Zinc Blue

MAC Zinc Blue Eyeshadow ($16.00 for 0.05 oz.) is described as a "deep ocean blue [with a Matte finish]." It's a deep, cobalt blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage with a soft, smooth consistency that was a little thin but not too dusty to work with. It applied decently to bare skin, but at least it performed better over primer (not all shades from this launch have done so). On me, the color lasted for eight hours before creasing. Inglot #388 (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Royale (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Viseart Penombre (Cobalt Blue) (P, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Winter Wear (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar). About Face Lost Unfound (P, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Outremer (DC, $25.00) is brighter (90% similar). By Beauty Bay Twilight (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Chad (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Unabashed Eyeshadow #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Untitled (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Kylie Cosmetics Royal (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Sapphire #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop The Fates (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar). Estee Lauder Bleu Electrique (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). ColourPop Brunch Club (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever #159 (DC, $20.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). Inglot #336 (P, $6.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Majorelle (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (85% similar). Coloured Raine Romance (LE, $6.99) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

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