Natasha Denona Triochrome Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Triochrome
Natasha Denona Triochrome 15-Pan Eyeshadow PaletteNatasha Denona Triochrome 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.2 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that’s centered around three, Multichrome eyeshadows (the third column!). The palette contains 12 matte eyeshadows and three Multichrome eyeshadows, which had varying degrees of sheen–from low-level pearl to soft metallic.
The matte eyeshadows had semi-opaque to opaque, buildable pigmentation with lightly powdery, though blendable, consistencies; they were less substantial and a bit thinner compared to the brand’s matte formula, generally. Scarab had the strongest sheen and strongest multichromatic shift of the three Multichromes; Kinetic was the least impressive as far as shift went (I could barely see it on my arm, let alone on my lid!) and seemed more prone to fading in a way I haven’t seen from a Natasha Denona eyeshadow in years. Color Flip was somewhere in-between with a noticeable shift but the subtler sheen seemed to reduce the shift to being similarly subtle applied.
Triochrome
LELimited Edition. $129.00.
Scrap (339CM)
Scrap (339CM) is a faded, darker olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation paired with a soft, blendable texture, though it was a bit thinner and lightly powdery compared to most of the brand’s more recent matte releases. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Zoeva MT150 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Savanna (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bravo (P, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Chronic (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hot Toddy (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #7 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Damn She Olive (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bewitched (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva Herrengasse (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Destiny (DC, $12.00) is lighter (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), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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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Scrap (339CM)
LELimited Edition.
Andradite (340CM)
Andradite (340CM) is a very light green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture, though it was lightly powdery and not as substantial as the brand’s more recent matte eyeshadows are. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- IT Cosmetics Tranquility (P, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sea Foam (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Sprite (P, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Clionadh Sublimate (P, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #2 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Baby Face (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop De Menthe (PiP, $4.50) is darker (80% similar).
- Sugarpill Twitch (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Checkmate (DC, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% 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), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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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Andradite (340CM)
LELimited Edition.
Scarab (341MC)
Scarab (341MC) is a rich, brighter chartreuse green that shifted to warmer, more golden green and deeper, cooler emerald green. It had a subtle, metallic sheen that was the most intense in finish and shift from the three multichrome shades in the palette. The eyeshadow had a soft, lightly creamy texture that was moderately dense but not thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It had rich color payoff that adhered well to bare skin and blended out well. This shade stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Scarab (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Clionadh Weathered (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Patina (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dragonfly (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Weld (P, $19.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Vermeil (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Embroidery (P, $12.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Burnish (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Clionadh Gargoyle (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Stearate.
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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Scarab (341MC)
LELimited Edition.
Ion (342CM)
Ion (342CM) is a bright chartreuse with strong, yellow undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable with light powderiness in the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It had opaque color coverage that lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kat Von D Exodus (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Jolt (Wired) (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Papel Picado (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC My Kid Could Make That (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Xenon (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Lime (Bright Editorial #2) (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Thrash (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Jeffery (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Remixology (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Sprout (21) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% 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), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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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Ion (342CM)
LELimited Edition.
Vert (343CM)
Vert (343CM) is a light-medium, greenish-mustard with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that was a smidgen dusty in the pan but had great adhesion and blendability without losing its opacity. The color showed signs of fading after eight and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Draw a Door (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Faded (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Jeffery (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Shot Gun (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Kat Von D Exodus (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Jolt (Wired) (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Ion (342CM) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Papel Picado (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Anastasia Sphere (LE, $12.00) is lighter (80% 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), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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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Vert (343CM)
LELimited Edition.
Naga (344CM)
Naga (344CM) is a light, pinky-lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which could be built up to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery, and blendable, but it had light fallout during application. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Two to Mango (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brr Baby (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Uplevel (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Style & Influence (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Friendly (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Pulp Fiction #3 (PiP, $19.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC She's a Machine (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Orchid Haze (LE, ) 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer Silica, Mica, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+/-): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 75470 (Carmine), 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.
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Naga (344CM)
LELimited Edition.
Manganese (345CM)
Manganese (345CM) is a muted, medium purple with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff with a soft, slightly thinner and lightly powdery consistency. It applied evenly, but there was some dryness present, so it did not sit as well as other shades in the palette. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Invincible (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Filtered (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Heart Eyes (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Poison Berry (180CM) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Major Grape (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia Big Wig (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Smashbox No Shame (P, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Undone (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sista (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (80% 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, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Alumina, Glycerin. May Contain (+/-): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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.
