Viseart Libertine Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 21:00:00 +0000

Libertine

Viseart Libertine 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.49 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that’s exclusive to Beautylish. It contains five matte shades and four shimmer shades. Three of the five mattes are “sheer matte pigments,” which are marketed as a wet/dry formula. If you’re someone who wants to be able to use every shade easily in a palette and wants them to perform similarly to each other, I’d look at a different Viseart palette. If you’re into using your eyeshadows as eyeliners, you may appreciate the new finish/formula found in this particular palette. I highly recommend reading through the way the palette is supposed to be used before purchasing it to ensure that it will work for your application style.

I would expect that the brand and its creator would be the best to describe the formula of this palette, which is what I’m deferring to, but I do find that this palette is less consumer-friendly and more pro-friendly. Within the Libertine palette, one will find two new formulas, which are labeled as pigments and are specifically “not” creamy in texture (and they are, in fact, a little drier and a touch grainy). For example, Empowered is described as usable for “all over” as a “wash of color” or “wet as an eyeliner.” Defiance is described as a “hard pressed tattoo pigment” that can be “used as an eyeliner” but for “all over color” one is to “blend carefully.” Debauched can be used “all over” but is listed as a “hard pressed sheer matte fuchsia pigment.”

I reached out to Viseart/Anastasia on the new formula, and from that conversation, these were my takeaways: they have a similar ingredient list but they are pressed significantly harder in order to be able take more water (as they are designed to be used wet or dry as liner) but that they are packed with extra pigment to balance.

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Ingredients

Mica, Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, potassium Sorbate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Palmitic Acid, Aluminia, Water. (+/- May contain: Tin Oxide CI 77861,Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491/77492/77499, Red 40 CI 16035, Carmin CI 75470, Black 2 CI 77266).

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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Libertine

PPermanent. $49.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

91%

Total

Rebellion

Rebellion is a soft, light-medium beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a soft, silky texture that was substantial but not too thick or dense. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.

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NARS Night Star (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Totally Obsessed (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Paper Tiger (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Vanilla Kiss (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Tzarine I (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Breakfast in Bed (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Tarte Summer Breeze (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Becca Seashell (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Sephora Linen (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Glamour Light (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

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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Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate/ Stéarate de Stéaroyle d’Octydodécyle, Zinc Stearate/ Stearate de Zinc, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate/ Borosilicate de Calcium-Sodium, Diiron Trioxide, Silica/ Silice, Aluminum Oxide/ Oxide d’Aluminium. (+/- 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 Lake CI 15850, Carmine/ Carmin CI 75470, Black/ Noir 2 CI 77266, Ferric Ferrocyanide/Ferrocyanure Ferrique CI 77510, Manganese Violet CI 77742, Synthetic Fluorophlogopite/ Fluorophlogopite Synthétique, Ultramarine Blue/ Bleu Ultramarine CI 77007)

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Rebellion

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Unleashed

Unleashed is a rich, medium-dark gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft, lightly creamy, and smooth to the touch, which made it a dream to work with as the eyeshadow applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin with opaque coverage. This shade stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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KVD Beauty Summerfly (DC, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Sephora Wendy G (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop One Kiss (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Two Birds (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Bronze (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Milani Bella Gold (22) (P, $4.49) is brighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Nouveau (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Clionadh Magz (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop TF (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Rainbow Connection (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).

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Unleashed

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Empowered

Empowered is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. That being said, it was listed as a “sheer matte” that could be used as a “wash of color” dry or “wet as an eyeliner.” It did appear softer and more faded in color dry but the coverage was much greater than sheer. When I tried to use it with a dampened brush, it worked well for eyeliner purposes but became difficult to smudge/blend out so I’d recommend only using it with a dampened brush for lining but using a dry brush for any other uses. It lasted for just over eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.

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ColourPop Damsel (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Loveberry (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
Viseart Dark Matte #5 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Tarte No Filter (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Trophies (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
KKW Beauty Season (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Milani No Plum Intended (PiP, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Kaja Deep Jam (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
NYX Skinny Dip (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Shady Santa (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).

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Empowered

PiPPermanent in Palette.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

Resistance

Resistance is a light-medium, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverge with a smooth, blendable texture that wasn’t too soft nor too firm in the pan, so it adhered well to bare skin without issues of fallout. The eyeshadow wore well or eight and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Tarte Indie (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Stunning (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Anastasia Warm Taupe (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics 1 More Thing (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia Twig (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Cover (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Sandstone (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Relax (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
Viseart Cool Matte #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Resistance

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

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Boundless

Boundless is a medium-dark red with warm undertones and a pearl finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was soft, slightly dry to the touch, but it blended out easily and stayed on well for nine hours on me.

