Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette ($60.00 for 0.60 oz.) includes twenty, new and limited edition eyeshadows, just in time to kick off a long, holiday season of palettes. If you have a great disdain for Urban Decay’s micro-glitter or sparkle, then I would avoid this palette like the plague; eleven shades have micro-glitter, per the brand, and one more has “tonal sparkle.” Some are noticeable in practice, other shades have less and most sparkles drop during application so there isn’t as much fall out during wear, but I would recommend an adhesive primer for best results and minimal fall out. If you have a lot of Urban Decay palettes, you may find that there is more overlap with past iterations (even though these are technically new!). There are some really great shades in this palette, like Underhand, Discreet, Harlot, and Robbery, but there are some duds, like Grip, Flame, Low, and Crowbar.
Bones is described as an “oyster satin with pearl.” It’s a light beige with cooler undertones and a pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a fairly soft, blendable consistency that wasn’t too thin or dry. It lasted for eight hours on me. MAC Phresh Out #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Polyester Bride (DC, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Hourglass Graphite #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Pure Bred #1 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). theBalm Promiscuous Pearl (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Jardin #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Buxom Satin Seduction (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Thunderstruck (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Midnight 15 (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Lancome Joie (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Mother's Milk (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Air (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick #1 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Guerlain Beaugrenelle #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Beigely (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Giorgio Armani #1 Spring 2012 #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Grip is described as a “taupe matte with iridescent micro-glitter.” It’s a faded, medium taupe with warm, brown tones and light sparkle (more sparkle than glitter to me). It’s the type of sparkle where most of it gets lost and doesn’t adhere to the skin without some sort of adhesive base. It was firmer in texture with sheerer coverage and was one of the less easy-to-use shades in the palette. The color faded afters even and a half hours. LORAC Navy #5 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Dreamer (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Ashes (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Minimalism (P, $29.50) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Stony (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Come What Grey (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Greenluxe #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D-12 (P, $21.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop Adios (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Deadbeat is described as a “black satin with iridescent micro-glitter.” It’s a dark, charcoal gray with cooler undertones and a smattering of iridescent teal shimmer. The texture was on the powdery side, but if you use a light touch, it is blendable on the eye without a lot of effort. It lasted for eight hours on me, and I didn’t notice any fall out. Dior Eternal Gold #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Hourglass Graphite #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Plumluxe #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Volcano Fairy Wren (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Dark Soul (PiP, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Carbon (P, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Friskie (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Full Metal Black (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Dior Moonlight #5 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Black Oyster (Cream) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Indigo (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Raven (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). KVD Beauty Black Star (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Pat McGrath Black Metal (PiP, $25.00) is brighter (90% similar). MAC Tall, Dark, & Handsome (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Revival (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Shameless (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #21 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D104 Black Diamond (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Smoky Canvas #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Beat Down is described as a “deep metallic violet with blue micro-glitter.” It’s a brightened, medium-dark violet purple with cool, blue undertones and a pearly sheen. I really didn’t notice the micro-glitter at all when I swatched or used it on the eye. The texture was a little on the firmer side, so a flatter brush works better with this one. It wore well for eight hours. Natasha Denona Blue Dahlia (181DC) (LE, $29.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sugarpill Weekender (P, $13.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Sugared Violet #2 (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Fyrinnae Because Cats (P, $6.75) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Banafsaji (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Cross Faded (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Thunder and Rain #2 (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Sugared Violet (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Simbad's Seas (LE, $9.99) is darker, brighter (90% similar). MAC Erogenous Zone (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, glossier (90% similar). Buxom Posh Purple (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Danzig (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Cle de Peau Cosmic Aura #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Ransom (DC, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Badass (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay UV-B (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Cle de Peau Cosmic Aura #4 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Milani Primary #4 (DC, $6.99) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Pandemonium is described as a “metallic plum with iridescent micro-glitter.” It’s a blackened plum with subtle, warmer undertones and a frosted sheen paired with pink sparkle. It had a drier consistency with noticeable sparkle fall out during application, but most of the sparkle seems to drop during that initial application. It had semi-opaque pigmentation and lasted for seven hours. bareMinerals Romp (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Smolder (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Digital (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Rich Core (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Clinique Lavish Lilac (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Ruby #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #27 (DC, $33.00) is warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Stellar Gaze #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #1 (DC, ) is warmer (85% similar). Dose of Colors Hot Mesh (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Your Best (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Cle de Peau Cosmic Aura #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Round Midnight (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Bruised Sky (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Rare Find (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace The Commons (P, $6.25) is darker (85% similar). Chanel L'Intemporel de Chanel #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Disney by Sephora Ursula (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Circa Plum (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Coloured Raine Alibi (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Framed is described as a “light neutral matte-satin.” It’s a light-medium peachy orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, silky consistency that was blendable and easy to use. It lasted for eight hours on me. Sephora Walking in the Sand (DC, $10.