Anastasia Lace Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light, yellowed beige with a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a thinner, drier consistency–this one was firm in the pan, which made it harder to use. It blends out nicely, but it tends to go on sheer. It lasted for seven hours on me. Too Faced Banana Cream Pie (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Tiki (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Laetus (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Real Fantasy (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Lady Killer (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). MAC Tabby (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). bareMinerals Solace (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Her Mistress (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Sephora Alabaster (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Clarins The Essentials #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). bareMinerals Natural (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Viseart Honoree (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Brule (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Creamed Honey (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Metal Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, light gold with a sparkling, metallic finish. It had good color payoff paired with a soft, blendable texture that was dense and buttery to work with, so it held a lot of the sparkle with the base. I had minor fall out over a nine-hour period, but the eyeshadow didn’t fade or crease during that time. Urban Decay Neon Moon (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Chem Trail (DC, $20.00) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Moonbeam (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Smashbox Platinum (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar). Natasha Denona Indian Gold (44M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Chanel Codes Elegants #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Telepathy (DC, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Tarte Chrome for the Holidays (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop I Heart This (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Electrum Lamé (905) (LE, $30.00) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Beigely (LE, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Sleigh (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop Fringe (P, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar). Anastasia Trust Issues (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Chic (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Guerlain Shalimar (Bottom) (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). JD Glow White Gold (P, $7.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona True Gold (20M) (P, $29.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Burberry Gold #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Emerald Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark, forest green with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation that blended out well and wore for eight hours, but the texture was a smidgen dry to work with. Fyrinnae Boot Season (P, $6.75) is more shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Protest (-, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Humid (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). L'Oreal Golden Emerald (P, $7.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Anastasia Anaconda (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Sugarpill Junebug (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Anastasia Anaconda (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Peacock (DC, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever #310 (DC, $20.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Bottle Green (15M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Dusty Olive (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar). Sleek MakeUP Fauna (PiP, $9.99) is lighter (90% similar). Milani Bella Emerald (18) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). KVD Beauty Lemmy (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Craft (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Milani Bella Emerald (18) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). NARS Night Porter (DC, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Malachite (Left) (DC, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). NYX Jaded (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Morphe Diva (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Peacock Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep, forest green with warm, brown undertones and a pearly sheen. It was nicely pigmented with a smooth, cream-like consistency that was dense but blendable on the skin. This shade wore well for eight and a half hours on me before creasing slightly. NARS Indio (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Huda Beauty Emerald #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar). NYX Jaded (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Milani Bella Emerald (18) (P, $4.49) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC When in Rio (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Morphe Diva (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 (LE, $36.00) is brighter (90% similar). Rouge Bunny Rouge Whispering Ibis (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). NARS Filth and Fury (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Ciate Twisted (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Sephora Luxurious Boot Camp (DC, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Psych (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Momentum (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Moss Agate #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel Éclat Énigmatique #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Anastasia Emerald (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Clionadh Vortex (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Lagoon (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Timber (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Chanel Griffith Green (126) (LE, $32.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Prussian Blue Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark blue with a frosted finish. It is a “warmer” blue, and when paired with its muted quality, made it more unusual. It had great color payoff with a smooth, blendable texture that applied well to the skin and was easy to use. It lasted for eight and a half hours on me. Tarte Artist (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Under Pressure (P, $8.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Super Blue #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #24 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop 14 (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever D222 Night Blue (DC, $21.00) is darker, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Chanel Tisse Jazz #3 (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Stormy Seas (113) (LE, $13.00) is more muted, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Time (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Bad Habit Karma (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Sephora Stormer (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Sugarpill Holy Ghost (P, $13.00) is lighter (85% similar). Natasha Denona Aqueous (261M) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Viseart Sapphire (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar). Make Up For Ever ME230 Peacock Blue (DC, $21.00) is warmer (85% similar). Pat McGrath Blitz Blue (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). LORAC Cobalt (LE, $19.00) is brighter, cooler (85% similar). Buxom Backstage Pass (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar). ColourPop Take Me Higher (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% 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 Lace Eyeshadow

Anastasia Lace Eyeshadow

Anastasia Lace Eyeshadow

Anastasia Lace Eyeshadow

Anastasia Lace Eyeshadow

Anastasia Metal Eyeshadow

Anastasia Metal Eyeshadow

Anastasia Metal Eyeshadow

Anastasia Metal Eyeshadow

Anastasia Metal Eyeshadow

Anastasia Emerald Eyeshadow

Anastasia Emerald Eyeshadow

Anastasia Emerald Eyeshadow

Anastasia Emerald Eyeshadow

Anastasia Emerald Eyeshadow

Anastasia Peacock Eyeshadow

Anastasia Peacock Eyeshadow

Anastasia Peacock Eyeshadow

Anastasia Peacock Eyeshadow

Anastasia Peacock Eyeshadow

Anastasia Prussian Blue Eyeshadow

Anastasia Prussian Blue Eyeshadow

Anastasia Prussian Blue Eyeshadow

Anastasia Prussian Blue Eyeshadow

Anastasia Prussian Blue 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)

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)

Metal (inner lid), Chiffon (middle of lid), Brownie (outer lid), Chocolate Crumble (crease), Belize (above crease), Lace (brow bone)

Metal (inner lid), Chiffon (middle of lid), Brownie (outer lid), Chocolate Crumble (crease), Belize (above crease), Lace (brow bone)