Viseart Lilas Petits Fours Palette Review & Swatches
Lilas
Viseart Lilas Petits Fours Eyeshadow Palette ($22.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a new, more taupe-leaning color story that included two matte eyeshadows and two metallic eyeshadows. The matte formula was lightly to moderately powdery, but both shades applied evenly and had good longevity so it was just a little messier to use than ideal. The two metallics were pigmented and very bright/shiny when applied to the lid.
Ingredients
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Lilas
PPermanent. $22.00.
Fondant
Fondant is a very light, lavender-taupe with subtle, cool undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and blendable without being too dense or too firmly pressed into the pan. It had opaque pigmentation that adhered evenly to my lid and lasted nicely for nine hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Down the Coast (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Heaven (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Cherie (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Wave (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Love Ritual (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Meteoric #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Libra (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Down the Coast (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- YSL Taupe Drop (03) (P, $30.00) 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
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Talc, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Zinc Stearate, Alumina. (May Contain +/-: Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491/77492/77499, Aluminum CI 77000, Ultramarines Blue CI 77007, Carmine CI 75470, Tin Oxide, 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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Fondant
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Lilas
Lilas is a light-medium, rosy mauve with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, lightly powdery consistency that had some excess kicked up in the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout during application a nd blended out with ease. It had rich color coverage that stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NABLA Cosmetics Circle (P, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Gigi (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Violet (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Rose Petal (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Big Moves (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Dusty Mauve (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Vine (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Petal Pusher (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Imagine That (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Serenity (PiP, ) 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, Zinc Stearate. (May Contain +/-: Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491/77492/77499, Aluminum CI 77000, Ultramarines Blue CI 77007, Carmine CI 75470, Tin Oxide, 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.
Look Using this Product
Lilas
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a very light, lavender-taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges without sheering out. The texture was soft but moderately powdery, so there was light fallout during application (even when I tapped off excess). It lasted for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Discreet (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sky High (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop That Way (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Long Ears (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Freakshow (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Grunge Lavender (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet Hour (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Epic (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- NARS Charade II (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Power Mode (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% 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, Zinc Stearate. (May Contain +/-: Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491/77492/77499, Aluminum CI 77000, Ultramarines Blue CI 77007, Carmine CI 75470, Tin Oxide, 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.
Look Using this Product
Tiramisu
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Argente
Argente is a darker taupe with subtle, cool undertones and a bright, metallic finish and faint micro-sparkle. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin but had light to moderate fallout as I applied and blended it out. I’d recommend using it with a dampened brush or a fingertip to minimize fallout. Thet exture was soft, smooth, and slightly dense but not too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Gray-Brown (38M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Platinum Dusk (PiP, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Luna (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Somber (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Opulence (LE, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Maxi (458M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Libra (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Mushroom (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Mushroom (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- LORAC Foliage (LE, ) 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
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Mica, Silica, Alumina, Talc, Zinc Stearate. (May Contain +/-: Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491/77492/77499, Aluminum CI 77000, Ultramarines Blue CI 77007, Carmine CI 75470, Tin Oxide, 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.
Yay! I’m glad and do not regret picking this up 🙂
From the swatches I though I’d like it, but seeing your eye look, I think it defenetely lacks of depth. The mattes are indeed very very light and they washed all the eyes. It need to be complemented with a deeper matte
Even though I realize that I would have to pull in at least one deeper matte taupe eyeshadow in order to get a full eye look out of this, I do love it for my eye color! I do wish that the matte lavender gray shade had been a considerably darker, though!
Wow what a nice eye look
Thanks, Denise!
This review is the perfect example to why I come to Temptalia. Just look at the photos and swatches Christine took compared to the photo of the palette on the packaging! Her photos reflect the more cool toned aspects of the palette that I would have never noticed from Viseart’s own photography. I would’ve assumed this was a more peachy palette. Instead, this is way more unique and beautiful than I initially thought!
So gorgeous! Happy this scored well! I’m waiting for Violette to come out so I can buy both together! 🥰🥰🥰
Wait…there are plans for more of these little quads? Do tell….Violette is absolutely a name I am drawn to.
