About Face Aliens R Real, In Dreams, 2002 Shadowsticks Reviews & Swatches

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About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick
About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick

Aliens R Real

About Face Aliens R Real Shadowstick ($14.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a light chartreuse with warmer undertones and a matte finish.

  • Mostly opaque coverage
  • Lightly tacky texture, quick to dry down but glided on without tugging
  • Easiest to use in a more graphic shape/as liner
  • Long-wearing (10 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$14.00/0.049 oz. - $285.71 Per Ounce

The Shadowsticks are "powerfully-pigmented" that has "one-swipe coverage" that will last for over 10 hours. Most shades had semi-opaque color coverage with a few shades being buildable or starting with nearly opaque pigmentation in one stroke.

The texture was smooth, lightly creamy without being overly wet, and comfortable to work with across the eyelid. They were a bit tacky initially but once set, they were more budge-proof and would lift if one attempted to blend or diffuse later on, so working quickly would be ideal.

For an all-over wash of the more shimmery and neutral shades, I found that they were pretty easy to work with, but there was a slight learning curve. For the bolder and more matte shades, they were easier to use eyeliner or in a graphic shape/base for other products.

Once in place, the Shadowsticks typically lasted between 10 and 12 hours on me with a few of the more emollient/sheerer shades being on the shorter-wearing end of the range.

Browse all of our About Face Shadowstick swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/ - (May contain / Peut Container): Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI77288)]

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.

Aliens R Real

PPermanent. $14.00.
B+
B+
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
10
Longevity
4
Application
89%
Total
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About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick
About Face In Dreams Shadowstick

In Dreams

About Face In Dreams Shadowstick ($14.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a medium-dark, mint green with cool undertones and a matte finish.

  • Mostly opaque coverage
  • Lightly tacky texture, quick to dry down but glided on without tugging
  • Easiest to use in a more graphic shape/as liner
  • Long-wearing (10 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$14.00/0.049 oz. - $285.71 Per Ounce

The Shadowsticks are "powerfully-pigmented" that has "one-swipe coverage" that will last for over 10 hours. Most shades had semi-opaque color coverage with a few shades being buildable or starting with nearly opaque pigmentation in one stroke.

The texture was smooth, lightly creamy without being overly wet, and comfortable to work with across the eyelid. They were a bit tacky initially but once set, they were more budge-proof and would lift if one attempted to blend or diffuse later on, so working quickly would be ideal.

For an all-over wash of the more shimmery and neutral shades, I found that they were pretty easy to work with, but there was a slight learning curve. For the bolder and more matte shades, they were easier to use eyeliner or in a graphic shape/base for other products.

Once in place, the Shadowsticks typically lasted between 10 and 12 hours on me with a few of the more emollient/sheerer shades being on the shorter-wearing end of the range.

Browse all of our About Face Shadowstick swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Oryza Sativa (Rice/Riz) Bran Wax, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.

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.

In Dreams

PPermanent. $14.00.
A-
A-
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
10
Longevity
4.5
Application
90%
Total
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About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick
About Face 2002 Shadowstick

2002

About Face 2002 Shadowstick ($14.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a very light, purplish-blue with strong, cool undertones and a pearly sheen.

  • Semi-opaque, somewhat buildable coverage
  • Lightly tacky texture, quick to dry down but glided on without tugging
  • Easiest to use as an all-over wash of color
  • Long-wearing (10 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

Formula Overview

$14.00/0.049 oz. - $285.71 Per Ounce

The Shadowsticks are "powerfully-pigmented" that has "one-swipe coverage" that will last for over 10 hours. Most shades had semi-opaque color coverage with a few shades being buildable or starting with nearly opaque pigmentation in one stroke.

The texture was smooth, lightly creamy without being overly wet, and comfortable to work with across the eyelid. They were a bit tacky initially but once set, they were more budge-proof and would lift if one attempted to blend or diffuse later on, so working quickly would be ideal.

For an all-over wash of the more shimmery and neutral shades, I found that they were pretty easy to work with, but there was a slight learning curve. For the bolder and more matte shades, they were easier to use eyeliner or in a graphic shape/base for other products.

Once in place, the Shadowsticks typically lasted between 10 and 12 hours on me with a few of the more emollient/sheerer shades being on the shorter-wearing end of the range.

Browse all of our About Face Shadowstick swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Synthetic Fluophlogopite, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Mica, Oryza Sativa Cera, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, [+/ - (May contain / Peut Container): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499)]

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.

2002

PPermanent. $14.00.
A
A
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

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