Viseart Nuance Theory Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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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).

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Nuance

PPermanent. $45.00.

B-

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

82%

Total

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.

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MAC Posh Pedigree #1 (LE, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Artemis (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Dior Expose #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Hello Kitty Bright (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Thunderstruck (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Anastasia Soft Gold (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
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).

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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

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).

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Nuance #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

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).

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MAC A Glimmer of Gold #1 (PiP, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
YSL Fetiche #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Hollywood (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Viseart Orangerie (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Viseart Rivoli (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
NARS Hollywoodland (P, $28.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Sunset Blvd. (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% 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).

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Nuance #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

42%

Total

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.

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Surratt Beauty Renard Roux (P, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Chanel Pourpre Profond (810) (P, $36.00) is darker (95% 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).
Chanel Blurry Mauve #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Clarins Flame #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Details (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (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).

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Nuance #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

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).

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ColourPop Liar, Liar (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Tisse d'Automne #2 (P, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Vivacious (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
MAC MACnificent Me (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
LORAC Mirage (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
theBalm D2 (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Chanel Jardins Eclatants #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (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).

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Nuance #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

C+

7.5

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

7.5

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

77%

Total

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.

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LORAC Begonia (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
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).
Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Brownie Points (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Bare (LE, $19.00) is 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).

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Nuance #5

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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).

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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).
Tarte Fire Dancer (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Hourglass Rapture (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Suite Life (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Peace of Mind (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).

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Nuance #6

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Viseart Nuance Theory Palette

Viseart Nuance Palette | Look Breakdown

Viseart Nuance #1 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #2 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #3 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #4 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #5 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #6 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance Theory Palette

Viseart Nuance Palette | Look Breakdown

Viseart Nuance #1 Eyeshadow

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Viseart Nuance #3 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #4 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #5 Eyeshadow

Viseart Nuance #6 Eyeshadow

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Viseart Nuance Theory Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

Nuance

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Nuance #1

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Nuance #2

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Nuance #3

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Nuance #4

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Nuance #5

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Nuance #6

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