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Anastasia Aubergine, Fudge, Henna, Intense Gaze, Party Dress Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Anastasia Aubergine Eyeshadow
Anastasia Aubergine Eyeshadow

Anastasia Aubergine Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark plum with warm, reddish-brown undertones and a sprinkling of plum and purple sparkle over a semi-matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too firm or too soft, so it didn’t kick up excess product was still easy to use. This shade wore well for eight hours on me. Guerlain Rose Barbare #4 (DC, ) is darker (95% similar). Chanel Rouge Noir (857) (P, $32.00) is darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever S832 Ash Plum (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Twilight (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Show Plum Love (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Smashbox Cabernet (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Black Currant (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Orchid #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Eggplant (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Not for Sale (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Chanel Delicatesse #4 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Dark Lullaby (LE, $23.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Black Violet (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Pop (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar). Sydney Grace Dream Big (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Stila Plum (LE, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Seductive Rose #4 (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Stellar Gaze #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Nuts N Dates (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). Disney by Sephora Ursula (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Fudge Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark, rich brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was intensely pigmented with a really smooth, silky consistency that was denser than the average matte eyeshadow from the brand. It blended out beautifully on the lid without losing its intensity or depth. On me, this shade lasted for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably. ColourPop No Bounds (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Laura Mercier Truffle (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Programming (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar). KVD Beauty Rust (Define) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Bittersweet (LE, $28.00) is darker (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Fur Smoke (21) (DC, $39.00) is cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Knockout (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Anastasia Parallel (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Crackle (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #4 (DC, ) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Hourglass Rich Brown (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Gold Digger (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Look Closer III (DC, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Choco Cake (LE, $17.00) is more muted (90% similar). Tarte Chestnuts Roasting (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Mea Culpa (PiP, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Legacy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Corduroy (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Moonchild (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Henna Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark copper with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was incredibly dense and pigmented, which made it a little harder to get on a fluffier eyeshadow brush (you may want to use something flatter or firmer, possibly a synthetic brush). The texture was cream-like and buttery, and the color adhered exceptionally well to bare skin. It lasted for almost ten hours on me. Coloured Raine Downtown (DC, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop White Rabbit (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Huda Beauty Trust Fund (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Brash (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Roulette (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). LORAC Rust (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Sweet Toffee (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Viseart Cointreau (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Gemstone #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Urban Decay Powder Trip (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Burnished Copper (Siren #6) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Tarte Clueless (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty They Call Her (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Short Circuit (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Sequin (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Paper Crane (DC, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Sugarpill Pumpkin Spice (LE, $13.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Tarte Scandal (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Huda Beauty Blood Moon (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Morphe S.B.N. (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Intense Gaze Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark reddish-copper with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. The texture was soft, blendable, but it was a little dusty and thin, so I found the wear to be shorter at seven and a half hours. It had good pigmentation, though! Huda Beauty Mauve #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Clarins Nude #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Viseart Nuance #5 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Gingersnap (PiP, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Light Up (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Starfish (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #5 (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Smashbox Turned On (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Sangria (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #2 (DC, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora Mrs. Baily (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Magnetic Attraction (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Flame (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Smashbox Bikini Scene (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). MAC Expensive Pink (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Buxom Glitz Factor (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Viseart Coy #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D708 Pinky Copper (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #2 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Party Dress Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a soft, light-medium peachy brown with warm undertones and fine gold sparkle over a satin finish. The sparkle got everywhere, and the sparkly bits didn’t bind with the base at all. It had decent pigmentation otherwise, and it blended out well, but it was just fall out city! After I cleaned up the initial fall out from application, there was little sparkle left and the eyeshadow lasted for seven hours. Anastasia Spoiled (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Sherbert (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). NARS Nepal (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Just a Sip (LE, $6.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever S710 Peach (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). bareMinerals Peace (P, ) is lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

FORMULA OVERVIEW | Anastasia Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. The brand has a large range of individual eyeshadows that are available as pan-only (no compact to hold them); if you purchase four, you’ll get a 4-well palette for $40 ($10 per eyeshadow), or purchase eight and get an 8-well palette for $70 ($8.75 per eyeshadow). The palettes are thick cardboard palettes with tabs on the side for easy removal/rearranging. There are several different finishes, and the performance can be better or worse depending on the finish, though it also ranges from shade to shade. On average, the formula is semi-opaque to opaque, lightly dusty to buttery, wears seven to nine hours, and is fairly blendable. The Metallic and Titanium finishes seem to be the best-performing to me, but there are some really standout mattes and shimmers as well. I have not tried the sparkle, satin, or velvet finishes as extensively as the other finishes, personally.