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Magnate (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Sugarpill Heart-Shaped Cookie (PiP, $13.00) is brighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Natural (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Pink Nude (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Fawn (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Inglot #330 (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay ABC Gum (DC, $19.00) is warmer, better quality (95% similar). KVD Beauty Vespertine (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Barefoot in the Grass (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Smashbox Relaxed (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Peaches 'n Cream (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Clinique Nude Rose (PiP, $15.00) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Empress (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Reindeer (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Fast-Ball is described as a “metallic peachy pink with pink micro-glitter.” It’s a brightened, medium pink with warm, coral-y tones and sheen. The micro-glitter gets quite lost in this shade, and I didn’t notice it during application or later on during wear. The color payoff was so-so with a consistency that would do better over a primer. It lasted for seven and a half hours. MAC Rose Light (LE, $32.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Love Power (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Star-Crossed Lovers (103) (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Nocturnal (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Sweetie Pie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Pinkluxe #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Blue Beat #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Blushing (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Kindness is Free (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Starlets (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Impulsion (93) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Magic (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Love (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Rose Light (LE, $32.50)(95% similar). ColourPop Bubbly (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I808 English Pink (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (85% similar). Chanel Rose des Vents (94) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #21 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Roy G Biv (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
1985 is described as a “metallic fuchsia with fuchsia micro-glitter.” It’s a brightened, fuchsia with cool, purple tones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, buttery consistency that was really easy to work with. This was another shade where there was micro-glitter, but it seemed to get trapped in my brush and didn’t translate on the lid (subsequently, fall out wasn’t an issue). It wore well for eight hours. NARS Rage (LE, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Fishnet (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Jingle Berry (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever ME912 Orchid (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced TF Mascot (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Fyrinnae Nepenthe (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Purple Haze #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dominique Cosmetics G*psy (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Mystery Dancer (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Magic Act (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Ardency Inn Orchid (DC, $21.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar). Too Faced Violet Cassis (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Selena (LE, $17.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Maybelline Pink Rebel (P, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar). Sydney Grace Awake (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Little Accident (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Buxom Party Girl (P, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Femininity (LE, $32.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sephora Faerie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Like a V (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Underhand is described as a “burgundy-brown satin.” It is a medium-dark plum with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It was intensely pigmented with a really soft, creamy consistency that was almost too soft–you can easily get more product than you need! It applied well and lasted for eight hours. Too Faced Livin' Lavish (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). Viseart Petit Pro #8 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Wittle (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Stila Sangria (LE, $18.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Dream Glow Smoke) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Overlook (DC, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Maroon (22M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Girlish Appeal (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). MAC Mumtaz (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Persona Confident (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Last Call (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Aubergine (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Coloured Raine Queen Mother (PiP, $6.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blitz Glitz (LE, $28.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Give Me Glow Private Jet (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Babykins (LE, $6.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Pink Sapphire (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Drama (LE, $12.00) is more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Just Stay (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). NARS Desdemona (P, $29.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Harlot is described as a “metallic lavender.” It’s a pale, silvered lavender with cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nice color coverage with a soft, blendable texture that wore for eight hours on me–no complaints. Chanel Oiseaux de Nuit #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Scarab Violetta (33) (DC, $33.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Rockstar (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Rose Platinum (16) (LE, $39.00) is lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #2 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Anastasia A4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Pearl Fantasy (LE, $24.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Elegant Friend (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Crystal (DC, $17.