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Anastasia Custard, Caramel, Copper Shimmer, Rich Brown Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow
Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a meduim, yellowed beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It is pretty aptly named, actually. The texture was lightly dusty, though blendable, with semi-opaque color payoff. This one faded more quickly than some of the recent shades–after six and a half hours–so I would recommend a primer as a must-have with this shade. Anastasia Golden Ochre (PiP, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Too Faced Tufted Suede (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Bone (PiP, $23.00) is lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Sand Castle (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Chihuahua (LE, $16.00) is darker, brighter, warmer (85% similar). Buxom Gimme Gorgeous (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Haystack (P, $5.25) is darker, brighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark, yellowed brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had decent color payoff, which wasn’t opaque but remained buildable in practice. The texture was soft, smooth, and lightly dusty overall. The color lasted for eight hours before fading on me. Anastasia Bengal (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Happy Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Rose in the Air #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Low Blow (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). NARS Castille (DC, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar). Coloured Raine Satin (PiP, $6.99) is cooler (95% similar). Zoeva Substitute for Love (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Riff (DC, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced City Lights (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Note to Self (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Coloured Raine Gingerbread (DC, $6.99) is more muted (95% similar). MAC Uninterrupted (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Peanut Butter (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Sora (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Sephora Clay (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar). Urban Decay 7 and 7 (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Los Dinos (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Lounger (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Freckle (217CM) (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). Becca Ombre Rouge #4 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark orange-copper with warm undertones and a pearly finish. It had great pigmentation, but the texture was drier, which led to some issues when blending out as it would appear a little more uneven and some of the shimmer would result in fall out. The color lasted for eight hours after applied without any more fall out. Too Faced Peanut Brittle (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Starfire (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Carnelian Opal (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Harpsichord (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Werkshop (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Wine (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Natasha Denona Bronzage (124K) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I702 Mahogany (DC, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar). YSL Scandal #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Sunset #9 (PiP, $9.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar). NARS Belle-Ile (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Viseart Ember (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Old Money (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Cle de Peau #121 (LE, $45.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Viseart Seine (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Milani Bella Copper (23) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Goddess (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Hotel (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar). LORAC Burnt Sienna (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). LORAC Nude #5 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had decent to good pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that could have blended more easily (particularly for such a dark shade). I had better luck building it up slowly and blending it out in steps rather than applying with more product and then drying to diffuse. It lasted for eight hours before fading. bareMinerals Boardroom (LE, )(100% similar). Smashbox Java (P, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Becca Ombre Nudes #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Espresso (Mega Pro) (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). Too Faced Knock Out (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Leather Smoke (20) (DC, $39.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Sexspresso (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Bedrock (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Chocolate Cake (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Malted (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Dash of Mocha (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Tarte Multi-Tasker (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). KVD Beauty Shadow Box (DC, ) is warmer (95% similar). Natasha Denona Log (Igneous) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar). ColourPop Damselfly (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Knockout (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Drama Mama (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Chocolate (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Huda Beauty Khaki Haze #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora #tbt (DC, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. 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 plastic palette for $40 ($10 per eyeshadow), or purchase eight and get an 8-well cardboard palette for $70 ($8.75 per eyeshadow) (the 8-pan is only available directly from the brand). 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 find the more recently released shades to be better-performing compared to Anastasia eyeshadows I tried two or three years ago. The wear varies between six and eight hours with decent to good application over bare skin (no primer).

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow
Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow
Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow
Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow
Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow
Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow

Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow
Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow

Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow
Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow

Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow
Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow

Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow
Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow

Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow
Anastasia Caramel Eyeshadow

Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow
Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow

Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow
Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow

Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow
Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow

Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow
Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow

Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow
Anastasia Copper Shimmer Eyeshadow

Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow
Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow

Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow
Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow

Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow
Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow

Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow
Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow

Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow
Anastasia Rich Brown Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow
Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow

Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow
Anastasia Custard Eyeshadow

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Alexandra Keniston Avatar

I have always want to buy a Anastasia eyeshadow but I can never get past the price tag. Looking at the quality and swatches I have now changed my mind. Love this site so much.

Shannon Avatar

The price of each eyeshadow is indeed high, but if you can find 8 shades you want, purchase directly off ABH’s site. They sell 8 shadows for $70 ($8.75 each), so that’s definitely the best deal. As far as I know, they don’t offer that deal anywhere else (only 4 for $40 at Sephora, Ulta, etc.).

Ginny D Avatar

Custard looks very pretty and useful! I have nothing quite like it and I can see it as a good transition shade that’s not too grey or too red and also probably a good blending shade for some skintones
And only $12 for what I think is a must-have!

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