Viseart Single Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 2 of 4)
Periwinkle (Bright Editorial #8)
Viseart Periwinkle (Bright Editorial #8) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, light-medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. There was barely-there pearl that seemed to help blend out the eyeshadow but didn’t change it from a matte finish when applied to the eye. The texture was soft, a smidgen drier with light dustiness in the pan, but it applied well, blended out without difficulty, and wasn’t prone to fallout. It had buildable pigmentation that ranged from semi-opaque to opaque (two layers). It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed fading.
Top Dupes
- MAC Liquid Sky (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Triennial Wave (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Synth (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Backstage (P, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Les Portes Bleus (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Oasis (P, $5.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Blindsided (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Nightfall (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Blue Mesa (LE, $17.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Drip Drop (P, $6.99) is lighter, brighter (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
MICA, TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STEARATE De STEAROYLE D’OCTYDODECYLE, POLYETHELENE TEREPHTHALTE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICTAE/ BOROSILICTAE DE CALCIUM-SODIUM, SILICA, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, TITANIUM (IV) OXIDE/OXYDE DE TITANIUM, POLYURETHENE 33, ALUMINIUM OXIDE/OXYDE D’ALUMINIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER Cl 77491/ CI 77499/ CI 77499/77492, SYNTHETIC FLUOROPHLOGOPITE/ FLUOROPHLOGOPITE SYNTHETIC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, TIN OXIDE Cl 77861, RED/ROUGE 6 LAKE CI 15850, CARMINE/CARMIN CI 75470, YELLOW/JAUNE 83 CI 21108, D&C BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, D&C RED/ROUGE No. 34, RED/ROUGE 123 CI 71145, ALUMINIUM POWDER/POUDRE D’ALUMINIUM CI 77000, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/ FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREEN/VERT CI 77288, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, BLUE/BLEU 1 LAKE CI 42090, YELLOW/JAUNE 5 LAKE CI 19140.
Azure (Bright Editorial #12)
Viseart Azure (Bright Editorial #12) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a deep, slightly muted blue with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, slightly drier texture that was a bit dusty in the pan, but it applied evenly and blended out without difficulty. It was one of those mattes that performed better in practice than swatched on my arm. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- MAC Liquid Sky (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Nightfall (P, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Quiet Revolution #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Detour (LE, $4.50) is cooler, better quality (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Backstage (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Yacht Life (PiP, $6.99) is darker, more muted, cooler (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Clued In (PiP, $4.50) is darker, 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
MICA, TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STEARATE De STEAROYLE D’OCTYDODECYLE, POLYETHELENE TEREPHTHALTE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICTAE/ BOROSILICTAE DE CALCIUM-SODIUM, SILICA, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, TITANIUM (IV) OXIDE/OXYDE DE TITANIUM, POLYURETHENE 33, ALUMINIUM OXIDE/OXYDE D’ALUMINIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER Cl 77491/ CI 77499/ CI 77499/77492, SYNTHETIC FLUOROPHLOGOPITE/ FLUOROPHLOGOPITE SYNTHETIC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, TIN OXIDE Cl 77861, RED/ROUGE 6 LAKE CI 15850, CARMINE/CARMIN CI 75470, YELLOW/JAUNE 83 CI 21108, D&C BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, D&C RED/ROUGE No. 34, RED/ROUGE 123 CI 71145, ALUMINIUM POWDER/POUDRE D’ALUMINIUM CI 77000, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/ FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREEN/VERT CI 77288, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, BLUE/BLEU 1 LAKE CI 42090, YELLOW/JAUNE 5 LAKE CI 19140.
Sky (Cool Mattes 2 #7)
Viseart Sky (Cool Mattes 2 #7) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a pale, muted blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had buildable pigmentation from semi-opaque to opaque, and it seemed to be a bit more pigmented when I worked with it on my eye than when swatched on my arm. The consistency was soft to the touch but somewhat powdery and had a touch of fallout during application. It lasted well for eight hours before there was visible fading.
Top Dupes
- LORAC Denim (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Blk-ish (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M226 Abyssal Blue (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva MT120 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Guerlain Apres l'Ondee #3 (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Steel Blue (11V) (PiP, $29.00) (90% similar).
- MAC Linger Softly (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Yejide (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Stealth (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild I'm His Breezey #3 (DC, $2.29) is more muted (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/STÉARATE DE STÉAROYLE DʼOCTYDODÉCYLE, DOLOMITE, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, MAGNESITE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE/ HYDROXIDE DʼALUMINIUM, SILICA/ SILICE. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: TIN OXIDE/ OXYDE D'ETAIN CI 77861, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/ DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/77492/77499, RED/ ROUGE 40 CI 16035, CARMINE/ CARMIN CI 75470, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77742, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007).
