Anastasia Riviera Palette Review & Swatches
Riviera
Anastasia Riviera Eyeshadow Palette ($45.00 for 0.28 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that features several pops of colors with warmer-toned neutrals. There are 14 shades, of which six are shimmers, seven are mattes, and one is a satin in finish. The quality of most shades was good: pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing without any being particularly fussy to work with. The richer metallics feel more loosely pressed, so they can be easy to pick up too much product on a dry brush and tend to apply best (with the least fallout and most instant opacity) with a wet brush or fingertip. A few of the mattes were more powdery in their respective pan but applied well with minimal fallout.
Worth noting, three shades are Pressed Pigments are “not intended for use around the immediate eye area,” and they are: Bahamas, Cannes, and Palm (the latter was a surprise, as typically this warning accompanies brighter reds, pinks, and purples… not browns). I didn’t notice any staining with Palm, but both Bahamas and Cannes stained significantly (still visible after my morning cleanse) both applied on bare skin as well as over primer (I tested staining over Smashbox 24HR). The Pressed Pigments “may contain” Red 7 Lake, Red 21 Lake, and Red 27 Lake (not approved for use on the eye area by FDA).
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Riviera
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Sails
Sails is a pale white with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a moderately powdery texture, which resulted in some fallout if I wasn’t careful. I preferred to apply this as one of the first shades if using it on my brow bone to avoid it turning other shades ashy. This shade lasted well for seven and a half hours on me before it started to fade.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Shy Girl (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop No Spots (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dreamful (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Bright White (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Gesso (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop So Complex (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Chroma #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC White (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Daisy's My BFF (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Cotton (LE, $19.00) is cooler (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
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
Sails
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Yacht
Yacht is a soft, golden bronze with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had rich color coverage with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that felt silky and had slight slip. The eyeshadow adhered well to bare skin and blended out with ease. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before I noticed any fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Dirtysweet (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Capital of Light #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Monaco-co (Enchanted Forest) (LE, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Gilty as Can Be (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Nova (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Fool's Gold (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Glorious (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Collision (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Interstellar (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Celestial (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, 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
Mica, Dimethicone, Silica, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Yacht
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Seychelles
Seychelles is a light-medium, bluish-teal with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation in a single layer, which easily built up to full coverage with less than half a layer. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy, and not too dense, so it was easy to pick up and to apply to my lid. It wore beautifully for eight and a half hours on me before it creased faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Steamy (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Milani Bella Teal (21) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Ignite (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Hello Kitty Kawaii (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fin (DC, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Deep End (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Banana Daiquiri (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Comforter (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #11 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Cloudy Blue (17M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, 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
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Silica, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Green 5 (Ci 61570), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Seychelles
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Palermo
Palermo is a bright, medium plum with warm undertones and cooler, violet shimmer and micro-sparkle. It had good color coverage but needed a second layer (or to be applied with a dampened brush) for full opacity. The consistency was drier to the touch and had slight fallout during application, though the edges were blendable and the color went on fairly evenly from the start. It lasted well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Exo (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Cherries (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Devotion (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Fierce (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dream Lover (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Fuchsia Flame (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Violet Blend #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Ego (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop On the Fly (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Midnight Sun (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, 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
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Silica, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide. May Contain (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Green 5 (Ci 61570), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Palermo
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Seaside
Seaside is a pale, silvery lavender with cool undertones and warmer, golden sparkle and shimmer. It had opaque pigmentation paired with a slightly more loosely-pressed texture, which resulted in some fallout during application if I wasn’t careful to pat and press it into place (or use it with a dampened brush). I felt like this particularly shade seemed to lose some of its metallic finish within a few minutes of applying it, though. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before it started to crease.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Buxom Silver Screen (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia A4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Inglot J401 Silver Dollar (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lavender/Gold and Silver (3) (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kessel Run (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Mist (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Aurora (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Shag (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Blue Reflection (32) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% 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
Mica, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Carmine (Ci 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Seaside
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Inheritance
Inheritance is a bright, sushine yeyllow gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had a loosely-pressed consistency that felt soft, dense with a bit of slip. It applied best with a patting/pressing motion, and it worked just fine with a dry brush, though a wet brush applied it more smoothly initially and brought out the shine in its finish. It had opaque pigmentation that wore nicely for eight hours on me before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Amber Spark (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lemon Sorbet (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #4 (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Treasure Hunter (P, $6.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Spoiled (PiP, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Born to Beam (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- PIXI Beauty Nude Lustre (PiP, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Here We Go Again (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Struck Gold (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Gold Rose (LE, $6.99) 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.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Alumina, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Quartz, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Inheritance
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean is a light, faded blue with cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The pigmentation was semi-opaque and buildable, though nearly opaque when applied with a dampened brush or a fingertip. The consistency was chunkier but still with noticeable creaminess, which helped the product combine and adhere to my lid. If using a dry brush, I highly recommend using a gentle press and pull motion (hold the brush to the lid, press, and then gently pull/sweep in a fluid motion across the space you want it on) to apply with minimal fallout. It lasted well for eight hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Cool Breeze (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Persona Independent (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clarins Midnight #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani #19 (P, $32.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fantasize (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Hypnotique (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Super Star (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Indigo Nights (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Skywalk (DC, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia D2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is less shimmery, 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.