Drat my impatience! The Viseart Paris website had everything on sale, including singles of ALL the mattes from their 12-pan palettes. So, I placed an order for Lilas, some singles that I always wanted but couldn’t justify buying a whole palette for, and some empty palettes (I recently discovered that my Clionadh stained glass eyeshadow singles fit in those pretty nicely). Anyhow, about 30 minutes after I checked out, this Violette palette debuted. If it had been there during my shopping spree, I would’ve snagged it for sure, even though 5 of the 12 shades are repeats that I already own in the Liason palette….now, I have to decide if I wait for reviews, or take the plunge on untested purples, which can be the trickiest color to get right….🤔
I’ve never wanted any eyeshadow palette more, hope it comes to Sephora!
I love the two metallic taupe shades – Argente and Foundant, but I think the matte shades are under pigmented and would have liked to have seen a wider differentiation between the two.
I bought the set of 4 quads which includes this one. I love it and really love your application og the colors. I will try your way next!
Thanks for reviewing this 4-pan Viseart palette first. I am still on the fence about getting it. Although I don’t have any full on dupes, I feel like I all ready have other shades that fill the same “spots” in my eyeshadow line up…BUT, cool toned shadows that score well are so hard to come by, I may end up buying this anyway.
Yup, same. I bought it last night. 🙄
Ordered this during black Friday sale and it finally arrived yesterday. So, of course, I wore it today. Absolutely LOVE the shimmers here. Like many others, I wish one of the mattes had been slightly deeper in tone, but, overall I am pleased with this palette. It is cooler toned, but still neutral enough for most undertones, I think. The colors wore well in terms of longevity for me, too, which I struggle with I cooler tones, especially, for some reason (warmer tones typically last longer for me without fading or creasing). Now, if Viseart could have been more consistent in quality (other petit 4s) & honesty in palette promotion (etendus) with their other offerings this season, I would have been even more excited.
Fondant! I’m usually all about the mattes, but in this palette, I particularly love the shimmers too and Fondant is my favourite shadow of the four. I could have used a little more depth in the mattes as well, but it’s a great for more natural looks with a bit of kick.
I was feeling this palette a little and then… your eye look Christine!!!
It 👏🏻 is 👏🏻 STUNNING 👏🏻 and yet still so work appropriate. SO IN LOVE.
Wow.. I love the eye look and I love the palette. I think I have to pick this up. It looks like the quintessential regular day wear palette I would use over and over again. I probably have some fairly close dupes, but I like the idea of having this small compact.. aynd.. the shadows are actually cool.. how cool is that?
Pretty and soft! Must see if I can dupe and if not, perhaps a second Viseart will find it’s way home.
I love cool palettes, and you’ve shown off this little beauty perfectly, Christine. Thank you! Oh, and in case you haven’t heard this lately, your photos are always *stellar* and extremely helpful! 💗
Thank you, SueG!
I have a Nars duo – Tokyo – that this quad reminds me of. I rarely use it because it is so pale and almost “meh” but I might dig it out and pair it with some of the other dupes I’ve got for shades in this quad.
Gorgeous! I went through your how-to as well.
This look is 100% me, love it.
I do have dupes for two (well three as Anastasia Libra is a dupe for two) but this is such a pretty little palette!
Weird, I just checked and they are not available in Canada at Sephora.
So far, I’ve only seen the duo (Chocolat and Framboise, I think it was) on Sephora US!
Same in Canada, Great price for two little quads but I want Lilas, so I’ll hang tight!
Have been very disappointed with this palette. Far too pale and washy for my pale skin & blue eyes. The darker matte needs to be a lot deeper to give any real dimension, and the shimmers are so shiny they don’t have much colour on the eye. I’ll persevere until I find the right dark shade to pull in from another palette. Looking forward to trying the Praline one tomorrow though and looking forward to your look Christine! 🙂
I bought this the day it launched and love it!
I just bought this and Violette…I’m so excited to pair them together! :o)
Beautiful colors that can be hard to find. It’s a shame that Viseart shimmers crease so badly on me.
this is definitely a case of the sum is greater than its parts, because each shade is only okay but all together i was swooning. thank you for your review!!