Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

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Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5
Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5

Palette 13

Natasha Denona Palette 13 Eyeshadow Palette 5 ($48.00 for 0.4 oz.) is a cohesive set of shades featuring three mattes and two shimmers. It’s a more standalone palette as there was a good mix of depth and finish, though as a smaller palette, it will be most versatile as a complementary palette. The performance was somewhat better than the older versions I have, but they weren’t quite as improved as I have seen some of the shades come over time.

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).

Palette 13

PPermanent. $48.00.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
88%
Total

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Natasha Denona Pinija (85P) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Natasha Denona Pinija (85P) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Natasha Denona Pinija (85P) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Natasha Denona Pinija (85P) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Natasha Denona Pinija (85P) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
Natasha Denona Pinija (85P) Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow

Pinija (85P)

Pinija (85P) is a muted, medium-dark reddish-brown base with cooler, blue-to-green shifting shimmer that had a more pearl-like finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a smooth, slightly thinner, firmer consistency that needed a moderate hand to pick up product from (or else use a dampened brush or fingertip). The color lasted nicely for eight hours before fading visibly on me.

The newer version was slightly thinner and less dense, which gave it a slightly drier feel overall, but the color was very comparable while the finish didn’t appear as metallic when applied.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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.

Pinija (85P)

PPermanent. $29.00.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total
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Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Sand Storm (90V) Matte Eye Shadow

Sand Storm (90V)

Sand Storm (90V) is a medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation in a single layer, while the consistency was soft, blendable, and a little powdery in the pan (but applied well without sheering out too readily). It stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit on me.

The newer version is a few shades lighter with a strong, more noticeable orange tone to it, while the consistency was less powdery and had better adhesion.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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 Matte Eye Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Methicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearyl Stearate, Cera Alba [Beeswax], Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cobalt Titanium Oxide, Microcristallina Cera [Microcristallina Wax], Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Behenic Acid, Bha, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Ci 77891 [Titanium Dioxide], Ci 77499 [Iron Oxides], Ci 77007 [Ultramarines], Ci 75470 [Carmine], Ci 77742 [Manganese Violet], Ci 77491 [Iron Oxides], Ci 42090 [Blue 1], Ci 77289 [Chromium Hydroxide Green], Ci 77510 [Ferric Ferrocyanide], Ci 77492 [Iron Oxides], Ci 15850 [Red 6], Ci 16035 [Red 40], Ci 19140 [Yellow 5], Ci 45410 [Red 27], Ci 77288 [Chromium Oxide Greens].

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.

Sand Storm (90V)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total
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Natasha Denona Arizona (88V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Arizona (88V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Arizona (88V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Arizona (88V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Arizona (88V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Arizona (88V) Matte Eye Shadow

Arizona (88V)

Arizona (88V) is a medium-dark brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had a soft, silky texture that was somewhat powdery, so I’d recommend using a lighter hand and tapping off excess to avoid fallout. While powdery, it did apply evenly and didn’t sheer out much when blended out, so it retained mostly opaque coverage in a single layer (and was buildable). It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

The newer formula has a redder tone to it, giving it more richness, while the texture was more substantial and less prone to sheering out.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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 Matte Eye Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Methicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearyl Stearate, Cera Alba [Beeswax], Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cobalt Titanium Oxide, Microcristallina Cera [Microcristallina Wax], Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Behenic Acid, Bha, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Ci 77891 [Titanium Dioxide], Ci 77499 [Iron Oxides], Ci 77007 [Ultramarines], Ci 75470 [Carmine], Ci 77742 [Manganese Violet], Ci 77491 [Iron Oxides], Ci 42090 [Blue 1], Ci 77289 [Chromium Hydroxide Green], Ci 77510 [Ferric Ferrocyanide], Ci 77492 [Iron Oxides], Ci 15850 [Red 6], Ci 16035 [Red 40], Ci 19140 [Yellow 5], Ci 45410 [Red 27], Ci 77288 [Chromium Oxide Greens].

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.

Arizona (88V)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
B
B
8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
86%
Total
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Natasha Denona Flamingo (57V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Flamingo (57V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Flamingo (57V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Flamingo (57V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Flamingo (57V) Matte Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Flamingo (57V) Matte Eye Shadow

Flamingo (57V)

Flamingo (57V) is a soft peach with moderate, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that sheered out slightly during application but didn’t give me trouble with fallout. It lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly on me.

The newer version was less powdery, more finely-milled, and was peachier, slightly warmer in color.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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 Matte Eye Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Methicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Stearyl Stearate, Cera Alba [Beeswax], Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Cobalt Titanium Oxide, Microcristallina Cera [Microcristallina Wax], Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Behenic Acid, Bha, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Ci 77891 [Titanium Dioxide], Ci 77499 [Iron Oxides], Ci 77007 [Ultramarines], Ci 75470 [Carmine], Ci 77742 [Manganese Violet], Ci 77491 [Iron Oxides], Ci 42090 [Blue 1], Ci 77289 [Chromium Hydroxide Green], Ci 77510 [Ferric Ferrocyanide], Ci 77492 [Iron Oxides], Ci 15850 [Red 6], Ci 16035 [Red 40], Ci 19140 [Yellow 5], Ci 45410 [Red 27], Ci 77288 [Chromium Oxide Greens].

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.

Flamingo (57V)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
B
B
8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total
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Natasha Denona Umber (78M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Umber (78M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Umber (78M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Umber (78M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Umber (78M) Metallic Eye Shadow
Natasha Denona Umber (78M) Metallic Eye Shadow

Umber (78M)

Umber (78M) is a medium brown with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was dense without being too thick or too thin, so it applied evenly and “melted” a bit when blended out. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.

The color was comparable between the two versions I have, while the consistency was slightly less emollient but still lightly creamy, dense without being heavy.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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

Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Talc, Cobalt Titanium Oxide, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Titanium Dioxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bha, Tin Oxide, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Benzoic Acid. May Contain: Ci 77891 [Titanium Dioxide], Ci 77491 [Iron Oxides], Ci 77499 [Iron Oxides], Ci 77000 [Aluminium Powder], Ci 77492 [Iron Oxides], Ci 75470 [Carmine], Ci 77510 [Ferric Ferrocyanide], Ci 77289 [Chromium Hydroxide Green], Ci 42090 [Blue 1], Ci 16035 [Red 40], Ci 19140 [Yellow 5], Ci 77266, Ci 77820 [Silver].

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.

Umber (78M)

PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

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Lauren Avatar

for some reason none of these palettes’ color stories strike my fancy. Some innate design preferences in me weirdly rebel at the combinations — if that makes sense. They seem like nice shadows though and you made quite a nice look!

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