Genesis Eyeshadow Palette

Packaging and what the product is

The ABH photo shows a white rectangular palette with a gold knot-shaped emblem on the lid, opened to three rows of four pans: a sparkly multichrome opal, an ivory metallic and a bronze-brown metallic among mattes from cool taupe, mushroom grey and dusty rose to cinnamon, coffee and smoky brown. The brand describes the case as travel-ready with a full-size mirror.

It is a pressed-powder palette for eyes (the brand also suggests face and body use) with velvet-matte and luminous metallic finishes. The brand page lists the size as 0.04 oz / 1.03 g, apparently per shade; Lyko lists the palette at 11.6 g. It is described as cruelty-free and talc-free; Sephora France listed it at €59 (checked 1 Nov 2026).

Ingredient analysis

Mica is the main filler, followed by dimethicone and boron nitride, a slippery, light-diffusing powder that gives the “buttery” feel. Glycerin helps press the powder, while nylon-12, polymethylsilsesquioxane, silica and a vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer soften texture and improve blendability. Corn starch, zinc myristate and zinc stearate aid adhesion and compression; isododecane is a volatile solvent used in processing.

Hydrogenated lecithin and lauroyl lysine coat the pigments for better spread and grip. Caprylyl glycol, isopentyldiol and phenoxyethanol are the preservatives and humectants, and tocopherol is an antioxidant. Iron oxides and titanium dioxide are the colourants in the list provided; metallic and multichrome shades usually carry extra pigments, so check individual shade lists. No fragrance.

What to watch out for

Nylon-12 and polymethylsilsesquioxane are synthetic polymer microparticles; under the EU restriction on intentionally added microplastics (Regulation (EU) 2023/2055), make-up has a transition period, so formulas may change over time. As with any shimmer, glitter-type particles can migrate into the eye; contact-lens wearers may prefer mattes on the lid.

Eyeshadows like this are generally low-risk, but people with sensitive eyes should patch-test new eye products.

What users say

On Lookfantastic the palette had 4.8/5 from 459 reviews (checked 1 Nov 2026). Reviewers praise pigmentation, buttery blending with little fallout, wearable neutrals for both soft and smoky looks, the sturdy white case and the large mirror; one called it “a beautiful palette of neutrals.”

On Sephora France it had 4.8/5 from 244 reviews (222 five-star, 37 four-star, one three-star, one two-star) (checked 1 Nov 2026); visible reviews mention pigmented, long-lasting shades that spread well. The few lower ratings were not displayed, so we could not see specific complaints.

Who it may suit

People who like neutral, mostly matte eye looks and want one travel-friendly palette for everyday and evening make-up. Those who prefer bright colours, or want to avoid synthetic polymer powders, may choose differently.