Darya

Natasha Denona Darya Diamond & Blush Palette ($89.00 for 1.50 oz.) contains six shades–two cream formulas, four powder formulas–in an assortment of finishes, textures, and shades. The palette is designed to be layered, though they can all be worn alone. I really enjoyed the palette, but I don’t expect it to be the most functional or practical purchase. The top row has a clear, plastic lid that is supposed to keep them from getting powder in them; and the third shade (on the right), while powder, is very dense, so there wasn’t any excess product kicked up when I used it.

The palette really did yield an extremely high-shine, almost editorial-level finish on the cheeks that was dewy, luminous, but metallic and sparkly, too. I felt like I was beaming all day long, and I was happy to find that layering all six as the brand instructed actually lasted all day long, too. I’m fortunate to see and test a lot of products each year, and there was something about how the palette came together on the skin that made my heart go pitter-patter, which doesn’t happen all that often, so this will definitely be a palette I’ll keep in reach for those rare days where I’m not testing a new cheek color!

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Light

Light is a light, yellow gold with warm undertones and a soft, dewy sheen on the skin. It looked more pearly when built-up but when applied and blended out for more semi-sheer to medium coverage (the brand described the coverage as “buildable”), it yielded a glowing finish that was lit-from-within without being overly tacky on the skin. It did not dry down fully, but I didn’t run into issues with my hair (well, more likely dog hair!) sticking to my cheekbones. The brand recommended applying with a dampened sponge, which worked well for sheerer coverage, while fingertips or a stippling brush built up coverage a bit faster, though I’d say using the sponge yielded a smoother sheen overall (just barely). On me, it lasted for eight hours and applied well on bare skin and over foundation (without lifting my base up).

Pink

Pink is a bright pop of medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. I found that it looked more semi-matte or “natural” matte applied to my skin, as it looked very skin-like rather than flat or matte. It was richly pigmented and a little went a long way, so using a dampened sponge as the brand recommended actually worked exceptionally for applying even, buildable coverage that never got away from me. The formula was smooth to the touch, lightly creamy but not tacky or too slippery, so it sat well on the skin and dried down for the most part. The cream blush blended out easily on my skin with a dampened sponge, and it also worked well with a stippling brush, though I did prefer the sponge technique with this formula (and will likely try it more often with other cream products going forward!). The color stayed on well for nine hours on me before fading slightly.

(Note: I couldn’t find specific information about coverage, but the brand’s promotional swatches make it appear opaque, which I’d consider to be what they’re setting expectations as.)

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• NARS Hot Pursuit (LE, $30.00) is more muted (95% similar).
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• ColourPop Swirled (P, $12.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
• Chanel Crescendo (250) (LE, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
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• NYX Peach (DC, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
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• Tarte Deco (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
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Ingredients

ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, MICA, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, SYNTHETIC WAX, DIMETHICONE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, CERA MICROCRISTALLINA (MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX ), CERA CARNAUBA [COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX ], TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, SILICA, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE ), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 ( IRON OXIDES ), CI 15850 ( RED 6), CI 15850 (RED 7 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.

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Pink-Champagne

Pink-Champagne is a medium, lavender pink with cool undertones and a strong, golden sheen that was metallic and lightly sparkly. It was extremely pigmented with a dense, smooth consistency that felt like a mix of cream and powder. The product blended out beautifully on my skin and yielded a ridiculous level of shine and reflection. I was pleasantly surprised that it did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. It was the most complex shade in the palette, so I’d love to see it released as a single shade. The blush lasted for nine hours on me before I saw signs of fading.

(Note: I couldn’t find specific information about coverage, but the brand’s promotional swatches make it appear opaque, which I’d consider to be what they’re setting expectations as.)

