Viseart Nuance Theory Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Nuance
Viseart Nuance Theory Palette ($45.00 for 0.42 oz.) includes six eyeshadows in warm, shimmery variations. Five of the six eyeshadows were decent to nice, but one was a real miss–firmer but drier, where the eyeshadow flaked off and was a total mess to use on the lid, even with primer. I wish all six eyeshadows had performed exceptionally well, but the palette left me a little disappointed, given how stellar Viseart eyeshadows usually are.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Myristyl Lactate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+ -): Titanium Dioxide (77891), Iron Oxides (77491, 77492, 77499), Blue 1 (42090), Carmine (75470), Black 2 (77266), Mica (77019), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
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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Nuance
PPermanent. $45.00.
Nuance #1
Nuance #1 is a soft gold with warm, yellow undertones and a frosted sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that applied evenly on bare skin. The eyeshadow was soft, dense but not too firm in the pan, and blendable. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Buxom Born Glam (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Rêve d'Orient #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Snowflakes (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Romantic Voyage #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Persona Sassy (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sephora Red Carpet Arrival (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Opal (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Dior Electrify #2 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Cosmic Deco #1 (DC, ) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Guerlain Les Precieux #3 (LE, ) is darker (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
MINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019).
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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Nuance #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Nuance #2
Nuance #2 is a medium-dark gold with warm, orange undertones and flecks of gold sparkle. It had sheer coverage, which was likely due to the very dry, dusty texture where bits of sparkle came away from the actual eyeshadow color. This shade was difficult to use on its own, and it was still dismal over an eyeshadow primer–it would need a glitter adhesive to be better than mediocre. I could barely tell any was left after six hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Fetiche #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Hollywood (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC A Glimmer of Gold #1 (PiP, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Suede (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Blunt (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Meet in Madrid (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Anastasia Primavera (PiP, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Glistening (PiP, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Jinxie (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Rivoli (PiP, ) is more shimmery (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
MINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019).
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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Nuance #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Nuance #3
Nuance #3 is a medium-dark, plummy brown with warmer undertones and a satin sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin. The texture was slightly dusty, but it blended out easily and did not sheer out too readily. The color stayed on well for eight hours before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Surratt Beauty Renard Roux (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Pourpre Profond (810) (P, $36.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Details (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Clarins Flame #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Aristocat (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Garnet (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Tarte Koalified (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Enigma (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Strike (Heat) (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC A Medley of Mauves #3 (PiP, $21.00) 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
MINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019).
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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Nuance #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Nuance #4
Nuance #4 is a soft, peachy beige with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The consistency felt loosely pressed in the pan, which resulted in an eyeshadow that had a tendency to sheer out too easily and only had medium coverage. In order to build up the color, it needed to be worn over a primer or else it was just too dusty to layer over itself (just created more fallout). It wore well for seven hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Liar, Liar (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Champagne Bubble Bath (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Most (P, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Custom Made (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop My Treat (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Throttle (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- YSL Indie Jasper #1 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Black Tie Attire #2 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Coconut (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (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
MINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019).
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
Nuance #4
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Nuance #5
Nuance #5 is a muted, medium coral with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation–nearly opaque–in one layer, while the texture was soft, blendable, and dense without being stiff or too firmly packed in the pan. The eyeshadow lasted nicely for eight hours before starting to fade noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Buxom High Kicks (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Intense Gaze (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Satin (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Begonia (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Bare (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Brownie Points (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Visionaire #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Light Up (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Buxom Glitz Factor (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Clarins Nude #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (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
MINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019).
