Anastasia Brown & Plum Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Custom
Anastasia Custom Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.059 oz.) is a medium-dark taupe with warmer undertones and a frosted finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that was somewhat dusty. The eyeshadow had a tendency to sheer out to semi-opaque coverage without a primer underneath to help it adhere to the lid better. It lasted for just over seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte First Kiss (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre #3 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Ring-a-ling (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Force of Nature #1 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Ciate Happy (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Satin Taupe (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Rum Raisin (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Heather Brown (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Paradise on Earth (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Hourglass Infinity #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. 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.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Custom
PPermanent. $12.00.
Editor’s Note: I’ve previously reviewed all of these shades when they appeared in palettes. During the brand’s Black Friday sale, I picked up the permanent, single pans of all of the palette shades to see if there were any differences/improvements.
Dusty Rose
Anastasia Dusty Rose Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.059 oz.) is a soft, medium mauve with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage with a lightly dusty texture that was soft and blendable but had some fallout initially. As an all-over lid color, it really needed primer to perform well, but as a less intense transition shade, it worked fine without primer. This shade lasted for seven and a half hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Hey You (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Lure (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bybel (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Chai Tea (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Novel (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Private Show (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Hot Stuff (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Get Rich (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Hacked (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. 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.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, NYLON-12, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZINC STEARATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, SILICA, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, ZINC MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, ISOPENTYLDIOL, LAUROYL LYSINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSILICONE-11, TOCOPHEROL, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): MICA, CARMINE (CI 75470), ULTRAMARINES (CI 77007), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)
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.
Dusty Rose
PPermanent. $12.00.
Sangria
Anastasia Sangria Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.059 oz.) is a medium-dark reddish plum with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff with a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t too firm or too soft in the pan. The eyeshadow did not sheer out on the lid, but the edges were easily diffused for a blended look. I noticed fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- City Color Ladylike (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Confident Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Ruby #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Vampire Lovers (368) (P, $9.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Scorpio (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Girl Crush (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Zoeva Warm Notes (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gotta Fly (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Mesmerising Maroon #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. 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.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
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Sangria
PPermanent. $12.00.
Deep Plum
Anastasia Deep Plum Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.059 oz.) is a deep reddish brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. While very soft to the touch, it kicked up a ton of excess powder as well, so it was a messier shade to work with. I would recommend lightly patting the surface with the brush, then pushing it into the skin. After getting the initial coverage down, use a clean brush to blend the edges. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Rich Velvet (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Extra Slice (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Punk (DC, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Too Faced Charming (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Contraste (132) (LE, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Queen of Glow #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Cabernet (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop French Toast (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Haute Chocolate (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Aphrodite (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. 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.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
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Deep Plum
PPermanent. $12.00.
Glisten
Anastasia Glisten Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.059 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a frosted finish. It had opaque color payoff with a soft, lightly dusty texture that applied fairly well to bare skin, but there was some sheering out of the color without a primer. The eyeshadow was blendable, though, and lasted for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Petit Pro #7 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Antique Copper (359) (P, $9.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Lover #5 (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop So Stoked (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Divergent Peaceful Shimmer (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop La-La (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Adore (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Bronze Casting (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Unbelievable (PiP, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D712 Creme Brulee (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. 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.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
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Glisten
PPermanent. $12.00.
Topaz
Anastasia Topaz Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.059 oz.) is a medium, golden brown with warm undertones and a soft, frosted finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color payoff with a smooth, lightly dusty texture that applied well and did not sheer out too readily. It lasted for eight hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever ME644 Iced Brown (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Cinnamon (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Buttered Rum (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Struck (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Gilded (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Nutmeg (LE, ) is darker, brighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Memory (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Nude #6 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Oyster Pearl (was Marie Antoinette) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Nephilim (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. 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.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Look Using this Product
Topaz
PPermanent. $12.00.
Truffle
Anastasia Truffle Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.059 oz.) is a dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a satin sheen. The pigmentation was fully opaque, while the texture was firmer in the pan but still was fairly blendable. It had a tendency to take on a stronger sheen over bare skin than it did over a primer (sort of like a matte eyeshadow sometimes can darken or have a semi-matte finish on normal-to-oily skin). The color started to fade after eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Eclair (LE, $23.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Fresh Brewed Coffee (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Budding Passion (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Lie Low (DC, $21.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Tarte Pretty (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Cedar (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Gravitational (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Untamed (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Maroon (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Antiqued (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.00/0.06 oz. - $200.00 Per Ounce
Anastasia Eyeshadow is supposed to be a “finely-milled, highly-pigmented” powder eyeshadow. 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.
Browse all of our Anastasia Eyeshadow swatches.
Just ordered my first two ABH singles today. Both titanium finish (Chocolate Crumble and Macaroon), I’m hoping to like them!
Fingers crossed!
IDK, I was pretty happy with the ABH shadows I initially got earlier this year (which incl Sangria and Truffle), so during their big 60% off sale, I ordered more shades, all rated A/B+ here. I must’ve got a bad batch because mine had about 25-50% less pigment than your swatches, ended up returning 4 out of 6, including the free empty palette. Fortunately, the return shipping back was less than $3, but it was a bit of a hassle re-packing everything and taking it to post office to weigh and get correct postage amount. If they have another big 60% off sale, I will try more shades, but if it’s only 20 or 25% off, I prefer to buy from Sephora or Ulta during their sale, as it’s easier to return or exchange in store.
Oh no!! 🙁
Sangria sure is a stunner!
It is a nice color!
Again, really gorgeous neutral shades that can be worn to work and for evenings as well. The quality was pretty good, but you know, I think I like the Coloured Raine ones better and they are less expensive as well.
These are very versatile colors for sure!
Some are far nicer than others in this batch, that’s for sure. Yet I don’t see anything truly bad or unusable either. My only issue is that I have dupes galore! Ah, the life of a makeup addict…especially eyeshadows. ?
Nothing terrible, but there is room for improvement on some!
Some of these swatches look significantly different from in-pan (namely Sangria and Glisten), or is that just me? Interesting! Thanks as always!
My pleasure, Jessica! 🙂
Great shades! Definitely my cup of tea.
Yay!
Dusty Rose is one I picked up in the sale. Several of the shades I wanted to get sold out too quickly, even after the restock, but I was able to choose 12 shades that you rated in the A-B range.
Glad you were able to snag Dusty Rose at least! 🙂
Custom, Sangria, Glisten, Topaz, and Truffle are all pretty!
Agreed!