Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream Pure Color Envy Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Aubergine Dream

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow Quad (Refill) ($44.00 for 0.21 oz.) includes two matte eyeshadows and two shimmery eyeshadows, but they were all underwhelming in quality–surprisingly powdery, prone to fallout, and seemed to fade faster than most powder eyeshadows I’ve experienced. I don’t know how they messed up the pink-coral shade so badly!

Ingredients

Talc, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Silica, Nylon-12, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zinc Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, WaterAquaEau, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)] Rds Product Name: Power Surge Eye Shadow Satin Division: El (Estée Lauder)Ingredients: Talc, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Alumina, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Tin Oxide, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Carmine (Ci 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510)] Rds Product Name: Power Surge Eye Shadow Sparkle Division: El (Estée Lauder)Ingredients: Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Hydroxystearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Unsaponifiables, Soybean Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Silica, Tin Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Carmine (Ci 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Copper Powder (Ci 77400), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288), Chromium Hydroxide Green (Ci 77289), Bismuth Oxychloride (Ci 77163), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Bronze Powder (Ci 77400), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090)]

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Aubergine Dream

PPermanent. $44.00.

D+

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

69%

Total

Aubergine Dream #1

Aubergine Dream #1 is a light-medium mauve with warmer, brownish undertones and a sparkling finish.

Semi-opaque coverage
More loosely-pressed, somewhat powdery
Applied somewhat unevenly, prone to fallout
Shorter-wearing (6 hours before fading)

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Viseart Bisous (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Pretty Vulgar True Colors (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Organza (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
NARS Earthshine (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Too Faced Sugared Raisin (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Inglot J405 Celestial (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Boo-kay (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Glitter Rock (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
LORAC Ametrine (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Dior Plum Tulle #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" with "stay-true color" that won't smudge, crease, or settle into fine lines and doesn't "flake or dust onto face." The quality of the more matte shades was typically higher than the shimmer shades, but all of the finishes seeme to be particularly short-wearing and made it seem like my lids "ate" the eyeshadows quite quickly.

Some of the shimmers were drier and thinner, which resulted in uneven application and some fallout, particularly with the more sparkly shades. The matte eyeshadows were more pigmented and smoother on average but still were on the thinner side with slight to moderate powderiness, which resulted in light fallout and/or the color sheering out too readily on bare skin.

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Aubergine Dream #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

D+

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

69%

Total

Aubergine Dream #2

Aubergine Dream #2 is a faded, medium-dark burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-opaque coverage
Finely-milled but moderately powdery
Prone to sheering out
Best applied over tacky primer
Prone to fading (6 hours of wear)

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

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Huda Beauty Spicy (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Viseart Chestnut (4) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
MAC Ride My Slay (LE, $17.00) is darker, less pigmented, cooler (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Pinot Please (LE, ) is darker (80% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Blackberry (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar).
Natasha Denona Groove (397CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Tarte Drama (PiP, ) is darker (80% similar).
MAC 300 Game (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).

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Aubergine Dream #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

76%

Total

Aubergine Dream #3

Aubergine Dream #3 is a light pinky-peach with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Semi-opaque coverage
Finely-milled but moderately powdery
Prone to sheering out
Best applied over tacky primer
Prone to fading (6 hours of wear)

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

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Viseart Petale (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Purple Haze #8 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
Viseart Eglantine (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Ciate Aura (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Aubergine Dream #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

C+

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

Application

77%

Total

Aubergine Dream #4

Aubergine Dream #4 is a darker pink base with warm undertones and lighter gold pearl throughout.

Sheer coverage
More loosely-pressed, very powdery, dry
Applied unevenly, prone to fallout
Shorter-wearing (6 hours before fading)

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

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Pat McGrath Smuggler's Spice (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Pink Champagne (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Morphe Sissy (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Too Faced Crisp (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Blossom Up (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Meadowhawk (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Clionadh Pink Sugar (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Tarte Frose (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Sydney Grace Lucky Peach (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Cheers Babe (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).

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Aubergine Dream #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

56%

Total

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow Quad (Refill)

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #1 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #2 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #3 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #4 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow Quad (Refill)

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #1 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #2 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #3 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream #4 Pure Color Envy Luxe Eyeshadow

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Estee Lauder Aubergine Dream Pure Color Envy Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches

Aubergine Dream

Ingredients

Aubergine Dream

PPermanent. $44.00.

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Aubergine Dream #1

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Formula Overview

Aubergine Dream #1

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Aubergine Dream #2

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Aubergine Dream #2

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Aubergine Dream #3

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Aubergine Dream #3

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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Aubergine Dream #4

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Formula Overview

Aubergine Dream #4

PiPPermanent in Palette.

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