Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette ($45.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a subdued set of neutral tones with three matte and three metallic eyeshadows. The Theory palettes are housed in smooth cardboard that open up with a ribbon-esque pull-tab and reveal the six pans held in a plastic container. Each pan is 0.07 oz., which is the same size as the larger 12-pan Viseart palettes; the Theory palettes are slightly more expensive at $45 (compared to $80) , which works out to be $107.14/oz. for the Theory palette eyeshadows vs. $95.24/oz. for the 12-pan palette eyeshadows. The Theory palettes are more cohesive as all-in-one palettes as the finishes and tone vary more than the larger palettes (which were designed to be used with other palettes). The pans are removable and seem held in by magnet, but there are no labels on the bottom, so you might want to DIY labels. I quite enjoyed this palette, as it had good color payoff, long-wear, and was easy to apply and blend on bare skin. Worth noting, I think the mattes used in the Theory palettes are more semi-matte, so while they work and look mostly like mattes, they blend more readily and bind better (resulting in truer-to-pan payoff).

Cashmere #1 is a very light beige with subtle,w arm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth, blendable texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too firm. It started to fade after eight and a half hours on me. L'Oreal Paris Beach (P, $5.99) is brighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M530 Eggshell (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar). NARS Give In Take IV (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar). Viseart Petit Pro #1 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Hot Spot (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lifelike (DC, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Atelier Nude #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). IT Cosmetics Peaceful (P, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Meow (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M500 Ivory (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Snow Angel (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Drift (P, $5.25) is more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Vanilla (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Cream Colored Ponies (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Frosty Nog (LE, $16.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Glow (PiP, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Cashmere (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 3 (LE, ) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar). MAC Blanc Type (DC, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cashmere #2 is a medium-dark, caramel brown with warm, yellow undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had fantastic color payoff with a rich, cream-like, and smooth consistency that was very finely-milled and easy to use on the skin. This shade lasted for nine hours on me. Becca Ombre Nudes #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Dark Brown (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Cedar (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Buxom Big Spender (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Boie (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Corduroy (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Faint (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M630 Sweet Chestnut (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Oak (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Chanel Candeur et Experience #4 (2020) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Leather (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Pretty Vulgar Victory (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Cocoa Brown (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Coco (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Dior Undress #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Rebel Pebble (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Carob Brown (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Heartbreaker (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). NARS Bengali (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Night Fever (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cashmere #3 is a dark taupe brown with a hint of gray in its overtone and subtle, warmer undertones paired with a semi-matte finish. Of the three “mattes,” this one had the more noticeable sheen, but I didn’t notice it much applied to the lid and blended out. It had good color coverage with a soft, medium-weight texture that wasn’t super dense or thin, and it applied easily to the skin and diffused without issue. On me, it lasted for nine hours before fading. Viseart Chroma #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Dark Chocolate (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Tarina Tarantino Delightful #5 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Vox (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M626 Neutral Brown (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Benefit Quick, Look Busy (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Truffle (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Knockout (LE, $16.00)(90% similar). NARS Coconut Grove (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Espresso (Mega Pro) (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Wind Down Brown (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Sexspresso (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Dolly (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Charcoal Sketch (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced La Femme (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Hot Stone (LE, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cashmere #4 is a bright, light beige with warm, peachy undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft, lightly loose but didn’t fall apart when applied or blended out–it retained its rich color payoff and almost “melted” against the lid. It was easy to apply and lasted for nine hours before fading. Buxom Satin Seduction (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Manipulative (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Stila Nude Shimmer (LE, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Shotgun (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Sephora Morning Freshness (DC, $10.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Piggy (80M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Satin Ochre (Left) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Vendome #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Typhoon (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Strike a Match (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Queen Anne's Lace (Light) (PiP, $6.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Dior Ambre Nuit #3 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Satin Corset (281) (P, $9.00) is warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Exposure #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Laura Mercier Spirit (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Poesie #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Escape (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Champagne Toast (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora No Place Like Home (257) (P, $9.00) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cashmere #5 is a medium, taupe-brown with warm, golden undertones and a metallic sheen. It was nicely pigmented with a really soft, smoooth texture that was also a little loose–this one was better pressed into the lid, and I would tap of excess or be more conscious of applying less than you think as it is quite pigmented and easy to over-apply. It wore well for nine hours before creasing very slightly. Dior Moonlight #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Rocker (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC French Clay (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Privy (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Light Pewter (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Intense Moonlight (P, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Rumored (PiP, $4.50) is brighter (85% similar). Dior Soft Cashmere #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Put Me to Shame (LE, $22.00) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Divine Rule (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Sandy (P, $8.00) is darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Nox (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Buxom Mink Magnet (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Anastasia E2 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Fyrinnae Reindeer Fur (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Clarins The Essentials #5 (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Viseart Chroma #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Cliff Jumping (DC, $8.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cashmere #6 is a dark taupe-brown with warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had great pigmentation with a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that was moderately dense. It applied well and lasted for nine hours on me. Anastasia Chocolate Crumble (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Rivoli #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Zoeva Delicate Acidity (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Outline (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Univers (655) (LE, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). City Color All Eyes On Me (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Mesmerized (P, $9.99) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Vanity Fair (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Steel the Scene (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Don't Get Me Wrong (DC, $10.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Mugshot (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Treasure Hunt (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Natasha Denona Glam (329M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Vintage (49M) (2019) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 12 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Milani Come-Hither (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (85% similar). bareMinerals A-Ha (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Ring-a-ling (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette

Viseart Cashmere #1 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #1 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #2 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #2 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #3 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #3 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #4 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #4 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #5 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #5 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #6 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere #6 Eyeshadow

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette

Viseart Cashmere Theory Palette