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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Nuance #5
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Nuance #6
Nuance #6 is a rich, coppery red with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The color payoff was fantastic, and the eyeshadow went on smoothly and evenly over bare skin. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable–nicely balanced between firm and soft–and was just a dream to use. This shade started to fade after eight and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Salazen Grum (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I824 Ocher Pink (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Wiggalese (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Bottle Service (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Miss Minnie (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Purpure (147M) (DC, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Phlox (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Heads or Tales (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Claret (274M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, 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
MINERAL TALC, MICA, MINERAL ZINC STEARATE, OCTYLDODECANOL (PLANT DERIVED), MYRISTYL LACTATE (PLANT DERIVED), OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE (VEGETABLE DERIVED), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (PLANT DERIVED), TOCOPHEROL (PLANT DERIVED). (+/-) MAY CONTAIN: MINERAL PIGMENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE (77891), IRON OXIDES (77491, 77492, 77499), BLUE 1 (42090), CARMINE (75470), MICA (77019).
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.
I’ve heard elsewhere that these are very brush dependent, and go on best with a sable brush. Did you also find that a different brush would make a big difference Christine? Ty!
I used goat and squirrel, and I did not find one was any better than the other, personally.
Omg, Viseart, what hath thou wrought? Thought this one would fare far better than amethyst. Looking forward to people who bought older palettes recently, to see if the quality might be declining overall. Not good.
I hope it’s just a one-off…
Yup, this is about what I’d guessed the review would look like. #2 in my palette is remarkably hard and dry to the touch; others are much better but not up to quality of for instance my Minx palette. Overall I’m glad I bought it, but I do hope that this and Amethyst are flukes and that Viseart gets back to stellar quality of earlier palettes.
Okay, I am glad it wasn’t just my #2 shade that was dry/hard. It was unlike any other Viseart palette!
I thought they might be having issues with these when they pushed the release back…apparently they still didn’t manage to perfect the formulations – sad, but oh well :(. Glad I didn’t de facto order them from Muse when they had the bundle.
I’m not sure what happened – I could see the purple mattes being intentionally buildable but not sure what happened to the dud shimmer in this palette.
Muse sale only. Otherwise, not going to bother. Or perhaps I’ll just shop my stash. This has me feeling sad.
Shop your stash! xo
Good idea! These are no Minx, Cashmere or Chroma in quality.
Man, these have been disappointing.
They were 🙁
If I look at my two favourite colours of the bunch, #5 and #6, I have the viseart’s dupe for #6 .. The other colours are pretty but wouldn’t add as much to what I already have. I will write down the MUFE dupe for #5. Their diamond formula is lovely ?.
Overall, this palette leave me with a “meh” feeling.
I really like the colour selection… If it performed really good (all B+ minimum) I think I would not have thought twice about it.
Could it be that they rushed this release? Those irregularities between shadows doesn’t seem like them.
I don’t know – I was really surprised that these weren’t better!
Wow! From the swatches, I thought this one would score higher than the Amethyst one. I’m surprised it didn’t!
It had one really, REALLY bad shade 🙁
I actually like #2 and didn’t have trouble with application or wear. Applied with my fingertip; got into the habit with Colourpop shadows. I haven’t tried using a brush to attempt a true “look”. Christine, you created a beautiful look with this palette! Love the pop of pink on the lower lashline.
I’m happy to hear you had good luck with your palette, Bonnie!
Wow, this seems like a bit of a hot mess, it’s all over the place in formula in a single palette!
As a side note, when you’re doing the overall score for a palette, do you do it by adding the percentage grades and averaging them to get an overall score? Just a little bit curious haha.
The scores are added and then averaged – I only use 8.5, 9, etc. so it will get rounded up/down as appropriate (the only thing that doesn’t adhere to what you’d expect is I don’t round up 9.8 to 10 – 10 =perfect, 9.8 is not perfect!).
This colour story is certainly beautiful, but I haven’t been a fan of the formula (6 pan Cashmere and Chroma too creamy creasey; mattes disappear and shimmers emphasize texture). Could entirely be I haven’t spent the time figuring out correct base as I have with ABH and others, but they are definitely not straight forward for me.
See that is why I don’t like palettes you have F’s & C’s with A’s totally not worth it.
Christine I forgot to say what a beautiful eye look you created. I love the shades of the eyeshadows they are beautiful but the formulas I guess aren’t that great.
This not like the Viseart we know and love – a couple of really dud shades in otherwise a lovely palette.
For this price point, I would expect all the shadows to be at least a B if not an A.