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Too Faced Nashville (PiP, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Too Faced Bluff (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Dynamic Duo 2 #1 (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Discreet is described as a “soft dusty mauve matte.” It’s a muted, light-medium lavender with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, silky texture that was finely-milled and not powdery to work with. The color lasted for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably. MAC Freakshow (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Tiramisu (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC All Races (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Sky High (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). IT Cosmetics Romance (P, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Constellation (864) #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Long Ears (LE, $4.50) is darker (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Enchanted #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Grasshopper is described as a “metallic emerald with green micro-glitter.” It’s a brightened, medium-dark green with slight, warmer yellow undertones and a frosted sheen. There is slight emerald green sparkle, and it seems to bind well with the base, as it is denser (but stiffer) in the pan. This shade wore well for eight hours, and I didn’t have fall out. Clionadh Forest Heart (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop The Bull (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Exotic (LE, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Iggy (DC, $21.00) is cooler (85% similar). MAC New Crop (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). Guerlain Electric Look #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #52 (LE, $23.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Empire (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Affresco #5 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Disney by Sephora Fins (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Grass (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Color Explosion (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Milani Green Safari (P, $6.49) is warmer (90% similar). Sephora Picnic in the Park (07) (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Emerald Green (16M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Into Focus (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sugarpill Midori (P, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Emerald Power (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Sydney Grace Levy (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
C-Note is described as a “frosted green with micro-glitter.” It’s a muted, smoky medium-dark green with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen paired with gold sparkle. You can feel the texture of the glitter in the product, and there is fall out during the eight hours it wears for. It had good pigmentation, and it was blendable. Pat McGrath Supernova (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Stila Vivid Jade (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Sea Green (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Jubilee (271M) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #302 (P, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Try Me On (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Griffith Green (126) (LE, $32.00) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Levy (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Circle of Salt (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Dose of Colors Palma (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Rosemary (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Periwinkle Cardinal (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Sydney Grace Timber (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Tarina Tarantino Very Wicked (DC, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Persona Driven (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Dior Garden Pastels #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Moira Cosmos (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tarina Tarantino Violet Storm #1 (DC, ) is lighter (85% similar). Buxom Money Maker (P, $12.00) is cooler (85% similar). LORAC Evergreen (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Arctic is described as a “bright teal with tonal sparkle.” It’s a brightened, medium-dark blue-leaning teal with a metallic sheen and teal sparkle. It was intensely pigmented with a really smooth, buttery texture that applied well with full intensity. The sparkle falls out mostly during application, thankfully, but there are a few stray bits later on during wear, though the color lasted for eight hours. Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue (DC, $21.00) is darker, brighter (95% similar). Huda Beauty Sapphire #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Sugarpill Skyrise (PiP, $13.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Milani Teal the Truth (DC, $6.99) is brighter (95% similar). ColourPop Gridlock (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Give Me Glow Pool Party (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Disney by Sephora Caspian Sea (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Lethal Cosmetics Lucid (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Too Glam (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Rare Beauty Elevate (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). JD Glow Peacock (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Azure Sun (Cream Color) (LE, $45.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Urban Decay Fringe (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sephora Alchemy (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I-20 (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Junkie (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop LOL I'm Crying (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Constellation (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). Chanel Splendeur et Audace #4 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Robbery is described as a “deep metallic brown-gunmetal.” It’s a muted, dark taupe brown with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The color payoff was great, while the consistency was soft, blendable, and really smooth, but it wasn’t too soft, so it was easy to work with. This shade wore well for eight hours. bareMinerals Cheers (V2) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D-12 (P, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #7 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Mushroom (DC, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Derailed (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Gabrielle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Huntress (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Nostalgic (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME554 Gunmetal (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Buxom Frosted Pewter (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Velvet (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Posh Pedigree #2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Gabrielle #1 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Vaporize (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). theBalm #19 (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Industrial (45M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Gray-Brown (38M) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Glam (329M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar). Jouer Magic Hour (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bitter is described as a “reddish brown matte.” It’s a muted, medium-dark brown with warm, orange-red