Xenon
Natasha Denona Xenon Mini Eyeshadow PaletteNatasha Denona Xenon Mini Eyeshadow Palette ($25.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a new, seemingly-permanent mini gray-scale color story that includes four matte shades and one shimmer shade (which is a repromote). The palette listed three of the matte shades as “CP” or Cream-Powder, but they seemed like Creamy Mattes to me (and definitely NOT Cream-Powders!), though I’m trying to get confirmation from the brand. All five shades were pigmented, long-wearing, and easy enough to use, though the matte black was stiffer in the pan and would be better for those who want to build-up more slowly.
Ingredients
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
Blackest Black Matte
Blackest Black Matte is a deep black with neutral undertones and a matte finish. The texture was thinner and firmer; it was the type of texture that would be ideal for someone who wants a lot of control and the ability to build-up their black eyeshadow rather than have full-on pigmentation in a single go.
There was very little fallout, and it was fairly blendable, but it wasn’t the most blendable black eyeshadow I’ve come across. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Pat McGrath Xtreme Black (PiP, $25.00) (100% similar).
- Smashbox Blackout (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Obsidian (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia E5 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Smashbox Deadline (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Jet Black (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Pandora II (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Pagan (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Punk (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
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
ISODODECANE, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, C20-24 OLEFIN, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES).
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.
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
Gloom (280CM)
Gloom (280CM) is a darker gray with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, more velvety texture that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but blended out beautifully while maintaining its intensity on my skin. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Laura Mercier Steel (LE, $23.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Russian Blue (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Deep Space (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Slated (DC, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Split (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics GF (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Dynam-O (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Smoke (Contour) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Etiquette (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Claudia (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
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 , CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINA, GLYCERIN, SILICA._x000D_
(+/-)/MAY CONTAIN :_x000D_
CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 ( IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 ( IRON OXIDES ), CI 77499_x000D_
( IRON OXIDES), CI 77007 ( ULTRAMARINES).
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
Longevity
5
Application
Chromatic (04M)
Chromatic (04M) is a bright, light silver with cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a lot of sparkle in it, so it did not appear sheer in practice despite the base not being fully opaque. The texture was more loosely-pressed and had some texture due to the amount of sparkles in it.
The product applied best with a fingertip and pressed/patted into place or else there was some fallout to contend with. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly but had a little bit of fallout over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- MAC Silver Coin (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Flask (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Creeper (LE, $25.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Moonshine (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Mercury (GPV2 #14) (P, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Pretty in Paris (LE, $9.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Magnetic Moon (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Smashbox Rock Icon (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Star Struck (DC, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Silver (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
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, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, MICA,_x000D_
DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, SILICA, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE,_x000D_
PTFE, ZINC STEARATE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77499 ( IRON OXIDES), CI 77000 ( ALUMINUM POWDER).
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
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
Mist (281CM)
Mist (281CM) is a light, bluish-gray with cool undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was smooth, more velvety, and a little powdery but not prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It had full color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and blended out well. There were signs of fading visible after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Formula Overview
–
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, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL,_x000D_
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER,_x000D_
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, SILICA, ALUMINA, GLYCERIN, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77492 ( IRON OXIDES ), CI 77499 ( IRON OXIDES), CI 77007 ( ULTRAMARINES).
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
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Puff (282CM)
Puff (282CM) is a soft, off-white with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was finely-milled, smooth, and velvety, so it had enough substance that it maintained most of its color opacity when applied to bare skin, though I’d recommend applying it over an eyeshadow for smoothest and more intense results. It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage that wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Formula Overview
–
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 , CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINA, GLYCERIN, SILICA._x000D_
(+/-)/MAY CONTAIN :_x000D_
CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), CI 77491 ( IRON OXIDES), CI 77492 ( IRON OXIDES ), CI 77499_x000D_
( IRON OXIDES), CI 77007 ( ULTRAMARINES).
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
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
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