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Melt Cosmetics Fire Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Fire

Melt Cosmetics Fire Bad Side Zodaic Eyeshadow Palette ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) released earlier this month as an eight-shade, sunset-hued color story. The matte formula actually seemed less dense/intense compared to Melt’s normal matte formula, but they were easier to control and build up. The shimmers were also less firmly-pressed than I’d typically associate with Melt, which made them improved.

Ingredients

Fire

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Drama Queen

Drama Queen is a darker yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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ColourPop Entangled (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty She Salute (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Companion (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Blonde Roast (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Air Temple (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Nature's Crown (PiP, $5.25) is cooler (95% similar).
Juvia's Place Zulu #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Give Me Glow Fancy Yellow (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
KKW Beauty Florence (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Anastasia Cabana (LE, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Carmine Ci 75470 , 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.

Drama Queen

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Too Much

Too Much is a light-medium orange with warmer, yellower undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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ColourPop Chanterelle (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Sequoia (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Terra Moons Butter Nut (P, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Buttarum (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Smackaroo (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Buzzed (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Laid Back (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Mango Tea (P, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Too Much

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Bossy

Bossy is a medium-dark orange with moderate, warm reddish undertones and a matte finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Moira Steady (P, $8.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop I Owe You (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Giorgio Armani Warm Coral (30) (P, $38.00) is darker (95% similar).
Glossier Dawn (P, $18.00) is darker (95% similar).
Anastasia D2 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Floral Out (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Roasted (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #3 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Chutney (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Cannonball (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Bossy

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Ego Trip

Ego Trip is a rich, medium-dark red with moderate, warm undertones and warmer, lighter gold shimmer throughout a more metallic sheen.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Juvia's Place Calabar (P, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
By Beauty Bay Heat (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Makeup by Mario Master Metallics #11 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Poppy (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Mauve #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Tarte Revel (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Clionadh Bratty (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Viseart Clove (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop 1966 (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Razzle Dazzle (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Ego Trip

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Hot Head

Hot Head is a slightly muted, medium-dark red with warm undertones and a matte finish. It managed to be muted yet still more vibrant but still looked like more of a washed out red compared to true reds.

Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Makeup Geek Untouchable (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Sugarpill Love+ (P, $13.00) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Coral #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Dior Rosa Mutabilis #4 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Nude Rich #8 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Blood Orange (16) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Rust (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Mexicana (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Slowburn (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Hot Head

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

87%

Total

1 Upper

1 Upper is a medium-dark rusty-copper with warm, red undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Too Faced Ginger Spice (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Life Potion (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Slumber (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Ciate Ignite (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Smashbox Sienna (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Southern Flame (LE, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
LORAC Spice (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Break Up (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Buttercup (PiP, $5.25) is cooler (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Rosewood (LE, $6.99) is darker (95% similar).

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Ingredients

1 Upper

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Arrogant

Arrogant is a rich, very deep copper with hints of reddish-brown undertones and an intense, metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Clionadh Poinsettia (P, $5.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Starlit Copper (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Pitter Patter (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Celosa (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Love on Fire (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Rose Gold (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Ciate Gilded (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Phoenix Awakens (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Natasha Denona High Degree (311M) (PiP, $29.00).

Ingredients

Arrogant

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Revenge

Revenge is a deep, cool-toned brown with a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Sephora Maca (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Wet 'n' Wild Bed of Roses #4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Nightfall (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Facet (P, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Jouer Mahogany (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Aspiration (440CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
LORAC Cable Knit (LE, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar).

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Possible Dupes

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Persona Brave (PiP, ).
NARS Liberation (LE, $19.00).

Ingredients

Revenge

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Melt Cosmetics Fire Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Drama Queen Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Too Much Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Bossy Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Ego Trip Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Hot Head Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics 1 Upper Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Arrogant Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Revenge Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Fire Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Drama Queen Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Too Much Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Bossy Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Ego Trip Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Hot Head Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics 1 Upper Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Arrogant Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Revenge Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Water Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Water

Melt Cosmetics Water Bad Side Zodaic Eyeshadow Palette ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) released earlier this month as an eight-shade color story that had aquas, blues, and neutrals The matte formula actually seemed less dense/intense compared to Melt’s normal matte formula, but they were easier to control and build up. The shimmers were also less firmly-pressed than I’d typically associate with Melt, which made them improved.

