Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette ($65.00 for 1.24 oz.) includes 32 eyeshadows, six blushes, and two highlighters. It’s a disappointing palette as the majority of the shades were somewhere between dry, powdery, and dusty (or some combination thereof) with sheerer coverage and a short-wearing formula.
Cheek Colors
Posy Pink is a bright, medium pink with gold shimmer and a luminous sheen. It had good pigmentation with a lightly dry and dusty texture that blended fairly well and lasted eight hours. MAC Supernova (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Adoration (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Panic (Left) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Mirror Mirror (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Bicoastal (Bottom) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Black Opal Nectar (P, $8.95) is lighter, more muted, warmer (80% similar). Milani Bella Bellini (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sunset is a muted, medium-dark orange-toned brown with a semi-matte finish. It was lightly powdery but had good color payoff and wore for seven and a half hours on me. Laura Mercier Earth (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). KIKO 100 Cookie (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Becca Sweet Pea (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Pleasure Model (LE, $31.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Harmony (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Brilliant Nude (PiP, $38.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Persimmon is a bright, light-medium orange-coral with warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a somewhat powdery texture. It wore well for eight hours on me. Make Up For Ever B402 (P, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Samson (Shade) (DC, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Ginger (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop She's in Bold (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Passion for Colour (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). Tower 28 Rush Hour (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Anastasia Desert (PiP, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). MAC Coral Lumineux (LE, $70.00) is darker, glossier (90% similar). ColourPop Bonus (DC, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Under Pressure (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Fyrinnae Nordic Angel (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). MAC Groovy (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Bite Beauty Praline (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). OFRA Ollie Need is Love (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Summer Fling (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Tongue Tied (LE, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Fame (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Summer Fling (DC, $9.99) is less shimmery (85% similar). Edward Bess Secret Affair (P, $43.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Get Leid (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Glow is a pale yellow with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a lightly dusty consistency but blended out well on the skin and just slightly emphasized pores but yielded more of a metallic shine on the skin. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. MAC Gimme That! (LE, $34.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Beauty Beam #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Sunburst (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Milani Summer Glow (P, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Laura Mercier Gold Radiance (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Warm Glow (Left) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Now's the Time (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Ablaze (Highlight) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Noctum (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Gold Bar (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Smashbox Turn It On Pearl (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Becca Moonstone (DC, $38.00) is darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Sun Ceremony (LE, $2.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Becca Moonstone (P, $38.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Black Bloom (LE, $80.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Double Down (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). ColourPop Goody Two Shu (LE, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Daylight (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Moonstone (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Extra (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bitten is a muted, medium-dark plummy pink with cool undertones and a natural sheen. It had good color coverage with a soft, blendable texture that wore well for eight hours. ColourPop Prenup (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Candid (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Divine Desire (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Cheap Shot (DC, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay NOHO (DC, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Sweet Sentiment (LE, $29.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Chroma (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Naked on the Run Blush (-, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Gratuitous (P, $60.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). MAC Plum Sparkle (LE, $24.00) is darker (90% similar). KIKO 112 Light Plum (P, $12.00) is lighter (85% similar). Clinique Pink Pop (P, $21.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Wicked (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). ColourPop Hysterical (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Soulmate (P, $10.00) is more muted (85% similar). Tarte Embraced (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Dipped in Stars (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). CoverGirl Deep Mauve (DC, $9.99) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Dior Confident (783) (LE, $48.00) is darker (85% similar). NARS Chic (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Prism is a light, pale pink with neutral-to-cool undertones and a soft shimmer. It had good pigmentation with a dusty texture that lasted for seven and a half hours before fading. Benefit 10 (Highlighter) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Illamasqua Lies (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Pink Buttercream (LE, $34.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek First Love (DC, $9.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Fleur Real (LE, $35.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Cherry (DC, $26.00) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Clear Radiance (LE, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Hourglass Ethereal Glow (P, $40.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Plum is a muted, medium-dark reddish-plum with warmer undertones and a pearly sheen. It was dry and looser in the pan, which made it harder to apply and get even coverage with. The color lasted for seven and a half hours. theBalm Cabana Boy (P, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S502 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Dolce Vita (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Becca Nightingale (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). NARS Realm of the Senses #2 (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Infrared (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Velvet (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #5 (LE, $60.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). MAC Love Thing (P, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Rebel Rose (P, $34.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). NARS Isadora (LE, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S404 (P, $23.00) is warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Morticia (Shade) (DC, ) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Corol #2 (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever B500 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). Estee Lauder Mauve Mystique (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Does This Thing Really Work? (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Love (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Shimmer is a golden peach with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was soft but powdery with good color coverage and was fairly blendable. It wore well for seven and a half hours, and it didn’t really emphasize pores but was very shiny. MAC Highlighter (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Le Lion de Chanel (LE, $70.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). NARS Queen (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP Equinox (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC She's a Rainbow (LE, $34.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay NSFW (LE, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Summer Opal (LE, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar). Milani Dayglow (P, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Highly Waisted (P, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Jouer Citrine (PiP, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Lit (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Edward Bess Bellissima (P, $45.00) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Destined (LE, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Secretive (19) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC This Love (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fire (LE, $10.00) is darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Golden Apricot (P, $55.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior #001 (DC, $56.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Peach (LE, $39.00) is cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Norman Parkinson (LE, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Eyeshadows
