Tropic
Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($129.00 for 1.20 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for spring that includes a mix of mattes and shimmers with two rows of more neutral-hued shades and one row featuring pops of color. The matte eyeshadows were nice–= smooth and blendable, though a touch dry–but the shimmers were more inconsistent. Both Mint Frost and Tiger Lily were extremely dense, which made them stiffer and harder to work with; Tiger Lily was workable but Mint Frost was more challenging as it was also very chunky.
On a personal note (this did not impact the rating at all), I found the palette a challenge to work with unless I was only going to stick to three or four shades, due to the mismatch in undertones of the first two rows (very warm-toned) and last row (cooler-toned). I also found the lack of satin and pearl finishes made it harder to smoothly diffuse mattes into the metallics, as they were a denser, thicker formulation.
Each pan also contains 0.05 oz. compared to 0.08 oz. from prior releases; the brand explained (via Instagram story, which I can’t find to reference) that the ingredients used were different and lighter but the pans themselves had the same volume of product. I tried weighing pans from the Tropic palette against similar finish pans from my Sunset palette, but my food scale didn’t seem to be as reliable as ideal for this low of a weight–I kept getting 0.14 oz. for each pan, but when I put two together, it would go up to 0.31 oz. (which would account for the 0.03 oz. difference in product if the pans are exactly the same). Visually, the pans were the exact same height, width, and length. I didn’t receive a box with the palette, so I don’t have a list of ingredients for this one to try and compare it against past palettes.
I have seen certain types of formulas–typically “baked” eyeshadows–weigh noticeably less than traditional powder eyeshadows, but the brand has repeated finishes between palettes (like Creamy Matte), so I’m not sure what specifically was changed that would change the weight significantly (by 0.03 oz.) but not the volume. (If there was a new finish and that was lighter, it wouldn’t seem as notable.) Just for something easy to reference, MAC Eyeshadows are typically 0.05 oz. each but Veluxe Pearls (a type of finish) are 0.04 oz., and MAC Extra Dimension Eyeshadows are all 0.04 oz. despite having a similar pan size as the regular eyeshadows and actually having part of product raised above the pan’s maximum height. Another example is Chanel’s Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Quads, which contains 0.07 oz. of product when the original formula contained 0.24 oz. yet they seem to take up the same volume, though it seemed to go from traditional to a more “baked” formula.
The updated packaging is definitely an upgrade, though, from the prior palettes. I vastly prefer the more secure, plastic exterior and shade names written next to each respective shade over the overhead sheet from before.
Peach Puff
Peach Puff is a muted, medium-dark coral with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff that applied beautifully to bare skin–it didn’t darken or lose its intensity as I blended out, which can be a struggle when I work with mattes without primer. The texture was soft and velvety with just a touch of powderiness. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.
- Too Faced Just Peachy (Matte) (P, $16.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Zoeva MT070 (P, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Shop (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Butterscotched (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Lantana (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Wait for It (P, $5.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Flutterbye (LE, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
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Sangria
Sangria is slightly muted, medium red with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had excellent pigmentation in a single layer, while the texture was soft and blendable, so it was easy to apply to and blend out on my bare lid. The texture did feel a little drier compared to other mattes by the brand, which have been a bit more finely-milled. This shade started to fade noticeably on me after eight and a half hours of wear.
- MAC More Amour (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Panjin (132CM) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Saffron (P, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Carnal Charm (LE, $16.00) is brighter (85% similar).
- Zoeva MT090 (P, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Making Moves (P, $5.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- MAC Free to Be (DC, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Stay Golden (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Dynasty (P, $5.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Sephora Mauve (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
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Fake Tan
Fake Tan is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm, yellower undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency was soft and blendable but a touch dry to the touch. I had no trouble applying it to bare skin and blending it out. It lasted for eight hours before fading noticeably.
