Viseart Neutral Mattes Milieu Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Neutral Mattes Milieu
Viseart Neutral Mattes Milieu Eyeshadow Palette ($80.00 for 0.84 oz.) is a new, permanent palette designed to be the follow-up to the brand’s original Neutral Mattes palette. It contains twelve shades with all being new except for Penombre (the deep blue). There are four shades that are considered Pressed Pigments (containing Red 7 or Red 28), and they are: Groseille, Cacao, Dahlia, and Baie. For those looking for slightly deeper, richer neutrals that lean a bit redder, I think this palette is in that vein. It’s much cooler and deeper, less orange, compared to Warm Mattes and much richer and richer and redder-leaning than the original Neutral Mattes. The color story seems most similar to the deeper side of the Grande Pro (Vol. 1) palette.
The majority of the shades were pigmented, long-wearing, and easy to use, though a few were a little dusty, powdery, or could have been more blendable–there were no real duds or major misses.
NOTICE for the following shades: Groseille, Cacao, Dahlia, Baie.  All products categorized under “Pigment” carry a warning in the US that the product is “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.” Brands in the US typically market these products as “Pigments” (instead of “Eyeshadow”), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the FDA. Some color additives in “Pigments” have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions: FDA/CosIng.
Chiffon
Chiffon is a deeper, peachy orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that had a little bit of fallout, which was especially noticeable when I used it above my lid. It lasted nicely for eight hours on me before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Viseart Cannelle (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Copy Cat (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S710 Peach (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Maple Syrup (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Horizon (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S718 Salmon (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Natural Peaches (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Peach Smoothie (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Morphe Silk Crème (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Issues (P, $4.50) is lighter (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.
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Ingredients
TALC, MICA, CHLORITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Creme Brulee
Creme Brulee is a deep, mustard yellow with warm, brown undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had excellent color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. The consistency was soft, finely-milled, and easy to work with. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Daisy (LE, $6.99) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Nature's Crown (PiP, $5.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dirt Road (PiP, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Florence (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sahara (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Floating (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Morning (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Totally Buggin' (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Trooper (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (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, CHLORITE, DOLOMITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Roussillon
Roussillon is a muted, medium-dark copper with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one layer, while the texture was soft, a smidgen dusty in the pan (but not problematic on the lid), and easy to blend out on my skin. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Break Up (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Stilazzi DTLA (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox In the Mood (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Persona Passionate (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Bellini (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sunset (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #5 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Tribe (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M738 Auburn (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Downtown (LE, ) is lighter, 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, CHLORITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Platane
Platane is a soft, peachy brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in one pass, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was lightly powdery and had some fallout during application. It lasted nicely for eight hours on me before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Chai (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Hot Spell (PiP, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Latte (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Milani Totally Fawn of You (PiP, $5.99) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild My Glamour Squad #6 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Interlude (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Stratus (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Katsina (P, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Inglot J313 Honey (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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, CHLORITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Latte
Latte is a medium brown with muted, warmer golden undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, blendable consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan. It had rich pigmentation that wore well for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed any fading.
Top Dupes
- Viseart Nue (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Drip (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- PIXI Beauty Chocolate Brown (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Burning Desire (LE, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Cordura I (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Titania (108CM) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Daddi-O (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Chessboard (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Luna (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Publisher (PiP, ) 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, CHLORITE, DOLOMITE, MAGNESITE, ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Sorrel
Sorrel is a medium-dark brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had full color coverage in one pass, though the texture seemed a bit more prone to adhering more strongly in certain places, so I would recommend using it with a primer to avoid potential issues. I experienced it on my arm but couldn’t see it translate onto my lid (but it’s an issue of moisture/natural oils on my lid vs. arm). The texture seemed, otherwise, to be soft and blendable without being too powdery. It stayed on well eight hours on me before it started to fade a bit.
Top Dupes
- Chanel Légèreté et Expérience #4 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Coffee First (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Cumin Get It (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Persona Audacious (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Contigo (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Nymeria (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Antique (276CP) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Tan Lines (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Subscribe (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Thick (LE, ) 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, CHLORITE, DOLOMITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Groseille
Groseille is a deep red with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in one layer, which applied evenly and blended out nicely along the edges over bare skin. The texture was soft, smooth, and a smidgen dusty in the pan but wasn’t prone to fallout during application. It lasted nicely for eight and a half hours before starting to fade a bit.