Ingredients

Water

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Manipulative

Manipulative is a very light peach with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Viseart Cashmere #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Piggy (80M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Rosita (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop The Cancer (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Tarte Seashell (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
City Color Bubble Bath (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Royal Flush (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Smashbox Opal Rose (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
NARS Full Moon (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Lion's Share (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Blue 1 Lake Ci 42090.

Manipulative

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Secretive

Secretive is a light, peachy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
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LORAC Nymph (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Fawn (Base) (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Kaja Nude Apricot (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Bare to Wear (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Soft Life (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #4 (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Urban Decay Boring (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Hidden Gem (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Duvet It (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
NARS Seven Heaven (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Blue 1 Lake Ci 42090, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891.

Secretive

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Moody

Moody is a brighter, light-medium green with cool undertones and warmer, gold sparkle over a metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Glaminatrix Spearmint (P, $8.04) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Borealis (PiP, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Juicy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Left on Thread (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME304 Emerald (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop The Bull (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Clionadh Forest Heart (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
Tarte Color Explosion (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Bad Habit Lifted (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
KVD Beauty Leafar (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Moody

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Trust Issues

Trust Issues is a muted, medium-dark sage green with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Medium, buildable pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
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NYX Contort (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Honeydew (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Eternal (DC, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Chill Factor (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Earthbending (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Clionadh Poison Ivy (P, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Checkmate (DC, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Urban Decay G Train (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Kiss My Hass (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Turtle Bay (P, $5.25) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Trust Issues

LELimited Edition.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Emo

Emo is a medium-dark blue-teal with cool undertones and a matte finish. Despite the sheerer coverage, it built up and blended out particularly well over primer.

Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, moderately powdery
Prone to sheering out but blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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By Beauty Bay Hope (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Formation (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Boom (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Wavelike (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Tenacious (P, $9.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Terra Moons Carnaval (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Kaleidos Digiteal (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Scuba Diver (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Urchin (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Shawn (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Emo

LELimited Edition.

D+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

69%

Total

Ugly Crying

Ugly Crying is a very dark, but not inky, navy blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. This shade performed significantly better (like a different product!) over primer as it seemed on the drier side.

Semi-sheer pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, moderately powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Ingredients

Ugly Crying

LELimited Edition.

D+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

68%

Total

Dead Inside

Dead Inside is a blackened blue base with fine navy blue and teal pearl and sparkle throughout.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Sydney Grace Deep Water (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
MAC Aphrodisiatic (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Rendezvous (DC, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Moonlit Kingdom (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Tarte Dark Seas (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
MAC Blue Black (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Midnight (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Sephora Diving In (254) (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Gamma Ray (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Dead Inside

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Possessive

Possessive is a deep, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, moderately powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Dior Poncho #5 (PiP, ) (100% similar).
Kaleidos Wired (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Rott (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Deep Velvet (DC, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Blackbird Cosmetics Atlas (DC, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Guerlain Tonka Imperiale #5 (DC, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Depth (PiP, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Seed (224CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Teddy Bare (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Victory (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Possessive

LELimited Edition.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Melt Cosmetics Water Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Manipulative Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Secretive Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Moody Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Trust Issues Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Emo Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Ugly Crying Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Dead Inside Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Possessive Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Water Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Manipulative Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Secretive Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Moody Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Trust Issues Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Emo Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Ugly Crying Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Dead Inside Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Possessive Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Air Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Air

Melt Cosmetics Air Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) released earlier this month as an eight-shade color story that had a mix of coral/orange with pops of purple. The matte formula actually seemed less dense/intense compared to Melt’s normal matte formula, but they were easier to control and build up. The shimmers were also less firmly-pressed than I’d typically associate with Melt, which made them improved.

Ingredients

Air

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Frivolous

Frivolous is a light orange with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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ColourPop On Vacay (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop One by One (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Mandarin (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Starlight (DC, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop The Leo (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Palo Santo (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
NARS Outer Limits (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC All in All (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Sphinx (P, $45.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Shiny Objects (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Frivolous

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Indecisive

Indecisive is a rich, medium-dark pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Ingredients

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ColourPop Status Symbol (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Intense (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Glaminatrix Darling (P, $7.30) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Dutch (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Flowerboy (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Imagination (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Darling (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Side Chick (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Swim In (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Bloom (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Indecisive

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Ghosted

Ghosted is a brighter, medium coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Urban Decay Still Shot (PiP, $19.00) (100% similar).
ColourPop King Kandy (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Juicy (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Relief (381CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Lyria (245CM) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Sweetheart (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Look at Me (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Sydney Grace French Hens (P, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Sweet Capacity (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Dreamfull (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Ghosted

