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Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette ($32.00 for 0.398 oz.) consists of ten eyeshadows, with two being oversized compared to the remaining eight. Two shades (Sandcastle and Black Lace) are available in Sephora’s permanent line-up but the others are exclusive to the palette. Sephora’s Colorful Eyeshadow formula is supposed to “provide superior color, coverage, and long-lasting wear (up to 10 hours)” and be “exceptionally easy to apply.” I quite like the Colorful Eyeshadow formula (not every shade is a winner, of course!), but they tend to be nicely pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. This is another decent to good palette, but it’s not stellar and most shades are rather dupable, depending on your stash, of course. I found more of the shades in this palette to be slightly powdery, which resulted in sheerer color payoff.

#happydays is a golden peach with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth, and blendable consistency that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. It wore well for nine hours before fading. Buxom Collie (P, $18.00) is darker. Tarina Tarantino Delightful #4 (P, ) is lighter. Disney by Sephora Splendid (LE, ) is more shimmery. bareMinerals Ball Gown (V2) (P, ) is lighter. theBalm #7 (P, $6.50) is darker. Tarte Rose Champagne (LE, ) is darker. Makeup Geek In the Spotlight (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker, brighter. Charlotte Tilbury The Uptown Girl #1 (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter. Charlotte Tilbury The Dolce Vita #1 (P, ) is darker. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #7 (P, ) is darker. YSL Onde Sable (04) (P, $30.00) is darker. YSL Onde Sable (04) (P, $30.00) is darker. Too Faced Cherish (P, ) is more shimmery, darker. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Flagstone is a light, muted beige with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish. The texture was a smidgen on the powdery side, though it didn’t look dry on the lid, and was rather blendable. It had semi-opaque pigmentation and lasted for eight hours on me. bareMinerals 500 Thread Count (LE, ) is darker. MAC Chamomile (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer. theBalm Wipe Out (LE, $16.00) is darker. Disney by Sephora A Wish (LE, ) is darker. MAC Oh, Rocky! (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Berlin Underground is a medium-dark gray with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had fairly good color payoff with a soft, silky texture that was blendable and easy to use. The color started to fade after eight and a half hours on me. Make Up For Ever M110 Cement (P, $21.00) is darker. bareMinerals Tempest (P, ) is darker, warmer. Viseart Souris (P, ) is darker, more muted. Laura Mercier Cloud (LE, $22.00) is darker. ColourPop Tink (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker. Kat Von D Dios (LE, ) is more shimmery. See comparison swatches/ compare dupes side-by-side.

Cozy Sweater is a light-medium, warm yellow with a semi-matte finish. It had nice pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that wasn’t too powdery or too firm. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading. Make Up For Ever S404 Straw Yellow (P, $21.00) is brighter. MAC Butterscotch (LE, $16.00) is darker. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

June Gloom is a medium-dark taupe with subtle, warmer undertones and a frosted sheen. It had mostly opaque pigmentation with a slightly dry, though blendable, texture. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading. theBalm #19 (P, $6.50) is warmer. Urban Decay Derailed (LE, $18.00) is darker. bareMinerals Cheers (V2) (LE, ) is darker. bareMinerals Cheers (V2) (LE, ) is darker. LORAC Chrome (P, ) is less shimmery, darker. MAC Cinder (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker. Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (P, $21.00) is warmer. Viseart Velvet (P, ) is . Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Rocky is a muted, medium-dark brown with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It was somewhat powdery, so it had a naturally faded appearance to it when swatched and applied. It lasted for eight hours before fading. MAC Ground Brown (P, $16.00) is darker. Anastasia Chocolate (P, $12.00) is darker. Tarte Eiffel for You (LE, ) is darker, warmer. Tarte Dreamer (LE, ) is darker, more muted. LORAC Unedited (P, ) is warmer. MAC Choco Cake (LE, $16.00) is warmer. bareMinerals Get Ahead (LE, ) is lighter. Tarte Powerful (LE, ) is darker. Urban Decay Whiskey (P, $18.00) is warmer. Buxom Big Spender (P, $12.00) is more muted. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (P, ) is darker, warmer. NARS Ithaca (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer. LORAC Chocolate (P, ) is darker. Too Faced Romance (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter. ColourPop Bravery (LE, $5.00) is warmer. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Smoke Signals is a light-medium taupe brown with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. The texture was just a tiny bit powdery, but it seemed to really make this more blendable on the skin. It had good pigmentation and wore for eight hours on me. Bobbi Brown Chino (LE, $22.00) is darker. Kat Von D Vanish (P, ) is lighter. Kat Von D Renholder (P, ) is darker. Tarte Mud Mask (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter. Tarte Merci You Later (LE, ) is darker. Too Faced Nudie (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer. Too Faced Cashmere Bunny (P, $16.00) is warmer. Viseart Café (P, ) is darker. Viseart Café (P, ) is darker. Smashbox Taupe (P, ) is more muted. NARS Shade II (2015) (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler. LORAC Black #3 (LE, ) is darker. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Sandcastle is a light-medium, yellowed peach with a matte finish. It had great pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too powdery to work with. The color lasted for eight and a half hours before fading. Inglot #328 (P, $6.00) is lighter.
Inglot #368 (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker. Disney by Sephora Flounder (LE, ) is lighter. Tarte Barefoot in the Grass (LE, ) is lighter. LORAC Camel (LE, ) is darker. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Getaway is a muted, medium-dark purple with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation with a firmer consistency that made it harder to get coverage out of. The color started to fade after seven hours of wear. Tarina Tarantino Poppycock (LE, ) is darker, warmer. Milani Bella Purple (15) (P, $4.49) is darker, brighter. theBalm Surfari (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer. Urban Decay Backfire (P, $18.00) is warmer. Kat Von D Lunacy (LE, ) is darker. Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #2 (P, ) is lighter. Viseart Prune (P, ) is darker, brighter, warmer. NYX Punk Heart (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer. Tom Ford Beauty Lavender Lust #2 (P, ) is more shimmery, brighter. Urban Decay Freakshow (LE, $18.00) is darker. MAC Nearing Dark (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Black Lace is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque color coverage with a powdery consistency, though it felt very finely-milled and silky. This shade started to fade after eight hours of wear. NARS Pandora (P, ) is warmer. Tarte Don’t Stand Black (LE, ) is more shimmery. Laura Mercier Noir (P, $23.00) is darker. Too Faced Panther (LE, $16.00) is darker. Divergent Dauntless Ink (LE, ) is darker. LORAC Navy #7 (LE, ) is warmer. Make Up For Ever M100 Black (P, $21.00) is darker. Stila Essence (P, ) is lighter. Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #1 (P, ) is darker. Anastasia LBD (LE, $12.00) is lighter. Kat Von D Killing Moon (LE, ) is darker. Urban Decay Perversion (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler. Kat Von D Shax (P, ) is cooler. Urban Decay Perversion (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler. MAC Carbon (P, $16.00) is darker. First 15 dupes listed, see more: See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

