I’ve seen readers ask for this comparison as they are both more neutral color stories, but they are more different than they are alike I think … but let’s sum it up!
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Natasha Denona Biba vs. Natasha Denona Glam
The analysis
| BIBA Natasha Denona | GLAM Natasha Denona | |
|---|---|---|
| surfaces | 8 mats, 4 cream powder, 3 shimmers | 5 mats, 10 shimmers |
| Color history | More mid-tone in the depth with a few light / deep hues, warm-toned neutrals | Lighter, more neutral to neutral-cool in the undertone |
| pigmentation | Opaque | Opaque |
| texture | Soft, smooth, mixable without being pressed too hard into the pans, not too powdery | Soft, smooth, mixable without being pressed too hard into the pans, not too powdery |
| longevity | 8-9 hours before fading | 8-9 hours before fading |
| application | Easy to work with; Shimmers can be applied wet or dry / with the fingertip or a brush | Easy to work with; Shimmers can be applied wet or dry / with the fingertip or a brush |
| Accessibility | Online and in-store sales worldwide | Online and in-store sales worldwide |
| Price / size | $ 129.00 / 1.2 oz. | $ 65.00 / 0.67 oz. |
| packaging | Plastic pallet, pans pop out | Plastic pallet, pans pop out |
Reasons for Biba: This is a richer color story, despite being neutral and dominated by matte and satin finishes. For those who already have lots of neutral shimmers, this may be a good addition. The color history also offers more contrast and depth, especially for medium and darker skin tones. The cream-powder formula can also pull something into this palette via glam (although the opposite could occur!), As it sits well on the skin and looks more like a “natural mat” and can be mixed very well without being powdery. It’s great for someone who likes warmer neutrals with a touch of neutral / cool (like the bottom row).
Reasons for glam: It has the brand’s “midi” size which is just code for smaller ones and almost half the price, but each eyeshadow still has a lot of product in it so for most there is no real sacrifice in terms of quantity. This is a shimmer-heavy palette, so it’s best for those looking for high-gloss, metallic-neutral eye shadows that are a little less orange / red compared to others on the market. It’s also better for someone who likes a more light to medium-weight look as the palette only has a few dark hues in it. I don’t find this palette strictly cool, but it’s way cooler than most neutral eye shadow palettes.
Editor’s Choice: I prefer Biba’s color story and it’s my neutral eyeshadow palette. Glam is great quality and the price is much better – I think all of the original $ 129 pallets should only be made in midi format – but it’s not a pallet I reach out for much. It’s just too easy for me to use coherently. I could see myself pulling out a few glimmers and combining it with Biba. For me Biba is cohesive, but glam is a complementary palette.
Bottom line: Both are high quality palettes of easy-to-use eye shadows that are pigmented, mixable, and long-lasting. The brand didn’t miss it either! I think if you’ve never tried Natasha Denona and don’t want to, be on the lookout for midi pallet releases. Biba ignores the price and is better suited for those looking for higher contrast, more mattes, and warmer tones in a neutral palette. Glam is better for those looking for high shimmer and lots of shimmer and less concerned about contrast / versatility in depth.
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