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Smashbox Photo Op Mega Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
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. ColourPop Trickery (DC, $8.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Fun Ending (LE, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Cherish (P, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NYX Soft Spoken (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Sex Appeal (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Delilah (Light) (DC, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). bareMinerals The Spring Fling (LE, $22.00) is warmer (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). LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Blush #2 (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Count Me In (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Hourglass Diffused Heat (P, $40.00) is darker (85% 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). 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). KIKO 103 Golden Peach (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Mother o' Pearl (LE, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NYX Chaotic (P, $9.00) is warmer (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). 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 Morning Rose (P, $52.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Guerlain Blush G (LE, $65.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Laura Geller Peach Delight (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Cutie Pie (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Love Glow (P, $40.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Bellini (LE, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Blush Horizon de Chanel (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Liberation (Left) (LE, ) is lighter (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 Luv Me Not (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Chanel Duo N. 02 (Bottom) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Fruit Stand (DC, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar). Surratt Beauty Brillante Idée (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). KIKO 107 Tomato (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Coral #2 (PiP, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). Clinique Ginger Pop (01) (P, $21.00) is more shimmery (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). Anastasia Scorching (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Intonation (69) (DC, $38.00) is glossier (90% similar). NYX Tuscan (P, $6.50) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Wayne Goss Sunny (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). By Terry Tan & Flash Cruise #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Malice (71) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). Chanel Tweed Coralline (LE, $45.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Flush (Discontinued) (DC, $60.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Never Been Kissed (LE, $8.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (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). Laura Mercier Buttercream (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). theBalm #24 (P, $6.50) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Brule (P, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar). Dior Undress #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (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). Sephora Canvas (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #1 (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Hero (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Cry Baby (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Heaven (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Full-Zip (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). KVD Beauty Laetus (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Linen (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Damned (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Pot du Crème (LE, $16.00) is cooler (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. Chanel Deep #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is lighter (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). Viseart Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5) (P, ) is darker (90% similar). theBalm #44 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Resistance (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Death Moth (LE, $5.25) is darker (90% similar). Milani Smokin' Hot (PiP, $5.99) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Cashmere Bunny (PiP, $16.00) is darker (95% 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). Tarte Party Favored (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Cherish (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Soft Brown (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #7 (LE, ) 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). Hourglass Atmosphere #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% 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). 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). 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). 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). Laura Mercier Morning Dew (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Fortune (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Petale (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M810 Flesh-Colored Pink (DC, $21.00) 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 Gleam (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Rose Champagne (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Cle de Peau Grounded (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Sateen (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Steady (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). NARS Icon (DC, $25.00) is darker (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). NARS Shake Shake Shake (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Golden Egg (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Star Aura (Prime) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (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). ColourPop Ready or Yacht (P, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty You Up (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Tarte Rose Golden Rings (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Blaze (Beached) (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Cherish (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (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). NARS Lucid Dream (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% 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). MAC Bonus Track (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% 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). 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. Guerlain Ors et Merveilles #3 (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Canter (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Take It Slow (PiP, $4.50) is more muted, cooler (95% similar). 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). ColourPop Famous (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Sunset (LE, ) is darker (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). Tarte Compass (LE, ) is more shimmery (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). ColourPop CREAM (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Tarte Candle (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Melody (Lyric) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Watch Out (LE, $4.50) is lighter (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). Tarina Tarantino Dandy Lion (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Sideline (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Bronx (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). theBalm #16 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop IE (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Dream Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Green Lights #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Mildew (DC, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop 8 Track (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). KVD Beauty Immaculate (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). theBalm Kawabunga (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline (LE, $36.00) is 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). 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. Hourglass Obscura #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). MAC Felt (LE, $17.00) is lighter (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). Tom Ford Beauty Last Dance #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% 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). 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). Too Faced Shooting Star (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Just Gleaming (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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). Anastasia Treasure (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Surratt Beauty Soie (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Hot Pants (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Mahe #4 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Supermodel (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Crystal Spark (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (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). 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. MAC Fall in Lust (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Black #6 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (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). Clarins Rosewood #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Zoeva Delicate Acidity (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (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). LORAC Graphite (Mountain Sunset) (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). bareMinerals Exhale (LE, ) is warmer, better quality (95% similar). Smashbox Punked (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Sugarpill Castle on the Hill (PiP, $13.00) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Stone (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% 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). Urban Decay Suspend (LE, $19.00) is darker (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). 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. Tarte Exhibit (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). 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 Caregiver (LE, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Tarte Pink Outside the Box (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Morganite (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Paradise Island (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Rose #8 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Bonfire (LE, $19.00) is more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Kitten (LE, $16.00) is lighter (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). 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. NARS Indes Galantes (Left) (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). 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). Laura Mercier Gunmetal (LE, $23.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Redemption (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). theBalm Surf's Up (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% 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). Chanel Fleur de Pierre (106) (P, $32.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty White Suede #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Mindfiles (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Silver Shoes (DC, ) is darker (90% similar). Burberry Nickel (304) (P, $29.00) is lighter (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). Urban Decay Granite (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Buxom Cool Caviar (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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). Laura Mercier Pink Haze (LE, $23.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Bading (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Delicate Drift (LE, $20.00) is darker (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). 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). 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). 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). Cle de Peau Golden Lace #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Dream Big (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (85% 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Le Metier de Beaute Midnight Sky (P, $30.00) is warmer (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 Moonlit Kingdom (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% 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). Chanel Tisse Rhapsodie #2 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Delightful #3 (DC, ) is cooler (90% 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). 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). Hello Kitty Playdate (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% 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). ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (80% 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). 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. The Estee Edit Mood (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Carbon (P, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Roulette (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Ombre de Lune #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Panther (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (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). Chanel Rêve d'Orient #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). theBalm Righteous (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Corrupt (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Woof (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Milani Pitch Black (P, $5.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Shax (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Filbuste (P, $28.00) is lighter (95% similar). Guerlain Crazy Paris #6 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). MAC A Waft of Grey #4 (PiP, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Tuileries (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Photo Op

