About Face Aliens R Real, In Dreams, 2002 Shadowsticks Reviews & Swatches
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).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Picnic Panic (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Arctic Lime (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Smog (P, $7.30) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Don't Freak (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Python #7 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Shire (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Papel Picado (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Jeffery (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Point (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
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.
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).
Top Dupes
- Sugarpill Cheat Code (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Sell Out (P, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Lagrimas (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Andros (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow So Rich (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Matcha (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Frankenstein (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Python #4 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Mint (26) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
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.
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).
Top Dupes
- Dior Blue Velvet #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Isamaya Machine (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Moira Treasure Trove (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ice Crystals (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Dior Plum Tulle #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop On a Whimsy (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
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? I had an eyeshadow stick in almost exactly the same color in 1998, I also used to use it as a lipstick… in 2002 it was all browns fpr me.
These look pretty pastel shades and the ratings are promising for the brand.
Love each one of these! That icy blurple one, 2002, would be so pretty on both the lower waterline and inner corner tearducts to really brighten up the eyes
And the other two would be perfect as either a contrasting color or in a more monochromatic green look.
These all look really nice ! I definitely need to try About Face .