B
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
84%
Total

#happydays

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Black Lace

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
C
C
7
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
7
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
76%
Total

Flagstone

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
B
B
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total

Berlin Underground

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Cozy Sweater

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

June Gloom

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
B+
B+
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

Rocky

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
B-
B-
8
Product
8
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
80%
Total

Smoke Signals

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
B+
B+
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Sandcastle

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

Getaway

DCDiscontinued. $10.00.
C-
C-
7
Product
6.5
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
7
Longevity
4.5
Application
72%
Total

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora #happydays Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora #happydays Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora #happydays Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora #happydays Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Flagstone Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Flagstone Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Flagstone Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Flagstone Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Berlin Underground Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Berlin Underground Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Berlin Underground Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Berlin Underground Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Cozy Sweater Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Cozy Sweater Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Cozy Sweater Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Cozy Sweater Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora June Gloom Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora June Gloom Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora June Gloom Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora June Gloom Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Rocky Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Rocky Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Rocky Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Rocky Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Smoke Signals Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Smoke Signals Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Smoke Signals Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Smoke Signals Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Sandcastle Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Sandcastle Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Sandcastle Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Sandcastle Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Getaway Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Getaway Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Getaway Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Getaway Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Black Lace Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Black Lace Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Black Lace Colorful Eyeshadow
Sephora Black Lace Colorful Eyeshadow

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette
Sephora Overcast Filter Colorful Eyeshadow Palette

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Christina D. Avatar

As I have mentioned in my comments for the Sun Bleached palette, I bought both although the Overcast palette is the one I initially wanted and the one I prefer. I love muted, cool colors and in some ways this was the pleasant surprise I was looking for after the huge (and expensive) disappointment of the Laura Mercier Watercolor palette. After that fiasco, LM is now added to my ever-growing list of brands with which I am done. Yet Sephora keeps coming out with some nice products (Made in Italy!) at a fair price point.

Katherine T. Avatar

I prefer my shadows to be bolder and bright/cheery, but I like how the cool and muted colors go with the overcast theme. It’s not a great palette, but it’s decent, especially for Sephora, and it sure beats the Too Faced Selfie Filter one and that Laura Mericer Mist palette

Nicole Avatar

I really like this palette! It is pretty dupable for me. I can’t easily think of something for Cozy Sweater though. But , I think I’d rather add the mufe dupe to my collection. Since I have a lot of those. So,I put S404 on my wish list! Love the dupe lists!

Sandra JT Avatar

Hmmmm….not as bad as I expected. Not my favorite, but definitely not the worst palette I’ve seen this year. And I have seen an extraordinary amount of bad products this year.

I actually like the look you did with this. Very soft & understated, which is not something I’ve seen for a long time.

Gabriel Avatar

Sighhh I still can’t decide if I want one of these or both, and if just one, then which one. I’ve been on a no-buy for so long, but this… I don’t have dupes for most of the shadows in this one, and I don’t really have dupes for many of the Sunbleached shades. Like, yeah, similar shades, but not dupes. Probably this would be the wiser buy that I would use more, since I’m a cool-toned guy, but the Sunbleached one is just. so. summery. At the same time, I was hoping to save my $50 sephora gift card from Christmas until their holiday sale to get more bang for my buck. Decisions, decisions.

Thank you for the swatches and review! I’ve been waiting since these palettes were first revealed to see what your thoughts were. 🙂

Nancy T Avatar

Very interesting palette. The shades do have some really dupable shades, but the whole thing put together has something very different about it. Idk, just an unusual and unexpected grouping of colors. Not sure how I feel about it.

Candice Avatar

Little by little I’m coming around to the Sephora brand. Maybe to the point of actually owning one of their products someday lol. I’ve become convinced that they have decent brushes and I’ve just been good enough to resist… And I know their liners are pretty good and I think some glosses or lippies… And the set of palettes was super interesting for real! Thanks for reviewing, Christine!

Alisa Wong Avatar

Hmm the swatches look rather nice. Wasn’t expecting it, since I do have a palette from Sephora and the payoff isn’t quite as good 😛 Not complaining given the very reasonable price point, however!

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