Natasha Denona Crush Mini Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Crush
Natasha Denona Crush Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, limited edition mini five-pan that includes four existing shades (scattered across various palettes) and one new shade (Koi). All five shades performed well; they were pigmented, blendable, and longer-wearing with Koi being more of a buildable product than the other four.
Ingredients
Crush
LELimited Edition. $27.00.
Daisy (190CK)
Daisy (190CK) is a bright, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and cooler iridescent sparkle throughout. The texture was moderately-dense with good glide and binder, which helped the sparkles adhere to the lid with little fallout and kept them evenly distributed throughout the base. It had opaque color coverage that 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
- Lethal Cosmetics Heather (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Moira Bang (P, $7.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Jam Packed (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chakra to Me (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Pink Lemonade (PiP, ) (90% similar).
- JD Glow Macaroon (P, $7.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Ivy (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Winged (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Rose Reflection (33) (DC, $39.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop LOL No (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, 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 Crystal Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, MICA, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, HYDROGENATED POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LAURETH-4, TIN OXIDE,CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER), CI 75470 (CARMINE).
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
Daisy (190CK)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Lotus (185CM)
Lotus (185CM) is a light-medium pink with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, blendable, and lightly powdery, though it wasn’t prone to sheering out. The eyeshadow had opaque color payoff that lasted nicely for nine hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop With Luv (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Cotton Candy (GPV1 #18) (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
- YSL Paris #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Say I Do (P, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Social Butterfly (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC No Ordinary Lamp (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Treasured (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Nude Rose (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Missing My Baby (LE, $17.00) is darker, 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, Ci 77492, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 75470 (Carmine).
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
Lotus (185CM)
LELimited Edition.
Koi (187CM)
Koi (187CM) is a darker, reddish-plum with a semi-matte finish and warmer undertones. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that was slightly thin but not at all powdery or stiff to work with. This shade is the only new shade in the palette (though it is reusing the number). It wore well for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Full Potential (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Season (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Aura (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Tease (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Testify (LE, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bug-a-boo (LE, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Dose of Colors Spaced Out (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Zoeva Lonely City (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Strike It (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Everyone's Darling (PiP, $17.00) is darker, 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 Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Koi (187CM)
LELimited Edition.
Soul (297CM)
Soul (297CM) is a vivid, reddish-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage paired with a soft, velvety texture that was blendable without being powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on well for nine hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Take a Gander (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Board Walk (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Love (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- elf Bombshell (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Rhea (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer, glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flowerboy (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dutch (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Electrique (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Indecisive (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Peach Dusk (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, 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, Mica, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Alumina, Glycerin, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
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.
Soul (297CM)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Claret (274M)
Claret (274M) is a deep, orange-red with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow felt moderatley-dense, slightly thicker in the pan, but I didn’t find that a dry brush had issues picking up product evenly, though I found pressing/patting it to be more effective than sweeping to getting even application of color. It had opaque pigmentation that lasted well for nine hours before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Saturnalia (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Phlox (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Nuance #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Supersonic (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lola (248M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Barranquilla (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Pomegranate (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Indian Wells (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Heat (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Mirage (DC, ) is darker, 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, Diisostearyl Malate, Mica, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ptfe, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Zinc Stearate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Alumina, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510).
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.
As pretty and we’ll performing as this Mini is, I have a feeling that this is just even too red and pink for me. Besides, I can always go to Sunrise with some Retro Midi if I want a red and pink eye look. Or even PML Divine Rose II for something more wearable.
Well, I know what Genevieve would say about this…and I’d say the same. I imagine there are people who could do a look with this palette and only this palette but I honestly can’t imagine that there would be many of them…. If Nancy T thinks this is too pink and red for her, well, that does indicate just how pink and red it is!
Yes, the palette needs to have a champagne or soft rose gold shade to complement the red shades – I would keep in Claret though, because that one is a more unusual colour.
But no, it’s not for us.
Pink, pink and red! I have to be very careful in my application of these colors so that I’m not making myself look ill. I have enough selection to pull from now. Hopefully some people can find a use for these, they are pretty, I do love a nice deep pink sparkle.
I’ve got green eyes and so I love me a pink shadow, but this just seems so close to the ND Love Mini palette to me…
Mariella is quite right about my personal opinion of this mini – it is very, very pinky and red, but at least it scored well.
I love a good red eye look (even if it makes me look ill, lol) and I absolutely love this palette. The shadows are all so creamy and pigmented. I don’t own any of the big ND palettes, only this one and the mini Star, but I love the quality of these and I think I’m inspired to save up for a bigger one.
Hey, I just wanted to let you know that Koi is the same shade as Maasai from the Safari palette.
So I considered that based on the number, but the actuality was that they were pretty different shades swatched! Koi is much warmer, darker, less pink.