tones and a matte finish. It had decent pigmentation with a blendable texture, but it was a little powdery and thin. The eyeshadow lasted for eight hours before fading. Tarte Whimsy (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Anastasia Brick (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Dali Wood (PiP, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Cayenne (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Bee's Knees (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Viseart Nude Caramel (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Morphe Roxanne (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Top Notch (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Wrath (DC, ) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Dogman (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Sienna (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Cheap Bar (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Nuts About U (LE, $16.00) is brighter (90% similar). Ciate On Fire (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). Huda Beauty Warm Browns #9 (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Huda Beauty Henna (Remastered) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Cleopatra (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). Anastasia Isabel (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Flame is described as a “bright orange with gold micro-glitter.” It’s a medium coral-orange with gold glitter and sparkles. It had semi-opaque pigmentation but had a grittier texture due to the amount of glitter in it, and it tended to fall apart on the skin: prone to sheering out and fading, plus fall out during wear. MAC Pink Pepper (LE, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Miser (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Buxom Glitz Factor (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #2 (DC, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Mortal #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Inglot #407 (P, $7.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Intense Gaze (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia China Rose (P, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Shark Attack (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Makeup Geek Cosmopolitan (DC, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay VR (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Low is described as a “brown matte with iridescent micro-glitter.” It’s a muted, dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and large chunks of silver glitter. It had semi-sheer color, as the base color was firmer and stiffer, with a lot of glitter that sat loosely on top and got everywhere. MAC Silver Dawn (P, $20.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Sketchbook (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop 90210 (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Starlight #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Stila Smoky Storm (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Bao Bao's Jewels #4 (LE, ) is more pigmented (90% similar). bareMinerals Embellish (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Far Side (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Leopard (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Satellite (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). NARS Shame (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Lust in LA (LE, $9.99) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Yule Log (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Jackpot (LE, $16.00) is more pigmented, warmer, lower quality (95% similar). Viseart Grand-Palais (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Don't Settle (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Pretty It Up (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop So Quiche (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Nillionaire (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Crowbar is described as a “black with golden metallic pearl and micro-glitter.” It’s an olive green with warm undertones and large gold glitter over a metallic finish. It had good pigmentation, but the consistency was drier and loose, and the glitter didn’t bind with the color, so there was a lot of fall out during application. The underlying color lasted for seven and a half hours but I had some fall out over time, too. Urban Decay Vortex (DC, $20.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Fiction (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Stash (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Hammered (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Inglot #419 (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Raw Jade (Right) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Hourglass Color Field #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Safari (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte DIY (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Give Me Glow Buffy (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Dose of Colors Jackpot (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar). Cle de Peau Stardust #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Milani Bella Khaki (17) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Jester (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). NARS Hellcat (P, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Midnight (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Sephora Hidden Treasure (114) (LE, $13.00) is cooler (85% similar). Dose of Colors Olive You (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). UOMA Beauty Trinidad (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Dose of Colors Reflection (P, $20.00) is warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Delete is described as a “deep chestnut brown matte-satin.” It’s a dark brown with warm, reddish tones and a mostly matte finish. It had great color payoff with a soft, silky texture that was just a smidgen on the powdery side but blended out well and wore for eight hours. Hourglass Obscura #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Played Out (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Charming #4 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Hickory (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Dark Cocoa (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Chocolate (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Cocoa (PiP, $22.00) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Boardroom (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Dior Atelier Dore #5 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Multi-Tasker (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Chocolate (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Ground Brown (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Powerful (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #6 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Hourglass Monochrome #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Roundhouse (DC, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Smashbox Coffee Blossom (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Sephora #tbt (DC, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). LORAC Espresso (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Vice 4
LELimited Edition. $60.00.
Bones
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Grip
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Deadbeat
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Beat Down
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Pandemonium
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Framed
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Fast-Ball
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
1985
DCDiscontinued. $19.00.
