Anastasia Brown & Plum Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Christine — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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MAC Force of Nature #1 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Ciate Happy (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
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 Satin Taupe (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Too Faced Rum Raisin (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Hourglass Infinity #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Superwatt (LE, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Charged Up (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).

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$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.

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Custom

PPermanent. $12.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

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.

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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).
Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (DC, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Chai Tea (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
LORAC Petal (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Finjan (2020) (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Buxom Spoiled Sexy (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever Lavish (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop So Fine (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).

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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)

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Dusty Rose

PPermanent. $12.00.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

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.

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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).
ColourPop Gotta Fly (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Zoeva Warm Notes (PiP, ) is more 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).
ColourPop The Scorpion (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
City Color Ladylike (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Confident Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).

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Sangria

PPermanent. $12.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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.

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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).
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).
Bobbi Brown Cocoa (PiP, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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Deep Plum

PPermanent. $12.00.

B-

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

80%

Total

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.

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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).
Ciate Rose Gold (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Too Faced Gingersnap (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
NARS Hammamet II (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Viseart Boheme Dream #5 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).

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Glisten

PPermanent. $12.00.

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

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.

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Pat McGrath Bronze Struck (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Anastasia Gilded (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
LORAC Nude #6 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Nutmeg (LE, ) is darker, brighter (95% similar).
Chanel Memory (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
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).
Charlotte Tilbury Oyster Pearl (was Marie Antoinette) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Comfort Zone #9 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).

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Topaz

PPermanent. $12.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

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.

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MAC Eclair (LE, $23.00) is darker (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).
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).
Sisley Paris Toffee (7) (P, $47.00) is warmer (90% similar).

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Truffle

PPermanent. $12.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

88%

Total

Anastasia Custom Eyeshadow

Anastasia Dusty Rose Eyeshadow

Anastasia Sangria Eyeshadow

Anastasia Deep Plum Eyeshadow

Anastasia Glisten Eyeshadow

Anastasia Topaz Eyeshadow

Anastasia Truffle Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custom Eyeshadow

Anastasia Dusty Rose Eyeshadow

Anastasia Sangria Eyeshadow

Anastasia Deep Plum Eyeshadow

Anastasia Glisten Eyeshadow

Anastasia Topaz Eyeshadow

Anastasia Truffle Eyeshadow

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Anastasia Brown & Plum Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Custom

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PPermanent. $12.00.

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Dusty Rose

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PPermanent. $12.00.

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Sangria

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PPermanent. $12.00.

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Deep Plum

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PPermanent. $12.00.

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Glisten

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PPermanent. $12.00.

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Topaz

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PPermanent. $12.00.

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Truffle

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PPermanent. $12.00.

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