LELimited Edition. $69.00.
B-
B-
8
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total

Petunia

LELimited Edition.
B
B
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total

Carnation

LELimited Edition.
C+
C+
7.5
Product
8
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
77%
Total

Geranium

LELimited Edition.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total

Vanilla

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Sable

PiPPermanent in Palette.
D
D
6
Product
6.5
Pigmentation
5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
3.5
Application
63%
Total

Sumatra

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Naked

LELimited Edition.
B-
B-
8
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
81%
Total

Crisp

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Doe

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B
B
8
Product
8
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
83%
Total

Fortune

LELimited Edition.
A-
A-
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

Safari

LELimited Edition.
A
A
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

Moss

LELimited Edition.
C
C
7
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
74%
Total

Flirt

PiPPermanent in Palette.
C+
C+
7
Product
7
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
77%
Total

Dusk

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B-
B-
8
Product
8
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
82%
Total

Haze

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B
B
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

Parfait

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Amethyst

PiPPermanent in Palette.
C-
C-
7
Product
7
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4
Application
72%
Total

Obsidian

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
87%
Total

Golden Orchid

PiPPermanent in Palette.
B
B
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total

Ambient

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A-
A-
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Cabernet

LELimited Edition.
B
B
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
86%
Total

Nocturnal

PiPPermanent in Palette.
C+
C+
8
Product
8
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4
Application
79%
Total

Opal

PiPPermanent in Palette.
C-
C-
6.5
Product
6.5
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4
Application
70%
Total

Granite

PiPPermanent in Palette.
D+
D+
6
Product
6.5
Pigmentation
6.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4
Application
68%
Total

Blackout

PiPPermanent in Palette.
A-
A-
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

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Smashbox Doe Photo Op Eyeshadow

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Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette

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Smashbox Fortune Photo Op Eyeshadow

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Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette

Smashbox Parfait Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Parfait Photo Op Eyeshadow

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Smashbox Amethyst Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Amethyst Photo Op Eyeshadow

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Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette

Smashbox Golden Orchid Photo Op Eyeshadow
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Smashbox Cabernet Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cabernet Photo Op Eyeshadow

Smashbox Cabernet Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Cabernet Photo Op Eyeshadow

Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette
Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette

Smashbox Sky Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Sky Photo Op Eyeshadow

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Smashbox Photo Op Mega Palette

Smashbox Opal Photo Op Eyeshadow
Smashbox Opal Photo Op Eyeshadow

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Golden Peach, Amethyst, Cabernet, Haze, Doe, Vanilla

Smashbox Photo Op Eyeshadow
Golden Peach, Amethyst, Cabernet, Haze, Doe, Vanilla

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Crisp, Sable, Sumatra, Dusk, Vanilla, Sephora Welcome to My Loft Eyeliner

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Crisp, Sable, Sumatra, Dusk, Vanilla, Sephora Welcome to My Loft Eyeliner

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Nicole Avatar

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.

Nancy T Avatar

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.

Katherine T. Avatar

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

Mariella Avatar

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.

Mariella Avatar

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.

Mariella Avatar

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!)

Mariella Avatar

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.

Maria Avatar

Thanks for the review, Christine. This palette looks terrible though. Pass! The Amethyst eyeshadow is the only thing I like from this palette.

Rachel R. Avatar

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.

Genevieve Avatar

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

Cat Avatar

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!

Bonnie Avatar

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?! 😉

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