Manganese (345CM)
LELimited Edition.
Kinetic (346MC)
Kinetic (346MC) is a muted, medium purple with a more low-sheen, pearl-like finish most of the time; it shifted subtly to warmer, pinky-purple and olive green. I just wasn’t able to see much of a multichrome effect on the lid; there was a subtle effect swatched on my arm with enough contortion.
It had a weak multichrome finish, and it seemed to get duller in finish/intensity after six hours of wear, which was unusual for a Natasha Denona metallic shade (though nowhere near as metallic as the brand’s typical shimmer shades). It had opaque color coverage with a smooth, lightly emollient texture that was thin and blendable.
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Enamel (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Rosette (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Clionadh Royalty (P, $12.50) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Beauregarde (P, $15.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Tapestry (P, $12.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Medieval (P, $12.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Spire (P, $19.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Clionadh Turret (P, $14.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Stearate.
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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Kinetic (346MC)
LELimited Edition.
Redox (347CM)
Redox (347CM) is a muted, grayish-lavender with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It applied slightly darker than it appeared in the pan. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable but had some powderiness present that resulted in the color having light fallout. It had mostly opaque color coverage that could be built up with a second layer. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lancome Rich History (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Freakshow (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- IT Cosmetics Enchanting (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Wind (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Venom (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- NARS Strada (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Glamour Eyes (Cream) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Sky High (LE, $4.50) is warmer (80% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #8 (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar).
- Viseart Tiramisu (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% 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, Mica, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+/-): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 75470 (Carmine), 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.
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Redox (347CM)
LELimited Edition.
Tungsten (348CM)
Tungsten (348CM) is a brighter, medium rosy mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable with light powderiness that was confined to the pan. It had opaque color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin. There were signs of wear after eight hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Imagine That (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Circle (P, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Lilas (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Tang (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Wrap It Up (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Gigi (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Suki (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- LORAC Sundown (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Kat Von D Silk (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Obsession (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% 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, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Silica, Alumina, Glycerin. May Contain (+/-): Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 75470 (Carmine), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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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Tungsten (348CM)
LELimited Edition.
Vertex (349CM)
Vertex (349CM) is a light beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff in a single pass, which was a surprise for a shade as light with a matte finish. The texture was smooth, finely-milled, and lightly powdery but did not seem prone to sheering out too readily. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Jingle All the Way Eyeshadow #11 (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M518 Nude (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Best of Me (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Clair-Obscur #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Frosted Fizz (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Bare in Mind (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Lady Killer (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Incognito #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Windsor (DC, $25.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #6 (PiP, ) 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.
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), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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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Vertex (349CM)
LELimited Edition.
Plutonium (350CM)
Plutonium (350CM) is a bright, lighter orange with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage that adhered well to bare skin and blended out with ease. The consistency was soft, lightly powdery but didn’t seem prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Rhizome (273CM) (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Sugarpill High Score (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Siren (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics 2012 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sol (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Estem (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia E3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Persimmon (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Daisy (18) (LE, ) is lighter (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, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Talc, Silica, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 75470 (Carmine), 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.
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Plutonium (350CM)
LELimited Edition.
Color Flip (351MC)
Color Flip (351MC) has a stronger, warmer plum hue that shifted to warmer, olive green to deeper, cooler emerald green. It had a soft, more pearl-like sheen–not nearly as metallic as most of the brand’s shimmers (more for reference than a pro or con!).
The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable with a moderately-dense feel, but it wasn’t overly thick. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation in a single layer that wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Ultraviolet (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath VR Sextraterrestrial (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Clionadh Forge (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Fyrinnae Symphonic (P, $14.50) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar).
- Fyrinnae Idolize (P, $14.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Twisted Shifter (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Alumina, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Stearate.
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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Color Flip (351MC)
LELimited Edition.
Garmon (352CM)
Garmon (352CM) is a muted, medium plummy-brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that could be built up to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was soft, silky, and blendable, but it was somewhat powdery and more prone to fallout/sheering out. It lasted decently for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Pecan (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Warm Memories #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Buzzin (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Hacked (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Treasure All (DC, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Dog and Pony (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Secret (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop T-Cup (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia Lure (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Downright (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (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), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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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Garmon (352CM)
LELimited Edition.