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Anastasia Aubergine Eyeshadow
Anastasia Aubergine Eyeshadow

Anastasia Aubergine Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Aubergine Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Fudge Eyeshadow
Anastasia Fudge Eyeshadow

Anastasia Fudge Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Fudge Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Fudge Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Fudge Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Henna Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Henna Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Henna Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Intense Gaze Eyeshadow
Anastasia Intense Gaze Eyeshadow

Anastasia Intense Gaze Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Intense Gaze Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Intense Gaze Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Intense Gaze Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Party Dress Eyeshadow
Anastasia Party Dress Eyeshadow

Anastasia Party Dress Eyeshadow
Anastasia Party Dress Eyeshadow

Anastasia Party Dress Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Party Dress Eyeshadow
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Anastasia Belize Eyeshadow
Macaroon (inner lid), Henna (middle of lid), Fudge (outer lid), Party Dress (crease), Lace (brow bone),
Marc Jacobs Sunset Eyeliner

Anastasia Belize Eyeshadow
Macaroon (inner lid), Henna (middle of lid), Fudge (outer lid), Party Dress (crease), Lace (brow bone),
Marc Jacobs Sunset Eyeliner

Anastasia Belize Eyeshadow
Metal (inner lid), Emerald (middle of lid), Peacock (outer lid), Not Today (crease), Party Dress (above crease),
Henna (lower lash line), Not Today (lower lash line)

Anastasia Belize Eyeshadow
Metal (inner lid), Emerald (middle of lid), Peacock (outer lid), Not Today (crease), Party Dress (above crease),
Lace (brow bone), Henna (lower lash line), Not Today (lower lash line)

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LMH454 Avatar

I’ve never noticed before that the “freshness” icon (not sure what it’s actually called?) on these is only 6 months! The thought of having to replace all of my eyeshadows every six months makes my wallet hurt LOL

kjh Avatar

These looks are just gorgeous. Colorful, refined, true artistry. You should model for Anastasia. Everyone would buy these! I like that they posted the ingredient Carmine prominently, as it is such a potent allergen. Not every company notes common allergens, but they should. If you touch a tester and then your eye, you could be too inflamed to see the fine print on many brand’s ingredients list. I know a few of your readers have complained about Carmine allergies. Thanks for always including pix of ingredient list.

Katherine T. Avatar

Wow, these colors are gorgeous! Love your eye looks. Christine, how many more of these shadows do you have to review? If you have more, I was going to wait until you finish reviewing before deciding to buy

Christine Avatar

I don’t know how many more, but I do have a few more to go. I know the next batch is less impressive, though. The newer shades made me revisit ABH in the first place, because I wasn’t over the moon with the 16 I initially bought when they came out with singles.

Nancy T Avatar

Christine, that stunning molten copper look you did has me inspired! And considering how gloomy and rainy it’s been these past 5 days running, a warm, toasty eye look like this may bring about the cheer factor!

As for these ABH eyeshadows, AGAIN they are winning my interest more and more. High quality, decent price, beautiful colors. I like!!!

Mary Avatar

Thank you for the swatches. I have a lot of similar MUFE Artist’s Shadow colors, although I don’t have Ash Plum, the dupe for Aubergine. Hmmmm…. And your eye looks are beautiful!

KJH Avatar

Got Ash Plum and love it, in a trio. They’re pricey as singles, but put it in your next trio! Idk why They put out a magnetized palette, when the price incentive is to go trio in plastic.

Fran Avatar

Aubergine, Henna, and Intense Gaze look so pretty, even if they’re shades I personally wouldn’t wear all that often. It would be wonderful if the formula was more consistent, because there are several shades that I would like to try, and I’ll just have to take a gamble to do so. I wish that Nordstrom, ULTA, or Sephora carried these!

Bonnie Avatar

Exactly what I was thinking. It would be hard to know which to pick (for quality purposes) without having Christine’s review of every single one of these! It really would be a gamble. Especially when they screw up beige but do gorgeous dark mattes…bizarre!

charlotte Avatar

Thanks. I’m considering purchasing some shadows, it’s one of the brands I’ve never tried. The singles get such great reviews, I prefer palettes since I have so many shadows a smaller assortment is better for me, plus the cost is usually less, but not if they are inferior which is the case in some brands.

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