Explore the Natasha Denona Yucca Eyeshadow Palette
The Natasha Denona Yucca 15-Pan Small Eyeshadow Palette ($69.00 for 0.67 oz.) features an exquisite blend of olive-toned neutrals, harmoniously combined with vibrant pops of orange and teal. This palette introduces a revolutionary formula called “Sparkling Foil,” which delivers a striking, high-shine metallic finish while ensuring minimal fallout. However, the palette may not offer the versatility expected as several shades, such as Acacia, Tipu, and Citrine, closely resemble one another. There is also a unique mid-tone green that lacks a definitive identity as neither a true forest green nor a warmer olive. Despite these observations, the quality of all shades is remarkable; they exhibit excellent pigmentation, blendability, and longevity.
Ingredients List for Yucca Palette
Yucca Palette Overview
PPermanent. $69.00.
Unveil the Allure of Plantasia (478SF)
The Plantasia (478SF) shade captivates with its light-medium copper base featuring warm, orange undertones, and a stunning blue-to-teal shifting sparkle that adds a unique flair to your look. This shade boasts nearly opaque pigmentation, ensuring that you achieve that desired vibrant effect effortlessly. The texture is smooth and lightly emollient, although it is more loosely pressed than many other Natasha Denona shimmers. It applies evenly and blends beautifully, allowing for seamless transitions between colors. Additionally, it is long-wearing, providing up to 9 hours of wear before showing any visible fading, though some fallout may occur.
- Nearly opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly emollient but more loosely-pressed than most ND shimmers
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading visibly but a touch of fallout)
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- MAC Caramelo (LE, $17.00).
- Natasha Denona Helena (275K) (LE, ).
- ColourPop So Fly (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Starshine (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Side2Side (PiP, $6.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty African Violet #2 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop One by One (LE, $6.00).
- Sephora Cherry Blossom (364) (P, $9.00).
- ColourPop Warning (LE, $4.50).
- Natasha Denona Botanic (192DC) (PiP, $29.00).
Ingredients in Plantasia (478SF)
MICA, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, LAURYL DIMETHICONE, ZINC STEARATE, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [CI 77891], IRON OXIDES CI 77491.
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Discover the Richness of Calathea (479CP)
The Calathea (479CP) shade showcases a medium olive green hue with moderate, warm undertones and a luxurious satin finish. This color is designed for those who appreciate an earthy but sophisticated look. It offers semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation that allows you to customize your intensity from subtle to bold. The texture is moderately dense with a cream-powder feel, providing a light glide upon application while still feeling more powder-like on the skin. This shade applies evenly and effortlessly blends with other shades, making it a versatile addition to your makeup collection. Expect long-lasting wear of up to 9 hours before it begins to fade visibly.
- Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
- Moderately dense, cream-powder feel with light glide but more powder-like on skin
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
Explore our comprehensive Formula Overview for detailed insights on performance and characteristics, including fragrance notes.
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop So Tender (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Local BB (PiP, $4.50).
- Natasha Denona Savanna (LE, ).
- MAC Marsh (P, $17.00).
- NARS Thrill Seeker (LE, $19.00).
- KVD Beauty Lala (LE, ).
- Glaminatrix Camo (P, $7.30).
- NARS Up in Smoke (LE, $19.00).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Extravaganza (LE, ).
- ColourPop You’re a Star (PiP, $4.50).
In-Depth Look at the Formula
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The majority of the brand’s eyeshadows exhibit exceptional pigmentation, blendability, and long-wearing abilities. Over time, the formula has seen significant improvements, especially regarding longevity without a primer. The original formula tended to crease within seven to eight hours, while the current formulation lasts eight to nine hours with only slight fading, avoiding severe creasing. Moreover, the matte finishes have become more velvety and substantial, eliminating the dry or powdery feel often associated with older versions.
The metallic finishes are creamy and slightly denser, ensuring excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. However, sparkling shades may experience some fallout based on application methods and their inherent sparkle, often performing better when applied with fingertips or a dampened brush. Cream-Powder formulations are unique, featuring a firmer consistency that offers semi-opaque, watercolor-like coverage, though they may require a bit of practice to master. These formulations have also improved since their initial release, becoming more forgiving and user-friendly.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Cream-Powder Eye Shadow swatches for more options.