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Carmine (Ci 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Mediterranean
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Estate
Estate is a light-medium peach with strong, warm orange undertones and a satin finish. The ultra-fine shimmer became more noticeably when applied and blended out, as it produced a soft sheen. The texture was lightly powdery in the pan but blended out nicely and held most of its pigmentation when I did so. It stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me before I noticed any fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #7 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Highway Queen (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- NARS Satisfaction (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Crescendo (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bellini (429CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Enjoy (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Lilac #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tragic (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Hourglass Atmosphere #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Bonjour (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (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
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Estate
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Cabana
Cabana is a muted, mustard yellow with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had opaque color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that had a bit of fallout during application but blended out beautifully. It wore well for eight hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Lady Fingers (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dirt Road (PiP, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Drama Queen (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Desire (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Fancy Yellow (P, $7.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Coral #7 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Ochre (P, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Mango (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Buzz Kill (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (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
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Mineral Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Cabana
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Coastline
Coastline is a medium-dark peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that adhered evenly and blended out easily on my skin. The texture was moderately powdery in the pan, so I had to be sure to tap off excess and avoid very fluffy brushes (or else it kicked up enough powder to get into other pans!). It lasted nicely for seven and a half hours on me before I noticed fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Just Peachy (Matte) (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wiser (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Juicy (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Orgasm III (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- elf Canyon (P, $5.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Coral (2020) (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Lantana (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Charge It (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Cupid (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace French Hens (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (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.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
Coastline
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Bahamas
Bahamas is a bright fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation that was buildable to opaque coverage with less than half of a layer on top. The texture was soft, thin without being too dry or difficult to apply, and lightly powdery in the pan. It blended out nicely and stayed on well for nine hours but did stain heavily and through the next day (I’d have to use concealer or wear full eye makeup to hide it), even when I tried it over primer.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sandbar (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Orange #6 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Tiila (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Margarita (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Rose #3 (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- MAC Bright Pink (P, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flirt (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Radioactive (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Raspberry Cheesecake (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Bahamas
LELimited Edition.
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is a medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. There were very, very tiny golden shimmers strewn throughout but weren’t noticeable to my eye at all in person, so it looked like a matte finish in practice. It had excellent pigmentation with a smooth, soft, and blendable texture that was slightly powdery in the pan but not prone to fallout during application. It wore well eight hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Supreme (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Igloo Blues (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dream Girl (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Kaja Ruby Skies (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Concierge (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics The Final Girl (LE, $6.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop 444 (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Turkish Delight (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Level Up (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (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.
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Monte Carlo
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Cannes
Cannes is a bright, medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had a soft, lightly powdery texture but wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily and kept its richness on my lid, but it was a little thinner and seemed more prone to adhering to certain areas of my skin over others, which made blending more difficult. With enough effort, I was able to diffuse it fairly well, but it was easier to soften the edge with a shade like Bahamas or Monte Carlo on the edge. It lasted well for nine hours but left a faded, almost plum-hued stain on my lid that lingered into the next day (even after cleansing in the morning), even when I used it over primer.
