Kaleidos Astro Pink Futurism Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Astro Pink
Kaleidos Astro Pink Futurism Eyeshadow Palette ($24.00 for 0.25 oz.) included six eyeshadows with four matte shades and two shimmer shades. The mattes were smooth and velvety without losing their pigmentation, while the shimmers were pigmented and easy to pick up with a dry brush.
Ingredients
Astro Pink
PPermanent. $24.00.
Cosmos
Cosmos is an inky, ultra-rich black base with flecks of silver sparkle over a matte finish. As one might expect, those silvery sparkles didn’t really bind as much with the base so they had minimal impact in person.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency, slight fallout from sparkle
- Applied and blended out beautifully
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Cosmic Eyes #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Take the Black (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- The Estee Edit Mood (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- City Color Black Widow (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Blackout (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Finders Keepers (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Night Dream (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty In the Dark (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Decadent (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Defiant (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone, Methicone, PTFE, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Aluminum (CI 77000), Black No. 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), And Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Cosmos
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Neptune
Neptune is a medium-dark blue with moderate, cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Nearly opaque pigmentation
- Slightly denser consistency but not stiff
- Lightly creamy without being too emollient
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Python #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Space Pod (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop So Pure (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Clionadh Necromancer (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Stargaze (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop To the Sky (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Chanel Swing (116) (P, $29.50).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PTFE. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Aluminum (CI 77000), Black No. 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), And Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Neptune
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Nebula
Nebula is a rich, raspberry pink with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency without being powdery
- Applied and blended out beautifully
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Edgy (449CP) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Going Steady (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Heron Chic (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Sagittarius (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dead Man's Toe (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Snowhere (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Almohada (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Lens Blur (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Give Me Glow Grunge (PiP, $7.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Boron Nitride, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, PTFE. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Aluminum (CI 77000), Black No. 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), And Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Nebula
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Lightyear
Lightyear is a deeper, silvery lavender with neutral-to-cool undertones paired with a high-shine, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Slightly denser consistency but not stiff
- Lightly creamy without being too emollient
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Lunar Illumination (PiP, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Baby I'm a Star (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Glory (DC, $8.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Violet (LE, $6.25) is darker (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dear Reader (P, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Chanel Au Fil des Fleurs #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Magnetic (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia Shookington (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
-
The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Octyldodecanol, Talc, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica, Synthetic Wax, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, PTFE. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Aluminum (CI 77000), Black No. 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), And Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Lightyear
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Stardust
Stardust is a softened, medium-dark pink with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency without being powdery
- Applied and blended out beautifully
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Fenty Beauty Rock and Rose (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Big Hugs (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Entrance (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rose Ave (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Insolent Rose #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (80% similar).
- KVD Beauty Plum (Base) (PiP, ).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Boron Nitride, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Methicone, PTFE. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Aluminum (CI 77000), Black No. 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), And Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Stardust
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Lunar
Lunar is a darker peach with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency without being powdery
- Applied and blended out beautifully
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaja Rosy Velvet (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Smashbox Supermodel (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Honesty (P, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario N4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Dunes (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Vega (111CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Nini (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Smooch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tarte Natural Peaches (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Different Strokes (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
-
The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Boron Nitride, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Myristate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Aluminum (CI 77000), Black No. 2 (CI 77266), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), And Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I’ve been wanting this little gem ever since Allura Beauty reviewed this palette maybe 2 or 3 years ago? I still do! Don’t know why I haven’t placed a sizable order with Kaleidos yet when I want so many of their offerings.
What a delightful little palette from Kaleidos – just the right size and an array of beautifully pigmented colours.
I love this palette and always receive compliments when I wear it. Highly recommend it.
I have this palette and I need inspo! I would love to see your looks with it Christine! 😍
Neptune is the only one that would add something unique to what I have. Will keep my eye out on this brand.
I enjoy mine. This color scheme is really versatile. The black is blendable enough to be useful to me, though black would not have been my first choice for the deep shade for this palette.
I like this little palette very much.
I just wanted to add in case that helps anyone: the particules in the black shadow “cosmos” are magnetic. So if you are in the habit of grabbing pans out of palettes with a magnet, don’t on this one! I damaged the black on mine (half of the shadow stays attached to the magnet 🙁
First time that ever happens to me so i thought I’d warn!