HOURGLASS Curator Eyeshadow Palette
by HOURGLASS · makeup
Editor's Take
A mineral-based eyeshadow palette that delivers on color and wearability but leans on Polyethylene and synthetic lakes where cleaner formulas reach for plant waxes and mineral pigments.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 7.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 5.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 7.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 9.0 / 10
The Verdict
The formula is built around Mica and Zinc Stearate for smooth adhesion and light reflection, which explains the strong wear and finish. The Polyethylene binder and synthetic organic lakes pull the clean score down, but the mineral-heavy base keeps it aligned with luxury eyeshadow expectations. Worth it for color payoff and blendability, though not the cleanest option in the category. Priced like a prestige palette, formulated like one too.
Full INCI list
Mica, Polyethylene, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Zinc Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil. May Contain: Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).