Anastasia x Amrezy Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches (2020)
Amrezy
Anastasia Amrezy 16-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($49.00 for 0.75 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that includes two more shades than usual for an Anastasia palette. The palette features a mix of shimmers and mattes, neutrals and pops of color.
The matte shades were more consistent with semi-opaque to opaque coverage, were blendable, and lasted seven to eight hours. The shimmers worked better with a dampened brush or fingertip for application as they were more prone to fallout with a dry brush due to being slightly looser in consistency.
The palette also contains two Pressed Glitters (Litty, Gemini) and four Pressed Pigments (Cupcake, Rezy, Semsa, Yugo), which all come with the warning “not intended for use around the immediate eye area.” Dragon, while not lsited in this group, does contain PET glitter deeper in its ingredient list (as opposed to being the first ingredient as it is in the Pressed Glitters).
For those curious or concerned about glitter use and safety, please read my post on everything about glitter.
Ingredients
Amrezy
LELimited Edition. $49.00.
Waisted
Waisted is a pale pink with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that applied with little to no fallout, which was a surprise as a lot of the lighter, semi-matte to matte shades by the brand tend to be on the powdery side. This shade felt more velvety, substantial, and “thicker” in a way (that’s a good thing). It lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Fathom (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lovesick (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Baby Peach (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lucky You (DC, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Golden Shock #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Pink Leather (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Tarte Popcorn Strand (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Japan (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crush (LE, $4.50) is less 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, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).
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.
Waisted
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Barb
Barb is a light pink base with subtle, warm undertones paired with a gold-green metallic shift with light sparkle. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, while the texture was more loosely-pressed in the pan. I found it easier to apply with a fingertip or a dampened brush as a dry brush yielded some fallout during application and did not apply it as evenly initially. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Neon Green #9 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Kaja Celestial Petal (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Nostalgic (P, $9.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Arcade (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Be Real (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever 104 Blue White (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Arcana (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Starry Eyes (P, $13.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop 99 (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Strawberry (PiP, ) 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
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Tin Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Carmine (Ci 75470), 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.
Barb
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Litty
Litty has a transparent base with flecks of gold, copper, and pink glitter suspended in the base. While it seemed to have light slip, it was noticeably textured and felt almost dry once applied to my skin; it didn’t have the inherent tackiness that I’d expect of a Pressed Glitter these days (at least some decent hold on its own). The glitter moved readily enough that I would recommend pairing it with an adhesive base or fixing spray to ensure adhesion and minimize movement.
The brand said that “for self-application of pressed glitter shades, apply with fingertips using pressing motions,” though they also said to use a fixing spray or their adhesive base (I’d recommend either of the latter based on my experience). It does contain PET glitter, and it is listed as not for use in the eye area.
I tested it as a cheek highlighter, and it was prone to sheering out readily with particles that dropped and moved as I blended the product out, so I did not feel it was great at self-adhering. There was a fair amount of glitter where I did not apply it after an eight-hour wear time.
Top Dupes
- elf Copper Pop (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brew Potion (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Grove (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Floating Lantern (LE, $6.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Cuteness (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
Polyethylene Terephthalate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyurethane-33, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minerale, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Mica, Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 34 (Ci 15880), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
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.
Litty
LELimited Edition.
Cupcake
Cupcake is a medium-dark lavender with soft, warmer pink undertones and cooler lavender and gold sparkle throughout. Like other shimmers in the palette, it felt more loosely-pressed into the pan, so there was light fallout during application when I used a dry brush.
I’ve noticed that the brand’s shimmers have become more intense but tend to work better with fingertip or dampened brush for application. It had good color coverage that lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Too Faced PSL and Chill (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- NARS Tonic (DC, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Dream Girl #6 (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Celestial (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Catherine (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Calypso (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- NYX Volatile (P, $6.00) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Blossom (DC, $8.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Viseart Calypso (GPV2 #15) (P, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minerale, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Tin Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Red 34 (Ci 15880), 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.
Look Using this Product
Cupcake
LELimited Edition.
Dragon
Dragon is a medium-dark gold with strong, warm undertones and a lightly sparkling, metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin but had light fallout when blended out (though it didn’t seem to sheer out the base color). The texture was smooth to the touch, dense but not too firmly pressed into the pan. It stayed on well for eight hours before I noticed light fading.
Note: though it was not listed as a Pressed Glitter, I did notice that it contained PET glitter (deeper in the ingredient list).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop TF (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Bao Bao's Jewels #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Unlimited (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Hoopla (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Creation Crown (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chameleon #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Egypt (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aurum (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Solaris 005 (PiP, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (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, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Boron Nitride, Caprylyl Glycol, Nylon-12, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Ethylene Va/Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), 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.
