for contrast in this – an olive green or two would have given this one depth.
It’s a great quality palette – one of the better ones from ND and I think it would be a great purchase for those who don’t have any of these shades.
If we lived a little closer, you could use the yellow half, and I would gladly use the reddish half ??
Wow, never did I think I would crave a bronze coloured pallet! I am a 100% pink-purple-lila addict and my faves are lila, sunrise, and love ( in that order ) but this is truly beautiful! Such rich colours! I have found 5-6 that I really really love, all shimery, I do not like mattes, at all. I think I will get this even though I certainly do not need it. I almost never wear eye makeup and when I do I almost always use only one shad, lol. I am a beauty junkie, galore.
I have so many warm gold-copper and so on in my stash, the matte shades in this palette are too warm for me and I really only love two of the shades, Deep Dive and Rhodium. I could use all the satin and shimmery shades, but not most of the matte ones so this is an easy pass for me.
I have already commented on my issues with the colour story (I like reddened warm neutrals, but not yellow) but darn it, the review results on this palette have me wanting it. I hope it is permanent so I can wait until a Big S sale or a Christmas sale similar to what ND did last year—I picked up Biba and Safari and a slew of 5 pans—then I would pick this up as well as Metropolis, which I do not have. I’m a huge fan of ND shadows and dare I say I like to use them more than PMG. PMG is so intense, diffusing those mattes takes time. I find a good ND palette kinder, more effortless.
I fell in love with this palette the second I opened it-I actually gasped!
It is my *perfect* palette. I love every shade, I love everything about it.
I have used it every day since Friday and I fall more and more in love with it each time I use it.
Yes, I have many,many shades like these, but none of them even compare to these.
I have a couple of other ND palettes(Sunset, Gold and some of the minis) but none of them compare to the Bronze palette. I have quite a few PMG palettes as well( large, 6 pan and quads) and they don’t hold a candle to this palette for me.
It’s just…amazing.
It’s *perfect* and I couldn’t be happier.
I WILL be buying a backup!
Wow, that rating though… I am always moved by this sort of color story, which is why I have dupes for almost every shade already in my collection, but based on the quality and the ease of use it is super tempting to add this to my collection. The looks you created with this were so pretty.
And it’s a go! I probably have most of these types of colors except for the fact it is so cohesive. I love that it doesn’t have too many mattes and it is a smaller one. I know it’s not for everyone but these are totally my jam. Some of her other shimmers are too light to get that bronzy eye for me but this is perfect for my coloring. My former boss/makeup lover felt the same way and ordered on the spot. I hope it lands before this weekend.
I ordered it as soon as it came on preorder, and I’m so glad I did; I’m having so much fun with this palette. Natasha Denona’s formulations are just so, so good (and they seem to keep improving): I’m gradually building up quite a large stash of her eyeshadows, and I find I’m using them pretty much exclusively now despite having a very (very) large collection of other shadows.
Wow, never did I think I would crave a bronze coloured pallet! I am a 100% pink-purple-lila addict and my faves are lila, sunrise, and love ( in that order ) but this is truly beautiful! Such rich colours! I have found 5-6 that I really really love, all shimery, I do not like mattes, at all. I think I will get this even though I certainly do not need it. I almost never wear eye makeup and when I do I almost always use only one shad, lol. I am a beauty junkie, galore.
Christine, could you please recommend some of your favourite still-available Natasha Denona palettes for fair skintones? I love the formula but feel like ND and Pat McGrath palettes work better for darker skintones. Would love your recommendation! <3
I wish I could help… I’m not sure why they wouldn’t work for fair skin tones as they all clearly show up on lighter complexions!
I find that all of her five-pan mini palettes are more on the subtle side and work nicely with fair skin. The newer releases are particularly lovely in quality. Some of the larger five-pan palettes are nice too, but I think the mini palettes are great one-and-done color stories.
I’m in love with Bliss. It is peachy pink coppery golden duochrome goodness, and I want to smear it all over my body. Loving this palette. I love the small pan palette format from ND. Also, Ridge is my jam. And it’s so gorgeous with Bliss. Did I mention I want to wear it every day? Yeah, so I’m a little obsessed. Is the color story revolutionary? I mean, no. Are there some very similar shades in there? Sure. Do I care? Not a jot. I dig it. And this review is on point, as per ushj.
H Christine, is this Natasha Denona Bronze cpalette and the Glam palette physically smaller compared to the previous 15-pan palettes such as Biba? They contain a lot less product (almost half) and also cost less. I’m wondering if it’s just shallower pans or is it smaller on all dimensions?
Yes, they are smaller.