Tarte Poker Face Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark lavender mauve with subtle, warmer undertones and a metallic sheen. The pigmentation was opaque, while the powder had a soft, smooth feel to it that applied well to bare skin and was effortlessly to blend and diffuse. This shade stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me. Sephora Free Hug (DC, $10.00) is warmer (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Stone Cold (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Thessalonique (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Vendome (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Honey Lavender (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior Black Bow #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Precious Embroidery #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Crystal (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Clarins Silver Pink (05) (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Mad Mod (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Melt Cosmetics Makeup Junkie (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Cle de Peau Silver Eclipse #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Milk Makeup Peep Show (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Viseart Shiver (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Pose (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). MAC Performance Art (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Pat McGrath Lilac Dusk (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Dame Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium, rosy brown with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was easy to work with and apply to bare skin. The color started to crease after eight and a half hours of wear. Estee Lauder Modern Mercury (LE, $65.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Clutch (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Sultana (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Cutie Patootie (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Sand Tropez (Faerie Fayre) (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Iraklion (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Muse #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Constellation (LE, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Marina (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Bubbles (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). elf Champagne Crystal (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Rigel (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Rose (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Cedar Wood (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Golden Pink (P, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Unbelievable (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). Bad Habit Sofia (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Tarte Vixen (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Rose Gold (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Scarlet Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep plum with warm, reddish undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It was one of the less shimmery shades in the range, but it had more noticeable sparkle. I didn’t find it to suffer from fall out over time, though, so that was a happy surprise. This shade was richly pigmented with a very soft, smooth consistency that bordered on too soft, but it didn’t get dusty or sheer out too easily. On me, it started to crease after eight and a half hours of wear. Makeup Geek Sensuous (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Date Night (DC, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Velvet (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blitz Glitz (LE, $28.00)(90% similar). Too Faced Pop (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Love Bug (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Go Wild (345) (P, $9.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Maroon (22M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Lisa Eldridge Viola (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dose of Colors Turbosan (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Extragalactic (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Bobbi Brown High Octane (P, $38.00) is cooler (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics She's in Parties (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Stila Pigalle (P, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Plum Away With Me (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Be Kind (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). NARS Real Surreal (LE, $28.00) is lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Enchanted (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Sleek MakeUP A Vow in Venice (LE, $9.99) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Static (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Tarte Sinful Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep, taupe-brown with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color payoff with a smooth, cream-like texture that was soft without being too loose in the pan. The consistency adhered well to bare skin while blending out with ease. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me. MAC Rebellious (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel City Lights #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). The Estee Edit Burn (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Precious Embroidery #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Steampunk (DC, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Bad Habit Ursa (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dior Parisian Sky #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Natasha Denona Layla (140M) (DC, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Rivoli #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Fingers Crossed (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Stormy Grey (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Pewter (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Black Nutmeg (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Going Nuts (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Mugshot (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Regal (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Lavender Gray (40M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Mesmerized (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Tarte Metallics Shadow ($14.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a new, limited edition formula (boo!hiss!) that is available in 11 shades. Each eyeshadow comes in an oversized plastic compact with a clear lid, but the eyeshadow pan is actually removable; the only downside is that the pan itself isn’t labeled, so if you move yours into a freestyle palette system, I would make sure to add labels to the bottoms! The formula is soft, smooth, slightly dense, and very pigmented; a little went a long way, but it wasn’t so soft that it turned powdery or had a lot of fall out to contend with, though there was a little excess kicked up in the pan. They were very blendable and easy to apply to bare skin, and I didn’t notice a difference in payoff or texture when applied over primer or over bare skin. The formula wore between seven and eight hours for me (no primer).

There’s not much information about these posted on Tarte’s website, and in their email newsletter, it just mentioned “highly-pigmented,” but given that they typically advertiser their formulas (for eyeshadows) as long-wearing, I did test without primer for consistency. I’ll check back as I continue to review other shades to see if they make additional claims/updates.

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Tarte Poker Face Metallics Shadow

Tarte Poker Face Metallics Shadow

Tarte Poker Face Metallics Shadow

Tarte Poker Face Metallics Shadow

Tarte Poker Face Metallics Shadow

Tarte Poker Face Metallics Shadow

Tarte Dame Metallics Shadow

Tarte Dame Metallics Shadow

Tarte Dame Metallics Shadow

Tarte Dame Metallics Shadow

Tarte Dame Metallics Shadow

Tarte Dame Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scarlet Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scarlet Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scarlet Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scarlet Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scarlet Metallics Shadow

Tarte Scarlet Metallics Shadow

Tarte Sinful Metallics Shadow

Tarte Sinful Metallics Shadow

Tarte Sinful Metallics Shadow

Tarte Sinful Metallics Shadow

Tarte Sinful Metallics Shadow

Tarte Sinful Metallics Shadow

Tarte Metallics Shadow with Sephora Eccentric Diva Eyeliner

Tarte Metallics Shadow with Sephora Eccentric Diva Eyeliner