Top Dupes
- MAC Shock-a-holic (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Passion (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Nube (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #9 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Lavender (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Try Me (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Spoiled Rich (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Nina's Orchid (82V) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Smashbox Mongal (LE, $22.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Cannes
LELimited Edition.
Palm
Palm is a deep, reddish-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too dense nor too loosely pressed in the pan. Though it was listed as a Pressed Pigment, I didn’t experience any staining with this one. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours on me before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Privacy (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Jaguar #4 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Quasimodo (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Steady (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Maca (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Lord (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Facet (P, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Whiplash (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Spice Smoke (22) (DC, $39.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Disobedient (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopentyldiol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol. May Contain (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
I really love the color scheme of this palette. I’m also not sure why people are saying it’s too neutral because 9 of the shades are most definitely not neutral.
See, to me, I’d say there are six pops of color for sure – Seychelles, Palermo, Mediterranean, Bahamas, Monte Carlo, and Cannes. Shades like Inheritance (gold) and Seaside (more lavender-taupe) don’t really scream “color” to me personally. I wouldn’t describe it as “too neutral,” as it’s definitely a brighter, more colorful palette that’s grounded by more neutral shades so that it is more cohesive than not.
Logan was talking about “non-neutral,” and you’re talking about “pops of color,” and since they’re not the same thing, I think you’re both right. Everybody’s definition of “neutral” varies somewhat, but by mine, there are only 3 colors in this palette that I’d call neutral (and the white isn’t one of them!).
To me, shades like Inheritance and Seaside straddle the line and would work in many difference looks in place of neutrals, but personally I wouldn’t call them neutrals. I’d still call them color shadows.
Just when I was thinking that this palette is too colourful for me to justify buying it! I’m wondering what their definition of a colourful palette is!
I didn’t know people are calling this palette “too neutral,'” but that’s ridiculous to me. Speaking as someone who wears blood red, hot teal, and blackened green eyeshadows regularly (not necessarily together), I’m starting to get really annoyed with the people who want everything to be “uber-OMG-coooooollllooooorrrrrr!!!” The plain fact is, the vast majority of makeup wearers are still going to gravitate toward wearable palettes, and wearable for most people means mostly neutrals. If your stash is so big that you need a completely over-the-top palette to kick you out of the jaded zone, then stop buying (and stop complaining that cosmetics companies aren’t deliberately reducing their potential market just to please you). Grrrrr…
BTW, the use of the word “you” in this response is entirely generic and not aimed at *you*. 🙂
I can see why people would want a brand like ABH to release more of a “rainbow” palette, but I also think that palettes are still, by and large, purchased with a desire for some cohesion – especially at this price point. Will a go-to neutral palette extend this one? YES, definitely! But this one is wearable on its own (aside from the typical issues where not all skin tones will have a brow bone/transition shade) while still being more colorful.
Right? This speaks to me as a colorful palette. Evan the more neutral shades are opaque, cool white, mustard, and the two peaches. They’re more interesting than the usual browns, taupes, and nudes we see rounding out colorful palettes. (Except Palm is brown, of course.)
Cannes looks amazing.
I’m kinda getting a Nabla Soul Blooming crossed with Lime Crime Venus XL kind of vibe and a big part of me wants to get it anyway because it is gorgeous and LE but the more sensible part of me is saying nope 🙁
Seaside is lovely!
I surpisingly love this. I don’t love the packaging so much but I definitely get the boat stripes as this is for sure an 80s yacht vibe and that part I definitely love. I don’t know if I would use it as much as I want though, and the eye warnings definitely concern me a bit – I wonder how much those should be heeded?
Hi Cjay,
From my understanding, the color additives used are allowed on eyes by EU but not in the US (by FDA), so it doesn’t seem to uniformly agreed upon as safe/unsafe. They are allowed in cosmetics, just in cheek/lip products typically (the link above to the FDA will give you a full chart of what and where!).
