Dior Early Bird Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Early Bird (659)

Dior Early Bird (659) 5 Couleurs Couture Eyeshadow Palette ($62.00 for 0.24 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette for the fall season. All five shades were blendable, long-wearing, and easy to use, while two shades were more semi-opaque and buildable rather than fully opaque. The formula felt like a gel-powder hybrid, so they have a more “baked” quality to them, which can require a slightly heavier hand if one is used to working with more powdery formulas.

Ingredients

Early Bird (659)

LELimited Edition. $62.00.

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

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Early Bird #1

Early Bird #1 is a bright, light-medium red with warmer undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color payoff in a single layer, which applied well to my lid and diffused easily along the edges. The eyeshadow was moderately dense without being stiff or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It stayed on 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

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Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Love Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Dior Pink Glow #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Desert Rose (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Tis Firm (LE, $4.50) is lighter, more muted (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #9 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dream Eyes (Prime) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Thank U, Next (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Ignition (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Fireball (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Purple Haze #1 (PiP, ) is 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

#14983/A MICA ● SILICA ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE ● HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER ● SQUALANE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● ALUMINA ● GLYCERIN ● POLYSORBATE 80 ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● 1,2-HEXANEDIOL ● TIN OXIDE ● CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT ● XANTHAN GUM ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● CETEARYL ALCOHOL ● DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ● TOCOPHEROL ● [+/- :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) ● ].

Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.

Early Bird #1

LELimited Edition.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

98%

Total

Early Bird #2

Early Bird #2 is a light pewter with warmer, yellow tones and a metallic sheen. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that applied well to bare skin. The texture was moderately dense, firm but not stiff to work with, and blendable. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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

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ColourPop Mood Lighting (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Fringed (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Wench (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Flow (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Smashbox Moon Me (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
KVD Beauty Hairspray (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Chanel Or Blanc (926) (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Dior Party in Colours #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
ColourPop I Dig It (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
NARS Oleander (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (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).

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Ingredients

#14984/A ALUMINA ● MICA ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE ● HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER ● SQUALANE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● GLYCERIN ● POLYSORBATE 80 ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● TIN OXIDE ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● 1,2-HEXANEDIOL ● SILICA ● CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT ● XANTHAN GUM ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● CETEARYL ALCOHOL ● DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ● TOCOPHEROL ● [+/- :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) ● ].

Early Bird #2

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Early Bird #3

Early Bird #3 is a light, peachy-pink with moderate, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was moderately dense but not too firm. It 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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ColourPop Vivacious (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Naked Lunch (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Viseart Nuance #4 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Transparent (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Glazey (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Ciate Blaze (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Azure Sun (Eye Color) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
The Estee Edit Riff (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop The Knot (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Blondie (P, $6.00) 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

#14985/A MICA ● ALUMINA ● SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE ● HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER ● SQUALANE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● GLYCERIN ● TIN OXIDE ● SILICA ● POLYSORBATE 20 ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● 1,2-HEXANEDIOL ● CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT ● XANTHAN GUM ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● CETEARYL ALCOHOL ● DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ● TOCOPHEROL ● [+/- :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) ● ].

Early Bird #3

LELimited Edition.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

86%

Total

Early Bird #4

Early Bird #4 is a deep yellow with warm undertones and a satin finish. The texture was smooth, moderately dense, and felt firmer–it required some pushing to get product off the surface, but it applied evenly and blended out particularly well. It had rich color payoff that stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.

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

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ColourPop Limone Squeezy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Viseart Creme Brulee (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Daisy (18) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Contemplative State (P, $23.00) is more muted (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Daisy (LE, $6.99) is brighter (90% similar).
Viseart Cake (29) (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Dirt Road (PiP, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia Edge (DC, $12.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Sahara (LE, ) is 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

#14991/A MICA ● DIMETHICONE ● SILICA ● PHENYLPROPYLDIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE ● SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE ● PEG-12 DIMETHICONE ● POLYSORBATE 60 ● GLYCERIN ● HYDROGENATED LECITHIN ● CAPRYLYL METHICONE ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● 1,2-HEXANEDIOL ● CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT ● XANTHAN GUM ● TOCOPHEROL ● [+/- :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) ● ]. CI 77947 (ZINC OXIDE) ● ].

Early Bird #4

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Early Bird #5

Early Bird #5 is a blackened plum with warm undertones and a soft, metallic sheen. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out well as the texture was dense but not overly firm. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

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

Top Dupes

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Dior Olympe (871) (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Ruby #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Dior Fever (794) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Mercurial #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Dose of Colors Hot Mesh (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Higher Power (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Milk Makeup Silent Disco (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Chanel Cristal de Printemps #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Stark (335M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Dior New Look #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (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

#14986/A SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE ● MICA ● CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE ● SILICA ● HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER ● ALUMINA ● SQUALANE ● OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE ● GLYCERIN ● POLYSORBATE 80 ● ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ● CAPRYLYL GLYCOL ● 1,2-HEXANEDIOL ● TIN OXIDE ● CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT ● XANTHAN GUM ● PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE ● CETEARYL ALCOHOL ● DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ● TOCOPHEROL ● [+/- :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) ● ].