Fade Into Hue vs Makeup By Mario Master Mattes The Neutrals Eyeshadow
Buy the ColourPop Fade Into Hue if you want a wide rainbow of colors and finishes for creative, colorful looks. Buy the Makeup By Mario Master Mattes The Neutrals if you want a compact all-matte neutral palette for everyday wear. Fade Into Hue gives you 30 shades for far less per pan; Master Mattes gives you 12 refined mattes at a much higher price per shade.
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Fade Into Hue
4.9Choose the Fade Into Hue if you want 30 rainbow shades across matte, shimmer and glitter finishes for bold, varied looks.
- 30 shades cover a full rainbow for very little cost per pan
- Mix of mattes, shimmers and pressed glitters in one palette
- Buildable, blendable pressed powder
- Cruelty-free
- Large palette is hard to travel with
- Four shades use plastic (PET) glitter, which some shoppers avoid near the eyes
- Bright rainbow shades are not everyday neutrals

What separates them
| Fade Into Hue | Makeup By Mario Master Mattes The Neutrals Eyeshadow | |
|---|---|---|
| Shade count | 30 pans | 12 pans |
| Color range | Full rainbow with abstract brights | Neutral browns, taupes and creams |
| Finishes | Matte, sparkle matte, shimmer and glitter | All matte |
| Glitter | Four shades contain PET plastic glitter | No glitter |
| Palette weight | 0.92 oz total | 12 x 0.04 oz, about 0.48 oz total |
| Format | Large 7.6 x 6.1 in palette | Compact 5.1 x 2.8 in palette |
| Coverage | Buildable | Medium |
| Claims | Cruelty-free | Fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free, sulphate-free, with antioxidants and vitamins |
Price history
- Fade Into Hue: lowest $21.00 on Nov 2 at eBay.
- Makeup By Mario Master Mattes The Neutrals Eyeshadow: lowest $65.89 on Oct 30 at Amazon.
Prices at every store
Fade Into Hue
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Specs compared
| Spec | Fade Into Hue | Makeup By Mario Master Mattes The Neutrals Eyeshadow |
|---|---|---|
| Shade count | 30-pan | 12 |
| Number of shades | 30-Pan | — |
| Palette weight | 0.92 oz. | — |
| Shade textures | matte, sparkle matte, shimmer, and glitter | — |
| Glitter shades | four shades with plastic (PET) glitter | — |
| Pressed pigments | eight Pressed Pigments | — |
| Shade finishes | Metallics, Pressed Glitters, and Mattes | — |
| Color Family | Rainbow | — |
| Eye Color | Rainbow, Abstract colours | — |
| Primary Effect | Shimmer, Matte |
What reviewers say
Fade Into Hue
With 4.9 out of 5 from 1,415 ratings, owners rate it very highly. They tend to praise the color payoff and variety for the price, while noting fallout from the glitter shades and small pan size.
- Strong pigmentation in one swipe
- Wide, fun rainbow shade selection
- Blends well for a drugstore-priced palette
- Good value for 30 pans
- Glitter shades have fallout
- Pans are small and some shades run out fast
- A few mattes can be powdery
Makeup By Mario Master Mattes The Neutrals Eyeshadow
Owners of the Master Mattes line generally praise the smooth, blendable matte texture and the wearable neutral tones. Common complaints center on the small pan size and the lack of shimmer shades for the price.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for everyday wear?
- Master Mattes The Neutrals. Its 12 all-matte neutral shades suit daily and office looks, and the compact size travels well. Fade Into Hue is built for bold, colorful looks.
- Which gives more shades for the money?
- Fade Into Hue. It has 30 pans against 12, so the cost per shade is far lower, and it adds shimmer and glitter finishes.
- Does Fade Into Hue contain plastic glitter?
- Yes. Four of its shades use PET plastic glitter. If you avoid plastic glitter near the eyes, Master Mattes has none.
- Which palette is easier to travel with?
- Master Mattes. It measures 5.1 by 2.8 inches. Fade Into Hue is a large 7.6 by 6.1 inch palette.
- Is Master Mattes worth the higher price?
- If you want a small, fragrance-free all-matte neutral set for daily use, yes. If you want range and bright color, Fade Into Hue gives far more shades for less.
- Are either tested on animals?
- Fade Into Hue is stated as cruelty-free. Master Mattes lists fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free and sulphate-free claims but no cruelty-free claim in the details given.