Dior Black Bow (079) Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Black Bow (079)

Dior Black Bow (079) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($65.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, silvery smoky-eyed color story that included four shimmery shades with one matte shade. It’s a brighter, more metallic mix of shimmers, so those who prefer softer, more pearlescent finishes may find this one too intense. All five shades had rich pigmentation and were blendable with decent wear times.

Black Bow (079)

PPermanent. $65.00.

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

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Black Bow #1

Black Bow #1 is a muted, light-medium mauve with neutral-to-cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had excellent pigmentation with a smooth, silky consistency that wasn’t powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore nicely 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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Too Faced Honey Lavender (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Too Faced Wanna Piece of Me (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
LORAC Soft Plum (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Inglot J405 Celestial (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Tarte Poker Face (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Pretty Vulgar True Colors (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Viseart Lunar Eclipse (GPV2 #5) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% 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 ● TALC ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● TIN OXIDE ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● 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) ● ].

Black Bow #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Black Bow #2

Black Bow #2 is a light, warmer white with a metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin and blended out well. The texture was soft, lightly dusty in the pan but not prone to fallout during application, and easy to pick up with a dry brush. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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

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Sydney Grace Velvet (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Supermoon (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Luna (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Permanent Press #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Tisse Jazz #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME122 Snow (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Holy, Holy (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Pretty Punk'd (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Chanel Modern Glamour #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, 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 ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● SILICA ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● TIN OXIDE ● MICA ● 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 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) ● ].

Black Bow #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Black Bow #3

Black Bow #3 is a deep black with neutral undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a soft, silky consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly-pressed into the pan, so it adhered evenly, kept its coverage but blended readily along the edges and into the other shades near it. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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

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Melt Cosmetics Dark Matter (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
L'Oreal Noir C'est Noir (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
NARS Radical (LE, $25.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
MAC Santa's Stilettos (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Dose of Colors Midnight (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Chroma #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Euphoria (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Tonight (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Moon Child (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Obsidian (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% 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 ● ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● NYLON-12 ● ZINC STEARATE ● TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● BIS-BEHENYL/ISOSTEARYL/PHYTOSTERYL DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● LAUROYL LYSINE ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL ● DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● 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) ● ].

Black Bow #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Black Bow #4

Black Bow #4 is a bright, deeper silver with neutral-to-cool undertones and a metallic finish. The texture was lightly creamy, smooth and dense but not overly firm or thick, so it paired well with other shades and picked up readily with a dry brush. It had rich pigmentation that stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.

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

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NARS Parallax (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Aluminum (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #18 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar).
Sephora Iridescent Shell (110) (LE, $13.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Pat McGrath Sterling (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Diamond Ball-Out (LE, $36.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
MAC Evening Grey (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay Shellshock (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Dior Plum Tulle #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Buxom Pure Platinum (P, $12.00) is less 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

OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● ALUMINA ● TALC ● SILICA ● MICA ● ZINC STEARATE ● POLYBUTENE ● SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE ● SORBIC ACID ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE ● TIN OXIDE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● AQUA (WATER) ● DIMETHICONE ● 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) ● ].

Black Bow #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Black Bow #5

Black Bow #5 has a softer black base with neutral-to-warm undertones paired with flecks of silver micro-sparkle. The texture was lightly creamy, denser but not too firm or stiff, so it wasn’t difficult to pick up product, and the formula helped the sparkles to adhere better with the base color. There was still a bit of fallout during application as well as during wear, but a fair amount of sparkles made it through the day. It had opaque color coverage that wore well for eight hours before fading.

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

Top Dupes

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Tarte Steel the Show (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Void (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Ground (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Black Myrrh (LE, $45.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Black Oyster (Cream) (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Buxom Black Tie (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Dose of Colors X-Ray (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Smash It Up (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Badass #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Dior Eternal Gold #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% 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 ● CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE ● ISONONYL ISONONANOATE ● CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE ● ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE ● PENTYLENE GLYCOL ● MICA ● SILICA ● PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES ● POLYBUTENE ● PHENOXYETHANOL ● ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER ● DIMETHICONE ● TIN OXIDE ● SORBIC ACID ● BUTYLENE/ETHYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER ● MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE ● HECTORITE ● PINUS PENTAPHYLLA SEED OIL ● CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL ● BHT ● ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE ● GOLD ● 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) ● ].