- MAC Satin Ochre (Right) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Nekkid (P, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M720 Apricot (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Zoeva MT050 (P, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Running Late (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Desert Vibes (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #1 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild To Muse and Carouse #1 (DC, $2.29) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Foix (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Layin' Low (DC, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
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Coco
Coco is a medium brown with warm, yellowish undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage with a soft, velvety texture that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but blended out beautifully without sheering out too readily. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me.
- MAC Mocha Minded (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Walnut (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Hot Cocoa (P, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Feel #3 (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Leather (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Hot Chocolate (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Becca Cognac (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Warm Mattes #9 (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Clove (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Stone (LE, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar).
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Sahara
Sahara is a medium-dark yellow with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It had very nearly opaque color payoff in one layer and was buildable to full coverage with less than a layer patted on top. The consistency was soft and velvety without being too softly nor too firmly pressed in the pan. It lasted for eight hours on me.
- Coloured Raine Daisy (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M408 Mustard (DC, $21.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Edge (P, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Paper Tiger (P, $5.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Desert Sands (P, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #2 (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Too Faced Chihuahua (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #7 (LE, ) is more muted (80% similar).
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Nudist
Nudist is a soft, peachy coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation in a single layer that applied evenly and easily to bare skin. The texture was soft and blendable with a touch of dryness. It wore well for eight hours on me.
- Too Faced Peach Suede (P, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Flutterbye (LE, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Endless Frequency (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Just Peachy (Matte) (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Petal (P, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Lantana (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Suburbia (P, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Affresco #1 (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Dior Fantasie (641) (P, $30.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Frosted Apricot (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
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Vintage Taupe
Vintage Taupe is a light brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft and velvety without being too powdery in the pan. It had rich color coverage that applied well to bare skin and blended out nicely. This shade stayed on well for eight hours.
- bareMinerals Granted (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Tete-a-Tint (P, $16.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Jouer Camel (P, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Fawn (Base) (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Wake Up Call (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Morphe M.F.E.O. (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Bamboo (DC, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Birkin (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Kid (P, $16.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Ciate Skinny Dip (LE, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
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Pastel Melon
Pastel Melon is a light-medium peach with warm, yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color payoff in a single layer paired with a soft, smooth, and velvety texture. The eyeshadow applied nicely to bare skin and blended out easily along the edges for a diffused edge. It started to fade on me after eight hours of wear.
- Coloured Raine Naked Eye (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Heir (P, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Dawn (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Chaser (P, $19.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Angel Face (P, $6.99) is more muted (90% similar).
- Sephora Sandcastle (P, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Soft Peach (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Lacy Sunday (P, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- Smashbox Werk It (P, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Tarte Booty (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
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Gusti
Gusti is a brighter, medium-dark orange with warm undertones and flecks of bluish sparkle over a metallic finish. The pigmentation was semi-opaque in one layer, but it was hard to build it up; I found it best to apply it using a dampened brush and patting it on. The texture was soft and a bit dusty to work with on the lid and yielded slight fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours on me.
- MAC With Flair (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- MAC Get Closer (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Sunset Dream (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I752 Electric Coral (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- MAC Suspiciously Sweet (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Salt Water (P, $5.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Peach Bronze (144CP) (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Rayon (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- LORAC Apricot (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Summer Sun (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
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Limoncello
Limoncello is a light yellow with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff in one layer, which wasn’t buildable unless I applied it using a dampened brush to begin with. The texture was drier and more loosely-pressed, which resulted in sheerer coverage and some fallout during application. There was something about how the shimmer combined with the powder and got lost on my lid–like it never brightened as much as I expected it would. It lasted for seven and a half hours on me but had some fallout over time.
- Smashbox Bellini Bling (P, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #5 (P, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Emerald #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I412 Wheat (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Maybelline Shady Shores (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Enchanting (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Smashbox Keeper (P, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #3 (P, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Hello Kitty Mimmy (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Sandglow (LE, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar).