Underhand
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Harlot
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Discreet
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Grasshopper
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
C-Note
DCDiscontinued. $19.00.
Arctic
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Robbery
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Bitter
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Flame
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Low
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Crowbar
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Delete
LELimited Edition. $19.00.
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette
Urban Decay Bones Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Bones Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Grip Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Grip Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Deadbeat Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Deadbeat Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Beat Down Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Beat Down Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Pandemonium Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Pandemonium Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Framed Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Framed Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Fast-Ball Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Fast-Ball Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 1985 Eyeshadow
Urban Decay 1985 Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Underhand Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Underhand Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Harlot Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Harlot Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Discreet Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Discreet Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Grasshopper Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Grasshopper Eyeshadow
Urban Decay C-Note Eyeshadow
Urban Decay C-Note Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Arctic Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Arctic Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Robbery Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Robbery Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Bitter Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Bitter Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Flame Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Flame Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Low Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Low Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Crowbar Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Crowbar Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Delete Eyeshadow
Urban Decay Delete Eyeshadow
Fast-Ball, 1985, Beat Down, Pandemonium, Framed, Bones, Push Eyeliner
Fast-Ball, 1985, Beat Down, Pandemonium, Framed, Bones, Push Eyeliner
Arctic, C-Note, Grasshopper, Crowbar, Delete, Grip, Bones, Street Eyeliner
Arctic, C-Note, Grasshopper, Crowbar, Delete, Grip, Bones, Street Eyeliner
The shades are pretty but not super unique. I have two other Vice palettes and I hardly ever reach for them so this one will be a skip too!
Sounds like a good call!
I think this is my favorite Vice yet! I’m so happy about the cool toned shades 😀 Those greens and purples are calling my name.
Enjoy, Lorrin!
Those eye looks are to die for! They seal the deal for me, and now I NEED this palette. Is there any way you can post a tutorial for these looks? I mostly wear neutrals (for work), but I’m usually lost when it comes to color.
I tend to apply in the same way – inner, middle, outer third, crease – use a small eyeshadow brush (I used MAC 239s) and tapered crease brush! I don’t have any tutorials for these planned, though 🙁
Seriously, she is the queen of “smash a bunch of colors together and make them look fabulous” lol.
Yes! Even with terrible quality shadows. I don’t know how she does it, but I suspect magic.
Haha Charlotte and Rachel!!! I’ve often thought the same things. I don’t know how she does it, but it truly does seem like magic sometimes!
Woooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh thats such a detailed review 🙂
hats off to you dear
Thank you, Rashmi!!
Did you find the formula was more on par with the better quality UD shadows, or disappointing like last year’s Vice 3?
(I had the same issues with Vice 3 that you found)
More of a mix; some are nice, some aren’t, but they were less dry/powdery compared to last year’s.
Sold! I was hoping that this would get it a good review and I’ll take a B–especially since I always use primer and that should help with some of the stuff I think. But I love me some glitter/shimmer (Pixie Epoxy is a gift from the gods) and the colors that I was interested in got good ratings.
You should be okay if you use Pixie Epoxy 🙂
Yes! Pixie Epoxy is a staple!
Urban decay palettes are just not my thing. I tend to like a few shadows, but never in large enough number to really make use their whole palettes. I do not like their shimmer shadows on me which tend toward some nasty fallout. My Naked 2 and 3 and Vice 3 sit collecting dust. I make far more use out of a Lorac or Tarte palette..which typically include more matte shades, less intense shimmer shades. These new palettes are an easy pass for me. I love other products by UD, but not their eyeshadows.
If you are not keen on shimmer or fall out, this is definitely an easy pass!!
What exactly is “tonal sparkle”?
Such a shame… I had high hopes for this, but I like the Spectrum a lot more. I hope that gets a better score! The packaging is super pretty though.
I assume it is pretty much in the same color family – e.g. teal sparkle on top of teal eyeshadow.
Overall, this palette doesn’t seem too bad. I’ll keep it on the maybe list. Love the green look that you came up with. Very pretty.
Thank you, Kimmy!
I love the looks you created; but it’s an easy pass for me. I wish there had been more semi-matte/satin and matte shades to make it truly versatile.
