Viseart Apricotine Petit Pro Palette Review & Swatches
Apricotine
Viseart Apricotine Petit Pro Palette ($30.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a warmer, more orange/peach driven set of neutrals with four mattes and four shimmers. The mattes were lovely to work with and gave me no trouble at all, but two of the shimmers–Grenadine (dusty, prone to sheering out) and Mimolette (less foolproof to apply)–could have been more pigmented and easier to apply over bare skin.
Ingredients
MINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Apricotine
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Meringue
Meringue is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety consistency that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me before it started to fade.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Fierce (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S710 Peach (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Nekkid (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Carrot Cake (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Morphe Butter (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Luv (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Geek (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Antique (2020) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Culture (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop New Digs (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
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Meringue
LELimited Edition.
Praline
Praline is a soft, light-medium brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency felt smooth and finely-milled. The eyeshadow applied evenly and blended out with little effort. This shade lasted well on my lid for eight hours before I noticed some fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Nylon (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aria (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Feelin' Nutty (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Shadow Hill (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Latte (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Calabasas (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #13 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Covet (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Fur Baby (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Deserted (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Talc, Zinc Stearate. (May Contain +/-: Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491/77492/77499, Carmine CI 75470, Tin Oxide, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
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Praline
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Apricotine
Apricotine is a pop of medium orange with warmer undertones and a satin sheen. It had a stronger yellower undertone but still retained its overall orange hue. The consistency was soft, a little dusty in the pan, but it applied evenly with full coverage to my skin and blended out easily without losing its intensity. It wore well for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Desert Date (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Citrus Dream (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Copy Cat (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Nubian #2 (P, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Soil (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC No Mercy (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Stain (254CP) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chaise Me (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Pumpkin Spice (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wind (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
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Apricotine
LELimited Edition.
Dolce
Dolce is a deeper brown with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. It seemed to have more of a “natural matte” finish when applied and buffed into my skin as it retained some of the natural oils rather than looking drier or dusty on. It had opaque color coverage that adhered well to my skin and blended out without difficulty. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before it started to show signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Chocolate (DC, $6.99) is warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Moonchild (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Feisty (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dutch Process (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Zoeva Cup of Joy (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Programming (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Handwritten (DC, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Werk (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Workhorse (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
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Dolce
LELimited Edition.
Sugared
Sugared is a bright, light gold with warm, peachy undertones and a metallic sheen. It was intensely metallic–much, much more shimmery and reflective compared to the other shimmers in the palette. It had opaque color coverage that applied smoothly and evenly to my lid, while the edges blended out beautifully. The color lasted well for eight hours on me before it started to fade a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Famous (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Kaja Apricot Soda (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Easy Smokey Day (Prime) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Deco Days (LE, $6.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- NARS Rio de la Plata (P, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #2 (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Peach Sorbet (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tardy (LE, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Haus (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Top Yacht (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
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Sugared
LELimited Edition.
Grenadine
Grenadine is a brighter, light-medium coral with warmer undertones and a golden sheen. It had good color coverage, but it had a tendency to sheer out on my skin without a tackier base or a dampened brush to amplify it. The texture felt drier, on the dustier side, and there was slight fallout as I blended it out. I highly recommend using this shade with a dampened brush, which fixed all the issues I had with it. On me, it wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Chirp (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Dim (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Viseart Venus (GPV2 #22) (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I802 Coral Pink (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Jardin (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sandy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Supernova (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Retrograde (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Short Cake (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blossom (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
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Grenadine
LELimited Edition.
Bourbon
Bourbon is a medium bronze with warm, reddish undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable with a touch of powderiness the pan. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me before it started to fade.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Giorgio Armani Avant-Premiere #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Isamaya Cuprum (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Mocha (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME612 Silver Brown (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Topaz #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Code Red (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Summer Fling (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Party Time (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Suede Side to Side (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Moon Rock (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
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Bourbon
LELimited Edition.