Naked is a pale pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was semi-opaque, soft but powdery, and lasted for six hours on me. Tarte Popcorn Strand (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Pastel (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Promise (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Golden Shock #4 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Sorbet (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Stone (Mountain Sunset) (LE, $19.00)(95% similar). Tarte Palace of Versaille (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Ambrosia (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Inglot #356 (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Pink Leather (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Cashew Chew (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #4 (LE, )(90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty In the Pink #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte What a Wonderful Pearl (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Morning Dew (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Fortune (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M810 Flesh-Colored Pink (DC, $21.00) is darker (85% similar). Viseart Petale (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Charmed is a light-medium pink with warm undertones and a glittery finish. It was sheer, powdery, dry, and a pain to use. It barely applied and had a lot of fall out; plus, it faded within five hours (what little made it onto the eye, of course). Too Faced Kindness is Free (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Cover FX Magic (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Sugared (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Clarins Garden Escape #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Dust (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Lifted (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Whisper Pink (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Ingenue (P, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Cover FX Celestial (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Clarins Garden Escape #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Specter (PiP, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Sway (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Enchanted #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Candy is medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was very powdery and loose, which made application difficult as it was patchy, uneven on the skin. It faded after six hours. Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink (DC, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Bolero (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar). Kaja Ruby Skies (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Applejack (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Made U Blush (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M856 Fresh Pink (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Monte Carlo (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Concierge (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Pat McGrath Venusian Orchid (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Giulietta (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Lily (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Wildflower (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Love is Love (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M856 Fresh Pink (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Island Tune (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Your 15 Minutes Aren't Up #3 (DC, $2.29) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Poodle (P, $4.50) is brighter (85% similar). Huda Beauty Amethyst #7 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Palpitation (104) (LE, $29.50) is more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Framboise is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a soft sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a dusty, loose consistency that applied patchy on the skin. It lasted for six hours. Marc Jacobs Beauty Cat Fight (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild I'm Seeing Triples Eyelid (DC, $2.29) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Plum Dressing (DC, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Serenade (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Hustle (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Porter (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Hidden Motive (LE, $17.00) is darker (80% similar). Make Up For Ever ME840 Pink Chrome (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Java is a dark brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a powdery consistency, which made it harder to blend out and apply, as it went on unevenly and tended to stick wherever it initially landed and not want to diffuse out. The color wore well for seven and a half hours. ColourPop Cloud Nine (P, $4.50)(95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Leather Smoke (20) (DC, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Knock Out (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Brown Down (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Multi-Tasker (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Anastasia Rich Brown (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). LORAC Hickory (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Boardroom (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Undercover (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Played Out (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Naturally Fabulous (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Deep Velvet (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Shadow Box (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar). Inglot #327 (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Darkhorse (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #7 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Chocolate (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Bitter Clove (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Oxidize is a medium-dark, coppery brown with warm undertones and a frosted, lightly sparkly, finish. It had nice pigmentation with a fairly blendable texture, but it was a little dry to work with. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Morphe S.B.N. (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). MAC Magnetic Attraction (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Roulette (DC, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Mythical (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Disco Dust #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NARS Faster Pussycat (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS California (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Doce (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Bad Habit Primavera (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Rust (LE, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Celosa (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). LORAC Garnet (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Cahuenga (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Sequin (P, $6.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Scandal (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Sunset #3 (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Atmosphere (120M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Drill (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar). City Color Yas! (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Gingersnap (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Nutmeg is a medium-dark, golden bronze with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture. It wore for seven and a half hours before fading. Too Faced Peanut Butter Cup (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Influence (Lightbeam) (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Memory (P, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar). Pat McGrath Bronze Struck (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Codes Elegants #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Topaz (P, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (95% similar). Burberry Gold Shimmer #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Tiki (LE, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar). Burberry Gold #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #9 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC Softened Up (LE, $22.00) is darker, more pigmented, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Cinnamon (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop On the Rocks (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Hot & Cold (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Museum Bronze (PiP, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Caramelized (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Frosting (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Self-Made (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dose of Colors Noli (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dose of Colors Sunglow (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Alabaster is a light beige with subtle warm undertones and a matte finish. It was semi-sheer, firm, and short-wearing at five hours. Sephora Secret Boudoir (DC, $10.00) is brighter (95% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #1 (DC, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Color Field #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Dior Golden Reflections #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Sand Out from the Crowd (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Peche (Sable) (P, ) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm #24 (P, $6.50) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Bare (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Wind (LE, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Rust (Highlight) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Black Tie Attire #4 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Pacific Sands (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Foxy (DC, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Fresco (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Divinity (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Coconut (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Sundeck #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Nassau (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Custard is a light-medium orange with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a powdery texture. It lasted for seven hours. Sephora Sandcastle (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Antique (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Sweet (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC She's Gravy (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). KVD Beauty Ludwin (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Tres Chic (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop I Spy (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Geek (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Swarm (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Beige (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). MAC Valley of the Goddess (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Twilight Flash (LE, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Sephora Cream (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Stripped (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Just a Sip (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Running Late (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). Inglot #368 (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Peach Smoothie (DC, $6.00) is more muted (95% similar). Sephora Thread (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Torch is a medium-dark orange with warm undertones and gold shimmer. It had decent pigmentation but was dusty to work with, so it was hard to use over bare skin without it losing a lot of its intensity and payoff. The color faded after seven hours. MAC Fresh Daily (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I724 Rust (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Coloured Raine Pumpkin Pie (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Independent (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I730 Pumpkin (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine (DC, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar). Smashbox Torch (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Volcanic #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay First Offense (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Orange You Fancy (LE, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). MAC Chessa (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Sin City (DC, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Apricot (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Sleek MakeUP Sunset #4 (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #20 (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever Smelted (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Goldenrod is a light-medium yellow with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, was dry and powdery, and lasted for six hours. ColourPop Rule Breaker (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #4 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME406 Golden (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Gold Rush (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Legend (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). theBalm #40 (P, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Sun's Out, Buns Out (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Fairy (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). theBalm D1 (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Bullion (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Electric (DC, $12.00) is more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D410 Gold Nugget (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Black Tie Attire #7 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Major (P, $6.25) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Crown (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Pixel Dust (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Coque d'Or #2 (DC, ) is lighter (90% similar). Inglot #403 (P, $7.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Mr. Gold (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Gold is a medium, honey gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It was really chunky; it felt soft, but it came away from the pan in chunks and didn’t bind together. It lasted for four hours. Burberry Gold Shimmer #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Gilded Night #2 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Fairy (PiP, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Inglot #430 (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Oro (DC, $37.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Rule Breaker (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Triton (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Mermaid (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Electric (DC, $12.00) is more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Gold Rush (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Black Tie Attire #7 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Pot of Gold (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Milani Bella Gold (22) (P, $4.49) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Pixel Dust (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Coque d'Or #2 (DC, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Above the Clouds (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Crown (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, brighter (90% similar). MAC Goldmine (P, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Ice Cream (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Gaelic Gold (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Gypsy is dark, charcoal gray with a pearly sheen. It had so-so pigmentation with a drier, harder-to-blend texture. The color faded after six hours. MAC Cosmic Clash (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). NYX Jaded (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Heartbreaker (DC, $25.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Spruce is a medium, dirty olive green with a sparkling gold sheen. It had good pigmentation but was dusty, and it was messier to use, so I would recommend a lightly tacky base. It lasted for seven hours. Chanel Empreinte du Desert #3 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Division (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Sephora Hidden Treasure (114) (LE, $13.00) is darker (85% similar). LORAC Clover (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). Buxom Made of Jade (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Giorgio Armani Gold Hercule (32) (DC, $33.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar). Inglot #419 (P, $7.00) is darker (80% similar). Milani Bella Khaki (17) (P, $4.49) is warmer (80% similar). theBalm Runaround Rebecca (P, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Coup de Foudre #3 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Zoom is a light-medium, meadow green with warm undertones and gold shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation but was very, very dusty to use, which resulted it in it sheering out a lot. It lasted for six hours before fading. LORAC Sea Haze (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Up and Up (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar). MAC In the Meadow #3 (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC 2 Dozen and One Greyhounds (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Fantasy (P, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Give Me Glow Spring Fling (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Lady Grey (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Game Changer (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Emerald #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Splendeur et Audace #2 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Gold Hercule (32) (DC, $33.00) is darker (85% similar). Tarina Tarantino Wonderful #4 (DC, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Yoo-Hoo! (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Abracadabra (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Sydney Grace Green Mango (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (80% similar). bareMinerals Wicked (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sea is a very light, minty green with a metallic sheen. This shade also applied in chunks; the product just didn’t hold up or bind together. It wore for five hours. Lethal Cosmetics Celestial (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Mint Frost (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Dior Blue Lagoon (374) Eyeshadow #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Stila Admiral (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC So Jaded (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Lancome Fashion Forward (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Les Tendres #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Skylight (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Daze (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Clionadh Arctic Fox (P, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar). Chanel Quintessence #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Terra Moons Half Moon (P, $8.50) is darker (85% similar). Chanel Promesse #4 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Sensational (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sky is a muted, light-medium bluish-white with cool undertones and a pearly finish. It had nice pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that was just a bit powdery–it was surprisingly good compared to how dusty other shades were (and pastels tend to be the worst offenders!). It lasted for seven hours on me. Sephora Blue Rhythm (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Blue Garden #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Dark Energy #2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Sweet Dreams (17) (DC, $10.00) is darker (85% similar). Dior Sugar Shade #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Dark Energy #3 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Nile is a medium blue with cool undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-sheer color payoff with a powdery consistency that felt dry and loose. The color started to fade after six hours. Urban Decay 5.0 (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Stila Lapis (LE, $18.00) is brighter (95% similar). City Color It's a Boy (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Deadbolt (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Dive (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Beehive Blue (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Baltimore (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #12 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME216 Electric Blue (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, brighter (85% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Equilibrium (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar). Sugarpill Starling (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Glacier Gang (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Stila Sapphire (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Two Piece (P, $4.50) is darker, brighter (85% similar). KKW Beauty Libra (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Estee Lauder Fired Sapphire (LE, ) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Denim #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Azure is a dark, muted blue with a matte finish. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly dusty texture, which made it prone to sheering out and turning patchy on the skin. The color wore well for seven and a half hours, though! Urban Decay Bandersnatch (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Navy (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Two Stylish #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #10 (DC, $25.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Enigma (268CP) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Quintessence #8 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Huda Beauty Sapphire #1 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Disney by Sephora Lapis (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Viseart Defiance (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Prussian (DC, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Pacific is a medium-dark, bluish-teal with a frosted sheen. It had good color payoff with a slightly dry texture, but it applied fairly well and lasted for seven and a half hours. Urban Decay Junkie (LE, $19.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Azure Sun (Cream Color) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Moskova #1 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Pewter Veil #1 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Sequin (LE, $16.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (90% similar). MAC Blue Karma (LE, $25.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Makeup Geek Autumn Breeze (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar). Chanel Splendeur et Audace #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Deep End (DC, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). theBalm Open to Offers Olwen (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Superzoom (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Clinique Aqua Pop (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Inglot #413 (P, $7.00) is lighter (85% similar). bareMinerals Deep Sea (LE, $14.00) is darker (85% similar). Milani Teal the Truth (DC, $6.99) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I238 Blue Cedar (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Radio (PiP, $19.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar). L'Oreal Teal Couture (P, $5.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Impulse (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Harbor is a blackened purple with cool undertones and a matte finish. It was slightly powdery, which in turn made for poor, uneven application, but it had semi-opaque pigmentation and lasted for seven hours. Tarte Inked (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Switch Me On (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Pseudonym (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Dark Navy (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Zodiac (PiP, $8.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Crow's Nest (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Graphology (DC, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Le Cordon Bleu (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Inglot #376 (P, $6.00) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Merryweather (LE, $4.50) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Dynamic Duo 4 #2 (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Steel is a medium, silvery-blue with cool undertones and a frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a lightly dry texture but applied decently. The color wore well for seven and a half hours. Anastasia Blue Flash (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Beaugrenelle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Bright Moon (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Iris Eyes (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Blue Diamond (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Lavender/Gold and Silver (3) (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Blueberry Swirl (PiP, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Big Bad Blue (LE, $22.00) is brighter (85% similar). Maybelline Hydrangea Hype (135) (LE, $6.99) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Strip (DC, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Shadow (07) (DC, $39.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Clinique Big Blue (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Chanel Tisse Jazz #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Giorgio Armani #12 (DC, $33.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Bleuluxe #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Showgirl (LE, $21.00) is darker (80% similar). Sleek MakeUP Acid #11 (PiP, $9.99) is darker, cooler (80% similar). YSL Wet Blue (10) (P, $30.00) is darker, brighter (80% similar). MAC See the Stars (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). MAC Water & Ice #1 (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Cement is a dusty, muted gray with a matte finish. It was sheer, powdery, and further proof of just how dismal this year’s offering is from Smashbox. It lasted for four hours. MAC Courtly Grey (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Dagger (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Lovey Dovey (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Wayne Goss Pearl Moonstone #4 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #22 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Melt Cosmetics Shrunken Head (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Cosmic is white with iridescent blue shimmer. It had a clumpy texture; and I don’t know that I’ve ever had to say that before, but it was bizarre and difficult to apply, as nothing wanted to stick to the lid. Sephora Early Frost (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Roadstripe (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). NYX Frostbite (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Crystal Avalanche (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Pay the Piper (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Dior Blue Garden #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC A Sprinkle of Blues #1 (PiP, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Moon Phase (P, $20.00) is warmer, better quality (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D124 Crystalline White (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 10 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Luna (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Les Nuees #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Blue Ice (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop New Magic (LE, $6.00) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (85% similar). LORAC White Diamond (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Decadent (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Huda Beauty Supermoon (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Breeze is a muted, light-medium lavender purple with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had decent color payoff with a lightly dusty texture that lasted for six hours. LORAC Lilac (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Winter Wonder (P, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar). NYX Undress Me (P, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). MAC Marzipan (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Bouthan #1 (DC, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Celestial is a light-medium pink with cool undertones and a sparkly finish. It had a drier feel to it, which resulted in coverage that sheered out on the lid. The color faded after six hours. Viseart Pink Quartz (Amethyst #4) (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Rhapsodie #1 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Sheepish (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Pinkluxe #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Say It (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Kittens (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop So Fine (Stone Cold Fox) (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Le Marais (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Ice Cream Kisses (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Harajuku (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #22 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Young Venus (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Cosmic (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Strawberry Ice (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Candy Mauve (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Capricious Nightingale (P, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Sunphoria (Feminine Wiles) (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Pink Sensibilities #2 (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior House of Pinks #3 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Danessa Myricks Ballerina (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Eggplant is a muted, dark plum with cooler purple shimmer. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a drier texture that applied unevenly. The color lasted for seven hours. Smashbox Cabernet (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Chanel L'Intemporel de Chanel #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Dark Lullaby (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Debauched (Left) (DC, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Golden Lace #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Stellar Gaze #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Rose Barbare #4 (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Dream Big (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Twilight (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Orchid #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Overlook (DC, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Aubergine (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Boulevard du Montparnasse #6 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Mauve Over (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Disney by Sephora Master (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Chanel Jardins de Lumieres #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Black Violet (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Slow as You Glow (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Dior Capital of Light #5 (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Orchid is a medium-dark purple with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It applied unevenly and turned patchy when I tried to blend it. It had semi-opaque pigmentation and wore well for seven hours on me. Urban Decay Faded (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Spice of Life (Pumpkin Spice) (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Ribbon (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Violet (P, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Curfew (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Redeemed (DC, $5.25) is lighter (85% similar). Inglot #386 (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Bon Nuit (LE, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC Fig. 1 (DC, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Give Me Glow Punk (PiP, $7.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Autumn Breeze (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Venom (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Video Emotions (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Ebony is a medium-dark black with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a slightly firm texture that made blending more challenging. It wore well for seven hours before fading. Estee Lauder Noir (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Roulette (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Stila Coal (LE, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Shade VI (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Devotion (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Killing Moon (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Nehru (Guo Pei) (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Raven Eyed (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Stiletto (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Blackjack (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Shax (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Pat McGrath Xtreme Black (PiP, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M100 Black (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Black Velvet (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Wanted (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Buxom LBD (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). L'Oreal Noir C'est Noir (P, $5.99) is cooler (95% similar). LORAC Jet Black (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild My Glamour Squad #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Smoke is a medium-dark, taupe gray with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had semi-sheer pigmentation with a dusty texture that was prone to sheering out on the skin. It lasted for six hours before fading. Urban Decay Serious (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Defy (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Ciate Mecha (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Smoked Cocoa #4 (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). NARS Quai des Brumes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Suspend (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Gagging for Gifts (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Charcoal (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). MAC First Class (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M106 Slate (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Boaz (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Iron (LE, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Fuze (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #1 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Milani Untamed (PiP, $5.99) is darker (85% similar). Chanel Quiet Revolution #4 (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Ashbury (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Boaz (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is darker (85% similar). Viseart Cendre (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Tenebra (PiP, $8.00) is darker (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Silver Moon is a silvery white with a sparkling sheen. It had semi-sheer color payoff with a lightly dusty, dry texture. The color lasted for six hours before fading. MAC In the Meadow #1 (LE, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Ulta Silver (P, $10.00) is warmer (95% similar). Guerlain Crazy Paris #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Cle de Peau Les Annees Folles #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). theBalm #31 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). bareMinerals Steam (LE, $14.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Treasure Me (LE, $20.00) is brighter (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Nimbus Cloude (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Dior Pastel Fontanges #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Silver Screen (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Platinum Love (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 102 White Gold (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar). Make Up For Ever 101 White (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (85% similar). NARS Flowers 3 #1 (DC, $25.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Snow is a medium white with a matte finish. It had sheer to semi-sheer color coverage and was soft but dusty. It lasted for five and a half hours. LORAC Linen (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Sephora Swan Song (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Banshee (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar). Zoeva Stitch by Stitch (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Too Faced White Christmas (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Liberatus (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Viseart Ivoire (P, ) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Skull (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Viseart Cool Matte #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M126 Chalk (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Ivy (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Inglot #318 (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Fawn (Highlight) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Inglot #373 (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). LORAC White (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). LORAC Tails & Top Hats #1 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Bobbi Brown White (LE, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Art. Love. Color.
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Posy Pink
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Sunset
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Persimmon
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Glow
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Bitten
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Prism
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Plum
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Shimmer
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Naked
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Java
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Nutmeg
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Alabaster
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Gold
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Nile
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Azure
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Pacific
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Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Art. Love. Color. Master Class Holiday 2015 Palette
Smashbox Posy Pink Blush
Smashbox Posy Pink Blush
Smashbox Posy Pink Blush
Smashbox Sunset Blush
Smashbox Sunset Blush
Smashbox Sunset Blush
Smashbox Persimmon Blush
Smashbox Persimmon Blush
Smashbox Persimmon Blush
Smashbox Glow Blush
Smashbox Glow Blush
Smashbox Glow Blush
Smashbox Bitten Blush
Smashbox Bitten Blush
Smashbox Bitten Blush
Smashbox Prism Blush
Smashbox Prism Blush
Smashbox Prism Blush
Smashbox Plum Blush
Smashbox Plum Blush
Smashbox Plum Blush
Smashbox Shimmer Blush
Smashbox Shimmer Blush
Smashbox Shimmer Blush
Smashbox Naked Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Naked Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Charmed Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Charmed Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Candy Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Candy Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Framboise Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Framboise Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Java Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Java Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Oxidize Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Oxidize Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Nutmeg Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Nutmeg Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Alabaster Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Alabaster Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Custard Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Custard Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Torch Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Torch Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Goldenrod Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Goldenrod Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Gold Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Gold Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Gypsy Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Gypsy Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Spruce Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Spruce Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Zoom Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Zoom Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sea Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sea Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sky Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sky Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Nile Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Nile Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Azure Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Azure Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Pacific Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Pacific Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Harbor Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Harbor Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Steel Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Steel Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cement Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cement Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cosmic Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cosmic Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Breeze Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Breeze Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Celestial Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Celestial Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Eggplant Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Eggplant Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Orchid Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Orchid Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Ebony Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Ebony Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Smoke Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Smoke Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Silver Moon Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Silver Moon Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Snow Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Snow Photo Op Eyeshadow
Wow you did so much work on this one!! I love this palette. Found almost every shade pigmented, buttery and easy to blend though some did kick up a lot of powder. I always like reading other views on stuff and seeing the differences. Thanks for the hard work again.
I’m happy you love the palette, Karin! Any tips on using it?
Really no. I think since I’m paler maybe the coverage is better. Not sure. I don’t always use primer and I have pretty dry skin. Makeup is definitrly an art not science. Thanks for the great reviews.
Thank you! 🙂
The grade is disappointing. I’m looking to purchase more from Smashbox. so I was hoping for a better palette.
Me too!
The Master Class III is still the best out of the 4 Master Class palettes and you can still get it on Sephora online.
Thanks for saving me $65! 😉
You’re welcome!
I swatched a few shades in store yesterday, wasn’t too impressed. Your review confirms it. It’s an absolute shame, as I love the way they laid out the color combos, so it’s easy to figure out eye looks, the colors are pretty, and some are unique (Spruce, Zoom, Steel). Sob 🙁 BTW, what is that lipstick you have on ? I don’t see it described
I don’t remember, sorry!
Oof! Man, I am glad I skipped over this in favor of the KvD palette! I’m loving the Mi Vida Loca, especially some of the warmer shades (unlike the vast majority, I don’t actually have many warm palettes, because I only started wearing those shades in the last year… Oops).
I’m still sad to see this get such a disappointing review, considering my love for the Master Class III & last year’s Ulta exclusive palette. I feel like they definitely sacrificed the usual quality for quantity with this palette–I have the shade Zoom, & mine is not that chalky/lacking in pigmentation. :/
The weird clumpy/chunky issue on non-glitter shades was so unexpected! The last Smashbox palette I reviewed was decent!
It definitely seems out of character for their usual Photo Op formula! I know the Full Exposure palettes have been known to be more on the powdery/overly glittered side, but it’s sad to see that happening to the formula I actually like. Hopefully this is just one of those disappointing holiday flukes, like with TF.
Java and Sky are missing their product break downs.
But the ouch, ouch, ouch was real with the shades!
Fixed!
The intense labor on this one reinforces that some of your job is agony, not ecstasy. So, I hate to ask you a question about something you already have tutu red yourself with…. But, since the product amounts are given in aggregate, rather than individually, it is impossible to tell. It seems that the layout is by shade family, with the coordinated cheek product in that line. But it also looks as if two e/s shades are bigger (more base-y) than two others (more accent colorish.). Is that true, or is it an optical illusion? This even makes MUG look redeemed. I’m sure some folks will make it work…and others might have to! Never been a big fan of SmashBox e/s, and usually talk myself out of most of their products. Oh, yeah, forgot to snag that Mauvey-plummy liner from them. Swatched well and played well with others. It’s an EL family company, now, right?
Yep, the eyeshadows come in two sizes! They’re just slightly smaller, but it does almost look like an optical illusion, lol!
When I first spotted this behemoth at Sephora a month or so back, I did swatch quite a few of the eyeshadows in it, and was so NOT impressed. They felt powdery and cheap in quality. I knew back then that it would be by some truly bizarre twist that this palette would ever get any high marks! Yeah, it’s THAT bad. The only exception is for the cheek products!
They are very powdery, unfortunately!
So many pretty colors but I can’t believe how poorly they performed! That’s a bummer. Thanks for reviewing.
No problem, Rachael!
Wow…this is surprisingly disappointing. I normally have good luck with Smashbox’s Photo Op formula and had been debating purchasing it for ages, perhaps giving in during the Sephora VIB Rouge 20% off. I’ll probably pass and opt for more Viseart palettes!
The last Smashbox palette I tried was definitely better 🙁
For me this deserves more than a C rating. I think all the blushes and highlighters are great and the majority of the eyeshadows are really good too. But that’s just me of course 🙂
I’m glad you liked yours!
So many Fs… What a disappointment! It looked like such a wonderful palette!
I know! 🙁
Ouch. Looks like you spent a lot of time on this Christine. Thanks for that and for saving me some cash!
Haha, yes, it was a very time-consuming palette (which is why I tend to self-select OUT of the super mega palettes!).
