Anastasia Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light-medium gold with warm, orange undertones and a soft, frosted finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that applied well and wore for eight hours. ColourPop Party Favors (P, $4.50)(95% similar). Gucci Beauty Azalea (Left) (DC, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Baked Cowboy (DC, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Huda Beauty Neon Orange #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). MAC Gingerluxe #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever Trophy (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Clarins Brown Sugar #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Clionadh Molten (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #7 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar). MAC Glam Gold (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (85% similar). Makeup Geek Firefly (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (85% similar). BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Side2Side (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #1 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Tarte Rays (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Milani Bella Gold (22) (P, $4.49) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop The Leo (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Anastasia D5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). LORAC Bellini (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). ColourPop El Rey (LE, $4.50) is lighter (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark, orange-copper with warm, reddish udnertones and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation with a very soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too firm or too soft. It wasn’t as dense as some of the other shades I’ve reviewed recently, but it applied well to the lid and blended out easily. On me, the color wore well for eight hours. KVD Beauty Harpsichord (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). bareMinerals Bragging Rights (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Nude #5 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Gold (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 13 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Makeup Geek Glamorous (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). KVD Beauty Dog Roses (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Starfire (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Copper Shimmer (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #27 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar). Viseart Cindi (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). The Estee Edit Ray (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Smashbox Pushup Bronze (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Game Face (P, $6.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Stila Rose Gold (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #3 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar). ColourPop Level Up (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar). Illamasqua Bronx (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I702 Mahogany (DC, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Toasted Nut (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a slightly muted, medium-dark brown with warm undertones and a dirty gold sparkle and metallic sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a really smooth, dense, and lightly creamy consistency that applied well to bare skin and blended out well. The only issue I had was that the sparkle does separate a bit from the base as I blended and diffused the edges, though I had only minor fall out after eight hours of wear. NARS Splendor (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Lithium (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). KVD Beauty Chalice (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Lithium (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Spacetime (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop So Quiche (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Smokin' (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Gucci Beauty Iconic Gold (DC, $37.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Huda Beauty Dubai (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Sydney Grace Campfire (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Campfire (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). Urban Decay Chase (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Anastasia Chocolate (Titanium) Eyeshadow ($12.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a pearly sheen. It had a really dense, almost cream-like consistency that applied beautifully on the skin with rich, opaque, and even coverage. The color lasted for eight hours on me. ColourPop Mooning (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Autumn Rust (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Merci (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Hiver #4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). Coloured Raine Secrets (DC, $6.99) is darker (95% similar). Guerlain Petrouchka #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Bastille in the Night (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Driftwood (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). L'Oreal Bottomless Java (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Chanel Rêve d'Orient #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Spoiled (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Going Nuts (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Huda Beauty Smokey #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #4 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted, cooler (90% similar). Inglot #422 (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar). Smashbox Stare (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Beautifully Charred (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Urban Decay Ember (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Viseart Bijoux Royal #6 (LE, ) is cooler (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 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 Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow

Anastasia Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow

Anastasia Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow

Anastasia Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow

Anastasia Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow

Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow

Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow

Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow

Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow

Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow

Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow

Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow

Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow

Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow

Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow

Anastasia Chocolate Eyeshadow

Anastasia Chocolate Eyeshadow

Anastasia Chocolate Eyeshadow

Anastasia Chocolate Eyeshadow

Anastasia Chocolate Eyeshadow

Anastasia Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow, Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow, Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow, Anastasia Chocolate Eyeshadow, Sephora Blue Suede Shoes Eyeliner, Anastasia Icy Eyeshadow

Anastasia Surface of the Sun Eyeshadow, Anastasia Wine Eyeshadow, Anastasia Truffle Glitter Eyeshadow, Anastasia Chocolate Eyeshadow, Sephora Blue Suede Shoes Eyeliner, Anastasia Icy Eyeshadow