Giorgio Armani Avant-Premiere (02) Eye Quattro Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Avant-Premiere (02)

Giorgio Armani Avant-Premiere (02) Eye Quattro Eyeshadow Palette ($60.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a new, permanent neutral set of shades that includes a peach, mid-tone bronze, light taupe, and deep, red-brown. The four shades complemented each other to create an easy, go-to neutral look–I could definitely see it being a workhorse of a product for some people. All four shades performed well and came together without having to work at it.

Avant-Premiere (02)

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Avant-Premiere #1

Avant-Premiere #1 is a soft, light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture–had some slip to it–that helped it adhere particularly well to bare skin as it didn’t sheer out too readily. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.

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Dominique Cosmetics Nude Tea (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Dior Matte Nude (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Barefoot in the Grass (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Walking in the Sand (217) (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
LORAC Fawn (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay ABC Gum (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Peaches 'n Cream (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #1 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Becca Ombre Nudes #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
LORAC Mimosa (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
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Avant-Premiere #1

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Avant-Premiere #2

Avant-Premiere #2 is a medium bronze with warm, reddish undertones and warmer, golden shimmer. It had rich color payoff that applied evenly to my skin and blended out easily along the edges. The consistency was lightly creamy, firmer but not stiff to work with, and picked up well with brushes. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me before fading a bit.

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LORAC Black Tie Attire #6 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Golden Hours #1 (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Moon Rock (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Enchanted Forest (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Bad Habit D'Orsay (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Summer Fling (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Milani Suede Side to Side (PiP, $5.99) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Winsome Lose Some (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Smashbox Party Time (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever D652 Celestial Earth (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
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Avant-Premiere #2

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Avant-Premiere #3

Avant-Premiere #3 is a soft, golden taupe with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had a soft, smooth consistency that had slight slip but wasn’t too dense or too thick, which made it apply well to bare skin and look almost “melted” after a few minutes. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer and lasted well for eight hours on me.

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Pat McGrath Gilty Pleasure (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Too Faced Rum Raisin (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Clarins The Essentials #5 (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
Stila Metallic Taupe (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Laura Mercier Intense Moonlight (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Superwatt (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Becca Spirit Quartz (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Halo (2) (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Big Attitude (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Juvenile (LE, $7.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
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Avant-Premiere #3

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Avant-Premiere #4

Avant-Premiere #4 is a deep, reddish brown with subtle, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It seemed mostly matte, but it wasn’t as flat/powdery as most mattes and seemed to have a more natural finish to it. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to opaque coverage with two layers. The texture was soft, smooth, and felt a little emollient to the touch, which made me worry that it would apply unevenly but it ended up going on well and blending out nicely. It wore well for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.