I Need a Nude
Natasha Denona I Need a Nude 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette ($69.00 for 0.67 oz.) is a new, permanent neutral palette that leaned slightly warm-toned (more of a rose/peach undertone throughout) with a few neutral-toned shades that gave the color story a desaturated look without being very light or washed out. The quality was comparable to past ND releases, though this palette has more sparkly shades than typical for a palette, so those who prefer smoother finishes may find this too sparkly.
Ingredients
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
Stone (493CM)
Stone (493CM) is a light, pinky-taupe with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Sydney Grace Long Journey (P, $5.25).
- MAC Quarry (P, $17.00).
- Lethal Cosmetics Calcination (P, $6.00).
- ColourPop Pricey (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Bucket List (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Friend Owl (LE, $4.50).
- MAC Fogged In (LE, $17.00).
- MAC Haux (P, $17.00).
- ColourPop Girlfriend (PiP, $4.50).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Feel (LE, ).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ZINC STEARATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), DIMETHICONE, ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CARMINE (CI 75470), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, MICA, TALC, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
10
Pigmentation
9
Longevity
5
Application
Whisper (494M)
Whisper (494M) is a light peach with moderate, warm undertones and a peach-pink pearl throughout a more metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly emollient, moderately-firm in press
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely; touch of fallout
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- LORAC Mirage (LE, $19.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty White Suede #1 (LE, ).
- Tarte Posse (LE, ).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Most (PiP, ).
- Tarte Pixel (LE, ).
- ColourPop Extravaganza (LE, $4.50).
- Tarte Seashell (LE, ).
- MAC Flashbeams (PiP, ).
- MAC Jest (P, $17.00).
- NARS Double Orgasm (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. – $362.50 Per Ounce
The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Metallic Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, ALUMINA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, ZINC STEARATE, ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TIN OXIDE, SILICA, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), CARMINE (CI 75470), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Ella (495SF)
Ella (495SF) is a light-medium, golden bronze with muted, warm undertones and a lightly sparkling, metallic finish. It had finer sparkle compared to some of the other SF/SW shades in the palette.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly emollient, moderately-firm in press
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- NABLA Cosmetics Glorious (PiP, ).
- MAC Monaco-co (Enchanted Forest) (LE, $20.00).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Collision (LE, ).
- Anastasia Yacht (LE, $12.00).
- Huda Beauty Khaki Haze #1 (PiP, ).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Honey (P, $36.00).
- LORAC Firefly (LE, ).
- Urban Decay Winterfell (LE, $19.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Chalet Lust #4 (LE, ).
- Anastasia Moo (LE, $12.00).
Ingredients
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, MICA, C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, LAURYL DIMETHICONE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), CELLULOSE ACETATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), POLYSORBATE 60, TRIACETIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), WATER (AQUA), SILICA, ZINC STEARATE, ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Vague (496CM)
Vague (496CM) is a muted, medium pink-leaning coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL, CARMINE (CI 75470), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), YELLOW 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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Travertine (497M)
Travertine (497M) is a very light brown with moderate, warm undertones–slightly rosy–paired with a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly emollient, moderately-firm in press
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely; touch of fallout
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop Fortunate One (LE, $4.50).
- Dior Smoky Sequins #3 (LE, ).
- Chanel Patine Bronze (840) (P, $36.00).
- Moira Orion (P, $7.50).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #5 (PiP, ).
- Dior Nude Dress #1 (PiP, ).
- Persona Seductive (PiP, ).
- Too Faced Tickle Me (LE, $16.00).
- ColourPop Pancakes Please (LE, $4.50).
- LORAC Magic (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.08 oz. – $362.50 Per Ounce
The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Metallic Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
TALC, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, ALUMINUM POWDER (CI 77000), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Delilah (498SW)
Delilah (498SW) is a light-medium, golden taupe with subtle, warm reddish undertones and a sparkling, almost wet-like finish. There was enough slip in the texture to minimize fallout, but for those who want to ensure no fallout, I would recommend using it with an adhesive spray/base.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly emollient, moderately-firm in press
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely; touch of fallout
- Long-wearing (9 hours with slight fallout over time)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- LORAC Silver Moon (PiP, ).