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Two Faced

Two Faced is a bright, medium coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and lighter peachy-gold shimmer throughout.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Ingredients

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Clionadh Salamander (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop It's a Vibe (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Short Cake (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Saguaro (LE, $9.00) is warmer (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #17 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop The Ram (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Garden Date (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Turntables (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Bliss (317DC) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Coral #9 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Two Faced

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Mind Games

Mind Games is a deep burgundy with cooler undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Melt Cosmetics Sangre (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Baie (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona My (356CM) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Groove (397CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Drama (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Voodoo (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Blackberry (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Velorio (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Ace Beaute Earth (DC, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Mind Games

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Flaky

Flaky is a medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and cooler purple shimmer that gave it a soft, metallic sheen.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth but not too dense
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Dior Magnify #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Hex Remedy (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever D926 Blueberry (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Chick Lit (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Crown Jewel (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente #4 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Sketch (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Usbek (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Viseart Amethyst #6 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Vice (DC, $19.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Flaky

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Chismosa

Chismosa is a medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a matte finish. While it was surprisingly sheer, it did build up well over primer.

Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, not powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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By Beauty Bay Flapper (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Bora (424CP) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Digital Bean (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Gazania (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Woot Woot (LE, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Little Stinker (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Seeing Stars (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Fabulosity (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Sugarpill Undone (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Gummy Bears (LE, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Chismosa

LELimited Edition.

C-

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

72%

Total

Reckless

Reckless is a pale, silvery-white base with pink-to-lavender shifting fine sparkle that gave it a pearly sheen.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, not too thick or too firmly-pressed into pan
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Crystal Castle (LE, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Super Cool (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Serein (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Mountain Lion (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Danessa Myricks Angel Heart (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Illusion (423DC) (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Wavelength (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Opal (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Cuddle Close (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Reckless

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Melt Cosmetics Air Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Frivolous Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Indecisive Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Ghosted Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Two Faced Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Mind Games Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Flaky Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Chismosa Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Reckless Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Air Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Frivolous Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Indecisive Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Ghosted Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Two Faced Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Mind Games Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Flaky Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Chismosa Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Reckless Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Earth Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Earth

Melt Cosmetics Earth Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) released earlier this month as an eight-shade color story that had a mix of gold and orange with a pop of deep green and burgundy. The matte formula actually seemed less dense/intense compared to Melt’s normal matte formula, but they were easier to control and build up. The shimmers were also less firmly-pressed than I’d typically associate with Melt, which made them improved.

Ingredients

Earth

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

90%

Total

Heart of Stone

Heart of Stone is a deep, forest green with cooler undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
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MAC Beatallica (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Moody (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Glammo Camo (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Sephora Malachite (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Indio (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Beryl (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Untamed (DC, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Trailhead (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Bottle Green (DC, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever S300 Pine Green (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Kaolin, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Blue 1 Lake Ci 42090, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Carmine Ci 75470.

Heart of Stone

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Way Harsh

Way Harsh is a deep yellow with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Glaminatrix Fog (PiP, $7.30) is lighter (95% similar).
Smashbox Ochre (P, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop West Coast (Malibu Barbie) (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Pastis (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Vibey (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Sol (134CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Sunnies (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Lemon Drop (PiP, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Abstract (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop To the Core (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Way Harsh

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Over Critical

Over Critical is a medium-dark, yellowed gold with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Sydney Grace Fool's Gold (P, $6.25) is lighter (95% similar).
Fyrinnae Luxury (P, $7.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Makeup by Mario Gold (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Be the Sunshine (PiP, $6.25) is darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Imperia (265M) (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Gold (137CP) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Karat Cake (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Come Clean (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Over Critical

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Know-It-All

Know-It-All is a bright, medium-dark orange base with reddish undertones paired with lighter, gold and orange sparkle that gave it an intense, metallic finish.

Mostly opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Sydney Grace Marmalade (DC, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Floaties (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
JD Glow Carrot Top (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop The Aries (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Ingredients

Know-It-All

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

RBF

RBF is a deep, burnt orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Playing Game (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Fiya Freak (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Warm Browns #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tarte Toucan Do It (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Persia (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Dig It (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Clay (LE, $6.99) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

RBF

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Materialistic

Materialistic is a rich, deeper brown with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, dense but not thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Fenty Beauty Good Cookie (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Persona Resilient (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Bronze Illusion (LE, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Kosas Blaze (P, $15.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
KVD Beauty Synergy (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Sienna (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Bronze Struck (LE, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Dose of Colors Sunglow (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Girls Bite (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Hot Stuff (P, $6.25) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491.

