Anastasia Icy, Mermaid, Midnight, Rosette Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

Anastasia Icy Eyeshadow

Anastasia Icy Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is an icy, bluish silver with cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque coverage with a really dense consistency–it felt a little cream-like, but it was firm enough that getting pigmentation out of it was harder. The color was buildable to opaque coverage in two to three layers. The color lasted for seven and a half hours on me. Wet 'n' Wild Water (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). NYX Tin (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Vivacious Maguari (P, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Sephora Atlantis (PiP, ) is lighter, less pigmented (90% similar). Chanel Tisse Smoky #1 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Jade Reflection (35) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Just Breathe #1 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #6 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever ME202 Iceberg Blue (DC, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Dior Blue Beat #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Atlantis (P, $12.00) is cooler (85% similar). Make Up For Ever ME202 Iceberg Blue (DC, $21.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Dior Sugar Shade #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar). KVD Beauty Static Age (DC, $21.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Dior Parisian Sky #4 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Moonshine (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). ColourPop Dime Piece (PiP, $4.50) is darker, more muted (85% similar). Urban Decay Shellshock (DC, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). Disney by Sephora Your Voice (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Mermaid Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a blackened teal with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had so-so color payoff–not nearly as intense as it appeared in the pan–with a blendable consistency that ran a little dry. On me, the color lasted for seven and a half hours. ColourPop Princess Sparkle (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Tarte Genie (P, $14.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Rhinestone (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). ColourPop Patchwork (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty For Once (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Blue Noir (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Radio (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Tarte Downtown (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Too Faced Storm Cloud (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Warrior (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Dior Denim #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Hijack (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Galaxy (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Natasha Denona Aurora (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). NARS Give In Take III (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Bobbi Brown Electric Sapphire (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). MAC Emerald Dusk (LE, $21.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Buxom Twilight Tryst (P, $12.00) is darker (85% similar). NARS Moskova #1 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Midnight Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is an intense, deep black with silver sparkle. The texture was really dense and cream-like, which gave the sparkle something to bind with, so there was a lot less fall out over time and more of the sparkle was noticeable on the lid from the get-go. This shade started to crease after eight hours of wear. Pat McGrath Black Metal (PiP, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar). Buxom Black Tie (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Ground (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Natasha Denona Full Metal Black (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D104 Black Diamond (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Burnt Anise (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Badass #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Charcoal (LE, ) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar). Dose of Colors X-Ray (P, $20.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Raven (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Black Myrrh (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). L'Oreal Eternal Black (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #12 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 16 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Grommet (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Dior Black Night #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Dior Black Bow #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Metallic Denim #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Dior Moonlight #5 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Indigo (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Rosette Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with warm, coppery undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation with a cream-like, buttery texture that blended beautifully and adhered well to bare skin. The color wore well for eight and a half hours before creasing slightly. MAC Frock Talk (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar). MAC Heritage Rouge (PiP, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Babykins (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Dior Capital of Light #5 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Brazenly (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Just Stay (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Land of Delights (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Velvet (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Pink Sapphire (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Estee Lauder Bordeaux (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Pat McGrath Blue Blood (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (80% similar). Auric Disrupt (Cream) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Hidden Motive (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Wine Down (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Girlish Appeal (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Underhand (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sleek MakeUP A Vow in Venice (LE, $9.99) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Azalea (Right) (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). NARS Blind Date (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Static (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% 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 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.

P.S. — That’s all she wrote! I’ve reviewed all the Anastasia eyeshadows that I have.

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Anastasia Icy Eyeshadow

Anastasia Icy Eyeshadow

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Anastasia Midnight Eyeshadow

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