Calathea (479CP) Ingredients
MICA, DIMETHICONE, SQUALANE, SILICA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMER, KAOLIN, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, BORON NITRIDE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL, LAURETH-4, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [CI 77891], IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499, ULTRAMARINES CI 77007, 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
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Experience the Unique Charm of Komorebi (480SF)
The Komorebi (480SF) shade is a muted, medium-dark antique gold that features subtle warm undertones paired with a dazzling, sparkling metallic finish. This shade provides opaque pigmentation, allowing you to create stunning looks with ease. The texture is smooth and lightly emollient, though it is more loosely pressed than many of Natasha Denona’s other shimmer formulations. It applies evenly and blends seamlessly, ensuring a flawless application every time. With a long-wearing formula, you can expect this shade to last up to 9 hours before showing any visible fading, although some slight fallout may occur.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, lightly emollient but more loosely-pressed than most ND shimmers
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading visibly but a touch of fallout)
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- Guerlain Metal Butterfly #3 (PiP, ).
- NABLA Cosmetics Libertine (PiP, ).
- Natasha Denona Grin (365M) (LE, $29.00).
- Coloured Raine Lemon Wheat Grass (LE, $6.99).
- Urban Decay Blitz (DC, $19.00).
- Sydney Grace Worth the Wait (DC, $8.00).
- Huda Beauty Python #3 (LE, ).
- NARS Tryst (DC, $25.00).
- ColourPop Small Fairy (LE, $4.50).
- Danessa Myricks Nebula (P, $18.00).
Ingredients in Komorebi (480SF)
CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, LAURYL DIMETHICONE, MICA, SILICA, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, CELLULOSE ACETATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TIN OXIDE, TRIACETIN, ZINC STEARATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, ALUMINUM POWDER CI 77000, BRONZE POWDER CI 77400.
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.
Uncover the Elegance of Acacia (481CM)
The Acacia (481CM) shade presents a light-medium olive green with warm undertones, finished in a matte texture that is perfect for creating sophisticated looks. This shade offers opaque pigmentation, allowing for vibrant application with just one swipe. The texture is smooth and velvety, providing a lightly powdery feel that ensures no fallout during application. It applies evenly to the eyelids and blends seamlessly with other shades, making it an essential component of your makeup collection. Expect this shade to deliver long-wearing performance for up to 9 hours before any visible fading occurs.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, velvety texture, lightly powdery but no fallout
- Applied evenly and blended out with ease
- Long-wearing (9 hours before fading visibly)
FURTHER READING:
For more details, check out our Formula Overview for insights on performance and characteristics, including scent.
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Sephora Jeffery (LE, ).
- MAC Remixology (LE, $17.00).
- Dose of Colors Edgy (PiP, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Recluse (P, $6.00).
- Glaminatrix Down to Earth (PiP, $7.30).
- MAC Sour Lemon (DC, $17.00).
- Sephora Omen (PiP, ).
- MAC Per-suede Me (P, $20.00).
- KVD Beauty Exodus (LE, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Runaway (P, $6.50).
Explore the Formula Overview
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The brand’s eyeshadows are known for their high pigmentation, ease of blending, and long-lasting wear. Recent improvements have enhanced their longevity, especially when used without a primer. Previously, the original formula creased after seven to eight hours; however, the newer formulation lasts between eight to nine hours with only slight fading, steering clear of more severe creasing. The matte finishes have evolved to become more velvety and substantial, moving away from the dry or powdery sensation of earlier iterations.
The metallic finishes are creamy and slightly denser, providing excellent pigmentation, adhesion, and blendability. Sparkling shades may have some fallout based on the method of application and their inherent sparkle, often performing better when applied with fingertips or a damp brush. The unique cream-powder formulations tend to have a firmer, almost stiff consistency and provide semi-opaque, watercolor-like coverage. While they may require practice to master, these formulas have become more user-friendly over time.
Browse all of our Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow swatches for further exploration.
Acacia (481CM) Ingredients
SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, ZINC STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES CI 77491, IRON OXIDES CI 77492, IRON OXIDES CI 77499.
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
