Tom Ford Moonlit Violet Shade and Illuminate Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Moonlit Violet

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet Shade and Illuminate Face and Eye Palette ($155.00 for 0.49 oz.) is a new palette that appears to exclusive to Nordstrom at this time. It includes four eyeshadows, one highlighter, and one sculpting powder. The eyeshadows were the stars of the palette; the formula here felt extra-smooth, more finely-milled and “melty” when applied to lids, which gave them a more seamless look. The highlighter/sculpting powder were decent to good but felt a bit denser/firmer. I would have loved to have seen the eyeshadows released as a standalone quad with the highlighter/sculpting powders released as as a duo.

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Moonlit Violet

LELimited Edition. $155.00.

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Longevity

Application

91%

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Moonlit Violet Highlight

Moonlit Violet Highlight is a pale, warm white with more of a translucent base and a metallic shimmer that shifted from gold to pink. Per the brand, it’s supposed to be “ultra-sheer,” though it was more medium coverage, that was buildable, than “ultra-sheer.” The texture was smooth, dense without being overly firm, and blendable, but you’ll want to use a moderately-dense brush to pick up an even amount of product. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.

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Lethal Cosmetics Eviscerate (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Rare Beauty Enlighten (P, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Glitzed Out (LE, $42.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NYX Snow Rose (P, $7.99) is cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Bronze (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Fashion Show (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chanel White Opal (40) (P, $58.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Candy Floss (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Makin' Memories (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Clionadh Luna (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Moonlit Violet Highlight

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

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8.5

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Longevity

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89%

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Moonlit Violet #1

Moonlit Violet #1 is a darker, dirty beige with moderate, warm undertones and slightly cooler, silver and gold shimmer and micro-sparkle that gave it a metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation applied dry as well as damp, though the latter applied it more smoothly with a stronger sheen. The texture was soft, incredibly finely-milled, which made it feel almost cream-like, and the eyeshadow blended out beautifully on bare skin. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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NARS Thistle (DC, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Moira Just Right (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME554 Gunmetal (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Queen Anne's Lace (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Sediment to Be (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Lavender Taupe (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Chemical Bond (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Ballad (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Nirvana (PiP, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Moonlit Violet #1

LELimited Edition.

9.5

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Pigmentation

9.5

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Longevity

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96%

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Moonlit Violet #2

Moonlit Violet #2 is a light mauve with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-sheer pigmentation applied dry and more semi-opaque coverage applied with a dampened brush (or fingertip), which was buildable. The texture felt soft and smooth to the touch, despite being fairly sparkly. It applied evenly and blended out with ease without being prone to fallout. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably but had a touch of fallout over time.

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Dior Plum Tulle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Inglot J405 Celestial (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Bisous (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Pink Corolle #4 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Centaur (P, $5.52) is darker (90% similar).
Viseart Sterling (Amethyst #5) (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Semi-Sweet Chocolate (375) (P, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Palladium (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Mystery (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Sand Haze #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

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Moonlit Violet #2

LELimited Edition.

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7.5

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Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

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81%

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Moonlit Violet #3

Moonlit Violet #3 is a soft black with neutral-to-warm undertones and fine gold and plum pearl, which gave it more of a satin sheen when applied. It had good color coverage when applied with a dry brush but was fully opaque if applied with a dampened brush. It had a finely-milled, silk-like texture–creamy, smooth but not overly dense–without any powderiness. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.

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Sephora Ilde (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Milani Smoke Signals (PiP, $5.99) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Ooh and Ahh (Left) (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop South Beach (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
MAC A Waft of Grey #4 (PiP, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Stroke of Midnight (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Stallion (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
ColourPop Midnight Curfew (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Double Indemnity #4 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Tarte Grommet (P, $14.00) is darker (85% similar).

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Moonlit Violet #3

LELimited Edition.

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91%

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Moonlit Violet #4

Moonlit Violet #4 is a muted, medium-dark purple with subtle, warm undertones and a pearl finish. The consistency felt smooth to the touch, finely-milled and almost cream-like but very lightweight and thin. The eyeshadow had good pigmentation applied wet as well as dry with dampened application yielding a more intense sheen and truly full coverage. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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Sydney Grace Abigail (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Dark Secrets (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Rushed (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente #4 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Space Owt (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Glamethyst (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
MAC Sparkling Moment (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Sydney Grace Sovereign Rain (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Chanel Au Fil des Fleurs #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Viseart Agate (GPV2 #10) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Moonlit Violet #4

LELimited Edition.

9.5

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9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

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Longevity

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94%

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Moonlit Violet Sculpt

Moonlit Violet Sculpt is a medium-dark, reddish-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. The powder had a firmer consistency–dense without being powdery–that picked up best with a moderately-dense, more flat-topped brush for richer coverage. For those who prefer sheerer or more buildable coverage, more typical brushes (less-dense) suited the formula fine. This shade lasted nicely for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.

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Salt New York Medium/Deep (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, glossier (90% similar).
Dior Amber Bronze (06) (P, $48.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Profile (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Sculpting #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Casino (LE, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Phytosurgence Rosy Blaze (6) (P, $25.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Quirimba (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Phytosurgence Rosy Twilight (12) (P, $25.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
L'Oreal Deep (03) (P, $14.99) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Red Harness Sculpt (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).

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Moonlit Violet Sculpt

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

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Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

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89%

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Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet Shade and Illuminate Face and Eye Palette

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Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet Highlight Shade & Illuminate Highlighter

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #1 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #2 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #3 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #4 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet Sculpt Shade & Illuminate Sculpting Powder

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet Shade and Illuminate Face and Eye Palette

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Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet Highlight Shade & Illuminate Highlighter

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #1 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #2 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #3 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #4 Eye Color

Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet Sculpt Shade & Illuminate Sculpting Powder

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Tom Ford Moonlit Violet Shade and Illuminate Palette Review & Swatches

Moonlit Violet

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LELimited Edition. $155.00.

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Moonlit Violet Highlight

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Moonlit Violet #1

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Moonlit Violet #2

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Moonlit Violet #3

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Moonlit Violet #4

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Moonlit Violet Sculpt

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LELimited Edition.

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