Look Using this Product
Dragon
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Leo
Leo is a light-medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted finish. It had good color payoff that could be built up to full coverage with less than half of a layer more. The texture was smooth, lightly emollient, and a bit thicker compared to other shimmers in the palette but wasn’t prone to fallout like other shades in the palette. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading was apparent.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Donut Break (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Princess Morbucks (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Ocean Breeze (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Berber (P, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Buxom Schmooze (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Venom (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- City Color Breezy (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #18 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #8 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME232 Turquoise Blue (DC, $17.00) 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
Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Boron Nitride, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Isopentyldiol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tin Oxide, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), 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.
Look Using this Product
Leo
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Gemini
Gemini has a transparent base with deeper gold glitter suspended in it. The base did not feel that emollient, and I felt like the glitter was too readily dispersed and moved around, so it was more likely to migrate, travel, or fallout (depending on how one worn it). It was supposed to be the brand’s “more insanely pigmented glitter finish yet,” but it was semi-opaque at best. It would not be something that would build well without an adhesive base paired with it.
This is the second of the new Pressed Glitter formula, but I was surprised it didn’t adhere better to skin given the improvement in this type of formula by other brands. The brand said that “for self-application of pressed glitter shades, apply with fingertips using pressing motions,” though they also said to use a fixing spray or their adhesive base (I’d recommend either of the latter based on my experience).
It does contain PET glitter, and it is listed as not for use in the eye area. I tested it as a cheek highlighter and found it dispersed somewhat unevenly when I tried to blend it out–worked better packed onto a small area–and had moderate movement/migration over an eight-hour period.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Social Club (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Put U on Gold (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Excess (LE, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Brew Potion (LE, $6.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Libertine (PiP, ) is lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
- ColourPop Arendelle (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- elf 24K Gold (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Golden Touch (LE, $6.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Unsung (LE, $6.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- Makeup Geek Asteroid (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
Polyethylene Terephthalate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyurethane-33, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minerale, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Mica, Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 (Ci 15850), Red 34 (Ci 15880), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
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.
Gemini
LELimited Edition.
Gorgina
Gorgina is a soft, golden bronze with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The eyeshadow was intensely pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was dense without being too firmly-pressed into the pan nor did it look or feel heavy on my lid. It blended out with ease and stayed on well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Varis (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Brav-O (P, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Sable Bronze (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Come On (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME644 Iced Brown (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Raw Gold (13M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mascot (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- JD Glow Deep Bronze (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Chains of Love (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #7 (PiP, ) is more 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
Mica, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Boron Nitride, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Tin Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), 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.
Look Using this Product
Gorgina
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Rezy
Rezy is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and lighter pink pearl throughout. It had good color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was smooth to the touch with moderate slip, but it wasn’t too thick or dense, so it picked up well with a brush and went on evenly. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Viseart Cotton Candy (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Grafting (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Smitten (LE, $13.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sleep Tight (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Electric Amethyst (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #28 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Cake (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Woodstock (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #23 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Ingredients
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Glycerin, Boron Nitride, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silcia, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Tin Oxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), 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.
Look Using this Product
Rezy
LELimited Edition.
Anastasia
Anastasia is a medium pink base with subtle, warm undertones paired with a lot of warmer, peachy-gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. The texture was soft and more loosely-pressed into the pan, so it applied best with fingertips or a dampened brush as I had light fallout when I used a dry brush with it. It had opaque color coverage that lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay My Voice (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Come and Get It (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Blushing Peach (P, $6.25) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Frose (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wildfire (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mare Serenitatis (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Prophecy (P, $5.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Orgasm (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Meadowhawk (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Wicked Rose (P, $6.25) 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, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Boron Nitride, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'abeille, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Tin Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), 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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Anastasia
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
New Yawker
New Yawker is a light-medium brown with strong, warm yellow-orange undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, a smidgen powdery in the pan, but it adhered evenly and blended out beautifully without its full coverage sheering out too readily. It stayed on well for eight hours before I noticed fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Taffy (LE, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Bay (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Whiskey (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Lorelei (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Russet (6) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Morphe Pukey (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sand Stone (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Khaki Haze #9 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Rope (256CM) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Ridge (313CM) (PiP, ) is 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, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).
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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New Yawker
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
OG
OG is a muted, light brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was rosier, less yellowish and a bit lighter compared to New Yawker but blended next to each other, they were hard to tell apart. The eyeshadow had opaque color payoff that applied well to bare skin, while the texture was soft, blendable, and lightly powdery but not prone to fallout. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Inglot J311 Café au Lait (LE, $10.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Red Ochre #4 (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Starry (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Castille (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop West Side (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop High Hopes (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Eccentric (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Los Dinos (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Miami (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Caramel (P, $12.00) is darker, 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, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).
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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OG
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Semsa
Semsa is a muted, medium-dark berry with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was semi-opaque but buildable, and while not the most pigmented product, it was easy to work with as the color built up evenly and blended out with ease. The texture was lightly powdery with slight fallout during application but was manageable. It lasted nicely for eight hours before starting to fade noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Hot Mess (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Taylor (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fair Play (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Berry Bite (PiP, $8.00) is darker, brighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
- ColourPop Trove (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop New Dream (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Rosette (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Berry (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Pinker (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Silica, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 21 Lake (Ci 45380), Red 27 Lake (Ci 45410), Red 33 Lake (17200), 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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Semsa
LELimited Edition.
