Viseart Siren Theory Palette Review, Photos, Swatches
Siren
Viseart Siren Theory Palette ($45.00 for 0.42 oz.) contains three matte eyeshadows and three shimmer eyeshadows with all six being strongly warm-toned. If you’re someone who hasn’t indulged in the plethora of warm neutral palettes that have released in the last couple of years, it’s good enough to be worth considering.
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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Siren
PPermanent. $45.00.
Siren #1
Siren #1 is a light coral with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency was soft, smooth, and easy to blend out on my skin. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay House Lannister (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Genuine (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Endless Frequency (LE, $17.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Viseart Petal (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Oh (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Flame (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop On the Real (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Antidote (Stoned Vibes) (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Suede (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Debut (LE, $4.50) is 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.
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Siren #1
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Siren #2
Siren #2 is a medium-dark copper with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good color coverage in a single layer, though the texture was on the drier, more loosely-packed side, so it seemed to sheer out a bit and had a touch of fallout during application. This shade worked better over primer or with a dampened brush. It applied well and blended out nicely. The color stayed on for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Sangria (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Celebrity Row (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Served (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Nubian #5 (P, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Coy #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Summer Sun (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cameo (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Coloured Raine Tigress (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #5 (LE, ) is 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.
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Siren #2
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Siren #3
Siren #3 is a medium coral with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent color payoff with a soft, silky texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too firmly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow lasted well for almost nine hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaleidos Salmon Skyline (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Grumpy (LE, $4.50) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Uncut (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dressed Up (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Funhouse (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Peony (Rosé Edit) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Amy (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Perky (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Suburbia (PiP, $13.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Gea (PiP, $8.00) is 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.
Browse all of our Viseart Eyeshadow swatches.
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Siren #3
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Burnt Gold (Siren #4)
Siren #4 is a rich, golden copper with warm undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was creamier and thicker compared to the other shades in the palette, which helped it adhere particularly well to bare skin but applied best with a flat, firmer brush or fingertips than a fluffier brush. It had opaque pigmentation that wore well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Muze (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Sandbar (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Stacks (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Viseart Limoncello (LE, ) is more shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
- NYX Liquid Gold (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME728 Copper Red (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Penny (259M) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cinnamon Sugar (LE, $4.50) is more muted (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Smokey #6 (PiP, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze (LE, $25.00) is less 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.
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.
Burnt Gold (Siren #4)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Terracotta (Siren #5)
Siren #5 is a muted, medium-dark orange-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque, while the texture was soft and silky. It applied evenly and blended out with ease on my skin. It started to fade noticeably on me after eight and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Smolder (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Goal Getter (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Spawn (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Cognac (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Velour (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Toasted (28) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mimosa (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Courtroom Realness (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Summer Heat (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Petra (P, $8.00) 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.
Terracotta (Siren #5)
PPermanent.
Burnished Copper (Siren #6)
Siren #6 is a medium-dark copper with warm, orange undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had a creamier, more silicone-heavy feel to the touch, so it was more slippery than I expected. It applied better with a flat, firmer brush or fingertip but I had to be careful to press and pat it on to avoid getting uneven application. It had opaque pigmentation that stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Makin' Cents (LE, $4.50) (100% similar).
- Pat McGrath Mustafar Heat (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Cointreau (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Do It (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bayside (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced I'm Toasted (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Palais (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Tarte Mic Drop (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Hector E (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Vegas Lights (P, $12.00) is 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.
This is really gorgeous!!
This palette looks so beautiful but I’m sure I have countless dupes on my collection. It’s still tempting though because it is just so pretty!! No matter how many warm nude palettes I have I still always want more.
I really love the shades here, but I will need to go through the dupe lists with a fine-tooth comb just to make sure that this isn’t dupe city. Otherwise, it would be a thumbs up!
So glad this reviewed well. I’ll order tomorrow. Sure I have enough warm neutrals but this is such good quality, and I like Theory palette size and style a lot (I have and use Minx and Nuance often). It’s a no-brainer for me. Thanks for the quick review.
It is a lovely little palette for those who can wear these shades. Interesting there were no little bits of glitter to annoy in this palette, unlike the last one. Thank you for the review Christine.
I got so excited when you listed $39! Unfortunately it’s $45 everywhere, like the other Theories 🙁
Very nice palette. I’m up to my ears in warm shades, but this would be handy to keep in one’s purse or take traveling. I’ll still be passing.
It’s good to see strong ratings continue for Viseart Theory palettes. The shade range would not be flattering on me, unfortunately.
Sigh, such a beautiful palette though…