I don’t think they needed quite so many “with micro-glitter” shades, lol.
I really think they would be better served to lay out a theme, or maybe a theme per row, instead of just a mismash of colors… even just add a bottom row of matte neutrals…but the hype on these is so high they can just throw whatever in there and still sell thousands of them.
Limit for the season: just one Holiday palette, so there is a big dilemma: to take or not to take? 🙂
Oooh, that will be a tough decision!
Hmmm I bought vice 3 which had the same grade, so I will probably get this. Let’s see what Mr. Budget says
I look forward to seeing if Mr. Budget says yay or nay!
You know why your reviews are the best? Because you always supply enough details so that I know exactly WHY a color is less than stellar. All but maybe one or two of the average/below average shades have issues that don’t particularly bother me. So while they fall short of brand claims or require extra products to work, they still will work for me.
The downside is, there isn’t anything in this review that’s going to save me money. 😉
LOL! Sorry I couldn’t save you any money this time 😉
I’m not a fan of the glittery UD shades. I really like the color of C-Note though, I will have to go through my stash and see how close I can get. Maybe Colourpop Sleigh dabbed on top of some bluish green that I never use. Or Colourpop Krinkle over MAC Silver Sun…
I bet that combo would work! Silver Sun is certainly in the ballpark on its own.
What a wonderfully in-depth and detailed review. Adore your photos and the mention of dupes. I love that Urban Decay always name their eyeshadows even when they are in a palette. I don’t know if I will get this one, some of the colours look lovely, but there are probably a few I would never wear.
Thanks so much, Kiran!
I can see how this would be a nice palette to have for someone else, but the shade selection and sparkle really aren’t me. I can’t believe holiday palette reviews are already coming out!
The holiday season is here, lol!
Ack. It all looks so pretty from afar! But I’m not a fan of glitter. I am okay with shimmer and some microglitter, but… this level of fallout? :/
How do these compare, glitterbomb-wise, to something like Maui Wowie (which is past the point of okay, for me)?
The ones where I say you can’t really tell that it’s glittery… less. The ones like Flame, way worse.
Well, sad as that is, I thank you for the buyer beware! Better to know now than get reeeally excited and then heartbroken.
The swatches confirmed it — this is a definite pass for me. The colours just aren’t interesting enough. Thanks for helping me save some money, Christine! Your efforts are truly appreciated.
Always happy to help, Erin! 🙂
I think I’m in trouble because Vice 4 has some uber lovely shades in it! And the quality seems to have improved overall as well. ? But the question for me is: “where in heck do I put this???” Hahaha! I do still love my last 2 Vice palettes, 3 and LTD (probably because warmer shades draw me in a bit more), so they stay in my wheeled narrow Sterlite, of which a wheel broke off because of the excess weight contained within! ?
Uh oh! It is better than last year’s overall, despite the fall out, the texture in general seemed better and they were easier to use without primer.
I think I’ll probably cave and get this but will swatch in store first (that’s the drawback of the other one that is only available from UD! GRRRR). What a shame about the aptly named “LOW” – it looks SO pretty and do loads of other shades. I’ll just have to do a glitter check on ’em.
I wish brands that did an exclusive in the U.S. would figure out how to make it exclusive internationally, too – like pick a retailer, man!
I’m getting it because I have all of the Vice palettes since they started. So, I’m not impressed with the quality. But, with TF Glitter Glue, hopefully it will be at least a B+. At least it’s not awful. If it was awful , I would have to break my collection possibly. I have a daughter to pass my legacy to, lol!
I love the looks Christine. I think I will have to copy them with a primer. Thanks for the prompt review! 🙂
Thank you, Nicole! Glitter Glue should help a lot, and just make sure to do eyes first, face second 🙂
Got it. Thanks for the forewarning !:)
It’s interesting how some of the neutral, lighter colors didn’t swatch as well, but overall, a good score for this kit. I like Crowbar, but I have 4 of the dupes already ( TF Raw Jade, Milani Bella Khaki, CP Hammered, and UD Vortex). But I like the colors of the Spectrum palette more, will await your review on that one
It’s not bad, it’s not great. If there was less fall out, I think it would have been closer to a B+!
