Viseart Chroma Theory Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Viseart Chroma Theory Palette
Viseart Chroma 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. It’s a slightly warmer take on a smoky eye with more taupe-like grays than silver-like grays, but you have the very cool-toned white shade that can be used to lighten and give a cooler cast when mixed or layered with other shades.
Chroma #1 is a bright white with strong, cool, blue undertones paired with a matte finish. It had semi-opaque coverage and was very soft and finely-milled but ran a touch on the powdery side. It blended out easily, though. On me, the color lasted for eight hours. Inglot #318 (P, $6.00) is brighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Hey-o (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar). Sephora Daisy's My BFF (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Inglot #373 (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora Porcelain (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M126 Chalk (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). KVD Beauty Skull (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M126 Chalk (DC, $21.00) is more muted (95% similar). Too Faced Peppermint Cream (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Bright Editorial #1 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar). KVD Beauty Linen (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar). Anastasia Sails (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Flat White (LE, $22.00) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Glitch (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Cotton (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Finished (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Dreamful (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia C1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). NYX Milk (P, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Blanc White (Bright Editorial #1) (P, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chroma #2 is a dark brown with warm undertones and a hint of gray on top paired with a semi-matte finish. The pigmentation was mostly opaque, while the consistency was soft, smooth, not too firm or too powdery, and easy to work with on the skin. It wore well for nine hours before fading noticeably. Viseart Cashmere #3 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Knockout (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #3 (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Collective Chic #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Dash of Mocha (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Dark Drive (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Bewitchin' (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced La Femme (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Fairfax (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M626 Neutral Brown (DC, $21.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #6 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Sexspresso (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Tarte Chocolate Kisses (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Clarins Brown #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Zagreb (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Multi-Tasker (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Eiffel for You (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chroma #3 is a deep black with neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It was richly pigmented, and a little went a long way, but luckily, the texture was blendable and forgiving. The eyeshadow had a good balance so that it wasn’t so soft that it became powdery, but it was so firm that it was hard to blend or apply. The color lasted for eight and a half hours. Milani Bella Black (12) (P, $4.49)(100% similar). NARS Filbuste (P, $28.00)(100% similar). L'Oreal Noir C'est Noir (P, $5.99)(100% similar). City Color Black Widow (P, $6.99)(100% similar). KVD Beauty Sabbath (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M100 Black (DC, $21.00) is warmer (95% similar). Dior Smoky Sequins #5 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Stiletto (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Coloured Raine Black Moon (DC, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Pandora II (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Obsidian (01) (DC, $39.00) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Licorice Rope (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Melt Cosmetics Bonnie (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S102 Onyx (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Let's Do It (P, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Black Metal (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Dark Dare (P, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). Milani Naughty-Night (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (95% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Onyx (LE, $30.00) is lighter (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chroma #4 is a light-medium, golden beige with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nice color payoff with a very soft, smooth, and blendable texture that ran a little loose but didn’t have fall out or lack pigment when applied (sometimes looser powders instantly sheer out). It wore well for eight and a half hours on me. theBalm #19 (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Babydoll (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Koosh (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Chemical Bond (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Glaze (12M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Put Me to Shame (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Halo (46) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Vintage Selection (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Dior Moonlight #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Dione (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Time Keeper (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Cold Blooded (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Mushroom (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora Be on the A-List (DC, $10.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Air (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Her Style (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). NARS Thistle (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). Sydney Grace Cliff Jumping (DC, $8.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Starlight (DC, $37.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chroma #5 is a medium-dark taupe with soft, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a cream-like texture that was smooth, dense, and very blendable. It applied well to bare skin and wore well for eight and a half hours. MAC Bossa Blue (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Cherie (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Gray-Brown (38M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Stellar (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Armor (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Titus (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #7 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). MAC Cloudy Afternoon (LE, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC 2x Dare #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Natasha Denona Deep Slate Gray (32P) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Mushroom (DC, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). Tarte Wave (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Chanel Tisse Gabrielle #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Coloured Raine Platinumberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Stolen Moment (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Twilight Falls (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Anastasia Antique (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chroma #6 is a dark, charcoal black with warmer undertones and a frosted finish. It had good pigmentation with a smooth, blendable consistency that felt soft to the touch. The color showed signs of fading after nine hours of wear. NARS Look Closer IV (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Coloured Raine Smoke Screen (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Cinderfella (P, $21.00)(95% similar). Viseart Royal (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Ulta Night Sky (P, $10.00) is darker (95% similar). Sleek MakeUP 1001 Nights (LE, $9.99) is darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D104 Black Diamond (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Dior Smoky Sequins #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Fallen Angel #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Dark Matter (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #21 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Pat McGrath Black Metal (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D104 Black Diamond (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Metallic Denim #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Beat Drop (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Chroma
PPermanent. $45.00.