Bougainvillea (Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #20)
Viseart Bougainvillea (Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #20) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had buildable pigmentation from semi-opaque to opaque (two layers) with a slightly drier, firmer consistency, but it was actually softer and more blendable than the version I encountered in the GPV1 palette. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Try Me (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Your 15 Minutes Aren't Up #2 (DC, $2.29) is lighter (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #9 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Debauched (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Violet (LE, $29.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- NARS Sultan (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Tropical Express #4 (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Big Wig (LE, ) is darker, 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, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STEARATE DE STEAROYLE D’OCTYDODECLYE, ZINC STEARATE/STEARATE DE ZINC, LAUROYL LYSINE, OCTYLDODECANOL, WATER/EAU, SODIUM BENZOATE/BENZATE DE SODIUM, HYDROXYSTEARIC/LINOLENIC/OLEIC POLYGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE/SORBATE DE POTASSIUM, SILICA. (+/- MAY CONTAIN/ PEUT CONTENIR: TITANIUM DIOXIDE/DIOXYDE DE TITANE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CI 77491/CI 77492/CI 77499, CARMINE/CARMIN CI 75470, ULTRAMARINE BLUE/ BLEU ULTRAMARINE CI 77007, RED/ROUGE 28 CI 4510, YELLOW/JAUNE 5 CI 19140, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, BLUE/BLEU 1 CI 42090).
Calypso (GPV2 #15)
Viseart Calypso (Grande Pro (Vol. 2) #15) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, pinky plum with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had rich pigmentation with a smooth, blendable consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too loosely pressed in the pan. It was one of the best Viseart eyeshadows released in the GPV2 palette, and it remained true in the single pan version! It wore nicely for eight and a half hours on me before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Sephora Faerie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Gemstone (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics G*psy (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Night Creature (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Calypso (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Catherine (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Badlands (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NYX Volatile (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Frizzyplum (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Violet Cassis (LE, $16.00) 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
MICA, TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STEARATE De STEAROYLE D’OCTYDODECYLE, POLYETHELENE TEREPHTHALTE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICTAE/ BOROSILICTAE DE CALCIUM-SODIUM, SILICA, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, TITANIUM (IV) OXIDE/OXYDE DE TITANIUM, POLYURETHENE 33, ALUMINIUM OXIDE/OXYDE D’ALUMINIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER Cl 77491/ CI 77499/ CI 77499/77492, SYNTHETIC FLUOROPHLOGOPITE/ FLUOROPHLOGOPITE SYNTHETIC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, TIN OXIDE Cl 77861, RED/ROUGE 6 LAKE CI 15850, CARMINE/CARMIN CI 75470, YELLOW/JAUNE 83 CI 21108, D&C BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, D&C RED/ROUGE No. 34, RED/ROUGE 123 CI 71145, ALUMINIUM POWDER/POUDRE D’ALUMINIUM CI 77000, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/ FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREEN/VERT CI 77288, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, BLUE/BLEU 1 LAKE CI 42090, YELLOW/JAUNE 5 LAKE CI 19140.
Chocolate
Viseart Chocolate Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, chocolaty brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. There have been a few releases of this, and I think they perform more similarly in practice but swatch differently. The single version felt slightly dusty and sheered out a bit initially, but it built up well and blended out without difficulty (whereas some of the palette versions have adhered better to my arm in addition to performing well on my eye). It lasted well for eight and a half hours before I noticed fading.
Top Dupes
- Hourglass Obscura #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Charming #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Yule Be Surprised (LE, ) (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Delete (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Powerful (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Knock Out (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Wolf (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora #tbt (DC, $10.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Fairfax (LE, $5.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Guerlain Two Spicy #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (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
MICA, TALC, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE/STEARATE DE STEAROYLE D’OCTYDODECYLE, POLYETHELENE TEREPHTHALTE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICTAE/ BOROSILICTAE DE CALCIUM-SODIUM, SILICA, ZINC STEARATE/ STEARATE DE ZINC, TITANIUM (IV) OXIDE/OXYDE DE TITANIUM, POLYURETHENE 33, ALUMINIUM OXIDE/OXYDE D’ALUMINIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES/OXYDES DE FER CL 77491/ CI 77499/ CI 77499/77492, SYNTHETIC FLUOROPHLOGOPITE/ FLUOROPHLOGOPITE SYNTHETIC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, TIN OXIDE CL 77861, RED/ROUGE 6 LAKE CI 15850, CARMINE/CARMIN CI 75470, YELLOW/JAUNE 83 CI 21108, D&C BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, D&C RED/ROUGE NO. 34, RED/ROUGE 123 CI 71145, ALUMINIUM POWDER/POUDRE D’ALUMINIUM CI 77000, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE/ FERROCYANURE FERRIQUE CI 77510, CHROMIUM OXIDE GREEN/VERT CI 77288, BLACK/NOIR 2 CI 77266, BLUE/BLEU 1 LAKE CI 42090, YELLOW/JAUNE 5 LAKE CI 19140.
Mocha (Warm Mattes #11)
Viseart Mocha (Warm Mattes #11) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light-medium brown with muted, subtly warm undertones and a matte finish. It had buildable pigmentation from a little over medium to mostly opaque on my skin, and it didn’t adhere as well to bare skin as the shade in my Warm Mattes palette. The eyeshadow was easy to work with, though, as the product built up well without fallout, blended out nicely, and stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Chai (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Suckerpunch (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Red Ochre #5 (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Heartbreaker (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Choco Cake (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Tails & Top Hats #2 (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Leather (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Bengali (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Teddy Bare (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Picnic Basket (LE, ) is warmer (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).
Calypso and Bougainvillea are calling to me, and according to the “dupe list” for these, I do NOT have any dupes for these two beauties!
The matte shades are of very good quality, which is unusual for most brands who have trouble with this finish. Lovely assortment of shades.
“Periwinkle” is not periwinkle >:(
I really love Sky, Calypso, and Bougainvillea. Weirdly enough, I don’t have the dupes for any of them.