Viseart Cool Mattes 2 (11) Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Cool Mattes 2 (11)
Viseart Cool Mattes 2 (11) Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a new, updated take on Cool Mattes featuring a slew of smokier, cooler hues ranging from cool beige to cool violet. The formula on the mattes felt denser and a bit more substantial compared to past Viseart mattes, and in a way, they did seem more pigmented and swatched as well as they tended to apply on the lid, but some of the shades darkened noticeably on my lid and made it harder to apply them evenly, blend them out, or otherwise retain definition between shades due them darkening so much at times. I would recommend applying this over a primer and using a thicker, heavier layer of primer or concealer that has been powdered over.
They took a bit more effort to use together for a cohesive, more blended look than other Viseart mattes have for me in the past (often, Viseart mattes apply better than they swatch, but this palette seemed more consistent between swatches and actual application). I think that when combined with other shades (particular some shimmers), they’ll be easier to use together, too. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the original Cool Matte palette and the Cool Mattes 2 palette.
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Cool Mattes 2 (11)
PPermanent. $80.00.
Cool Mattes 2 #1
Cool Mattes 2 #1 is a cool, off-white with a matte finish. It had a smooth, slightly dense and lightly powdery texture that gripped better to bare skin and yielded opaque coverage in a single layer. There was a bit of dustiness, so it was best applied in a patting and pressing motion, then buffed afterward. It wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Snow Day (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Give In Take IV (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Charmer (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Zoeva MT010 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Petit Pro #1 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Parisienne #5 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Rule (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Tails & Top Hats #1 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Thirteen (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pure (LE, $6.99) is cooler (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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Cool Mattes 2 #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sand (Cool Mattes 2 #2)
Cool Mattes 2 #2 is a muted, medium beige with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin. The texture was soft, a smidgen dusty in the pan, but it was easy to work with and blended out beautifully on my lid. It lasted for eight hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Salted Caramel (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Habit (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Utterly Becoming (DC, $18.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lush (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Georgia Peach (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty At the Office (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Truffle (LE, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Becca Ombre Rouge #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- MAC You're Bluffing (LE, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Vivienne (396CP) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% 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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Sand (Cool Mattes 2 #2)
PPermanent.
Cool Mattes 2 #3
Cool Mattes 2 #3 is a light pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable with a denser feel that gripped bare skin well but still blended out easily. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, and i wore well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Cotton Candy (363M) (LE, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Bubblegum (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lotus (185CM) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sleepova (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Daisy (P, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop BB Girl (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Hard Being the It Girl #1 (DC, $2.29) is darker (90% similar).
- Buxom Feather Boa (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Happy Song (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Paris #2 (LE, ) is 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.
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Look Using this Product
Cool Mattes 2 #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cool Mattes 2 #4
Cool Mattes 2 #4 is a soft, light-medium lavender with cool undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-sheer pigmentation with a drier, more powdery texture that was prone to sheering out on the lid. It was really hard for me to get pigmentation out of this, even building it up over primer and using it wet. It lasted for six and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Howlin' (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Style & Influence (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop No Sleep (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Naga (344CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Pulp Fiction #3 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Macaroon (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S900 Marshmallow (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Liaison (Violette) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- About Face Freaked (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Eerie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% 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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Look Using this Product
Cool Mattes 2 #4
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5)
Cool Mattes 2 #5 is a medium taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was soft, slightly powdery in the pan, and blendable on my lid. The eyeshadow stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Cool Matte #4 (PiP, ) is darker, brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Buck (DC, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Butterfly (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Renholder (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Suede (Remastered) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Love 2 the 9s (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Relax (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Indie (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Soft Brown (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pick Me Up (PiP, $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.
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Look Using this Product
Shoreline (Cool Mattes 2 #5)
PPermanent.
Cool Mattes 2 #6
Cool Mattes 2 #6 is a medium gray with cool, bluish undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, but it seemed to darken a little unevenly when applied to bare skin. The consistency felt smooth to the touch, a little powdery in the pan, but blendable in practice. It wore well for seven and a half hours son me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Numb (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Jet Lag (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- L'Oreal Meet Me in Paris (P, $5.99) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Cloud (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Fog (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Fiction (DC, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M110 Cement (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Wayne Goss Pearl Moonstone #4 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Cement (LE, ) is lighter (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.