1988
1988 is a muted, medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer with a soft, lightly powdery texture that wasn’t prone to fallout and blended out easily on bare skin. This shade stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- KKW Beauty Gemini (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Decision (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Famous (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Ganache (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Confidential (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Interstellar (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Parallel (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Milani Umber the Sun (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Whipped (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sous Le Sable #4 (PiP, ) 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
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Black 2 (Ci 77266), Carmine (Ci 75470), 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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1988
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
BK
BK is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without too much effort. The texture was thinner and slightly more firmly-pressed compared to other matte shades in the palette, though it wasn’t difficult to pick up with a brush. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup by Mario N12 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #12 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Byredo Gothique (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Thorn (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Noir C'est Noir (P, $5.99).
- Viseart Chroma #3 (PiP, ).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eye Beauty (Smoke) (LE, ).
- ColourPop Dark Side (LE, $4.50).
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, Silica, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain/Peut Contenir (+/-): Black 2 (Ci 77266), Carmine (Ci 75470), 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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BK
LELimited Edition. $12.00.
Yugo
Yugo is a medium-dark burgundy with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had a thinner, slightly firmer texture, which seemed more reactive to natural oils on my skin compared to the other mattes in the palette. I had the best luck using a lighter hand and building up coverage (though it had good coverage in a single layer) as that seemed to make it easier to diffuse and blend out the edges. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- MAC Shady Santa (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona My (356CM) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Dior Galactic #4 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Bride of Chucky (LE, $22.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Baie (PiP, ) is less pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Xtreme Burgundy (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Type A (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ethereal (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mind Games (LE, ) is darker, less pigmented (90% similar).
- MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Nylon-12, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Zinc Myristate, Zinc Stearate, Glycerin, Silica, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Isopentyldiol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Red 7 Lake (Ci 15850), Red 33 Lake (17200), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).
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’m disappointed that brands feel the need to include pressed glitters in eye shadow palettes. There is no need, especially when they include very shimmery and/or great foiled eye shadows already!
I do love Anastasia’s quality, but I’m not getting this one.
Just NO. Those pressed glitters make this a risky palette for a lot of people and the poor ratings of some of those glitter shades simply intensifies that “No”. Of the shades I like best, I’ve already got dupes. I wish ABH would go back to palettes that are wearable across the board. I missed out on the Self-Made and Tamana palettes and I’d love to see those brought back rather than stuff like this.
Not gonna lie, I really do like this one quite a bit. But I just don’t know that I even have room for another large palette here. Might just wait until *after* I move in order to see whether I wind up with a true vanity space. I’d put this one in the “maybe” category.
Several failing grades, non eye safe shades and plastic glitter, no thank you, easy pass.
I knew this wasn’t my color scheme, but after swatching it in store the quality isn’t there for me either. Those glitters are atrocious and I’d rather see Anastasia spending their time creating trends rather than chasing after the worst ones.
Since there are 2 extra shades in this palette, it’s not like we’d be getting shortchanged by ignoring the no-go glitter shades that will rain on the face and eyeballs throughout the day. I actually only own the Mario collab so always on the lookout for an ABH palette I can purchase, but this isn’t it.
Historically the red-based pressed pigments stain my eyelids, which I don’t like, and just wondering if you saw staining with them, Christine?
The New Yawker shade is a beautiful looking solid mustard that would be nice to add to my collection but apart from that (and your stunning look with the blue shade) this doesn’t grab me. Alas, yet another pass on ABH e/s.
I didn’t notice any staining!
I don’t really like the colour story in this one – I feel it is too disjointed with the combinations of pinks and lots of caramel brown/darker brown matte shades. Plus the inclusion of the glitter shades, which were pretty awful anyway, adds nothing to the palette.
Thank you for the indepth review as always Christine.
Hi Christine! Fantastic job as always. I just wanted to leave a comment to let you know that the pictures for shade Rezy are pictures of the palette rather than swatches. Thanks for all the amazing reviews you do, I feel like you’re one of the few sources I can truly trust online when it comes to makeup reviews.
Hmmm…I keep going back and forth on this one. On on hand, I love the color story. On the other, it’s sad when ColourPop seems to have a better pressed glitter base than a much more expensive brand. On yet another hand, I have no problem using glitter adhesive.
Whoa. I think ABH ought to slow down on these new releases before they lose their reputation for consistent quality!
would be nice if there were no pressed glitters and the price stayed the same
I keep hearing that the mattes don’t match ABH quality. I’m not disagreeing but the ingredient list is the same as their standard 14-pan palettes. That said, a lot can change with proportions without having to edit the ingredient list order.