Beauty Care: Dior Grand Bal (539) Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Grand Bal (539)

Dior Grand Bal (539) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, neutral color story that included two more gold-hued shades with a sparkling taupe and peach, which had a deep, almost cool-toned matte to round out the color scheme. The first shade was more sparkly and had a bit of fallout, while the second shade was more powdery (to the point of being a little dry), while the remaining three shades were excellent.

Grand Bal (539)

PPermanent. $65.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

We hope you'll consider supporting Temptalia by shopping through our links below. Thanks!

Sephora Sephora Beautylish Ulta Nordstrom More

Grand Bal #1

Grand Bal #1 is a light gold with strong, warm undertones and fine, gold sparkle woven through a more metallic finish. It actually seemed like micro-glitter to me based on the depth of the particles, but I didn’t see any plastic (PET) glitter listed in the ingredients. The texture was smooth, dense and not overly thick, so it had some binder in it that helped to keep the sparkles from disappearing (in my brush or as a result of fallout).

It had good color coverage that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. It lasted well for eight and a half hours but had light fallout over time.

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

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Colour Pop Falling Up (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever Spark (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
bareMinerals Ball Gown (V2) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Dior New Look #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Icon Day Eyes #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Pop (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Stila Sandstone (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Sephora Sand (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Angel Dust (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
Colour Pop Mystical (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

View Swatches

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

TALC ● SQUALANE ● CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE ● CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE ● 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 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) ● ].

Grand Bal #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Grand Bal #2

Grand Bal #2 is a light, yellowish beige base with pink-to-gold shifting sparkle over a satin finish. It had medium color coverage (though it may be hard to tell based on the photo as it is close to my skin tone) in a single layer, which could be intensified if applied with a fingertip.

The consistency was lightly powdery, slightly chalky as it was on the drier side. There were signs of fading present after seven and a half hours of wear.

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

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Make Up For Ever D716 Crystalline Papaya (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Smashbox Opal Rose (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Prism (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Sugar (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Cristal de Printemps #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Dazzle (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Hey Girl Hey (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Tarte Posse (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
theBalm Sandbar (LE, $16.00) is darker (85% similar).
Urban Decay Angel Fire (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

View Swatches

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 ● DIMETHICONE ● CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE ● SILICA ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● DIISOSTEARYL MALATE ● HDI/PPG/POLYCAPROLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER ● DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER ● TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIETHYLHEXANOATE ● MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE ● POLYBUTENE ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE ● TIN OXIDE ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● GOLD ● TOCOPHEROL ● 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) ● ].

Grand Bal #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

B-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

81%

Total

Grand Bal #3

Grand Bal #3 is a blackened brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. There was a touch of sheen to the finish, but it didn’t seem overtly shimmery to my eye.

The texture was soft, finely-milled, and almost velvety with more substance but was still blendable when applied to bare skin. It had rich color payoff that stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Marc Jacobs Beauty Everywhere (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Daystar (Deep) (PiP, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Sad Girl (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Give a Glam (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Rott #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar).
Tarte Bear Necessities (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Mekong (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
NARS Moshpit (LE, $25.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Spyder (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Xtreme Dusk (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

View Swatches

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 ● ALUMINA ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● MICA ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● SILICA ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● SORBIC ACID ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SERICIN ● MAGNESIUM OXIDE ● 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) ● ].

Grand Bal #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Grand Bal #4

Grand Bal #4 is a light-medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic finish. The texture was moderately dense, lightly creamy, and very smooth to the touch.

It picked up well with a dry brush and deposited excellent pigmentation in a single layer that adhered evenly to my skin. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.

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

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

Viseart Alexandre Trois (P, ) is darker (95% similar).
Colour Pop Famous (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Last Dance #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever Hotshot (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Dragon Scales #2 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Sephora Minx (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Wayne Goss Imperial Topaz #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Taurella (DC, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Colour Pop Watch Out (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).

View Swatches

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 ● MICA ● ISONONYL ISONONANOATE ● ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE ● ZINC STEARATE ● TALC ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● HDI/PPG/POLYCAPROLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER ● PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES ● ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER ● PHENOXYETHANOL ● POLYBUTENE ● TIN OXIDE ● MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE ● SORBIC ACID ● BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER ● HECTORITE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SILICA ● SERICIN ● BHT ● 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) ● ].

Grand Bal #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Grand Bal #5

Grand Bal #5 is a brighter, medium gold with moderate, warm yellow undertones and a smooth, metallic finish. It had intense pigmentation in a single pass, which applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of color.

The consistency was lightly creamy, dense but not stiff or too thick, and was easy to pick up and to apply on bare skin. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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

Top Dupes

View Swatches View All Dupes

LORAC Gilded (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Colour Pop Golden Hour (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Chanel Quintessence #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Agate (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Kaja Starcrusher (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Shimmy Dip (78) (P, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Moonlight (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Dior Coral Canvas #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Major (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Sunset (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).

View Swatches

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 ● SQUALANE ● TALC ● CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE ● SILICA ● ZINC STEARATE ● POLYBUTENE ● DIMETHICONE ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● SERICIN ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● ALUMINA ● MAGNESIUM OXIDE ● CITRIC ACID ● POTASSIUM SORBATE ● TOCOPHEROL ● ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL ● [+/- :CI 19140 (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE) ● CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) ● 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) ● ].