LORAC Pro Palette 3

LORAC Pro Palette 3 ($44.00 for 0.32 oz.) includes a slim palette that contains 16 eyeshadows along with a miniature-sized eyeshadow primer. It’ll be available on June 12th online and in-stores on June 26th. I liked it, but it is par for the course with most of LORAC’s palettes–warmer, neutral–and will likely feel repetitive for anyone with the two prior Pro Palettes and/or the Unzipped palettes. The mattes applied better in this palette than the past Mega Pros and tended to go on fairly evenly with decent to good pigmentation, though wear was below average (a primer should help that). They seemed to adhere a bit better and had less fall out compared to the last Mega Pro palette. On my skin tone, I did find the shades ended up looking similar applied–the two looks I showed in the review are using different shades but look quite similar!

Blanc is a light, yellowed beige with a matte finish. It had a strong white base, so it may look chalky/ashy on some complexions–just a heads up. The consistency was very smooth and finely-milled with some powder kicked up in the pan, but I found the eyeshadow to have less fall out and better adhesion on the lid. It lasted for seven hours before fading. Inglot #353 (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Heaven (P, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Compassionate (LE) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Rock Candy (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Kat Von D Sage (Highlight) (P) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Porcelain (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS L'Amour, Toujours L'Amour #1 (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar). Smashbox Vanilla (P) is darker (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Canvas is a light-medium, yellowed beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff with a very soft, finely-milled texture that was somewhat dusty to work with. It wore well for seven hours before fading on me. Inglot #328 (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar). Disney by Sephora Flounder (LE) is darker (90% similar). Inglot #330 (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). Stila Pale Peach (LE, $18.00) is lighter (85% similar). LORAC Pink Nude (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Walking in the Sand (P, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). Sephora Sandcastle (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Tarte Barefoot in the Grass (LE) is warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Skimp (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Cool Taupe is a muted, medium-dark taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was good, but it wasn’t fully opaque, and the texture was dusty, even though it was silky to the touch, which resulted in it sheering out slightly. It was very blendable, at least, and I think it built-up better than some of the other dusty mattes in the palette. This shade wore well for seven hours on me. Sephora Pantone Universe Burro (LE) is brighter (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #3 (P) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Fix (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). theBalm Score (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Brown (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Unwind (P, $19.00) is brighter (90% similar). theBalm #44 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Fawned of You (LE, $16.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Sweet Tea (LE) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S642 Sahara (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer, better quality (85% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Camel (LE) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Buxom Gimme Gorgeous (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Sephora Pantone Universe Carob Brown (LE) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Tarte Wanderer (LE) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Zone (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #2 (P) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Pink Nude is a light, muted peachy-beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. While the texture is very, very silky and finely-milled, there is a fair amount of powder kicked up and a tendency to sheer out on the skin. It was hard to use this as a lid color as it tended to look dusty and drier. I had better luck using it on my brow bone, which seems to have less texture. The color started to fade after seven hours. Urban Decay Framed (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Walking in the Sand (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Lace Teddy (P, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar). Inglot #330 (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Fawn (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Flower Child (P) is cooler (90% similar). Stila Pale Peach (LE, $18.00) is lighter (90% similar). bareMinerals Empress (LE) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Canvas (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Minx #1 (P) is darker, warmer (80% similar). Urban Decay Skimp (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Clay is a muted, medium-dark brown with warm, reddish tones and a mostly matte finish. The texture was smooth and finely-milled with some dustiness, but it was minor compared to the other shades. It blended out well and applied with nearly opaque coverage. This shade stayed on well for just under eight hours. Dior Ambre Nuit #5 (LE) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Moleskin (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Baby Universe #1 (P) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Cobblestone (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte View from the Taupe (LE) is lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Social Butterfly #2 (P) is lighter (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Tuscan Storm #3 (P) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Lt. Brown (P, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Soft Brown (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Terracotta is a muted, medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that was slightly dusty. This shade started to fade after seven and a half hours of wear. Colour Pop Wilshire (LE, $5.00) is lighter (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Frappe (LE, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Rose Cloud (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar). Kat Von D Glasswing (P) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Downfall (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Always Sunny (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Bella Cappuccino (03) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery (90% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #3 (P) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Mousse (P, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Tawny (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Hazelnut Bon Bons (LE) is darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Dormouse (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Stila Individual (P) is warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever M646 Latte (P, $21.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dark Brown is a dark brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was semi-opaque with a soft, blendable consistency that was also dusty, so it sheered out somewhat on the skin but applied fairly evenly for me. It started to show signs of fading after seven and a half hours of wear. Anastasia Ash Brown (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani #1 Fall Collection 2012 #3 (LE) is darker, cooler (95% similar). LORAC Saddle (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #4 (P) is warmer (95% similar). Buxom Big Spender (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Namaste (P) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm Woodie (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Faint (P, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Cashmere #2 (P) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Secret Service (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Lancome Couture (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). MAC Aromatic (P, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Tarte Eiffel for You (LE) is warmer (95% similar). Sephora Rocky (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Charcoal Brown (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Dare (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Umber Fire Finch (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Hot Stone Massage (LE) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Sandstone (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M630 Sweet Chestnut (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Jet Black is a deep black with a matte finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff with a soft, finely-milled texture that was firmer than the other shades but not stiff. It could have been slightly more blendable overall. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours. Kat Von D Shax (P)(100% similar). NARS Shade VI (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Tarte Don't Stand Black (LE) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Fashionista (LE) is darker (95% similar). Makeup Geek Corrupt (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Perversion (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). theBalm Righteous (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). Divergent Dauntless Ink (LE) is darker (95% similar). LORAC Black (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Laura Mercier Noir (P, $23.00) is warmer (95% similar). Kat Von D Killing Moon (LE) is darker (95% similar). NARS Pandora (P) is lighter (95% similar). Smashbox Ebony (LE) is darker (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Caviar (LE, $22.00) is darker (95% similar). Buxom LBD (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Noir (P, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Coal (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Tarte Smoke & Mirrors (LE) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M100 Black (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Blackout (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Light Gold is a light, bright peach with warm, yellow undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was incredibly soft and smooth, but it did kick up a lot of product in the pan and had some fall out if I didn’t pat it into place (and that’s after tapping away excess prior to getting near my eye!). This shade started to fade after six and a half hours. Inglot #393 (P, $6.00) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Flow (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Guerlain Les Cendres #4 (LE) is cooler (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Almond Pearl is a light beige with warm, yellow undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-sheer to semi-opaque pigmentation paired with a very soft, dusty texture–this one sheered out almost instantly and was hard to build-up without a lightly tacky base (LORAC’s primer was not tacky enough). It started to fade after six hours. Chanel Seduction #2 (LE) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Vermeer (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Hourglass Exposure #1 (P) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Pretty (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Apricot Blend #1 (LE) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Quadrille #2 (LE) is cooler (95% similar). bareMinerals Mixologist (P) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Sephora Pantone Universe Autumn Blonde (LE) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Greenluxe #1 (P) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Ricepaper (P, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Givenchy Tentation #4 (P) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Amberluxe #1 (P) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Vanilla Diamond (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Cle de Peau Golden Lace #3 (LE) is cooler (90% similar). Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Colour Pop Supermodel (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Just Gleaming (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Medallion is a sparkly, medium-dark bronze with warm undertones anda glittery finish. This is sort of the “are you joking us?” shade in the palette, and I can’t recall coming across such a chunky, glittery mess of a shade from LORAC before, so it was a surprise. Instead of being a denser, creamier formula like some of the high-shimmer shades in the Unzipped palettes, it’s loosely packed and dislodges a ton of product with the merest touch of a brush. The particles are quite chunky and really separate from the base color. It’s a mess to use, results in a lot of fall out (even if you manage to get any of the glitter to stay!) over time. You would need to use a glitter adhesive to get any value out of this one. Colour Pop Nillionaire (P, $5.00) is more pigmented, better quality (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Taupe (LE, $28.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Makeup Geek Satellite (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar). Makeup Geek Utopia (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Light Pewter is a light-medium beige with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had really good pigmentation, though the consistency was thin and dusty enough that some of the shimmer pulled away from the base color when blended. On my skin tone (light-medium), this one gets lost if I blend it too much as there’s no shimmer to differentiate it from my skin tone (this is a note; it doesn’t affect the rating). It lasted for seven hours on me before fading. MAC French Clay (P, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Disco Dust #1 (P) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Cashmere #5 (P) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Uncommon (LE) is darker (85% similar). MAC Divine Rule (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar). NARS Callisto (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar). Viseart Chroma #4 (P) is darker (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Amethyst is a deep plum with warm, brown undertones and a satin sheen. It had good color payoff with a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that wasn’t too soft or too firm. This shade lasted for eight hours before fading noticeably. Disney by Sephora Rococo (LE) is darker (95% similar). Lancome Colour du Jour (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Black Currant (P, $16.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Blazing Gold #4 (LE) is lighter, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Pop (P, $16.00) is cooler (85% similar). Laura Mercier Plumifique (LE) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S832 Ash Plum (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). MAC Universal Appeal (LE, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). MAC Frock Talk (LE, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar). Makeup Geek Sensuous (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rose Bronze is a light-medium brown with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The pigmentation seemed quite good, actually, but the texture was thin and dusty, which led to some of the shimmer separating from the base color as well as the color itself sheering out when blended. I would use a tacky base to help this one stay in place. On its own, it lasted for six hours. Tarina Tarantino Agate (P) is lighter (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Rivoli #3 (P) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Sweet Satisfaction (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Palace (LE) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I538 Pearly Gray Beige (P, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Scheherazade's Tale (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). theBalm Stand-offish (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Tarina Tarantino Fantastical #4 (P) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Dark Mocha is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish. The color payoff was opaque, while the texture was soft, denser than most of the other shades in the palette, and easy to apply without losing intensity. It lasted for eight hours before fading on me. Inglot #402 (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Nevermind (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals A-Ha (P) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Ursa Major (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Burberry Gold #1 (LE) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Bronze (LE, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 12 (LE) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Quiet Type (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Laura Mercier Burnished Rose (LE, $23.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Silver Dawn (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #6 (P) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Truffle is a blackened taupe-brown with subtle, neutral-to-cool undertones and a satiny sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a slightly firmer consistency that made it harder to blend out on the lid as it looked somewhat patchy without a primer or base underneath. This shade wore well for eight hours. Kevyn Aucoin Dark Chocolate (LE) is less shimmery (95% similar). Hourglass Atmosphere #5 (P) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Dipped in Chocolate (LE) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Permanent Press #3 (LE) is warmer (95% similar). Viseart Cashmere #3 (P) is darker, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Apropos (P) is darker (90% similar). theBalm #15 (P, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar). Zoeva Infusion (P) is darker (90% similar). Giorgio Armani #08 (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). MAC Rising Passions (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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