Beauty Care: Dior Plum Tulle (159) Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Plum Tulle (159)

Dior Plum Tulle (159) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.24 oz.) features an updated formula in a purple/plum-leaning color story. There was one matte shade, while the remaining four shades had some level of shimmer (ranging from satin to pearl). All five shades had good pigmentation, while the second shade was on the powdery side, the others were very easy to work with. It’s definitely an upgrade in formula, overall, compared to the brand’s traditional powder formula from a few years ago.

Plum Tulle (159)

PPermanent. $65.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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Plum Tulle #1

Plum Tulle #1 is a bright silver with cooler undertones and a metallic finish that seemed to have a subtle, pinkish pearl throughout. It had opaque color coverage with a moderately dense consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed into the pan, which made for easy application. The eyeshadow went on evenly, diffused well along the edges, and didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Chanel Tisse Smoky #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Buxom Pure Platinum (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Colour Pop Ice Crystals (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop Star Struck (DC, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
MAC Unfazed (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
NYX Tin (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Discotheque (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Dior Smoky Canvas #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Moon Glow (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Colour Pop On a Whimsy (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and comfortable texture" that is long-wearing and has "intense color" (or "high-pigment"). There are five finishes that can be found within various palettes: matte, satin, shimmer, metallic, highlighter, and glitter, though there aren't specific descriptions by finish, unfortunately.

There were a few shades that seemed more sparkly and were sheerer, more like layering shades, while the other finishes tended to be pigmented. In general, the texture was moderately dense with the matte shades being slightly thinner and a smidgen powdery in the pan compared to the satin, shimmer, and metallic shades.

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● SQUALANE ● TALC ● CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE ● SILICA ● ZINC STEARATE ● POLYBUTENE ● DIMETHICONE ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● TIN OXIDE ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SERICIN ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● CITRIC ACID ● POTASSIUM SORBATE ● TOCOPHEROL ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 75470 (CARMINE) ● CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].

Plum Tulle #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Plum Tulle #2

Plum Tulle #2 is a soft, milky white base with iridescent pearl that shifted between pink and peach but less as a continuous shift. The base was more matte and somewhat powdery, while the shimmer was quite fine and seemed overwhelmed by the base. It had good color coverage that could be built up to full coverage with a second layer. It lasted decently for seven and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Tom Ford Beauty Ripe Plum (Left) (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Red Mist (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Kat Von D Opal (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Pink Mist (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Crystal Castle (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Cube (DC, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia A1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Haedus (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Smashbox Techno (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
bareMinerals Skinny Dip (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

TALC ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● MICA ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● TIN OXIDE ● LAUROYL LYSINE ● DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● SORBIC ACID ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SERICIN ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● CITRIC ACID ● POTASSIUM SORBATE ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 75470 (CARMINE) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].

Plum Tulle #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Plum Tulle #3

Plum Tulle #3 is a medium-dark purple with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had excellent color payoff in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. The consistency was soft, slightly dense but not overly firm or thick. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Dior Magnify #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Viseart Amethyst #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Kauai II (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Dior Temptation (184) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced That's My Jam (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Highly Charged (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace You, Only Better (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #14 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Craving (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Anastasia Opaline (DC, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● TALC ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● MICA ● TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● TIN OXIDE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SERICIN ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● CITRIC ACID ● POTASSIUM SORBATE ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 75470 (CARMINE) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].

Plum Tulle #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

Plum Tulle #4

Plum Tulle #4 is a light, rosy mauve with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to my skin and diffused with ease along the edges. The texture was moderately dense, smooth without being too firmly pressed into the pan, and easy to work with. This shade wore nicely for eight hours on me before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Viseart Bisous (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Moonlit Violet #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Provocateur (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Inglot J405 Celestial (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Mad Mod (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Bordello (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Pretty Vulgar True Colors (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
LORAC Ametrine (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Viseart Sterling (Amethyst #5) (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Too Faced The Strip (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● TALC ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● TIN OXIDE ● SORBIC ACID ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SERICIN ● DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● CITRIC ACID ● POTASSIUM SORBATE ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].

Plum Tulle #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Plum Tulle #5

Plum Tulle #5 is a deep purple with subtle, warm undertones and barely-there micro-shimmer strewn through a more matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency was soft, lightly powdery in the pan but not prone to fallout. The eyeshadow applied evenly and blended out surprisingly well and didn’t lose its coverage. There were signs of fading present after eight and a half hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Top Dupes

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Sydney Grace Brilliant Realm (PiP, $5.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Urban Decay Delirious (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Still Life (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Power Plum (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Tarte Getty Up & Go (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Tarte Glamorous (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Last Caress (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Vortex (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
LORAC Plum (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Wild Card (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

Aside from those more sparkly shades, the formula was blendable, pigmented, easy to work with, and lasted an average of eight hours on me (without a primer).

Browse all of our Dior High Colour Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

TALC ● MICA ● SILICA ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● TITANIUM/TITANIUM DIOXIDE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE ● DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● LAUROYL LYSINE ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● SORBIC ACID ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● TIN OXIDE ● LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● TOCOPHEROL ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● CI 75470 (CARMINE) ● CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) ● CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) ● CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) ● CI 77289 (CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN) ● CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) ● CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) ● CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) ● CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) ● ].