- Tom Ford Beauty Rose Topaz #3 (LE, ).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Golden Goddess #2 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Rumored (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Dozin’ Off (LE, $6.00).
- Dior Moonlight #1 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Transform (LE, $4.50).
- Ace Beaute Orion (DC, ).
- NABLA Cosmetics Sandy (P, $8.00).
- NARS Under Your Skin (LE, $19.00).
Ingredients
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, MICA, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), SILICA, ALUMINA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER, LAUROYL LYSINE, TIN OXIDE, CARMINE (CI 75470), LAURETH-4, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
Silhouette (499CM)
Silhouette (499CM) is a deep taupe-brown with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation
- Smooth, finely-milled, slightly thinner/a touch powdery compared to most in this finish
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), CARMINE (CI 75470), DIMETHICONE, MICA, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), SILICA, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9
Pigmentation
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Muse (500SF)
Muse (500SF) is a brighter, light copper with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones paired with a high-sparkle, metallic finish that looked slightly glossy when blended out.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient, moderately-firm in press
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading slightly)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Huda Beauty Crave (PiP, ).
- ColourPop OG (LE, $7.00).
- Dominique Cosmetics Crème Brulee (PiP, ).
- Hourglass Reflect (P, $29.00).
- Stilazzi Bondi (LE, ).
- Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fabric (PiP, ).
- Natasha Denona Shine (218M) (PiP, $29.00).
- MAC Café Tinto (LE, $17.00).
- Viseart Fizz (LE, ).
Ingredients
MICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, LAURYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), POLYSORBATE 60, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, WATER (AQUA), PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Fair (501CM)
Fair (501CM) is a light, pinky-peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Nearly opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, velvety, a touch powdery
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Lisa Eldridge Tea Room (P, $16.00).
- Persona Humble (PiP, ).
- ColourPop With a Smile (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Hello (LE, $4.50).
- Too Faced Lace Teddy (PiP, $16.00).
- Sephora Golden Marshmallow (351) (P, $9.00).
- ColourPop 2 Hot 4 U (LE, $4.50).
- LORAC Cozy (LE, $19.00).
- Laura Mercier Wind (LE, $23.00).
- Sephora Latte (LE, ).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), CARMINE (CI 75470), MICA, TALC, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Longevity
5
Application
Filigree (502SF)
Filigree (502SF) is a rich, medium-dark bronzy-taupe with subtle, warm rosy undertones and a lightly sparkling, metallic finish. It was surprisingly dense, so I felt like a lighter layer diffused ended up giving more of a sparkly finish than a metallic one.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately emollient, moderately-firm in press
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading slightly)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- MAC Snowdusk (LE, $20.00).
- Chanel Vastness (32) (P, $36.00).
- NARS Daydream (DC, $25.00).
- Sydney Grace Babe (P, $8.00).
- Make Up For Ever D562 Taupe Platinum (DC, $21.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty True (LE, ).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Topaz Flash (P, $28.00).
- Tarte Minx (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace Rover (P, $6.25).
- NABLA Cosmetics Rich Darling (PiP, ).
Ingredients
MICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, LAURYL DIMETHICONE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ALUMINA, ZINC STEARATE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, SILICA, POLYSORBATE 60, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, WATER (AQUA), PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Wit (503CM)
Wit (503CM) is a brighter, light-medium pink-leaning coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Bad Habit Cirrus (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay Introvert (P, $19.00).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #5 (LE, ).
- MAC Happydaze (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Floral Feels (LE, $4.50).
- Smashbox Rose (P, $22.00).
- Too Faced Frosted Apricot (LE, $16.00).