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Cool Mattes 2 #6
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Sky (Cool Mattes 2 #7)
Cool Mattes 2 #7 is a muted, medium blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage that applied fairly even and smoothly to bare skin, but there was some powderiness to the texture so I had to be careful to pat it on first to avoid fallout. It lasted for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Denim (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Linger Softly (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Blk-ish (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M226 Abyssal Blue (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva MT120 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Guerlain Apres l'Ondee #3 (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Steel Blue (11V) (PiP, $29.00) (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Peacock (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Juvia's Place Yejide (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Water (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% 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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Sky (Cool Mattes 2 #7)
PPermanent.
Cool Mattes 2 #8
Cool Mattes 2 #8 is a medium lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff paired with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was blendable and easy to work with. The eyeshadow didn’t darken when applied to the skin either. It wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Surratt Beauty Glamour Eyes (Cream) (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Trust Fund (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Purple Haze (DC, $17.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Burberry Lavender Blue (13) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- IT Cosmetics Enchanting (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Regal (P, $5.25) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lancome Rich History (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Venom (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Jam Session (LE, $17.00) is brighter (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Fairytale (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% 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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Look Using this Product
Cool Mattes 2 #8
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Ghiradelli (Cool Mattes 2 #9)
Cool Mattes 2 #9 is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable consistency that was just a smidgen powdery in the pan, but it applied well in practice. It lasted for eight hours before fading a bit on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Saleos (PiP, ) (95% similar).
- theBalm Dig It (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Robert (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Cool Matte #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gadzooks (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Tabac (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Snap (610) (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Hourglass Charcoal Brown (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Coffee (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Lofty (LE, $17.00) is lighter, 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.
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Ghiradelli (Cool Mattes 2 #9)
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Cool Mattes 2 #10
Cool Mattes 2 #10 is a faded, blackened gray with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that applied somewhat evenly to bare skin but took extra effort to blend and even out on my lid, even over primer. The color stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Gravel (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Smoke & Mirrors (LE, ) is more muted (85% similar).
- Laura Mercier Steel (LE, $23.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Cast Iron (LE, $17.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop And Co (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Typographic (DC, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Russian Blue (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Panteon (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Chanel Blurry Blue #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #4 (DC, $25.00) is darker (85% 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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Cool Mattes 2 #10
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cool Mattes 2 #11
Cool Mattes 2 #11 is a faded, medium-dark blue with very subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. The color payoff was nearly opaque in a single layer, though the texture was more prone to sticking unevenly to bare skin and darkening when applied (without a primer, it appeared almost navy). It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Capri (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- elf Out of Sight (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Totally Crushin' (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Fata Morgana (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Quiet Revolution #2 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Jolly (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Nevermore (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Fixated (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Time Travel (DC, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pier Love (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% 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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
Looks Using this Product
Cool Mattes 2 #11
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cool Mattes 2 #12
Cool Mattes 2 #12 is a medium purple with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had medium pigmentation that was buildable to mostly opaque coverage with two to three layers, but the texture was drier and somewhat powdery, so there was fallout to contend with during application. It had a tendency to sheer out a bit, so I really had to pat and pack it on to get opaque, even coverage. I tried it over eyeshadow primer, and it didn’t appear quite as saturated on my lid as it did in the pan. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Giorgio Armani Fatal #4 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- MAC Bon Nuit (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Violaceous (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Duchess (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Exorcism (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Punk (PiP, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Deceit (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Ife (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Motown (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Violet (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% 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
TALC, MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
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.
This is a complete skip for me. I already own the original Cool version, I don’t need that many cool toned mattes. Especially, since I don’t do that many cool toned looks. Although, I do like the look of version 2 better, it’s not worth it for how I do my makeup.
