Olivia Palermo Soiree Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Soiree
Olivia Palermo Soiree Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a warmer-toned neutral color story that featured four matte eyeshadows and two more shimmery shades. The mattes were smooth, velvety, and blendable without being powdery or prone to sheering out, while one shimmer was fantastic, the other was so-so.
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Soiree
PPermanent. $58.00.
Amaretto
Amaretto is a light, golden brown with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, more velvety texture
- Not powdery, applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cornelious (PiP, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Good Habit (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS St-Paul-de-Vence II (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace San Diego (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Nude Apricot (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bare to Wear (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Big O (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Kid (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Soft Life (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Mythicool Creatures #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have "high coverage" while being "blendable and buildable" with being "long-lasting" and "non-drying." The majority of the shades had higher pigmentation, typically semi-opaque to opaque, while a few shades had more medium and buildable coverage.
The formula had more slip to it, as they often felt like cream-powder hybrids, which helped them look more "melted" and smoother when applied and blended out on bare skin. For those with oilier skin, a primer might be a necessith here as most shades had minor creasing after eight hours on me (whereas noticeable fading is more typical for me with eyeshadows at this mark).
The creaminess of the formula helped some of the more sparkly finishes adhere evenly and have more minimal fallout, but I wouldn't say it was "anti-fallout" per se.
The matte shades didn't have the cream-powder feel, but they had a more velvety, smooth, and non-powdery consistency that made them a pleasure to work with. These lasted eight hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Olivia Palermo Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Boron Nitride, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contain/Peut Contenir (Ā±): CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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.
Amaretto
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Plush Tulle
Plush Tulle is a medium peach with warm, more orange-leaning undertones paired with a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, more velvety texture
- Not powdery, applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Moira Rose Beige (P, $7.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Gadget (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Payton's Puppy (P, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Suede (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Debut (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Oh (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop On the Real (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Endless Frequency (LE, $17.00) is warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Prickly Please (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have "high coverage" while being "blendable and buildable" with being "long-lasting" and "non-drying." The majority of the shades had higher pigmentation, typically semi-opaque to opaque, while a few shades had more medium and buildable coverage.
The formula had more slip to it, as they often felt like cream-powder hybrids, which helped them look more "melted" and smoother when applied and blended out on bare skin. For those with oilier skin, a primer might be a necessith here as most shades had minor creasing after eight hours on me (whereas noticeable fading is more typical for me with eyeshadows at this mark).
The creaminess of the formula helped some of the more sparkly finishes adhere evenly and have more minimal fallout, but I wouldn't say it was "anti-fallout" per se.
The matte shades didn't have the cream-powder feel, but they had a more velvety, smooth, and non-powdery consistency that made them a pleasure to work with. These lasted eight hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Olivia Palermo Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Boron Nitride, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contain/Peut Contenir (Ā±): CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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.
Look Using this Product
Plush Tulle
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Magnum Mauve
Magnum Mauve is a deep, rosy mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, more velvety texture
- Not powdery, applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Vogue (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Latte (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Faith (P, $23.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Take Me Home (Bottom) (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clinique Black Honey Pop (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine My Day One (Blush) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Plum #2 (PiP, ).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have "high coverage" while being "blendable and buildable" with being "long-lasting" and "non-drying." The majority of the shades had higher pigmentation, typically semi-opaque to opaque, while a few shades had more medium and buildable coverage.
The formula had more slip to it, as they often felt like cream-powder hybrids, which helped them look more "melted" and smoother when applied and blended out on bare skin. For those with oilier skin, a primer might be a necessith here as most shades had minor creasing after eight hours on me (whereas noticeable fading is more typical for me with eyeshadows at this mark).
The creaminess of the formula helped some of the more sparkly finishes adhere evenly and have more minimal fallout, but I wouldn't say it was "anti-fallout" per se.
The matte shades didn't have the cream-powder feel, but they had a more velvety, smooth, and non-powdery consistency that made them a pleasure to work with. These lasted eight hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Olivia Palermo Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contain/Peut Contenir (Ā±): CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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.
Look Using this Product
Magnum Mauve
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Black Tie
Black Tie had a soft black base with flecks of silver and black sparkle throughout. I’d recommend using a fingertip to pat this on, as that helped to improve coverage.