- ColourPop Good Vibes (PiP, $4.50).
- Estee Lauder Boho Rose #3 (PiP, ).
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #8 (LE, ).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ZINC STEARATE, YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), DIMETHICONE, CARMINE (CI 75470), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
Sheen (504GW)
Sheen (504GW) is a light, coppery-orange with moderate, warm undertones and a smooth, finely-milled micro-sparkle that looked wet when applied to skin.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, slightly dry to the touch, not too firmly-pressed, thin but not stiff
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading a bit)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Sephora Demanding (31) (P, $9.00).
- Moira Showtime (P, $7.50).
- Tom Ford Beauty Naked Pink #3 (LE, ).
- Chanel Tender #3 (PiP, ).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fabric (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Coco Crush (LE, $4.50).
- MAC Melaza (LE, $17.00).
- ColourPop OG (LE, $7.00).
- Too Faced Push-up (2018) (PiP, $16.00).
- elf Champagne Crystal (P, $5.00).
Ingredients
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, DIMETHICONE, MICA, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), SILICA, HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LAUROYL LYSINE, TIN OXIDE, LAURETH-4, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Tender (505CM)
Tender (505CM) is a light-medium taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones paired with a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Urban Decay Laredo (PiP, $19.00).
- Urban Decay Tease (P, $19.00).
- ColourPop Python (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Flirty (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Encore (PiP, $4.50).
- Bad Habit Lunar (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace Coffee Snob (LE, $5.25).
- ColourPop Bould Type (PiP, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Long Journey (P, $5.25).
- Urban Decay Tease (DC, $19.00).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), DIMETHICONE, CARMINE (CI 75470), TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
Mesh (506CM)
Mesh (506CM) is a medium-dark, rosy-beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Nearly opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, velvety, not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading a bit)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop Lush (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop 6 Rings (LE, $4.50).
- Viseart Sand (Cool Mattes 2 #2) (P, ).
- ColourPop Salted Caramel (PiP, $4.50).
- MAC You’re Bluffing (LE, $17.00).
- Clinique Nude Rose (PiP, $15.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty At the Office (PiP, ).
- Pretty Vulgar Rise (PiP, ).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #1 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Skinny Legend (LE, $4.50).
Formula Overview
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows are quite pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. The eyeshadows have improved over time, particularly with respect to longevity (without a primer). The original formula often creased on me within seven to eight hours, whereas the more current formula wears eight to nine hours with fading (instead of full-on creasing). The more matte finishes tend to be a bit more velvety, substantial, and less dry/powdery compared to prior iterations.
The metallic finish is often the creamiest, slightly denser in feel, but has excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. The sparkling shades can have some fallout, depending on how they’re applied and how sparkly they are, so they sometimes work better with fingertips or a dampened brush; they can also run sheerer compared to other finishes.
Cream-Powders are the more unique formulation and tend to have firmer, almost stiff, consistencies and more semi-opaque, watercolor-esque coverage. They are longer-wearing, but they can take a few uses to learn how to use. This formula has also improved compared to when it first debuted–it is a bit more yielding now.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), ZINC STEARATE, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), IRON OXIDES (CI 77492), IRON OXIDES (CI 77499), DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, CARMINE (CI 75470), MICA, ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), TALC, SILICA, KAOLIN, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
Mia (507SW)
Mia (507SW) is a light pink with moderate, warm undertones and a more translucent base, as it was finer, wet-looking sparkle with a shiny finish. I wasn’t able to find anything specifically calling this shade out as transparent/sheer, and it appeared opaque in the brand’s promo swatches!
- Medium pigmentation
- Smooth, slightly dry to the touch, not too firmly-pressed, thin but not stiff
- Applied evenly and blended out nicely
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading a bit)
Ingredients
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), MICA, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, LAUROYL LYSINE, CARMINE (CI 75470), TIN OXIDE, LAURETH-4, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL.
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.
6.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
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