Diatonic (353CM)
Diatonic (353CM) is a brighter, medium-dark coral with strong, warm orange undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which built up to full coverage with less than a second layer. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery, though it was blendable, but definitely thinner and not as velvety as other mattes from the brand. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Fall for It (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Grumpy (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Candied Peach (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Summer Lovin (DC, $6.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Loungy (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dream Maker (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Just Peachy (Matte) (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wait for It (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Siren #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Zoeva MT070 (PiP, ) is darker (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), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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.
The look you’ve created, they are stunning!
Thanks, Francesca!
Thank you so much for getting this review up before the Rouge sale is over with, Christine! I swear, I don’t even begin to know how you managed to get this done in time.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
As for the palette….
Because the “multichrome” shades are so subtle in their shifts, and because I may actually like some of the matte shades even more, I’m going to instead get myself several of Clionadh or SG multichromes. Those are both just so much better than these three. I’m giving this palette a hard pass.
Well, I’m only letting myself sleep for 3-4 hours in order to test for longer (to get over 16 hours of testing), but it’s obviously something I can’t do for long – I’m about to crash but am trying to get what I can up by tomorrow!
Christine, please take care and try to sleep at least a bit longer
Hi Agata,
Can’t keep it up for long, but right now, it is necessary in order to provide the content readers need 🙂
Take care of yourself… *hugs* thank you for the reviews but don’t burnout. Hope you get some great sleep tonight!
As for the palette, I think I’ll pass unless it’s more than 20% off on sale. Scarab is beautiful though!
We need you to be healthy and refreshed so much more! An eyeshadow palette isn’t a living, breathing human being. You are much more valuable. Please get a healthy amount of sleep and rest, okay? Your readers care about you as a person! ❤️
It’s not forever, LOL! Just a few days to ensure that I get as much reviewed as I can before the sale ends – that’s doing right by my readers, which is important! Don’t worry about me 🙂
Ditto Nancy and everyone, you’ve gone over and beyond! Do rest up. ;). And thank you for the hard work.
Take care, Christine! At least eat healthy food, and get a lot of fresh air, if that is possible where you live.
Lovely looks, by the way.
And finally, I have said it before and most likely will repeat it many times, Thank You for the hard work you do for all of us! <3
Christine, it’s OK for you to take your time over reviews, I would much prefer you to sleep a little longer.
I totally get that! 🙂 A lot of readers are counting on reviews in order to save a bit of money during the Sephora sale, and I’m trying to get what they need in a timely manner – it’s not every day – just a few days of extra hard work to get there.
Your efforts are appreciated, Christine! I’m amazed you got the review in under the wire and the dupes were critical to my decision process on this one. Please get some sleep soon. I had a wicked sleep last night and had the wildest epic totally gender-bending dream.. sleep highly reccommended!
I think of it as you know, like finals week in school, where you put pedal to the metal for a few days to a week, and then you breathe a sigh of relief and crash 😉
Thank you for thinking of me!
What brand is “SG”? Thanks in advance! I’ll probably kick myself for not getting the acronym when you say!
Sydney Grace 🙂
Thank you so much Christine!
I feel overwhelmed every time I got to Clionadh website. I am settling for this subtler shift because I think it probably works better for me. I think Clionadh shadows are stunning, but I’m rather afraid of them actually. Hahaha. Enjoy, Nancy!
These are also much less shiny/metallic, so for those who like the idea of multichrome but want something less “intense,” these could work. I definitely wish Kinetic had more to it, though!
I have absolutely no need for this, no room in my drawers or my wallet, but dang, these are gorgeous! Maybe I’ll get a gift card for the holidays…
Really pretty palette to look at! I have dupes for my favorite mattes in the palette, so I am good. I find that I rarely use pastel type shades. Wish she would have done this in the smaller format — I think that’s a really good format for almost all consumers. If she comes out with a mini for this I would be interested!
Totally beautiful looks you’ve created here!
Christine, you have gone above and beyond for us and I thank you, your dedication is immeasurable! The eye looks you have done are beautiful! I am really on the fence with this palette, I think with my Clinonadh shadows and the mattes I own I could pull off some really nice looks.
This is nowhere near the quality of Clionadh. I’m actually more attracted to the shade choices of the mattes than any of the metallics. For over 170 CAD, I’m definitely going to pass and continue giving my money to indie brands that have the multichrome formula perfected.
For those who love bright, stunning mattes – this is the palette for you. I think Scarab is the standout shade here.
Thank you Christine for reviewing this large palette so quickly, it would have taken you a long time to do.
If my stash self-immolated and i could get only 5 palettes, this would be one. It’s incredibly versatile, yet easy to read/understand. it lends itself to so many approaches: tonal, multi, texture, even one and done. I think it’s bloody brilliant. The looks you did are grand, and really showcase this palette. As always, your work ethic continues to amaze me.
I held out for how many days? I agree on all points.
Holy heck, beautiful eye looks, Christine!!! My palette arrived yesterday. I love the color story so, so much.
And thank you for all the hard work you do for us!
Thank you, Rachel!!
Oooo Rachel, enjoy for us! 😉
The mattes are wonderful! I’m enjoying the palette very much so far.
I’m not 100% sure this is going to work for me but I ordered it during the sale so I should find out soon! Glad to see it got a good review from you.
If anyone is interested, you can use the code NDXBOXY and get 25% off anything on the Natasha Denona website. That brings the price of the palette down to $96.75, plus they have free shipping. Where I live, there’s no tax charged either, so that saves you a good deal more than getting it from Sephora.
Thank you. I just used the code you provided.
I am so excited for mine to arrive!
Thank you so much for the quick review, Christine! I know you’re burning the candle at both ends, so please take care of yourself.
I do not have near dupes for the majority and I think this will pair beautifully with Safari. Celeste pointed this out in a previous post. I’m blaming her and you, Christine and your darned beautiful looks, for my about to happen purchase 😝… last day on Big S sale.. le sigh.
I’m just not interested in the color stories in this palette and the multichromes look a lot less vibrant than indie brands.
I was super excited when I saw this pop up on Sephora and then when I realized only 3 of the shades are actually “triochrome” and the rest are sort of odd color story matte’s I decided to pass on this. After seeing your review I am glad I did, even though the three looks you created here are STUNNING. I would rather put this money towards some of the Clionadh shadows, which are much more visually stunning, although it is nice to see more of these types of shades show up in mainstream palettes.
How would you compare the quality of these mattes with the Tropic palette? I have that palette and while I still find them a joy to work with compared to other brands, they’re thinner and not as buttery/dreamy/’seamless’ as my other ND palettes.
This might be the first 15 pan palette I’ll skip unless heavily discounted, I find it strange and puzzling that she constantly experiments in the 0.08oz/pan big palettes. A lot of risk for the $$$ and sheer amount of product–for instance, I’d love if the Glam palette was full-sized.
I think they are better than Tropic but not quite as nice as the last few palettes for mattes (those seem more velvety overall), but I don’t think they are “hard” to work with, more buildable/light fallout overall in comparison.
This is like an answer to an unspoken prayer, as I was searching for a purple palette just a few days before it came out. It was such a surprise! That said, unless someone gives it to me as a gift, I can dupe seven shades over 85% and two more around 80%. So, if I can find the three duo-triochromes and the three colors I normally wouldn’t have Andradite, Naga and Vert (which I’m surprised I don’t have a dupe for since it’s a somewhat-muted green that I like) for les that $80 then there’s no purpose for me to purchase this one. Booooo hooooo! An “A-” rating would definitely have made it worth my while!
I’m not a fan of purples generally but I love olive greens. The only ND palette I own is metropolis which has plenty of them but I want this palette for Scarab..such a beautiful color. The looks you created are amazing and inspiring me to want to buy this palette since I lack purples. Totally unrelated but I’ve been wanting to buy the Hakuhodo J142 but I have the Sigma E35 which looks so similar. I was wondering in your opinion (if you’ve tried Sigma) if the quality is really that much better with Haukohodo? Just like some reassurance before I splurge?
I have simplified my beauty routine and did not know that this palette even existed, but it popped up and I came here to see a review. Right now it’s in my Sephora cart for the $25 off sale for Rouge. On the one hand, I’ve gotten ND palettes for a few shades and their fabulous formula– so I am thrilled this palette has two solid rows of green and purple, but wondering whether the formula change will disappoint, though your review suggests it’s workable. I also feel overwhelmed by Clionadh, plus what I’ve found is that the palettes assembled from singles tend to get buried in storage and less used. Even though I don’t care for the third row, it’s a novelty to have an ND palette with two rows of usable shades in favorable colors and the grunge undertones to some of the shades is also a plus. I am also on a no-buy of Viseart after learning that the designer took actions on social distancing and modeled them to others that I find disturbing. People’s health comes first for me. I had been considering their new palette, but won’t buy from them any more. This palette will give me the purples I want.