- Medium, somewhat buildable coverage
- Smooth, more emollient texture; almost cream-powder in feel
- Lightweight, no powderiness, applied evenly
- Moderate-wearing (minor creasing after 8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Revenge (Misunderstood) (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Or Noir (17) (LE, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Smoke Screen (LE, $6.99) is warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Noir LamƩ (908) (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Isamaya Whip (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D104 Black Diamond (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Full Metal Black (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty SS18 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Glam Noir (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have "high coverage" while being "blendable and buildable" with being "long-lasting" and "non-drying." The majority of the shades had higher pigmentation, typically semi-opaque to opaque, while a few shades had more medium and buildable coverage.
The formula had more slip to it, as they often felt like cream-powder hybrids, which helped them look more "melted" and smoother when applied and blended out on bare skin. For those with oilier skin, a primer might be a necessith here as most shades had minor creasing after eight hours on me (whereas noticeable fading is more typical for me with eyeshadows at this mark).
The creaminess of the formula helped some of the more sparkly finishes adhere evenly and have more minimal fallout, but I wouldn't say it was "anti-fallout" per se.
The matte shades didn't have the cream-powder feel, but they had a more velvety, smooth, and non-powdery consistency that made them a pleasure to work with. These lasted eight hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Olivia Palermo Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica. May Contain/Peut Contenir (Ā±): CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).
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.
Black Tie
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Skyline Dusk
Skyline Dusk is a blackened plum with subtle, warm brown undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, more velvety texture
- Not powdery, applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Mitzah #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ethereal (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Canvas (Smokey Jewels) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona My (356CM) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Nocturama (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Rowdy (DC, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Marquee (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace October Odyssey (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is warmer (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Salem (P, $7.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Smashbox Bride of Chucky (LE, $22.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have "high coverage" while being "blendable and buildable" with being "long-lasting" and "non-drying." The majority of the shades had higher pigmentation, typically semi-opaque to opaque, while a few shades had more medium and buildable coverage.
The formula had more slip to it, as they often felt like cream-powder hybrids, which helped them look more "melted" and smoother when applied and blended out on bare skin. For those with oilier skin, a primer might be a necessith here as most shades had minor creasing after eight hours on me (whereas noticeable fading is more typical for me with eyeshadows at this mark).
The creaminess of the formula helped some of the more sparkly finishes adhere evenly and have more minimal fallout, but I wouldn't say it was "anti-fallout" per se.
The matte shades didn't have the cream-powder feel, but they had a more velvety, smooth, and non-powdery consistency that made them a pleasure to work with. These lasted eight hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Olivia Palermo Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Boron Nitride, Mica, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contain/Peut Contenir (Ā±): CI 77163 (Bismuth Oxychloride), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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.
Skyline Dusk
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Gilded Glimmer
Gilded Glimmer is a deep copper with moderate, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, more emollient texture; almost cream-powder in feel
- Lightweight, no powderiness, applied evenly
- Moderate-wearing (minor creasing after 8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Cello (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Good as Gold (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I702 Mahogany (DC, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Up and Atom (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Hard to Get (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Fool's Rush (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Starfire (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Marais (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Helio Goodbye (LE, $6.00).
- KKW Beauty North (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Drill (LE, $4.50).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have "high coverage" while being "blendable and buildable" with being "long-lasting" and "non-drying." The majority of the shades had higher pigmentation, typically semi-opaque to opaque, while a few shades had more medium and buildable coverage.
The formula had more slip to it, as they often felt like cream-powder hybrids, which helped them look more "melted" and smoother when applied and blended out on bare skin. For those with oilier skin, a primer might be a necessith here as most shades had minor creasing after eight hours on me (whereas noticeable fading is more typical for me with eyeshadows at this mark).
The creaminess of the formula helped some of the more sparkly finishes adhere evenly and have more minimal fallout, but I wouldn't say it was "anti-fallout" per se.
The matte shades didn't have the cream-powder feel, but they had a more velvety, smooth, and non-powdery consistency that made them a pleasure to work with. These lasted eight hours before fading visibly.
Browse all of our Olivia Palermo Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica. May Contain/Peut Contenir (Ā±): CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).
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.
This one is also something that I can see getting at least a few different looks out of. For the most part, it certainly looks perfect. I don’t even mind the black iridescent glittery shade because I would be applying that one over Nyx Glitter Primer. It’s a pretty palette!
Magnum mauve is easily my favourite in this palette: btw..dupes for this shadow are pulling up blushes not e/sās. I would have done amaretto and tulle differently. Less warm.
Gosh, Christine, I really miss your eye looks when you review palettes!
This brand is kicking some goals here – a very soft, smooth warm toned palette in some autumn tomes. Gilded Glimmer would be my favourite shade.