Palette 08

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5 ($48.00 for 0.4 oz.) contains five shimmery shades, though Smoky Quartz and Dark Sepia have more of a satin-to-pearl finish, while the other three are more metallic. It was somewhat improved over the older formula (from early 2016) that I reviewed, but it’s not as improved as I’ve found some of the other newer formulas to be.

I don’t know if this is the most current formulation available, but it is one of the newer ones (somewhere between all the iterations), as the back of the palette has a 12M timer on it (compared to 24M on the newest formulas I’ve seen) and still contains more emollient ingredients but seems to have shifted it downward on the list. I find the wear to be better, and at a texture-level, the shimmers definitely felt less cream-like compared to the original (not in a bad way).

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Glaze (12M)

Glaze (12M) is a light-medium, silvery beige with subtle, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The consistency was lightly creamy, soft without being prone to powderiness or excess product kicked up in the pan, and had good adhesion to bare skin. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly in a single layer. It wore well for eight hours before creasing slightly.

The newer formula seemed slightly deeper and warmer in color, while the finish seemed to be shinier. The formula was still smooth and lightly creamy but wasn’t as emollient/heavy as the older one.

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• Viseart Chroma #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
• Anastasia Treasure (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Rouge Bunny Rouge Rain Dove (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• NARS Superclass (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
• MAC Fashion Beat (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• bareMinerals Air (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• ColourPop Koosh (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
• Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
• Too Faced Devotion (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Tarte Crystal Spark (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).

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$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.

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A Smoldering Gold, Copper, & Blue Look

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Smoky Quartz (43P)

Smoky Quartz (43P) is a light, greenish-brown with a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was smooth to the touch, but it seemed a little thin so it worked better with a flat, synthetic brush and a more moderate pressure level. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably on me.

The newer formula is much lighter with a more muted, olive-like tone compared to the original, which was darker and more of a warm-toned brown, while the texture was softer and more yielding with better adhesion.

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• Sephora Druzy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
• ColourPop Hooked (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Sydney Grace Recruit (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
• ColourPop Mirage (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Too Faced Heart of Gold (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
• Too Faced Pixie Dust (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
• Charlotte Tilbury Dream Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

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• Chanel Quintessence #6 (LE, ).

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.

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Golden Rose (60M)

Golden Rose (60M) is a rich, medium-dark pink with subtle, warm undertones and brighter, warmer gold shimmer throughout. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of color. The consistency was lightly creamy, dense without being too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, and was easy to blend out. It lasted well for eight hours before creasing slightly.

The colors were very comparable, while the newer formula seemed slightly less cream-like.

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• Makeup Geek Wildfire (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• Tarte Frose (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
• Clionadh Prophecy (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
• ColourPop Blossom Up (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
• MAC Rose (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
• Huda Beauty Angelic (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
• Dior Fusion (764) (P, $29.50) is darker (90% similar).
• Huda Beauty Lilac #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
• Morphe Sissy (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
• Too Faced Crisp (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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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.

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Dark Sepia (47P)

Dark Sepia (47P) is a darker, olive green with subtle, warm brown undertones and a pearl finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, while the texture felt slightly firmer and a bit thinner in the pan. It required a more moderate-to-heavy hand to pick up product evenly onto a brush. The color applied evenly to bare skin and stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

The newer formula was richer with a much more noticeable green tinge and color; the old version looked more like a washed out, faded version (like the warmer base of it).

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• Chanel Lumiere et Opulence #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
• KVD Beauty Disintegration (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• Chanel Cuir Brun (928) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
• Chanel Tisse Mademoiselle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
• Laura Mercier Rock (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• Make Up For Ever Treasure (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
• Tarte Bedazzled Spruce (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
• Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Too Faced Bless Her Heart (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Anastasia Witch (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).

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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.

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Golden Beige (52M)

Golden Beige (52M) is a light-medium peach with strong, warm yellow undertones and faint pink and gold shimmer paired with a metallic finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer that applied evenly to bare skin with slight fallout during application. The texture was lightly creamy, soft, but more loosely-pressed into the pan. It wore nicely for eight hours before creasing slightly on me.

The new version is significantly warmer, peachier, and lost the pink duochrome tone of the original. In practice, I don’t think the pink came through that much, so in many ways, it yielded the same look in practice. The texture was slightly denser and richer but didn’t have as much creamy heaviness as the original.

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• Too Faced Champagne Rose (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Mercurial #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
• Urban Decay Angelfire (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• ColourPop Crushed Oats (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
• Sephora Sand (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
• Chanel Affresco #7 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• Natasha Denona Queen (262M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Smashbox Opal Rose (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• KVD Beauty Lovestruck (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• MAC Exquisite Ego #1 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).

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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.

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Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Smoky Quartz (43P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Smoky Quartz (43P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Smoky Quartz (43P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Palette 08 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Smoky Quartz (43P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Smoky Quartz (43P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Smoky Quartz (43P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Dark Sepia (47P) Metallic Eye Shadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Natasha Denona Golden Beige (52M) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow