Smashbox Photo Op Mega Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette ($69.00 for 1.06 oz.) includes eight eyeshadow trios (so 24 eyeshadows), plus three blushes. There are a variety of finishes from mattes to shimmers, cooler and warmer shades. The palette is one I would recommend using with a primer, as most of the eyeshadows are on the powdery side and just do not perform as well over bare skin as they would over a primer. I liked it, and they were fairly blendable overall, but it’s a better fit for someone who regularly uses primer. It’s also a tremendous value, as you’re getting eight full-sized trios (normally $28 a pop, so $224 in value right there), plus three blushes.
Several of these shades can be found either as permanent trios in the Smashbox range or as part of other trios. The following trios are included: Multi-Flash (Naked, Crisp, Doe), Filter (Vanilla, Sable, Sumatra), Dark Room (Opal, Granite, Blackout), Cover Shoot (Flirt, Dusk, Haze), Skybox (Sky, Steel, Nocturnal). These are the shades that are in this palette but can be found in other trios (but not together): Golden Orchid, Obsidian, Amethyst, Parfait, Ambient.
FORMULA SUMMARY | Smashbox Photo Op Eyeshadow is supposed to a “super blendable, velvety formula” that is “highly pigmented” with “lasting wear.” It does have a very soft, velvety feeling, but several are on the powdery side. It’s a formula that is best suited over a primer, as it helps to give it more to hold onto and manages that powderiness better than applying over bare skin.
Petunia is a light-medium, pink-tinged peach with warm undertones and a satin sheen. It had semi-opaque, moderately buildable color payoff with a silky, smooth, though lightly powdery, texture. It wore well for seven and a half hours. MAC Fun Ending (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Trickery (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). NYX Soft Spoken (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Cherish (P, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Sex Appeal (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals The Spring Fling (LE, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Delilah (Light) (DC, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Corol #1 (LE, $24.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Milani Petal Primavera (P, $7.99) is more shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #6 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Prim (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Peach Splendor (LE, $44.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Simply Sweet (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Pink Sand #3 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Thnks fr the Mmrs (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Dose of Colors Amazemint (LE, $22.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Simply Bliss (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever B302 (P, $23.00) is darker (85% similar). Persona Georgia (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Essence Satin Coral (P, $2.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Carnation is a lightly brightened, medium pink-coral with fine, gold shimmer. It had semi-sheer color payoff that built up to medium coverage, but the texture was thin and powdery, which made it prone to sheering out and fading. It lasted for seven hours on me. Giorgio Armani Eccentrico (LE, $88.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Mother o' Pearl (LE, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Divine (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Peony (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NYX Chaotic (P, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar). By Terry Savannah Love #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Golden Pink (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Gentle (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Catrice La Vie En Rose (P, $5.99) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Left) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Blush G (LE, $65.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Morning Rose (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Peach Delight (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Love Glow (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Coloured Raine Cutie Pie (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Bellini (LE, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Liberation (Left) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Golden Pink (LE, $35.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Geranium is a brightened, poppy coral with warm, orange-red undertones and a satin-matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a silky texture, but I found it a little harder to blend. This one would be easier to blend over drier skin or over set foundation. It wore for eight hours before fading. MAC Painted Canyon (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Duo N. 02 (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Brillante Idée (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever B316 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Ponceau (P, $32.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Fleet Fast (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Wayne Goss Sunny (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NYX Tuscan (P, $6.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Chanel Malice (71) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flush (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is brighter (90% similar). Chanel Tweed Coralline (LE, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Never Been Kissed (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Cherry Bomb (Blush) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Jelly Fish (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Edward Bess Secret Affair (P, $43.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Vanilla is a muted, creamy ivory with warm undertones and a matte finish. It is powdery, though very smooth, and it adhered decently to bare skin and lasted for eight hours. It had good pigmentation. KVD Beauty Sage (Highlight) (PiP, )(100% similar). Ciate My Tribe (LE, )(100% similar). Sephora Canvas (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Monochrome #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Naked Truth #2 (DC, $2.29) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Crepe (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Hero (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Cry Baby (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #1 (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Full-Zip (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Heaven (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Linen (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Laetus (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M500 Ivory (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Damned (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Pot du Crème (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Take a Memo (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Classic (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Cool Taupe (Mega Pro 4) (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sable is a medium-dark, lightly gray-tinged brown with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It was very powdery, unfortunately, so it sheered out noticeably on the skin without building up well. It wore for seven hours before noticeably fading. Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Deep #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Wall Art (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Taupe (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Omega (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Death Moth (LE, $5.25) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Cashmere Bunny (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Milani Smokin' Hot (PiP, $5.99) is darker (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Cocoa Brown (LE, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Buxom Star Treatment (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Unwind (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Cherish (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Party Favored (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Soft Brown (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #7 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). theBalm #44 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5) (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Resistance (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sumatra is a medium-dark brown with warm, yellowed-brown undertones and a gray overcast. It had a mostly matte finish, though it seemed like it had just a smidgen of sheen to it. The color payoff was good, while the texture was soft without being powdery, and it blended fairly well while lasting for eight hours on me. This was also in the #SHAPEMATTERS palette, but it is lighter. Hourglass Obscura #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Rising Passions (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Pepper, Please (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Petit Pro #2 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Clinique French Roast (PiP, $15.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Permanent Press #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 20 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Well Put Together (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Moss (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Delightful #5 (DC, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Dark Chocolate (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M618 Espresso (DC, $21.00) is darker (85% similar). NARS Shade III (2015) (LE, $25.00) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Fairfax (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Deep Brown (PiP, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Chocolate Kisses (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). theBalm Ripper (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Naked is a bright, light pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was moderately powdery with semi-opaque pigmentation, but it applied easily and blended well. The color wore for seven and a half hours. Makeup Geek Sorbet (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Stone (Mountain Sunset) (LE, $19.00)(95% similar). 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). Tarte Palace of Versaille (LE, ) is darker (95% 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). 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). 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.
Crisp is a light-medium, peachy gold with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation, while the texture was soft, blendable, and easy to use. It wore well for eight hours on me. Anastasia Sateen (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Icon (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Steady (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Forward March (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Supernouveau #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced XOXO (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Rose Champagne (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Gleam (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Cle de Peau Grounded (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Star Aura (Prime) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Golden Egg (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Milani Pink Sand (PiP, $5.99) is darker (90% similar). NARS Relight My Fire (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Glaze It (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty You Up (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). ColourPop Ready or Yacht (P, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Blaze (Beached) (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Cherish (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Rose Golden Rings (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Shine (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Doe is a light-medium brown with warm, yellow undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff that applied well to bare skin and wore for seven and a half hours. Buxom Style Icon (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Infinity (751) (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC US Dance Remix (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NARS Ashes to Ashes (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Golden Mink #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Stardust #3 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Dior Capital of Light #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Pat McGrath Enigma (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Dior Ambre Nuit #2 (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty They Know Who (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). LORAC Black #2 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Laura Mercier Moonlight (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Lucid Dream (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Satin Tan (58P) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (80% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Lithium (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Too Faced Tickle Me (LE, $16.00) is warmer (80% similar). MAC Bonus Track (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Fortune is a brightened, yellowed gold with a metallic sheen. It had good color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that was easy to use and stayed on well for eight hours before fading. Dose of Colors Suz (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Sunset at the Beach (210) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Champagne (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Sunset (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Famous (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Compass (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Flirt (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Moonlit (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm #41 (P, $6.50) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Dior Ruby #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Peekaboo (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Candle (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop CREAM (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #3 (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). ColourPop Take It Slow (PiP, $4.50) is more muted, cooler (95% similar). MAC Canter (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Ciate Vaycay (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Ciate Halo (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Safari is a medium-dark olive green with warm undertones and a golden sheen. It had excellent pigmentation with a texture that felt soft, blended well, and stayed put for eight hours. Cle de Peau Stardust #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 8 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Dandy Lion (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Sideline (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Bronx (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Immaculate (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar). theBalm Kawabunga (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Clinique Whopping Willow (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Making a Scene (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Hundo (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Kryptonite (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Inglot #419 (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Gargoyle (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Kelp (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Crowbar (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Mirage (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Tisse d'Automne #1 (P, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Moss is a dark, yellowed brown with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It was moderately powdery with semi-sheer to semi-opaque color payoff and would benefit from a primer. It wore for seven hours on me. MAC Felt (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Obscura #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Khaki (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop 90210 (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Sumatra (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Disintegration (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Sexspresso (PiP, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Sydney Grace Vanguard (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Dark Chocolate (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Last Dance #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Fawn (Define) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Flirt is a light, peachy beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that lasted for seven hours on me. MAC Phresh Out #1 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). MAC Just Gleaming (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Shooting Star (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Jasper (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Kifu (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Cuir Cannage #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Air (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). NARS Shade IV (LE, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Blush (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Opale (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). NARS Mahe #4 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Crystal Spark (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Supermodel (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Spiked Eggnog (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Mother's Milk (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Water Dream (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Ricepaper (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Black #2 (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma (DC, $6.00) is brighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Dusk is a mauvey-taupe with neutral-to-warm undertones with a pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a lightly powdery but workable texture that stayed on well for seven and a half hours before fading. Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Black #6 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Fall in Lust (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Silent Treatment #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel City Lights #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Signe Particulier #2 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Bust (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Zoeva Delicate Acidity (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Clarins Rosewood #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Lituation (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Haze is a medium-dark, purple-taupe with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had decent pigmentation with a slight dustiness to it, but it applied better to the lid than anticipated. It wore well for seven and a half hours. Stila Fog (LE, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Password (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). bareMinerals Exhale (LE, ) is warmer, better quality (95% similar). Smashbox Punked (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Graphite (Mountain Sunset) (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Sugarpill Castle on the Hill (PiP, $13.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dominique Cosmetics Zero Gravity (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Deep Taupe (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Moment-o (590) (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar). Buxom Jetsetter (P, $12.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (90% similar). MAC Smoked Cocoa #2 (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fate (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Two VIP #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Stone (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Zoeva Old Master (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Quai des Brumes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is darker (85% similar). Sydney Grace Officer (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Guerlain Beaugrenelle #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). KVD Beauty Smoke (Base) (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Suspend (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Parfait is a brightened, light pastel pink with cool undertones and a matte finish. This shade had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that was just a bit powdery but didn’t seem to impact the wear or application, as it lasted for eight hours. Benefit Pinky Swear (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Lancome My French #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Light Pink (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Wrapped Up (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Matte Pink (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). Urban Decay Studio (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Exhibit (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Caregiver (LE, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Viseart Morganite (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Rose #8 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Paradise Island (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Kitten (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Bonfire (LE, $19.00) is more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Lovely (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Sephora Ballet (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Confection (DC, $6.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty With Style (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Pink Cream (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Pink Outside the Box (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Baptism (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Amethyst is a medium purple with lighter copper and orange-gold shimmer that sits mostly on top, so it tended to get brushed away when blended. The texture was somewhat powdery, and while it looked really interesting, it was a pain to use on the lid as it sheered out a lot. It lasted for seven hours on me. Tom Ford Beauty Pretty Baby #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Amethyst (PiP, ) is less shimmery (85% similar). KVD Beauty Mezzanine (DC, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Milani Bella Purple (15) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Laura Mercier African Violet (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (85% similar). Viseart Agate (GPV2 #10) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (80% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Mythicool Creatures #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (80% similar). Make Up For Ever S836 Pink Ash (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Obsidian is a charcoal gray with silver shimmer and a frost finish. It had good pigmentation with a lightly dusty texture that applied fairly well and lasted for seven and a half hours before fading. Makeup Geek Galaxy (DC, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Lovely #3 (DC, ) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Feather (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Redemption (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Laura Mercier Gunmetal (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Indes Galantes (Left) (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Smoky #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora Sketch (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty White Suede #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Fleur de Pierre (106) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Silver Shoes (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Mindfiles (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #21 (DC, $33.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Burberry Nickel (304) (P, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Buxom Cool Caviar (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Granite (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). KVD Beauty Santeria (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #20 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Golden Orchid is a light-medium gold with warm undertones and a pink tinge paired with a metallic sheen. The texture was soft, smooth, and applied well while yielding semi-opaque pigmentation. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me. Too Faced Euphoric (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC This or That #2 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Bading (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Delicate Drift (LE, $20.00) is darker (85% similar). Laura Mercier Pink Haze (LE, $23.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Blunt (DC, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Chanel Jardin Zen #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Give Me Glow Pink Lemonade (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Ambient is a brightened, golden copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that wasn’t at all powdery. It wore for eight hours before fading slightly. Too Faced Caramel (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #3 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Candlelit Dinner (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Pat McGrath Gold Rush (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Glitter Donut (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Ara (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Sydney Grace Laura's Memory (P, $6.25) is more shimmery (95% similar). NYX Liquid Gold (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Penny (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Nude #2 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). NARS Feist (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Butterum (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP Sunset #10 (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Candy Queen (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Sparkling Pineapple (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Unleashed (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Crazy Paris #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #13 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Heat (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Cabernet is a muted, medium-dark eggplant purple with warm, burgundy undertones and a smattering of blue and violet shimmer. The shimmer gets lost on the lid, and it takes on the look of a semi-matte eyeshadow overall. It had good pigmentation but was dusty, so use a light hand and build-up to avoid excessive fall out. The color wore for seven and a half hours before fading. Stila Plum (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Smashbox Eggplant (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Clarins Rosewood #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Guerlain Rose Barbare #4 (DC, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Aubergine (P, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). Dior House of Pinks #5 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Orchid #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Chanel L'Intemporel de Chanel #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Guerlain Boulevard du Montparnasse #6 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Black Violet (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Rouge Noir (857) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). LORAC Black Violet (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Plum (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Overlook (DC, $14.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Disney by Sephora Master (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Cle de Peau Stellar Gaze #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Cle de Peau Golden Lace #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Dream Big (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Last Caress (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sky is a muted, light bluish-white with a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff with a blendable, smooth texture that applied decently to the skin. It wore for seven and a half 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 #3 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% 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). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Steel is a muted, medium silvery blue with a frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a slightly firmer texture compared to other shades, so it was easier to work with as it wasn’t powdery, but it didn’t have the best color payoff. It wore well for seven and a half hours before fading. MAC Iris Eyes (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). 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). Urban Decay Strip (DC, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Shadow (07) (DC, $39.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% 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). 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). Clinique Big Blue (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Giorgio Armani #12 (DC, $33.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). Chanel Tisse Jazz #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Bleuluxe #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Showgirl (LE, $21.00) is darker (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.
Nocturnalis a blackened navy blue with fine, navy blue shimmer. The shimmer is barely noticeable when applied, so it is more of a satin-matte finish eyeshadow in practice. The texture was soft but dusty, and it didn’t blend out as nicely as you’d want for a darker color like this. It wore for seven and a half hours before fading. NARS Sprung (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Midnight Sky (P, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Minuit (02) (DC, $39.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Shop & Drop (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Blue Onyx (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Metamorphose (44) #4 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Rendezvous (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Deep Water (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sydney Grace Moonlit Kingdom (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Mythicool Creatures #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Nautica (DC, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). LORAC Navy #6 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sydney Grace Rendezvous (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Gamma Ray (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). bareMinerals Shaken Not Stirred (P, ) is darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Opal is a light, pink-tinged ivory with a frosted sheen. It had semi-sheer pigmentation and was somewhat powdery. It gets lost without a primer, I think. This shade wore well for seven hours. MAC Sugar Rush (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Dior Jardin #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D868 Crystalline Pink (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I872 Pearly Pink (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Sugar Plum (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Rhapsodie #2 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Delightful #3 (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar). Shiseido Mist (WT 901) (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Bribe (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Seductive Rose #1 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). MAC Ready to Party (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Hope (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Radial Pink (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Aura #1 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Enchanted #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Promesse #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Seedy Pearl (DC, $17.00) is darker (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Granite is a muted, dusty medium-dark gray with cool undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque coverage, but the powdery texture made it really hard to maintain color intensity when blending. It started to fade after seven hours of wear. MAC Courtly Grey (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Lovey Dovey (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Fog (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Dios (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Delphes #2 (DC, $25.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Nice Composure (DC, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Viseart Cool Matte #11 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar). Hello Kitty Playdate (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Urban Decay Slanted (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar). NARS Namibia (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Make Up For Ever S114 Pearl Gray (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (80% similar). ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Giorgio Armani Moonlight White #2 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Blackout is a medium-dark black with a satin sheen. It had decent pigmentation, but the firmer press made it difficult to blend. It wore for seven and a half hours. Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Panther (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Ombre de Lune #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Black Market (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Black Leather (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Dark Dare (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #7 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). theBalm Righteous (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Chanel Rêve d'Orient #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Corrupt (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Milani Pitch Black (P, $5.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Woof (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Shax (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Crazy Paris #6 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Filbuste (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Carbon (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC A Waft of Grey #4 (PiP, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Tuileries (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Killing Moon (LE, )(100% similar). Buxom LBD (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Photo Op
LELimited Edition. $69.00.
Petunia
LELimited Edition.
Carnation
LELimited Edition.
Geranium
LELimited Edition.
Vanilla
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sable
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sumatra
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Naked
LELimited Edition.
Crisp
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Doe
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Fortune
LELimited Edition.
Safari
LELimited Edition.
Moss
LELimited Edition.
Flirt
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Dusk
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Haze
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Parfait
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Amethyst
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Obsidian
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Golden Orchid
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Ambient
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cabernet
LELimited Edition.
Sky
PPermanent.
Steel
PPermanent.
Nocturnal
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Opal
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Granite
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Blackout
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Petunia Blush
Smashbox Petunia Blush
Smashbox Petunia Blush
Smashbox Carnation Blush
Smashbox Carnation Blush
Smashbox Carnation Blush
Smashbox Geranium Blush
Smashbox Geranium Blush
Smashbox Geranium Blush
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Vanilla Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Vanilla Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sable Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sable Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sumatra Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sumatra Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Naked Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Naked Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Crisp Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Crisp Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Doe Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Doe Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Fortune Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Fortune Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Safari Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Safari Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Moss Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Moss Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Flirt Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Flirt Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Flirt Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Dusk Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Dusk Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Haze Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Haze Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Parfait Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Parfait Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Amethyst Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Amethyst Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Obsidian Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Obsidian Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Golden Orchid Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Golden Orchid Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Ambient Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Ambient Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cabernet Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cabernet Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Sky Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sky Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Steel Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Steel Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Nocturnal Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Nocturnal Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Opal Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Opal Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Granite Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Granite Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Blackout Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Blackout Photo Op Eyeshadow
Golden Peach, Amethyst, Cabernet, Haze, Doe, Vanilla
Golden Peach, Amethyst, Cabernet, Haze, Doe, Vanilla
Crisp, Sable, Sumatra, Dusk, Vanilla, Sephora Welcome to My Loft Eyeliner
Crisp, Sable, Sumatra, Dusk, Vanilla, Sephora Welcome to My Loft Eyeliner













































































That amethyst color looks amazing!
It had a lot of potential!
Such a pretty palette, especially the green and blue quads. This is getting me pumped for fall and it’s only August!
Fall collections are already here if that helps, haha!
This is a great bargain and your eye looks don’t look too bad for no primer. the first two blush shades seem too light for me probably. I may check this out in store. But, I don’t think I would use all the colors. This would be great for a newcomer into makeup.
It would be a good insta-collection palette!
Amethyst and Safari are really pretty. Other than that…eh.
Safari is sooo pretty!
Even though I’m not buying this one, I really like the vast shade selection that’s offered here. I think this would be a good palette for someone who doesn’t have a lot of eyeshadows already. Probably not for someone like myself who has far too many dupes of these. Even dupes of dupes! Just a heads up: the grades are missing.
Fixed!!
I really like the blushes. I like that the shadows have have a nice range of colors (browns, greens, purples, blues, grays) and the color combos go well together , but yeah, they definitely need the help of a primer or cream shadow base. Amethyst (purple with gold shimmer) is my fave
Primer is definitely a must with this one!
WOW, Christine – reviewing, testing, wearing and doing the dupes for this palette seems a Herculean task! I wonder how similar the shadow trios are to their regular trios…they do look VERY similar though I’d have to go to their site and look at them all (I don’t think the shadows in those trios have names; rather, each trio has one name for the whole trio but I’m not entirely sure). This looks like it would be a wonderful addition to the collection of somebody who didn’t have a lot of makeup or for someone who travels a LOT, LOT, LOT for work.
Surprisingly, their permanent trios actually have names and then have individual names!
Weird, when I look at them at Smashbox’s own site, the trios have a name but I can see no individual shadow names….for example, Filter and Darkroom are 2 trios I like but I can find no individual shade names. They might be on the backs of the compacts but Smashbox doesn’t list them at the site, which is annoying.
Okay, I just looked at Sephora and THEY list the 3 colour names in each trio. Interestingly, Filter (one I’ve contemplated getting) contains both Sumatra and Sable (2 shades I really like) as well as Vanilla. But this ENTIRE palette costs less than or about the same as 2 trios, (depending on what the price will be in Canada) so it’s a really good value despite the crummy quality (if that makes ANY sense!)
ULTA lists the same names, too, if that is any support! 😉
It makes total sense!
Isn’t it odd that Smashbox’s own site wouldn’t name the individual shades in each trio but Sephora (and Ulta, which I rarely check, since they’re not in Canada) do have the names. You’d think Smashbox would be the one place where you COULD find the names.
It is! I wonder if they used to have the info and some site redesign moved the info, lol! Sephora sometimes makes up names (e.g. MUFE eyeshadows), but since ULTA and Sephora have the same info, it seems to make sense (plus, also aligns with the names here).
Thanks for the review, Christine. This palette looks terrible though. Pass! The Amethyst eyeshadow is the only thing I like from this palette.
No problem, Maria!
It’s better than I thought it would be. I actually like a lot of the colors. I realize it needs primer, but I think Amethyst is beautiful.
I liked it overall, for one of those mega palettes, assuming one uses primer!
Man that’s rough… I was considering getting this because I don’t have a lot of shadows but not now!
Aw! Bummer!
There are lots of colours here – but too many are very similar to each other for my liking. Not enough greens for me… Also, in the swatches some of the colours looked very powdery and dry. Yes you would really need to use a primer. There would be lots of colours I wouldn’t use. However it is great for someone who hasn’t splurged already on a big palette.
I am wondering how your brush would go getting into those smallish pans
The pans aren’t that small, actually! 🙂 They easily fit an eyeshadow brush!
Is this an exclusive to a particular store?
It was exclusive to Nordstrom, but it’s unclear whether it’ll be released at other retailers as well!
Ah, the grade is a letdown. I do like the design of the palette. It’s a nice change from the usual grid pattern (square next to square) I see on most makeup palettes.
It is a bit lower than I expected (it gave me more of a “B” feel when I was testing it), but at least it’s packed with product and (fairly) solvable issues.
I’ve thought about buying the Dark Room trio many times just for one shade. I’ve been wanting a dupe for Opal since the first time I swatched it. Now, thanks to your dupe list, I realize I’ve had one all along! I own UD’s Glinda palette! **slams head onto keyboard repeatedly**
By the way… that fact that you’ve reviewed this palette in such detail is both amazing and impressive! Thanks for all the work you do!
Phewww! 😀
Thank you, Cat!
Just letting you know, the website is phenomenal on mobile. Normally, on the old site, a super long post like this would take forever to load and a lot of pictures wouldn’t upload or show up. Great job on the redesign!
Thank you, Chelsea! Really happy to hear it 🙂
I really love the Photo Op formula!
What are your favorite shades?
Thanks for reviewing this Christine! I still haven’t tried mine yet! I was a little afraid for this review, and I was right to be! But, on the positive side, it could’ve been a lot worse. I’m gonna keep mine, and just use primer. I knew this wouldn’t be an A rated palette, because smashbox doesn’t generally get the best ratings, but it looks so cool and seemed like a good value. I really wish Amethyst had performed better, as it’s what really sold me (and it looked so good swatched!) I’m hoping Colourpop makes a shade like Amethyst, wouldn’t that be awesome?! 😉
Use primer, and it should be OK 😀
The Smashbox Photo Op eyeshadow trios have always felt pretty average to me, with a few hits and misses here and there, so these ratings are pretty much what I was expecting. I gotta say though, Geranium is suuuuch a pretty blush shade.
Do you like any of the trios you’ve tried at all?
I quite liked the Electro trio.
These look like very traditional trios so good for someone looking for the value in the volume of the product.
Exactly!