Viseart Minx 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. Viseart manages to continue to impress with a formula that applies exceptionally well–long-wearing, pigmented, blendable, and just next to effortless to use.

Minx #1 is a light, peachy orange with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good color payoff with a very soft, silky, and finely-milled texture that wasn’t powdery at all. The color applied well to bare skin with even, true-to-pan coverage. It started to fade after eight hours of wear. LORAC Fawn (LE, $19.00)(100% similar). KVD Beauty Vespertine (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Tarte Barefoot in the Grass (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Estee Lauder Uninhibited (P, $25.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Golden Marshmallow (351) (P, $9.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Magnolia (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Viseart Dangereuse (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay ABC Gum (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Brulee (PiP, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Buxom Famous Flirt (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Dope (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Dior Matte Nude (PiP, )(90% similar). Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). bareMinerals Magnate (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Nudie (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). Zoeva Here to Stay (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Anastasia Cream (P, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Lace Teddy (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Peche (Rosé Edit) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Minx #2 is a medium-dark brown with warm, reddish-yellow tones and a semi-matte finish. It had great pigmentation with a very soft, silky texture that was a little dusty to work with. I was happy to discover that it didn’t turn patchy or apply unevenly in practice, which is something that can happen with shades are dusty. The color wore exceptionally well at nine hours. ColourPop Bravery (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Viseart Taupe (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Mocha (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Duchess (PiP, $6.99) is darker (90% similar). MAC Saddle (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte A Beautiful Degas (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Abyss (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Fur Smoke (21) (DC, $39.00) is darker (90% similar). Tarte One Too Manet (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Twice Baked (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Look Closer III (DC, $25.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Russet (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Laura Mercier Truffle (PiP, $23.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Viseart Mocha (Warm Mattes #11) (P, ) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). MAC Clove (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Crenshaw (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Edgy (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Terre (Right) (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Laura Mercier Ganache (LE, $29.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Minx #3 is a deep, reddish brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. It was very intense and richly pigmented, while the texture was smooth but denser and seemed to “melt” when applied to the lid. On me, it showed slight signs of fading after nine hours of wear. Clarins Brown #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Take on Bordeaux (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Bitter Clove (LE, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Monochrome #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Wolf (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #5 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Divergent Bold Espresso (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Chocolate (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Hourglass Obscura #4 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). KVD Beauty Shadow Box (DC, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). MAC Brown Down (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar). Chanel Charming #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Minx #4 is a light-medium, golden copper with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic, while the texture was cream-like with a very smooth, buttery feel that glided on the lids easily and blended out beautifully. The color started to fade after nine hours of wear. Tarte Sassy Bun (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Concrete (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Demanding (31) (P, $9.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Frost Those Buns (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Honey (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Huda Beauty Topaz #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Moira Showtime (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Byzantine (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Dior Golden Day #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Mystical (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). theBalm Fit (P, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Copper Charge #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). LORAC Pine (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Too Faced Molasses Chip (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Sephora Sandcastle (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Natasha Denona Cava (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop 2014 (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop 20 Something (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Illusion (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Minx #5 is a medium-dark, deep orange-copper with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a very dense, but loosely packed, consistency–a little went a long way. I would use less, which gives you a much smoother finish, as it is so soft and pigmented that it can lead excess product on the brush otherwise. It blended out well and lasted for nine hours. Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazzi (86) (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Earth Bae (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Moira Glace (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Viseart Cointreau (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Meet Ya (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Level Up (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Cahuenga (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Natasha Denona Bronze Foil (437M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Bragging Rights (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Diva (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). ColourPop Fin (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Balmy (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Huda Beauty Do It (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Relic (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #27 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Powder Trip (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Guerlain Golden Stars #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Gamma (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Pat McGrath Blood Moon 005 (PiP, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Campfire Girl (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Minx #6 is a muted, dark burgundy-brown with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, slightly looser texture that was blendable and didn’t really have fall out, but it kicks up a little excess in the pan itself. The color wore well for eight and a half hours. Anastasia Muse (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Soleil (PiP, $16.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Bad Habit Primavera (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Milk Makeup Gig (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). MAC Star Violet (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Laura Mercier Cherrywood (LE, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Honeymoon #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Showtime (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #28 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Cle de Peau Baby Universe #4 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). KVD Beauty Raw Power (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). ColourPop Boy Band (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Coloured Raine Who Me (DC, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Estee Lauder Violet Underground #2 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Viseart Minx Theory Palette

Viseart Minx Theory Palette

Viseart Minx Theory Palette

Viseart Minx Theory Palette

Viseart Minx #1 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #1 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #2 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #2 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #3 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #3 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #4 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #4 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #5 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #5 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #6 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx #6 Eyeshadow

Viseart Minx Theory Palette

Viseart Minx Theory Palette