I’m also getting an 80’s feel. I think tie-dye or neon splashes would have totally hooked me on this palette, but the nautical theme is lost on me.
May I ask what is on your lips? The shadow is stunning, but they’re practically stealing the show!
There’s a link right under the photo “Look Details” that will give you a breakdown of everything used!
This is such a beautiful palette, with a nice variety of finishes. I’m loving it. Your eye and lip looks are AMAZING!
Because I have Viseart Coy, UD Electric and Nyx Ultimate Brights, I have to talk myself out of getting this one somehow. Not that easy though due to this palette receiving so many glowing reviews and high grades, plus being an absolutely stunning assortment of shades to boot!
It’s really surprising when a brand chooses ingredients for an eyeshadow palette that are dangerous to use around the eye area. It is most common with purple, pink and red dyes, however this is a major failing of the palette.
That said, I love the names of the shades and overall I think this is a really bright, summery palette. But not for me.
Thank you for reviewing this so quickly Christine. It is greatly appreciated.
They’re not dangerous though, just not “approved for use” on the eye in the USA ONLY. Fine in Canada, Australia, EU, etc. They are Red Lake specific pigments, they are not harmful or even considered irritants (though some individuals may have specific sensitivities) but under certain circumstances, they may cause temporary superficial skin staining.
Colourpop, Urban Decay, MAC, etc virtually every major brand uses these same pigments for deep pink/red/purple shades and it is a disclaimer pretty much only to comply with bureaucratic rules in America. That doesn’t mean that they are unsafe.
I really just want Seaside. Eventually, I’ll try to get a dupe for it.
I hate (hate hate hate) the packaging and the idea of the packaging (preppy yacht life, better-than-you bs), but quite like the actual palette. It’s bright and mustard (both the color and the condiment) rule my world.
I do agree with those who were hoping for a navy blue instead of yet another dark warm brown. I’m also not a fan of brands replacing “crass” yellow with “tasteful” gold. I think, in the end, I’m not going to spend money on something I would need to depot and edit in order to live with, but it’s definitely a step in the right (bright!) direction for a major brand that tends to stick to neutrals.
Agreed. The theme leaves me with a bad taste, as it speaks to a culture where ultra-wealth is a celebrated aspiration as opposed to a troublesome and glaring symptom of inequality.
I used my Ultra points to buy this palette. Glad to see it reviewed well. I’ll be copying those eye looks, yass! Thank you!
When I really look at this palette I see some colours I’d probably never wear, and I only really, really want three of the shades in it. I love Seaside, Mediterranean and Cannes. I’m not going to buy a palette for just three shades.
I am glad it performed well for all who are getting it.
I love the looks you did, and the lipstick combo is so gorgeous!
Wore yesterday for the first time. U had MAC Painterly as a base and set with Estate. With both Bahamas and Cannes, I was able to take off both using micellar water (I use Bioderma) with zero staining. YMMV, of course.
Excited to see your review, swatches and look ideas, Christine! I just purchased this palette as I thought it looked so pretty. Wonderful to see such a colourful palette. I’ve noticed a few brands have released colourful palettes recently (the new MAC It’s Designer Palette, mini NYX Brights, this one) and it made it hard for me to choose which one to get! This one seemed the most different from what I already have in my collection.
Gah, I didn’t want to like this palette, but I do.
Bahamas made my eyes burn. I will probably have to return this palette, which is a bummer I liked the colour story.
Seaside and Mediterranean are really nice, but without really being able to explain, this palette just seems too brightly bizarre to me. I just don’t feel it. I think it’s because I’m not a pink, fuchsia person for eyeshadows.
I kind of wish you had the bh weekend festival palette swatches in the database… I own it and feel like it would dupe out so many palettes includ8mg this one!
I’m a neutral woman! And my demographic is “Over 60” but after seeing this palette I had to go out of my comfort zone and make the purchase! I’m so happy I did! I’ve used Bahamas to line my lids and although a pressed pigment, it didn’t bother my eyes nor did it stain. I also used Seychelles to line my eyes but it needed to be built up a bit! I’ve used the warmer shades as neutrals an I’m absolutely in love. The shadows blend well. Not much fallout and they stay put all day!