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• Sydney Grace Pink Razz (LE, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
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• Too Faced Peach Pop (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Sol Body Wild Orchid (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
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• Fenty Beauty Sangria Sunset (PiP, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Clionadh Aether (P, $12.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
• ColourPop GOAT (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
• Natasha Denona Pink and Golden Champagne (PiP, $42.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar).
• Huda Beauty Proud Pink (P, $25.50) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

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Icy Nude

Icy Nude is a light, golden beige base with larger white and champagne flecks of sparkle. The shimmery bits read more like sparkles than glitters on my skin, as the finish was shiny and sparkling but not dirty or sandy at other angles. It had medium coverage, which could be diffused for sheerer coverage or built up for semi-opaque coverage. Despite being rather glittery, the powder was fairly smooth and blendable with the sparkles dispersing evenly over my skin. There was some migration during the day but a lot of the product seemed intact after nine hours of wear, and when I layered it over one of the cream products, it stayed a little better.

(Note: I couldn’t find specific information about coverage, but the brand’s promotional swatches make it appear semi-opaque, which I’d consider to be what they’re setting expectations as.)

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• ColourPop Double Down (LE, $10.00) is darker (90% similar).
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• Anastasia Wish (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
• KVD Beauty Gold Skool (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar).
• NABLA Cosmetics Ozone (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Persona Laguna (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Melt Cosmetics Morning Star (P, $39.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Urban Decay Oasis (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Too Faced Rainbow Strobe (LE, $30.00) is darker (90% similar).
• KVD Beauty Helix (LE, $30.00) is cooler (90% similar).

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Golden Pink

Golden Pink is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a luminous, golden sheen. It was richly pigmented–as the brand’s powder blushes have been marketed in the past–with a smooth, silky consistency that wasn’t too dense nor too softly pressed in the pan, so I had no trouble picking it up with more feathery brushes and didn’t get a lot of powdery excess in the pan. The powder blended out beautifully on my skin and looked luminous without emphasizing my skin’s natural texture. It lasted well for almost nine hours before starting to fade.

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• Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Medium-Deep #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Giorgio Armani Eccentrico (LE, $88.00) is darker (90% similar).
• NARS Fervor (Left) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
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• Smashbox Carnation (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Cover FX Pink Dahlia (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• MAC Azalea in the Afternoon (LE, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
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Light

Light is a light, golden beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had a strong shine on the skin with finer shimmer, which seemed to ensure that even with a heavier application, it did not emphasize my skin’s natural texture. It had opaque coverage with a moderately dense consistency that felt smooth to the touch, and it could be applied with a lighter hand for sheerer or more buildable coverage if preferred. The powder blended out easily on my skin and stayed on well for nine hours.

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• Cover FX Celestial (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Givenchy Mystic Pink (LE, $47.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Urban Decay Bliss (LE, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
• elf Champagne Campaign (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
• Illamasqua Aurora (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• NARS Sunstreak (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• lilah b. b enchanting (P, $60.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Natasha Denona Darya Diamond & Blush Palette

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Natasha Denona Light Glow Extreme

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Natasha Denona Darya Diamond & Blush Palette

Natasha Denona Darya Diamond & Blush Palette

Natasha Denona Darya Diamond & Blush Palette

Natasha Denona Darya Diamond & Blush Palette

Natasha Denona Darya Diamond & Blush Palette

Natasha Denona Light Glow Cream Base

Natasha Denona Light Glow Cream Base

Natasha Denona Light Glow Cream Base

Natasha Denona Pink Cream Blush

Natasha Denona Pink Cream Blush

Natasha Denona Pink Cream Blush

Natasha Denona Pink-Champagne Duo Glow

Natasha Denona Pink-Champagne Duo Glow

Natasha Denona Pink-Champagne Duo Glow

Natasha Denona Icy Nude Diamond Powder

Natasha Denona Icy Nude Diamond Powder

Natasha Denona Icy Nude Diamond Powder

Natasha Denona Golden Pink Powder Blush

Natasha Denona Golden Pink Powder Blush

Natasha Denona Golden Pink Powder Blush

Natasha Denona Light Glow Extreme

Natasha Denona Light Glow Extreme

Natasha Denona Light Glow Extreme