About what I expected from the swatches. I’ll still get it, because the colors I liked best did well, and I wear primer all the time, anyway. I can deal with some fallout and a couple of “just OK” shades. The packaging tips the scales for me.
Enjoy it, Rachel 🙂
Thanks for all that information! It’s a really cool looking palette, but I’d prefer more consistency (and less glitter!).
No problem, Lyn!
I’m so disappointed by fastball and flame. 🙁 I’m really impressed they managed to do two super pale lavender-y colors though. I have about eight lavender shadows and it doesn’t matter if i use them wet over a white base and primer they still fade. I’ll probably be sold once i swatch in store.
Keep us posted if you snag this, Hannah!
Did you mean to leave the individual names off the swatch photo captions? It’s so much easier to match up the “hits and misses” when you put them. But thank you, as always, for such a detailed review you made the ‘yea or nay’ decision a simple and quick one.
I’m so sorry – total idiot over here, it took eight hours to write the review and I took a few breaks – forgot to label the photos. I normally write in one go, but this one took forever to write. I’m so sorry!
Glitter is my middle name. I like Urban Decay’s glitter bom shadows, but I have so many shadows. These colors just don’t appeal to me.
They do start to run together after you’ve accumulated a few palettes from UD!
Christine, will any of these shades be available individually?
Not at this time!
Love that green look on you Christine!
I have Vice 2 & 3 already, but I think I need this one too. I’m such a sucker for these palettes. I wish UD just wouldn’t bother putting glitter in shades when it isn’t going to show up on the eye. I’d rather have a matte, just be matte. They did the same thing in Vice 3.
How does Arctic compare to Freeze in Vice 3?
http://www.temptalia.com/side-by-side?sbs_1_search=Freeze&sbs_1=174746&sbs_2_search=Arctic&sbs_2=206070
Thanks for the review–I’m definitely going to skip Vice and get Spectrum!
No prob, Jammies!
Yeah, this is a pass for me. I’d like a single of Pandemonium, though! Are you listening UD?
Fingers crossed for ya, Erin!
Christine!!! Thank you sooo much for your hard work in swatching, telling us the performance, and then giving us the dupes!!! I thought all the colors in this palette spoke to me, but I thought I should wait on your review to see if I have dupes. Sure enough, I have dupes for nearly every shade I loved, except for Harlot and Flame.
I find it quite amazing that several microglitter shades don’t have fallout. That’s impressive. I think I might consider this palette anyway–bc it keeps everything I love in one place.
My pleasure, Maggie! 🙂
The three green,blue,turquoise shades are so gorgeous.
They are!
Oh man, only a B? That’s really strange about the formula because glamlifeguru on YouTube said that Urban Decay used a different formula for this palette where they were supposed to be long wearing with minimal fallout. Then again she did use a primer with the look she did with it. It is bad I just want the palette for the packaging? ;D
Better than last year… at least, lol!
I can’t decide, so this palette is a maybe for me. I like it, love some of the eyeshadows, but there will be so much fun, well at least one can hope, stuff coming out the next three or so months.
If I get this, I might just have to try to find Pixie Epoxy or whatever it’s called, seemes like a good thing to have anyway.
Love the looks, especially the green one.
Thank you, Helene!
The shades are lovely – but not unique. All the shades I love – the greens, taupes etc are ones I already have and have a better rating/quality. 13 of the colours I really would not use as they don’t suit my colouring so it is ultimately easy for me to leave this palette alone.
I absolutely love the eye looks you have created with this palette Christine – especially the green toned one.
I am a bit disappointed with the overall rating, I was hoping/expecting an A. But there you go….
I also meant to say thank you so much for your detailed review. It must have taken many long hours and lots of effort. It is greatly appreciated.
I’m glad you have similar shades that are better in your stash, Genevieve!