Materialistic

LELimited Edition.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Type A

Type A is a slightly faded, purpled-burgundy with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation
Soft, silky, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Pat McGrath Xtreme Burgundy (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Pinot Please (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Dior Mitzah #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona My (356CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Hell in Heels (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Nuh Uh (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Ride My Slay (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Divina (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Yugo (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Type A

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Stubborn

Stubborn is a light-medium, golden taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-sheer pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, very powdery
Prone to sheering out, fallout during application
Moderate-wearing (6 hours)

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Melt Cosmetics Tan (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Statuesque (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Mink Mirage #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Viseart Pecan (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia Birch (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Beauty Mark (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Hourglass Soft Brown (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC That Somebody (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Diffuse) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Chanel Lumieres Naturelles #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Stubborn

LELimited Edition.

D+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

68%

Total

Melt Cosmetics Earth Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Heart of Stone Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Way Harsh Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Over Critical Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Know-It-All Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics RBF Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Materialistic Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Type A Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Stubborn Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Earth Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Heart of Stone Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Way Harsh Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Over Critical Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Know-It-All Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics RBF Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Materialistic Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Type A Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Stubborn Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Bad Side Zodiac Collection Swatches

Christine — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Melt Cosmetics Bad Side Zodiac Collection includes four eyeshadow palettes (each with eight shades) across the four different elements (air, earth, fire, and water). Here are swatches of all four palettes!

Melt Cosmetics Bad Side Zodiac Collection

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Products

Swatches

Air

Frivolous

Indecisive

Ghosted

Two Faced

Mind Games

Flaky

Chismosa

Reckless

Earth

Heart of Stone

Way Harsh

Over Critical

Know-It-All

RBF

Materialistic

Type A

Stubborn

Fire

Drama Queen

Too Much

Bossy

Ego Trip

Hot Head

1 Upper

Arrogant

Revenge

Water

Manipulative

Secretive

Moody

Trust Issues

Emo

Ugly Crying

Dead Inside

Possessive

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Melt Cosmetics Bad Side Zodiac Collection Swatches

Melt Cosmetics Bad Side Zodiac Mini Eyeshadow Palettes for Holiday 2022

Christine — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:02:07 +0000

Release Date + About the Launch

Get in touch with the dark side of astrology with these mini eyeshadow palettes that have an array of creamy mattes and metallic shimmers all inspired by the negative traits of the four elements of the Zodiac. Create endless rich and sultry eye looks to satisfy your every mood. Your weakness is also your greatest strength.

October 2022

Sephora

Products in the Launch

Air Mini Eyeshadow Palette, $38.00 (Limited Edition)

The Air palette features a balanced mixture of breezy sunset tones and spacey berry hues that will keep you interested. Don’t overthink it. Palette with shades Indecisive, Ghosted, Mind Games, Chismosa, Frivolous, Two Faced, Flaky, and Reckless.

Earth Mini Eyeshadow Palette, $38.00 (Limited Edition)

The Earth palette contains eight shades with a foundation of lush green hues, terra cottas, and some rich jewel tones—just in case you’re feeling greedy. This strong color story is practical and efficient, so Earth Signs can finally relax. Palette with shades Materialistic, Stubborn, Type A, Know-It-All, Way Harsh, Heart of Stone, RBF, and Overcritical.

Fire Mini Eyeshadow Palette, $38.00 (Limited Edition)

The Fire palette contains eight shades of blazing hot tones that perfectly match your feisty flair… or is it flare? This color story is pure fire, be careful not to get burnt. Palette with shades Drama Queen, Bossy, Ego Trip, Hot Head, 1 Upper, Revenge, Too Much, and Arrogant.

Water Mini Eyeshadow Palette, $38.00 (Limited Edition)

The Water palette was inspired by the refreshing beach waves and depths of the ocean, not your uncontrollable tears. Palette with shades Secretive, Trust Issues, Emo, Ugly Crying, Possessive, Manipulative, Moody, and Dead Inside.

Melt Cosmetics Bad Side Zodiac Mini Eyeshadow Palettes for Holiday 2022

Melt Cosmetics Pink Sand Cream Blushlight Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Pink Sand

Melt Cosmetics Pink Sand Cream Blushlight ($22.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with moderate, warm yellow undertones and a natural finish.

