Anastasia Summer 2017 Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
Vermeer
Anastasia Vermeer Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light, peachy beige with warm undertones and a smooth, frosted sheen. It was richly pigmented with a very smooth, finely-milled consistency that applied beautifully to the lid as it adhered evenly. This eyeshadow appears in the Modern Renaissance palette and is quite similar, but the single had a better texture–less powdery–and wasn’t messy to use. On me, it wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
The new single eyeshadows will be available at online retailers on June 13th and in stores on June 23rd but are available through Anastasia now.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Seduction #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Champagne Toast (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Escape (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Pretty (LE, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Blush (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Hourglass Exposure #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Almond Pearl (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Throttle (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Just Gleaming (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, 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
Vermeer
PPermanent. $12.00.
Love Letter
Anastasia Love Letter Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish berry with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation–mostly opaque but buildable to full coverage, if desired–that applied evenly to bare skin and was fairly blendable. The consistency was drier and not as finely-milled compared to most of the brand’s matte eyeshadows, but I have personally experienced a lot of red-hued eyeshadows that all suffer from a grittier or rougher texture. Luckily, in practice, I did not notice the texture’s shortcomings when applying the eyeshadow to my lid with a brush. The color stayed on well for eight and a half hours. This shade appears in the Modern Renaissance palette and was consistent in quality/color compared to the one I have in the palette.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Victorian Trim (P, $16.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cascade (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bitter Sweet (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Major Chianti (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Ciate Violet (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tinsel Town (LE, $4.50) is glossier (95% similar).
- ColourPop Swallowtail (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Risque (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Going Steady (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Blank Canvas (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (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
Love Letter
PPermanent. $12.00.
Realgar
Anastasia Realgar Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark brown with warm, reddish-orange undertones and a matte finish. It was very comparable to the version in my Modern Renaissance palette, both in terms of color as well as quality. The eyeshadow had great color payoff paired with a silky, smooth, and blendable texture that was easy to work with. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Belle de Peche #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Top Notch (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Whimsy (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S604 Teak (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Cobbler (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay WTF (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Native (DC, $6.99) is brighter (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva Cheap Bar (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Brown Script (P, $17.00) is lighter (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
Looks Using this Product
Realgar
PPermanent. $12.00.
Brick
Anastasia Brick Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. It had intense pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The eyeshadow felt smooth, silky, and finely-milled and blended out with little effort on the lid. The color stayed true for about eight hours before I noticed slight fading and wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Tatooine (LE, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Summer Yum (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Kaleidos Soy Sauce (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hard (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Morphe Roxanne (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Morocco (P, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Bitter (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Whimsy (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Cayenne (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (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
Look Using this Product
Brick
PPermanent. $12.00.
Ballet
Anastasia Ballet Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It seemed slightly sparkly, too, and the texture reflected that–looser, chunkier, and drier to the touch–and was not one of the brand’s best. Even over primer, it had a tendency to sheer out and had some fallout, but it was more workable applied damp or over an adhesive base. The eyeshadow had semi-sheer to medium coverage, which was only buildable with a dampened brush. It wore well for seven hours before fading noticeably on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Star-Crossed Lovers (103) (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Sugar Shade #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- YSL Paris #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Pink of Me (DC, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Sweet as Candy #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 (LE, $36.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Minor Sin (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Scratch (DC, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Magic (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (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
Ballet
PPermanent. $12.00.
Gemstone
Anastasia Gemstone Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium, pinky plum with warmer undertones and a frosted finish. The pigmentation was opaque, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable. It had a looser press than some of the other shimmery eyeshadows from the summer collection, though (did not have the heavier, more silicone-like feel of other shades). It wore well for eight hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Forever Bewitching (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Stylishly Merry (LE, $20.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Magic Mushroom (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Violet Cassis (LE, $16.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- MAC Smokes (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Guilt Trip (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Calypso (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Purple Haze #6 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- City Color G*psy (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twist the Bones (LE, $4.50) 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
Wow, I think you got a bad Ballet. Mine is excellent. Kind of worrisome as I have 4 more shades arriving today and I’m hoping they didn’t have batch issues!
Quick follow up. My next 4 just arrived. My Love Letter is much weaker than yours and more burgundy than red. I think it will be ok over primer but it was definitely not nearly as good as the others!
I’m glad yours is great!
Oh no the only shade I was excited about got a D hahaha oh well
Darn 🙁
I’m really bummed out about Ballet since that was on my must have list. Oh well, there are plenty of other fun colors to choose from. I’m loving Gemstone.
So sorry! 🙁
The eyeshadows are lovely BUT THAT BLUSH COMBO is killing it! I just incorporated the names of those blushes into one of my work passwords so I wouldn’t forget to buy them next month!
Oops, that photo shouldn’t be there! I will remove it now.
Thanks, Tammy!
Oh yikes, bummer about Ballet, but the rest are gorgeous!! Glad they finally released Love Letter as single, for those who didn’t want to buy the entire MR palette
Ballet could have been a lot better!
Well pooh on them for messing up with Ballet! Wanted it because I used to do modern jazz ballet, although one would never know it looking at me today, LoL.
I do like the looks of Gemstone a lot! Even having MAC Selena, this one may be just different enough possibly. Happy to see that the 3 MR replacement shades turned out nicely for when I hit pan on Vermeer and Love Letter! Would LOVE it if ABH made a permanent pan of Red Ochre, too!
I was surprised that Ballet wasn’t better – genuinely surprised!!
I’m going to get the single of love letter, because I love it in the crease and lids. and as a blush!! So iv already hit pan!
Woohoo!!
In this group my favorite is Gemstone, just the right shade of purple for my taste.
Gemstone has a nice finish!
Yikes, a D? The rest look good though. I wonder if they are having quality issues.
Yeah, it was a bummer 🙁
I just placed an order; I hope my Love Letter is one of the good ones!
Fingers crossed! 🙂
Lovely colours and beautiful eye look Christine.
Thanks so much, Genevieve!
I need Realgar, Love Letter, and Gemstone! They’re very pretty!
I’ll have to check out City Color Gypsy too since it is a dupe for Gemstone.
Gemstone looks really good. It’s on my wish list now. What a pity about Ballet, it looks so pretty. I’ll have a look at Sephora Desert Rose.
Gemstone is a nice one!