Chroma #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Chroma #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Chroma #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Chroma #4
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Chroma #5
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Chroma #6
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Viseart Chroma Theory Palette
Viseart Chroma Theory Palette
Viseart Chroma Theory Palette
Viseart Chroma Theory Palette
Viseart Chroma #1 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #1 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #2 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #2 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #3 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #3 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #4 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #4 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #5 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #5 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #6 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma #6 Eyeshadow
Viseart Chroma Theory Palette
Viseart Chroma Theory Palette
Very pretty! It’s so hard to decide which to buy first!
It is!!
Oh, I like this better than the Kat von D grey palette! Very tempted to get this, I only have one dupe for one of the shades! On a no-buy at the mo (again!) but I do indeed have plans and a wishlist! Just wish I could have taken advantage of the sales lately, oh well, I’ll wait for the autumn sales.
I like the mix of mattes/shimmers for more versatility!
If only Mac Carbon could be HALF of what that black is LOL!!!
Haha!
I love how consistently good Viseart eyeshadow always seems.
Same here!
Finally, a well done cool-toned palette!
Yay!
Yep, I’m definitely in for this palette. Only minor complaint: I wish the dark brown was much cooler. That hint of grey on top had me thinking it was. Your eye look is definitely in line with my tastes too.
The Zoeva smoky palette I hauled a week or so ago has a gorgeous matte cool dark brown so I’m not completely bummed about this one running warmer.
I wonder if mixing/layering might get it to appear cooler in practice.
So lovely that I caved yesterday and bought both Chroma and Cashmere. I kept waiting for Sephora to get the Theory palettes during the VIB Rouge sale but at this point, I was tired of waiting so I placed an order at Muse. Great to see the stellar reviews but I’m not surprised since I have several other Viseart palettes.
Hope you get your palettes soon! 🙂
This is EXACTLY the type of smoky eye look that I really love on myself!!! Which is probably a good reason to leave it be, because I have too many of these types of shades. Although, I do LOVE that this has them all nice and neatly in ONE place, so maybe?
(As an aside: I really love the smokey eye you did using this!?)
Haha! Well, I guess it would depend if you already have a mostly smoky palette elsewhere? But I’m guessing if you go after this look and wear it enough with what you have, then the look trumps convenience!
Perhaps too many! UD Naked Smoky, Nyx I Dream Of Jamaica quint, MUFE Nudes You Need and UD Naked 2 can both be well utilized for a dark smokey taupe look. Although both Nyx I Dream Of Jamaica & Naked Smoky require sticky primers like jumbo eye pencils, and can never be used on the fly. I have to fight the lemmings!!!!
Then again… this one is easily PORTABLE!?
Gorgeous like the other two. Viseart really did a good job on these. Very wearable combinations.
I agree! The combos they did work well.
#5 and #6 are very nice. I’m worried it might be too warm for me overall. My Sephora doesn’t carry them yet so I can’t swatch 🙁
Hope they get them soon!
very pretty!
Agreed!
This is gorgeous but I think if I’m only going to spring for one of these, it would Cashmere (I see there are a few shades in this and in Cashmere that are pretty similar to one another). I guess because the last thing I need is another BLACK matte eyeshadow, Cashmere is just a better bet.
Cashmere is still my fave!
Great smoky eye palette!
It is!
This is the palette I picked for myself…..looks fantastic on you
Thank you!
This is the one that has shades I have the least dupes for, but it’s also the one most likely to look muddy on me. I’m going to pass on this one for sure. I love the other two and could wear them, but I have at least one dupe for each shade. I really want to try Viseart, and I still LOVE Minx, but I may have to wait and see if they put out more of these in more unique color schemes. Wallet happy; makeup lover sad.
Maybe next time 🙂
Viseart has a new palette called Ribbons Boheme that looks really unique! All metallics in eye-popping neon bright colors, 12 shades for $80. I was hoping they would do it in a smaller 6 pan format, to make it more affordable, but maybe they will in the future.
Thanks, Katherine! I googled it. Gorgeous! And right my ally. I may just wait and save up for that one. I’ve been lemming for the Editorial Brights, also.
Just realized it’s LE. I’ll try to catch it. If not, I’ll save for Ed. Brights. 🙂
LOL, I saw Ribbons Boheme and immediately thought “that has Rachel R.’s name all over it!” Wow, didn’t realize it was LE. If you do get it, can you let me know what you think? Thanks!
I really thought this would be the “must have” but oddly Cashmere is the one calling to me. They are all beautiful though. Thanks so much for your amazing reviews! 🙂
Happy to help, Nicole!
This is another stunning palette from Viseart -just love the combinations and those beautiful cool toned colours. It looks really striking on you Christine.
It is a lovely combo from Viseart!
This palette is probably the only one I’ll buy for several months. I’m so glad to see the great reviews!
Yay! 🙂
I’m a little confused. On Sephora it says the palettes have 6 eyeshadows that are 0.13 oz each, which is 0.78 oz, but your palette clearly says 0.42 oz total on the back. Am I missing something? The back says professional preview so does that mean the one you have is a sample? I love your swatches and eye looks by the way!
I purchased mine at $45 each from Muse Beauty Pro – I disclose this at the top of every post!
What is the liner you have on your lower lash line? I am obsessed with it!
I can’t remember!
Look this smoky look on you! Did you use all the colors on your lid?
I think so!