Opaque coverage (but easy to apply less/sheer out if desired)
Creamy, lightweight, thin
Applied well with fingertips or a brush, didn’t lift up base
Dried down for the most part
Long-wearing (8 hours)

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Merit Beverly Hills (P, $28.00) is lighter, cooler, glossier (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Petal Poppin' (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ILIA At Last (P, $34.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Rare Beauty Worth (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Rare Beauty Hope (P, $23.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Interstellar (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sephora Shame on You (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Makeup by Mario Soft Coral (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Clinique Ruby Pop (05) (P, $26.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Persona Carmel (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$22.00/0.14 oz. - $157.14 Per Ounce

The product is primarily marketed as a cream blush, but the brand also stated that they can be applied to lips as well with some shades working as cream eyeshadow for a monochromatic look. There was nothing about coverage that I could find, though the brand's swatches--both live and in promotional images--were opaque.

The formula was lightweight, moderately emollient, and slightly gel-like, which helped it spread better over bare skin and over base products. Most shades were not prone to lifting up base products and worked well with both fingertips and brushes for application.

As the formula was more pigmented with most shades ranging from semi-opaque to fully opaque, I found brushes were particularly good at getting a sheerer, more diffused application, especially around the edges. If you want a sheerer effect, I'd recommend using less product and building up more as they were more pigmented than most cream-based blushes.

They dried down to a more transfer-resistant finish, so they did not remain emollient, which helped them last longer on my skin. They could still be blended out once dry, and if I rubbed with a fingertip, product would transfer, but the color didn't lift away if I had to brush a stray eyelash or hair from my face (as examples). They still had a natural sheen on my skin, less than dewy but definitely not matte either!

On average, they lasted eight hours on me with a couple of shades lasting a touch longer. I found the shimmer-less shades to last slightly longer in comparison to the shimmery shades, which were more emollient in the pan as well.

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Ingredients

Isoamyl Laurate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Mica, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Polyethylene, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Behenyl Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Talc, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Parfum / Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Bht, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Benzoate. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Red 7 Ci 15850, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Pink Sand

PPermanent. $22.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Melt Cosmetics Pink Sand Cream Blushlight

Melt Cosmetics Gemini II Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Gemini II

Melt Cosmetics Gemini II 10-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($58.00 for 0.68 oz.) is a mix of coral and red-toned shades with pops of olive green. The palette included eight matte shades and two shimmers, and surprise! the quality was there! The mattes were soft, blendable, albeit a little powdery, but they weren’t too thin. The shimmers were definitely denser and a bit firmer than the average brand but picked up without issue using my typical shader brushes. I do think that the first four shades are a little redundant and how much so will depend on your skin tone.

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Gemini II

PPermanent. $58.00.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Bela

Bela is a brighter, peachy coral with warm, orange undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had medium to semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a moderately powdery–though finely-milled–texture. There was some fallout when I worked with this shade as a result. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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Huda Beauty Demure (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Vivrant Thing (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Gea (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Viseart Peony (Rosé Edit) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Agate You (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Anastasia Coastline (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Flutterbye (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Oh Deer (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Utopia (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
Natasha Denona Nudist (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Zinc Stearate, Mica, Silica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide(Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163).

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Bela

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

83%

Total

Lady Like

Lady Like is a soft, medium coral-orange with strongh, warm undertones and a matte finish. This shade was nearly opaque in its opacity from one layer, while the texture was soft, lightly powdery but not prone to sheering out. It wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.

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ColourPop Quasar (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Freshly Cut (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Rare Beauty Nearly Apricot (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Footprints (LE, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Eden (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Cozy Cute (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Adobe (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Queensland (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Half Baked (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Mambo (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Silica, Zinc Stearate, Mica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).

Lady Like

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Sweetheart

Sweetheart is a dusty, medium-dark pinkish-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was smooth, finely-milled, and blendable with a hint of powderiness that was mostly confined to the pan. It had nearly opaque color payoff that lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.

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Dominique Cosmetics Strawberry Milk (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Balancing Act (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Sun Poisoning (PiP, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Ghosted (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Rare Beauty Nearly Mauve (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Cherry Stem (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Retro (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Pokey Oaks (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Day Date (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Dandelion (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Zinc Stearate, Mica, Silica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain:, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163).

