Sydney Grace October 2022 Eyeshadow Bundle Review & Swatches
October 2022
Sydney Grace October 2022 Monthly Eyeshadow Bundle ( for oz.) is a new, limited edition set of five new shades that includes three mattes and two shimmers. As expected, they performed beautifully: pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing, and they were consistent with the brand’s formula. I think this is one of their better bundles as far as color stories go, too!
October 2022
LELimited Edition.
Crunching Leaves
Crunching Leaves is a light orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, finely-milled but not too powdery
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Virtual (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Dreamsicle (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Dawn (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Smashbox Werk It (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Flock Party #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Karma (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sunny (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ben (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hustler (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Thriving (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Crunching Leaves
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Pie is a medium brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, finely-milled but not too powdery
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Cider (5) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Caramel (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Confidential (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Throwback (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Kaja Flaming Sunset (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Honey Brown #3 (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Antique (276CP) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Macchiato (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dakota (247CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Nude Caramel (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Pumpkin Pie
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Apple Picking
Apple Picking is a muted, medium-dark grayish-green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Nearly opaque coverage
- Smooth, finely-milled but not too powdery
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Tombstone (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Shrunken Head (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Gata (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop And Co (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Glammo Camo (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay BK (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop That's a Wrap (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M106 Slate (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Smashbox The Bride of Frankenstein (LE, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Apple Picking
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Apple Cider
Apple Cider is a deep burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately dense but picked up well with dry brush
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Cranberry Boy (LE, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Apple Cider
LELimited Edition. $6.25.
Cuddle Buddy
Cuddle Buddy is a blackened teal with cool, bluish undertones and a metallic sheen.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately dense but picked up well with dry brush
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Flying High (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Primrose (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Storm Cloud (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Guerlain Mystic Peacock #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Ice Blue (143CP) (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Aqua Fever (LE, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- NYX Savage (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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 own this bundle and I’m really happy with it as well!
Literally *GASP* worthy! But especially both metallics and the grayed down teal matte.
This is a beautiful autumn bundle, which SG has done so well. I really do like that Apple Cider shade!
Hi Christine, after the Kaleidos quad, I’ve noticed you replaced the dupes with possible dupes based on the algorithm. Is it going to be a permanent change?
They’re the same dupes, actually 🙂 I just have more breathing room to get them officially entered.
I got this bundle and I am loving it. Now I want more.
I would love to see all the eye looks you’d come up with, Christine, because this bundle fascinates and delights me, but also intimidates me. It’s like when I see the Ace Beaute palettes—so beautiful and happy, but I would have no idea what to do with all the colors together! Luckily I can buy the colorful palettes and shadows for my daughter and she just goes for it. (Oh, I was thinking of buying her the new Ambiance palette by Ace Beaute for Christmas, but was waiting to see if you’d review it, first, lol).
I love this take on fall shades. Gorgeous!