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LORAC Sunrise (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Love Love (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
NARS Singapore #4 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever I824 Ocher Pink (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Attitude (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Milani Love Addict (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Milani Red Between the Lines (PiP, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Drift (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Red Shape (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Saffron (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Boundless

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Chant

Chant is a medium plum with soft, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy, and blendable without having fallout, as the eyeshadow adhered well to bare skin. It had rich color coverage that lasted well for eight and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Empress (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Viseart Rapture (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Bad Habit Aurora (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Seedling (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Buxom Wild Nights (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario Rosy Glam #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Ciate Fierce (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Chameleon #3 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Raspberry Rave (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Burning Passion (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).

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Chant

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Defiance

Defiance is a deep, navy blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque when applied dry and more opaque applied with a wet brush. I did find that it applied better and worse depending on the attempt, but it was a very dense, firm shade that stuck to my skin like glue, which is where the advance to “blend carefully” must come into play if one tries to use this as a typical eyeshadow. While it was described as a “sheer matte,” it wasn’t sheer dry or wet. To get the most even coverage, it should be used with a dampened brush, but I would stick to using it as eyeliner as it became extremely difficult to blend once I used any water with it. I was able to diffuse the edges decently when I used it dry on my lid, but it did take extra time. It wore well for nine hours on me and stained faintly. I think if you intended to use this as an eyeliner, it will work well for that purpose, but if you wanted a navy blue you could use and blend out without much effort, you’ll be disappointed.

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About Face Lost Unfound (P, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Type A (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Sapphire #1 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Bay Bridge (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Prank (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
LORAC Navy (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Dark Matte #10 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Noche Eterna (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Terra Moons Arabian Nights (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop The Fates (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).

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Defiance

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Shameless

Shameless is a muted, almost blackened teal with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, but it seemed more loosely-pressed so there was a bit of kick up in the pan. It applied evenly to my lid, blended out nicely, and lasted for eight hours on me.

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ColourPop Water Me (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
bareMinerals Dazzle (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Autumn Breeze (DC, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Sugarpill Subterranean (PiP, $13.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Fyrinnae The Alchemist (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Griffith Green (126) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Sequin (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sleek MakeUP Hocus Pocus (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Azure Sun (Cream Color) (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Shameless

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Debauched

Debauched is a muted, medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. This was described by the brand as a “hard pressed sheer matte fuchsia pigment.” Effectively, it could be used “all over” the lid as a wash of color or used with a wet brush for more intense coverage for lining. The texture was drier, slightly grainy to the touch, which was actually a warning by the brand (that they would be “less creamy”). It had sheer to semi-sheer coverage, and it did not build up too much on its own, but it was fairly blendable when I used it dry. If I used it wet as a lid or crease color, it was real bear to blend as the product adhered strongly wherever it initially landed and often darkened in some places more than others. As an eyeliner, I was able to wet my brush and get a cleaner, more opaque line. It lasted for eight and a half hours on me and stained slightly. It lived up to expectations based on what the brand set, but if you’re looking for a more typical eyeshadow and a fuss-free experience, you’ll likely be disappointed.

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Anastasia C1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Fashion Addict (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Serene Sable (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Viseart Bougainvillea (Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #20) (P, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Curfew (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Purple Haze #3 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
Sugarpill Poison Plum (P, $13.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Royal Affair (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).

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Debauched

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Viseart Libertine 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Viseart Libertine Palette | Look Details

Viseart Rebellion Eyeshadow

Viseart Unleashed Eyeshadow

Viseart Empowered Eyeshadow

Viseart Empowered Eyeshadow (Dry/Wet)

Viseart Empowered Eyeshadow - Dry/Wet (as liner)

Viseart Resistance Eyeshadow

Viseart Boundless Eyeshadow

Viseart Chant Eyeshadow

Viseart Defiance Eyeshadow

Viseart Defiance Eyeshadow (Dry/Wet)

Viseart Defiance Eyeshadow - Dry/Wet (as liner)

Viseart Shameless Eyeshadow

Viseart Debauched Eyeshadow

Viseart Debauched Eyeshadow (Dry/Wet)

Viseart Debauched Eyeshadow - Dry/Wet (as liner)

Viseart Libertine 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette

Viseart Libertine Palette | Look Details

Viseart Rebellion Eyeshadow

Viseart Unleashed Eyeshadow

Viseart Empowered Eyeshadow

Viseart Empowered Eyeshadow (Dry/Wet)

Viseart Empowered Eyeshadow - Dry/Wet (as liner)

Viseart Resistance Eyeshadow

Viseart Boundless Eyeshadow

Viseart Chant Eyeshadow

Viseart Defiance Eyeshadow

Viseart Defiance Eyeshadow (Dry/Wet)

Viseart Defiance Eyeshadow - Dry/Wet (as liner)

Viseart Shameless Eyeshadow

Viseart Debauched Eyeshadow

Viseart Debauched Eyeshadow (Dry/Wet)

Viseart Debauched Eyeshadow - Dry/Wet (as liner)

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Libertine

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PPermanent. $49.00.

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Rebellion

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Unleashed

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Empowered

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Resistance

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Boundless

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Chant

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Defiance

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Shameless

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Debauched

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PiPPermanent in Palette.

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