Sweetheart

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Gemelas

Gemelas is a darker, muted copper with rosy undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, finely-milled, and blendable without being too powdery. It had rich pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Drizzled (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
NARS Take Control (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop In My Tumbly (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Pipers Piping (P, $5.25) is lighter (90% similar).
Kaja Velvety Mauve (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Silhouette (LE, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Foxfire (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Sydney Grace You Can (PiP, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Dose of Colors Rose Berry (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Gulf Coast (P, $5.25) is lighter (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Mica, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Boron Nitride, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Lauroyl Lysine, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).

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Gemelas

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Love Sick

Love Sick is a deep red with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage paired with a smooth, lightly powdery texture that was blendable without being too thin or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably but did leave a slight stain behind.

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Chanel Intensite #4 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Auburn Allure (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever M847 Burgundy (P, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty O Mercy (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Croquis (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Coloured Raine Snitch (LE, $6.99) is cooler (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Scandalous (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Viseart Louvre (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Cepheus (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Snitch (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Silica, Zinc Stearate, Mica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride. May Contain: Carmine Red (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Red 40 (Ci 16035), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).

Love Sick

PiPPermanent in Palette.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Shmood

Shmood is a rich, deeper brown with warm, reddish-copper undertones and a pearly sheen. The texture was slightly denser and more firmly-pressed into the pan with more thickness than is typical of shimmers these days, but it was easier to work with than most of the brand’s past shimmers–it picked up just fine with a regular, dry brush. This shade showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

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MAC Malibu Bronze (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
LORAC Ocean Floor (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Hot Chocolit (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Antique Coin (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Twin Flame (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Stila Twig (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Morphe Hillster (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Urban Decay Off Duty (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
ColourPop Close Up (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Zinc Stearate, Mica, Silica, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Black 2 Nano (Ci 77266).

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Shmood

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

LX Queen

LX Queen is a deep burgundy-brown with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It felt slightly drier compared to other shades in the palette, but I did not find it impeded application as it was pigmented, blendable, and not prone to fallout. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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ColourPop Sith Lord (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC Everyone's Darling (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Boss Lady (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Melt Cosmetics Burnish (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Mauve #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Anastasia All Star (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Celebrate in Style (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Dose of Colors Mixed Berries (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty On Top (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Glaminatrix Naturally (PiP, $7.30) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Carboxyethyl Siliconate, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Kaolin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Carmine Red (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163).

LX Queen

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Matheo

Matheo is a dark olive green with more of a blackened base and contrasting, gold-leaning shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It had a denser, slightly thicker consistency than the typical shimmer, though not as firm or as dry as past shimmers from the brand. The eyeshadow had opaque pigmentation that wore well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.

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NARS Fallen Star (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Antheia (286DC) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Buffy (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
Stila La Douce (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury The Rebel (2020) #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
ColourPop Tree of Life (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever D320 Golden Khaki (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Starlight #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Makeup Geek Take Two (P, $9.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Defiance (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Mica, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Kaolin, Silica, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethiconol, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Black 2 (Ci 77266).

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Matheo

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Boy Mum

Boy Mum is a deep, olive-toned brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty as it was smooth, not too soft nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.

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Melt Cosmetics Chocolate (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Half Sweet (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Down to Urth (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Root 'Em Up (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Pretty Vulgar Victory (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Aviator (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Shea (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Robert (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Taboo (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Nutty (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Silica, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Mica, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035), Chromium Oxide Green (Ci 77288), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163).

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Boy Mum

PiPPermanent in Palette.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Almond Eyes

Almond Eyes is a darker olive green with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff with a soft, blendable texture that did seem to darken slightly when applied to bare skin. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.

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Zoeva MT150 (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
Zoeva Herrengasse (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Spun (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Local BB (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia Destiny (DC, $12.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
ColourPop Bewitched (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
MAC Damn She Olive (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Charmed (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Bravo (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Enchantment (LE, $5.25) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Silica, Zinc Stearate, Talc, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Dimethiconol, Lauroyl Lysine, Boron Nitride, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163).

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Almond Eyes

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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Fire

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

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Drama Queen

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Too Much

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Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Bossy

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Ego Trip

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Hot Head

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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1 Upper

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Arrogant

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Revenge

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Water

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

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Manipulative

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Secretive

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Moody

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Trust Issues

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Emo

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Ugly Crying

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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