I had higher hopes for this palette. Thought it would turn out to be a good matte option for a cooler toned palette, but no, not so great. Feeling sad for those who were waiting for one to finally come together for them.
Wow, that eye look you did is so beautiful but I remain fully unimpressed with Viseart shadows in general… glad I have quite a few dupes…
I will admit the B rating is disappointing for the price point on this palette. 🙁
Vaguely disappointed, but not entirely surprised. I did spring for this on the Mem Day sale. Doubt that non m/u people would see much difference between VCM 1 & 2. Watched Phyrra/Courtney do a look with the Nyx Gloomy Days palette, and that does seem the ‘cooler’ than this or Fame. The primers are poised and ready!
Christine, I’ve been having problems getting my daily email from you guys on my AOL and I sent in several requests to help but you guys never responded. I even tried using my other email account & you guys are saying I’m a spammer! Not true at all. Can you please help? I miss your emails.
Hi Tina,
I haven’t received any emails from you, and my developer hasn’t either 🙁 We do have automated spam filters on the server, so that might be why, though as far as I’m aware, there’s nothing that would kick back to indicate a rejected email. They are in place because we do receive thousands of spam emails a day but no automation is perfect.
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Hi Christine I hate to keep commenting on this post but I never unsubbed you. Aol is terrible so I tried using my Gmail but on your end it’s saying I’m a spammer…
Hi Tina!
I’m getting other emails via our contact form (including Gmail) so I’m not sure why it’s kicking you out 🙁 Our newsletter is maintained by MailChimp, and unfortunately, it shows you’ve unsubscribed when I check your status – did you try resubscribing or changing your preferences as I mentioned? I can’t manually override when someone has unsubscribed since that would violate their request, you know?
There are a few nice ones here, but I could do without the tans/browns. I would have preferred more taupy grays of different shades.
Right.
Of course the shades I’m drawn to the most perform the worst…
If Viseart were a TV Show , one could say, this brand jumped the shark.
I think Anastasia let the fame ( i.e. the positive reviews for on the BC, ppl perceiving it more than just an artist brand etc..) go to her head.
All of your latest reviews on this brand( except the theory palette with sunrise shades) have, imo, not matched for what they cost! I want at least B+ for $100.plus, $80. Or $45.00 palettes.
Why is it so hard to put together a cool palette? Ugh!
So just a slight improvement over the original Cool Mattes? Darn, was always tempted by colors of the original Cool Mattes the most out of all their 12-pan matte palettes, but resisted because both you and other reviewers found it didn’t perform quite as well as their other matte palettes. Ah well, guess I’ll be able to keep resisting then ?
Overall, I think this is a pretty good matte palette. Viseart have done really well on lots of shades, eg the grey and the blue in particular, that have bedeviled other brands. It’s a good mix of shades and will complement lots of different sparkly and shimmery palettes out in the marketplace.
Beautiful eye look Christine.
I am going to let the fact that I am on a no-buy be my reason for why I am not picking this up. Honestly still waiting for the cool toned palette of my dreams, LOL.
Too bad about the mediocrity of this one. I need the Cool mattes palette to complete my Viseart 12 pan collection. Lately Viseart’s eye shadows hasn’t been their stellar usual . I’m happy with the Viseart palettes I own. As Christine always says money saved.
Compared to other brands Viséart still does cool mattes really well. They seem to be hard colours to get right.
Oh that’s such a shame, I love the colors but I’m not skillful or patient enough to make this work for me.
I just can’t get behind a palette that’s all one type of finish, so this is an easy pass for me.
I had such high hopes for this. I might get it if it comes on sale, but not at full price.
Oh… I am very disappointed by how some shadows performed. I really want to pick this up but if it is not up to viseart standard quality, I think I should just pass. What a shame! I really would love and use the colour selection a lot. ?
I don’t feel that enthusiastic for a palette that goes from a B- to a B at an $80 price point.
I like this and I’ve heard other people raving about it. I wonder if you got duds or if different runs have different textures.
I have the Dark Mattes and love it. I’m debating on getting either the neutral mattes and the cool matte 2 or the grand pro volume one. It’s so hard to decide!