This really surprises me. I had swatched a good amount of this palette at Sephora (though not every shade), and it seemed really buttery and pigmented. A couple shades were a bit chunky, like that gold shade.
I’m glad I didn’t buy it then, as it looks like it’s not as good in practical application. Money saved for other goodies.
A lot them felt soft enough, but then there were just a few that just had such a bizarre texture.
Too bad these applied so badly, many of the colors were very universally flattering!
Agreed!
Thank you so much–this review was quite helpful! Glad I read this because this palette was on my list and I was on the fence about it. This helped make my decision easier. 😉
Question–what is your pick for the best eyeshadow palette this season so far? On an unrelated note, between Viseart and ByTerry, which would you go with?
All of the limited edition holiday stuff is ranked here 🙂 http://www.temptalia.com/best-of-holiday-2015-palettes-gifts
Viseart.
I bought this based on the quality of last years but have only used it twice so far. It produced nice looks but fallout was an issue and I usualy buy higher quality as I dont want to deal with that at this point. My advice is do your eyes first!~! A good Canadian brand that has seasonal collections is Lise Watier available online to the US are you familiar with it, buttery gorgeous eye colours and liners. Thanks for the thorough review disappointing but it happens
Fall out is soooo annoying 🙁
This was a mammoth review – thank you so much Christine. But what a disaster this palette is overall.
Smashbox should have just taken their A and B rating eye shadows and made a much smaller, but better quality palette instead of one that is filled with failures or semi failures.
There are some unique colours here like Gypsy. Very pretty; yet there are also lots of dupes of each other: the two golds and two very similar teals. I think you have just saved a few people some money here Christine.
By the way – when I was checking the dupe list for a few of the colours, I came across that BEAUTIFUL colour Strip by UD – which is now, apparently discontinued. What a lovely, gorgeous colour that is – now why isn’t that colour in the Spectrum palette or Vice 4? What a shame.
Strip was one of my all-time favorite UD eyeshadows! Harder to dupe, too!
Oh wow, I had such high hopes for this palette! The packaging is so gorgeous; such a shame it didn’t perform better.
It was such a disaster!
Wow, the not-very-good swatches were just the tip of the iceberg with this one! Even ones that looked like they might be ok were horrible in practice. I guess it might make a nice wall decoration?
LOL!
I really enjoyed the blushes! I guess I just get tired of seeing every brands rendition of the same color over and over again.
The blushes were the best of the palette, haha.
I don’t really enjoy mega palettes so I don’t think I would have bought this even if it had gotten an A+ from you, but jeez, this really did look so gorgeous in the pan! 🙁 I loved how the colors were arranged and everything so I was hoping it would be one of the better mega palettes to be thrown into the growing holiday pile. You’d think that for $65 they’d perform at a B+ or higher. Sucks that you sometimes don’t get what you pay for in high-end cosmetics land!
I really wanted this palette after seeing how pretty it looked but thanks to your review you definitely saved me some money. I’m gonna go for the latest MUFE palette that you gave an A to 🙂
I haven’t had a great experience with Smashbox to be honest, so I tend to stay away from their products, though I used to love their original primer, but that was such a long time ago. My Full Exposure palette is kind of disatrous, though I know others have really good experiences with theirs.
I will absolutely stay away from this palette, though it might have lured me to do an exeption on my no Smashbox rule as it sure looks good when you just see all the pretty colours in the pans.
Thank you for reviewing this. Must have been an experience with some fun moments, like finding an es bizarre. 🙂
Thanks for the review! I was going to get this or put it on my Christmas list, but with a C- I’m going to choose something else instead!
I have not been excited about a Smashbox product until this one. (I have their cherry smoke palette but I have never purchased any of their mega palettes nor do I keep tab of their products and eagerly await them. The Shapematters palette, and the full exposure palette all looked like duds). I like this palette, and I rarely like a product you don’t like. LOL. (This wasn’t the best of Holiday 2015 though, I still think the MUFE 15-pan holiday palette and the KVD Mi Vida Loca Remix are the best picks from Holiday 2015)
Hi Christine, wonder if you can help. My daughter recently tried Glow at a friend’s house and loved it. This was limited edition here in the UK and I don’t want to spend crazy eBay prices to buy the full kit so do you know of any newer dupes for this? Thanks.
Hi Val,
The Dupe List is automagically populated, e.g. is it updated any time there is a new dupe – it is already reflecting any additional “newer” dupes available.