Mimolette
Mimolette is a medium-dark copper with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque in a single layer, while the texture felt more loosely-pressed and had some dustiness in the pan that resulted in slight fallout during application. I found it easiest to work with by pressing and patting onto my skin and pulling in one directly, then blending out the edges, which helped to apply the product more evenly and with less fallout–or you could use a dampened brush. It lasted well for eight hours on me before I noticed slight fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Balmy (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Diana (P, $27.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Moira Glace (P, $7.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tea Time (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Earth Bae (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Desert Sun (P, $6.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Arrow (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bronze Foil (437M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Ignite (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Copperized (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to be "pigment[ed]" with "smooth and even application" that is "long-lasting." The matte shades are typically semi-opaque to opaque but buildable with soft, velvety textures that can sometimes be a little powdery or slightly firm, depending on the shade. I find that the mattes are often best suited to someone who likes control over pigmentation and may prefer to build up color; they regularly perform better in practice than just swatched on the arm as well.
The shimmer shades range from satin to metallic, and the more metallic shades tend to feel creamier to the touch, while the satin ones have a fine pearl to them that looks almost melted on the lid once blended out. Both the mattes and shimmers are blendable and easy to work with. Most of Viseart's eyeshadows wear between seven and nine hours on me.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
I adore this packaging. There is something about this palette that really speaks to me… even though I don’t prefer myself in warm tones. I do like peaches vs. reddish colors and think I can make this work (and gosh it is pretty) so I might be saving some $$$ for this – although since it is LE not sure I’ll be able to get my hands on it.
Pretty shades that have all been done to death. I have a funny sense of humor. Whenever I see an expensive eye shadow palette with a tone of dupes from ColourPop, I think it is funny!! I like this size palette fro Viseart but just this particular one isn’t for me. I am waiting for something more unique to use up my two palette restriction, for the year.
I’m ridiculously tempted, but I already have Viseart’s Siren palette. This is such a neat and comprehensive little palette though, and not really much by way of direct dupes.
I have to push myself away from this table, think about it.
I like the looks of this very much. It would be a great little travel palette, I think.
I’m much more excited about it’s sister palette, but I’m thrilled to see Viseart reclaiming the quality that made them famous !
I love peachy eye shadows and this looks pretty! Can’t wait to pick this one up. I like how you added a gold eye liner to the look very nice for spring and summer!
It’s a shame Viseart’s shimmer formula isn’t as outstanding as its mattes. I think I’ll grab their neutral mattes palette and mix it with shimmers from brands like Pat Mcgrath.
A pretty apricot themed palette and the shades work together really well, and it is a shame that the shimmers weren’t as good as the mattes. But overall, a lovely little palette.
I thought I was over all of the warm, orange-toned palettes, but this one is pretty and I want it! Lol
It’s great that the mattes performed well; that’s very important to me. I’m really drawn to grenadine – appreciate your application advice for that shade.
Love the combination of Pickled Ginger and Bronze Pearl (and gold) that you did for your lips! You’re so creative!
If I already own Viseart Tryst, Petit Pro 2 and 3, and ND Sunset Palette (original), plus KVD MetalMatte Mini Palette; does this palette offer any/many unique shades
e. g.; not contained in those others?
Hi Robin,
If you add the palettes you have to your vanity, you can see what dupes you own in this palette! 🙂 Without doing the same, it’s hard for me to remember which shade goes to what palette off by name only. It sounds like you have plenty of palettes, though.
I can’t wait for your review on Soleil palette (the other mini one). If it performs as well as this one, I think I buy Soleil instead of the new ABH palette. I love this format and I already have an enjoy their Petit Pro (01).
I love these little Petit Pro palettes as they are reasonably priced & a great way for a Viseart intro.
I can’t pull off orange, however. It’s just not to be. But it’s a joy to look at and read the reviews!
It’s interesting that all these orange palettes are coming out. I haven’t been seeing people in my area wearing these tones. When rosy pinks or reds were trending, it seemed omnipresent.
I’m surprised by this. The Liason palette seems very on trend right now, but this seems very dated.
This makes me think of summer and Creamsicles and ginger cats. Perfect for a nice little on-the-go palette!
not groundbreaking, especially if you already have Viseart siren already, but the first three shades on the first row (from left to right) are pretty!
A cute palette with shades that lean towards Spring. Loving the eyeloook you created, Christine!!