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Mint Frost
Mint Frost is a light-medium aqua with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had a chunky consistency with a very firm, dense, and stiff consistency that made it really hard to apply evenly with fingertips, brushes, or sponge-tipped applicators (wet or dry). With enough jabbing and pushing of the surface, I could get enough product onto my brush to show up in a swatch, but I really had to work it into the skin to get an even (well, mostly) layer of product. There was some fallout during application (more from having to pack so much on to see it than from the texture alone), and then some fallout over the seven and a half hours it wore for.
- Bobbi Brown Seafoam (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Stila Freedom (LE, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- CoverGirl Turquoise Glow (325) (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Solstice (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Smashbox Sea (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #53 (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Joy (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NYX Mermaid (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sugarpill CandyCrush (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Guerlain Blue Ocean (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
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Exotic
Exotic is a medium emerald green with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted sheen. It appeared more metallic in the pan than it did applied, though a dampened brush did help to bring out the sheen. The texture was soft, smooth, and dense without being too firm or difficult to pick up. It applied evenly and stayed on well for eight and a half hours.
- Urban Decay Grasshopper (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Picnic in the Park (07) (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Milani Green Safari (P, $6.49) is darker (90% similar).
- Disney by Sephora Fins (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Buzo (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Hatter (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Midori (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Mali (P, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Grass (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Kush (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
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Laguna
Laguna is a bright, cyan blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that blended out nicely but had a tendency to darken and look more faded on the lid than it did initially. I found that primer helped to minimize the darkening but not entirely. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
Tiger Lily
Tiger Lily is a rich, deep blue with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was quite dense and on the thicker side, which made it a firmer eyeshadow and required a heavier hand and flat, synthetic brushes. I found that it was buildable to two layers to get true-to-pan intensity, as the first layer seemed to melt onto the lid and look a bit faded and flat (but opaque) otherwise. This shade was hard to blend along the edges due to the thicker consistency. It started to crease on me after eight hours on me.
- MAC Moon is Blue (LE, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Two Piece (P, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Midnight Bolt (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Spring-Summer '17 (LE, $39.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Switch to Blue (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Nebula (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Fired Sapphire (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Nile (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Weirdly Wonderful (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC A Sprinkle of Blues #3 (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
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Zena
Zena is a medium-dark lavender with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation that applied similarly to bare skin, and for this type of shade and finish, I was impressed by how intense and true-to-pan it appeared without primer. The texture was velvety and smooth, and the eyeshadow blended out easily along the edges without sheering out too readily. It wore well for eight hours on me.
- Illamasqua Can Can (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Lavender (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Zoeva Daydream (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Inglot #346 (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Purple Haze (DC, $16.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- MAC Jam Session (LE, $16.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Dope (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- LORAC Lilac (LE, $19.00) is lighter (80% similar).
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Peach Puff Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Peach Puff Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sangria Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sangria Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Fake Tan Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Fake Tan Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Coco Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Coco Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sahara Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sahara Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Nudist Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Nudist Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Vintage Taupe Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Vintage Taupe Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Pastel Melon Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Pastel Melon Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Gusti Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Gusti Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Limoncello Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
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Natasha Denona Limoncello Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
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Natasha Denona Mint Frost Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Mint Frost Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Exotic Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Exotic Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Laguna Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Laguna Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Tiger Lily Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Tiger Lily Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Zena Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Zena Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic 15-Pan Eyeshadow Palette
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Tropic Palette | Look Details
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Natasha Denona Peach Puff Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Peach Puff Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sangria Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sangria Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Fake Tan Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Fake Tan Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Coco Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Coco Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sahara Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Sahara Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Nudist Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Nudist Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Vintage Taupe Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Vintage Taupe Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Pastel Melon Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Pastel Melon Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Gusti Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Gusti Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Limoncello Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
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Natasha Denona Limoncello Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow
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Natasha Denona Mint Frost Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Mint Frost Sparkling Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Exotic Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Exotic Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Laguna Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Laguna Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Tiger Lily Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Tiger Lily Metallic Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Zena Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
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Natasha Denona Zena Creamy Matte Eye Shadow
