Sydney Grace November 2022 Eyeshadow Bundle Review & Swatches
November 2022
Sydney Grace November 2022 Monthly Eyeshadow Bundle ($20.00 for 0.31 oz.) included five new and exclusive shades to the bundle (which is still available when I last checked). All five shades were excellent; pigmented, blendable, and easy to work with and had great longevity on their own–exactly as I’d expect from the brand’s formula!
November 2022
LELimited Edition.
Pumpkin Roll
Pumpkin Roll is a light, golden brown with warm, yellow 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
- NABLA Cosmetics Halftime (PiP, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rattan (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Lore (P, $6.50) is darker (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Caramel (P, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Juice Cleanse (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Back to Surreality (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tuscan Fun (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Velvet (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Senales (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Warm Mattes #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (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 Roll
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Cortado
Cortado is a medium brown with neutral 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
- Danessa Myricks Exposed (P, $18.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Resistance (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Mona (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Riffraff (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Lula (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Profesh (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Puppy (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Decadent (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mission (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% 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.
Cortado
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Maple Sugar
Maple Sugar is a rich, deeper reddish-plum with subtle, 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
- Natasha Denona Nude Vino (139CM) (DC, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Disobedient (PiP, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Soil (213CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Honeysuckle (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Miss Chili (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Cabin Fever (DC, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Magma (310CM) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Videotape (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Facet (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Violeta (LE, $12.00) 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.
Maple Sugar
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Mascot
Mascot is a molten, golden bronze with warm undertones and a bright, 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
- Laura Mercier Metallic Taupe (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Raw Gold (13M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Seduce Glow Prime) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Rustic (214M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sable Bronze (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Paris (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Genie in a Bottle (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Nova (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Super Blue #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Love Train (LE, $19.00) is lighter (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.
Mascot
LELimited Edition. $6.25.
Touchdown
Touchdown is a deep, blackened purple with strong, cool undertones and a smooth, 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
- Dior Gravity (094) (P, $29.50) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Osiris (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 11 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Black Matter (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Tide 'n' Seek (Magic in Your Eyes) (LE, $20.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- L'Oreal Purple Priority (758) (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Truth (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- LORAC Vamp (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- LORAC Licorice (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Ciate Own It (LE, ) is less 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.