Top Dupes
- Ace Beaute Soil (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Missy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Debonair (LE, $6.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Maneater (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Maneater (Remastered) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Warm Browns #1 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Bloodmilk (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Stay Golden (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Bull's Eye (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, CHLORITE, DOLOMITE, MAGNESITE, ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Nue
Nue is a medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was slightly powdery in the pan, so there was light fallout during application if I wasn’t careful to tap off excess. It had opaque color payoff that adhered well to bare skin and blended out nicely. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Puree (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Latte (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wine Barrel (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Milani Toast of the Town (PiP, $5.99) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Chessboard (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Churro (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Pastry (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Black Tie Attire #5 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Légèreté et Expérience #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- PIXI Beauty Chocolate Brown (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, 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, CHLORITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Cacao
Cacao is a deep brown with cooler undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had rich pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that was a bit more substantial than most Viseart matte eyeshadows, but it applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. I had no trouble diffusing the edges while maintaining the opacity I wanted. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
Top Dupes
- Zoeva Two Clocks (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Dim the Lights (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Chocolate Dipped (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Ice Cream Cone (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Crucifix (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Smut (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Bear Necessities (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Embark (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC BLK (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Beyond (P, $5.00) is more muted (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, CHLORITE, DOLOMITE, MAGNESITE, ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Dahlia
Dahlia is a rich, pinky berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was a smidgen dusty in the pan, but it didn’t seem to be prone to fallout during application. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque pigmentation in one layer, which was easily built up to full coverage with a second layer. It lasted well for eight and a half hours on me before fading and left a very faint stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Dominique Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Pinker (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #8 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Quartz (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Love Letter (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Betrayal (LE, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Berry Pop (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Aubergine (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Silk Street (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, CHLORITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM RESINATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Baie
Baie is a muted, medium-dark burgundy with neutral-to-cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was blendable and easy to work with as it had almost no fallout during application. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Tarte Drama (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Charming (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Stallion (LE, $9.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Opera (PiP, $8.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Eggplant (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Indes Galantes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Sketch (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Kir Royal (PiP, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Deep Damson (DC, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Bossy (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, CHLORITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, ZINC STEARATE, DOLOMITE, CALCIUM RESINATE, MAGNESITE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Penombre (Cobalt Blue)
Penombre (Cobalt Blue) is a deep, navy blue with cool undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had ultra-fine shimmer throughout, but it looked matte to my eye on my skin. The texture was firmer, a little stiffer, and as a result, did seem to be harder to blend out on my skin so I’d recommend using a light hand and building up or using it over an eyeshadow primer. It stayed on well eight and a half hours on me before I noticed any fading.
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Romance (LE, $6.99) is more muted (95% similar).
- Colour Pop The Fates (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Untitled (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Dynamic Duo 2 #2 (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #159 (DC, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Inglot #388 (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Unabashed Eyeshadow #3 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Yejide (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Royale (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Inglot #332 (P, $6.00) is darker, more muted (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.
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Ingredients
TALC, MICA, CHLORITE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE, MAGNESITE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE. (MAY CONTAIN +/- : TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491/77492/77499, YELLOW 5 CI 19140, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, RED 40 LAKE CI 15850, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 77510, BARIUM SULFATE CI 77120, ULTRAMARINES BLUE CI 77007, RED 7 LAKE CI 15850, RED 28 CI 45410, CARMINE CI 75470, BLACK 2 CI 77266.)
Wouldn’t you know it, but all the shades I love most in this palette, I already own plentiful amounts of dupes of! Even 3-5 per each shade in several cases.
Yes, this is the problem with companies going for the proven as popular combinations, they exhaust the market. Those who can wear them are satiated by the repetition, and those who cannot are frustrated by it. Apart from the cool brown, there isn’t a single color in this that I could actually wear. I mean the blue – yes. But I already have more blue than I would ever wear because it’s always included in cool palettes.
MAC Deep Damson is discontinued? Another one of my favorites? 😆 It’s like each month I discover they discontinue another great shade… good thing that there are dupes around.
I know. MAC seem to DC a lot of my favourite makeup as well. It’s such a pity when it’s real work horses that’s been around a long time. Deep Damson is gorgeous, I’m happy I have a barely touched one.
Half of the shadows in this palette look quite similar to one another. This seems to happen a lot with eyeshadow palettes. I find myself happily passing and saving myself some money!
This palette just doesn’t speak to me at all.
No doubt that this is a very good functioning palette but I find myself craving icy colors. Maybe it was just too hot and humid here the past few days.
If I had a lot less makeup, but the same experience and tastes, this would probably be the perfect matte palette for me.
Certainly a vibrant matte palette, and pretty good quality too – but these are aren’t my shades or my finish.
I kind of hate the random blue, but the rest of the shades are so up my alley. The shade Groseille is especially gorgeous, wow.
This looks really nice, but it’s not something I think I need right away, if at all.
That random blue just looks so wrong in this palette.
Only two colors interest me here, Groseille & Penombre, so no way.