Christine, your reviews are always on point! ☺ I have always found your good reviews end up as favorites and the few things that I have bought despite less than glowing reviews from you I am always disappointed with. I have all 3 vice pallets and I never reach for them. This one will definitely be a pass for me. Keep up the good work, yours is the opinion I flat out trust when trying to decide if a product/ palette is worth the investment . You are my hero!! Laurie
Aww! Thank you so very much, Laurie <3
I’m getting this! I passed on previous Vice palettes (not enough shades I liked in any of them), but this one looks right up my alley!
Woohoo! Enjoy it, Carrie!
Eh, not into this one. I haven’t been excited over a Vice palette since the Vice 2.
On the other hand, Beat Down reminds me of my beloved Urban Decay Deluxe Shadow in Ransom! I wish they had a similar shade in their permanent line… :/
They need to bring back Ransom!
To be honest I’m really unsure about this palette, as a collector and lover of packaging and the words ‘limited edition’ I feel the need to buy it but I also know I hardly ever use my Vice 3 and I’m a much bigger fan of mattes than shimmers so I think I’ll really wait on this product, if I really want it in November I’ll get it at Sephora’s annual sale maybe but for now I think I’ll pass! Thanks for all the work that I know this review took! and those looks are amazing!!
If you don’t use Vice 3 and prefer mattes, skip!
Again, like with the other vice palettes as well, there is just not enough shades I like in this palette to justify buying it. Y_Y
I hear you! 🙁
I swear Beat Down is a Frigid re-promote
http://www.temptalia.com/urban-decay-deluxe-eyeshadows-ruthless-freakshow-frigid
Thanks for the quality review, as always Christine!
There are similarities for sure!
Hi Christine, I’ve been a huge fan of the blog for years and I love the new design but there’s something about the mobile website… I don’t know, I feel like on every post I had to scroll down FOREVER just to get to the pictures and swatches and even on the main page I have to scroll down quite a bit to see each post. It wasn’t like this before. It’s definitely giving my right thumb a workout as I visit this blog multiple times a day. Just thought I’d share my thoughts. Thank you for all your hard work Christine!
The post length is the same? I’m not sure. If you are on phone, then everything is designed so you can read it without zooming in, so maybe that’s why?
Yeah maybe that’s why the pages seem longer to me on my iphone. Either way love the blog and all the hard work that was put into the new design
I think the same thing, I think what I miss about the old format is that the overall grade and gloss overs used to be at the top, with the detailed reviews being under them and only showing all of it if you clicked on the “see more” option
I am SO relieved that I don’t want this. I have Vice 1,2,and 3 and I think that’s sufficient. Flame is pretty though.
lol, phew!
Yep, no-brainer. I’m getting this. I did alright with Vice 3 since I always wear primer, and I’ve worn some of the stupider fall-out fest shades in the past (Maui Wowie, anyone?), so this’ll be fine.
The packaging is gorgeous. That rarely sways me, but it’s a bonus!
Enjoy it, Quinctia ;D
On the fence… I want it because it’s a Vice palette and I’m a tragic addict, but I hate UD micro glitter most of the time and the colours aren’t as wow as last year’s. I guess I’ll see if I like the grade of the Spectrum palette more.
Awww!
That’s not for me. I have a ton of colorful eyeshadows and I don’t use them very often so I don’t need more. And, with so much makeup, I’ve decided not to buying anything unless it’s top quality and superunique for me.
Oh, the green look it’s stunning.
Definitely sounds like a pass 😉
Ugh. I’m feeling so conflicted about this palette. (<<– Translate as: "I've been trying my best to figure out a way to justify buying it!") I might have to pass on Vice this year. I'm hoping one of the other brands will release a palette I could get more use from. If not, I've been thinking about getting the original Lorac Unzipped. You know… because I really NEED more eyeshadow. *smh*
I’m sure there will be plenty of palettes to come!
Given that this was the first Vice palette to catch my interest since the first one, I’m a little disappointed in the quality of the shades. Considering UD has frequently done A+ palettes in the past, this trend of newer palettes ranging in the B territory is a little glaring. Flare is gorgeous, though, and it’s a shame it and Chaos are not singles.
Oh no! 🙁 It is better than last year, at least.