Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Eyeshadows (Over $10) | 2018 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-eyeshadows/ product https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-eyeshadows/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=370577 There were two major single releases this year: NARS Eyeshadows were completely revamped, and I reviewed every single single and duo.  When it came to some neutral favorites, I actually found that NARS won me over, particularly with the duos (which don't qualify for this list, as they're duos), but there were a few of the singles that caught my eye.  Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadows also debuted earlier this year, which was effectively a redo of the Artist Shadow range that changed the pan size, shape, and reformulated a lot of the finishes.  Both ranges weren't as consistent Continue Reading… ]]> There were two major single releases this year: NARS Eyeshadows were completely revamped, and I reviewed every single single and duo.  When it came to some neutral favorites, I actually found that NARS won me over, particularly with the duos (which don’t qualify for this list, as they’re duos), but there were a few of the singles that caught my eye.  Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadows also debuted earlier this year, which was effectively a redo of the Artist Shadow range that changed the pan size, shape, and reformulated a lot of the finishes.  Both ranges weren’t as consistent as I would have liked, though, especially for a permanent, core offering.

MAC PatrickStarrr Pigment
Chanel Cuivre Lamé (907) Ombre Premiere Longwear Powder Eyeshadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Topaz Flash See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Gleam Girl See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow
NARS Fez Eyeshadow (2018)
NARS Guayaquil Eyeshadow (2018)
NARS Persia Eyeshadow (2018)
NARS Ishta Eyeshadow (2018)
Dose of Colors Olive You Block Party Eyeshadow
Dose of Colors Teal Me More Block Party Eyeshadow
Dose of Colors Slinky Block Party Eyeshadow
Make Up For Ever I328 Bronze Artist Color Shadow
Make Up For Ever ME624 Black Gold Artist Color Shadow
Make Up For Ever ME930 Black Purple Artist Color Shadow
Make Up For Ever ME310 Fir Tree Green Artist Color Shadow
Make Up For Ever D562 Taupe Platinum Artist Color Shadow
Make Up For Ever D326 Black Bronze Artist Color Shadow
Make Up For Ever D320 Golden Khaki Artist Color Shadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Glam Noir See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow
Marc Jacobs Beauty Copperazi See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadow

Best of 2018

Eyeshadows (Over $10)

The formulas that were new and really impressed me as a whole were Marc Jacobs Beauty See-quins Glam Glitter Eyeshadows (loved just about every shade) and Dose of Colors Block Party Eyeshadows (enjoyed a good number of shades).   I really hope MJB will consider adding the See-quins range to the permanent line-up… it’s so good!

What mid-end/high-end eyeshadows did you reach for this year?

P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here.

P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here.


Top Eyeshadows (Over $10) of 2018

03.

03. Teal Me More Dose of Colors

Dose of Colors

PPermanent. $20.00/0.08 oz.

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Dose of Colors Teal Me More Block Party Eyeshadow

Dose of Colors Teal Me More Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling,...

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Dose of Colors Teal Me More Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling,...

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07. Olive You Dose of Colors

Dose of Colors

PPermanent. $20.00/0.08 oz.

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Dose of Colors Olive You Block Party Eyeshadow

Dose of Colors Olive You Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark olive green with warm undertones and a sparkling,...

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Dose of Colors Olive You Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark olive green with warm undertones and a sparkling,...

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11. Slinky Dose of Colors

Dose of Colors

PPermanent. $20.00/0.08 oz.

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Dose of Colors Slinky Block Party Eyeshadow

Dose of Colors Slinky Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic...

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Dose of Colors Slinky Block Party Eyeshadow ($20.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic...

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Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
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20
B
1
C
0
D
0
F
0
94%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
8.5
application
5
Total
94%
product
9.5
pigmentation
10
texture
9.5
longevity
8.5
application
5
Total
94%
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