Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1 of 4)
Rosemary
Give Me Glow Rosemary Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a deep, pink-red with strong, blue undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that was slightly thinner compared to other shades but not dry or overly powdery in the pan. It blended out fairly easily, though I did feel like it was easiest to blend over an eyeshadow primer rather than bare skin as any natural oils just made it perform a bit less consistently. This shade wore nicely for eight and a half hours and left a stain behind.
Note: The brand did offer to refund this shade as it arrived cracked, but since it’s not an issue for me, I did not let them refund me!
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Ciate Violet (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #9 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mull It Over (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Mulberry (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Blossom (193CP) (DC, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop I'm Back (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Daddies Love Me (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Secrets Secrets (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Berry Beet (LE, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #9 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: "highly pigmented," "blendable," and "finely milled." The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they're that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense--they're rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it's just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I'd use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows--often lighter and more mid-tone--were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Rosemary
PPermanent. $7.00.
Rose Quartz
Give Me Glow Rose Quartz Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a medium-dark mauve with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, velvety, and blendable without being too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, and I’d go as far as to say a little went a long way so use less than you think you’ll need if you’ve never worked with it before. The color showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Trophies (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Ripened (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Crème Brule (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Raisin (182CM) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Willow (P, $6.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Tease (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Viseart Fusion (PiP, ) is warmer (80% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Imago (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Up in the Air (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Chanel Quadrille #1 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: "highly pigmented," "blendable," and "finely milled." The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they're that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense--they're rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it's just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I'd use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows--often lighter and more mid-tone--were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Rose Quartz
PPermanent. $7.00.
Kitty
Give Me Glow Kitty Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a light pink with moderate, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage paired with a smooth, velvety consistency that was a smidgen powdery in the pan but had good adhesion to bare skin.
I’ve found that more velvety formulas, especially for lighter shades like this, really go a long way to ensuring the color and coverage translate to the eye without lots of fallout or a tendency to sheer out. The eyeshadow blended out without difficulty and stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Of Quartz (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- About Face On Pointe (P, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Felt Cute (P, $20.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Rose #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Happy Song (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Picnic Basket (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dynasty (Glam Right) (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Enigma #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Candy Land (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Buxom Feather Boa (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: "highly pigmented," "blendable," and "finely milled." The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they're that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense--they're rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it's just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I'd use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows--often lighter and more mid-tone--were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Kitty
PPermanent. $7.00.
Olive You
Give Me Glow Olive You Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a medium green with strong, warm olive undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, moderately powdery, and prone to fallout during application as it didn’t seem to be as velvety or as substantial as most of the brand’s matte shades.
It had medium, buildable pigmentation that was best applied over an eyeshadow primer rather than bare skin. It was fairly blendable and didn’t take too much extra effort to diffuse along the edges. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Savage (P, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Profesh (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop So Tender (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bia (285CP) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Eucalyptus (LE, ) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Lala (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Rebel (LE, $6.00) is lighter, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Kiwifruit (DC, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Trust Me (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Leo (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: "highly pigmented," "blendable," and "finely milled." The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they're that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense--they're rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it's just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I'd use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows--often lighter and more mid-tone--were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Olive You
PPermanent. $7.00.
Retro Beige
Give Me Glow Retro Beige Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a light-medium taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff in a single layer, though it needed a second layer for full opacity. The consistency was soft, smooth, and a touch powdery but was quite blendable and easy to work with. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Boy (600) (LE, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Sage (Contour) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Mushroom (P, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lucy (464CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Power Eyes Prime (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Sandstone (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Road Movie #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Death Moth (LE, $5.25) is darker (85% similar).
- Milani Smokin' Hot (PiP, $5.99) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: "highly pigmented," "blendable," and "finely milled." The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they're that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense--they're rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it's just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I'd use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows--often lighter and more mid-tone--were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Retro Beige
PPermanent. $7.00.
Patty
Give Me Glow Patty Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a bright, medium grass green with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It appeared slightly cooler on the surface, as it was quite a true green, but diffused along the edges, it seemed ever-so-slightly warm-toned.
The texture was soft, a little powdery in the pan but not to the point where it interfered with application, and blendable. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Currency (PiP, $6.99) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Desert Spoon (PiP, $5.25) is more muted (90% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Palm Trees (PiP, $5.25) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Level Up (PiP, $6.99) is cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sentimientos (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sleep (LE, $4.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Transform (P, $9.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Misfit (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia B2 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: "highly pigmented," "blendable," and "finely milled." The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they're that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense--they're rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it's just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I'd use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows--often lighter and more mid-tone--were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Patty
PPermanent. $7.00.
So Rich
Give Me Glow So Rich Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a richer, green-leaning aqua paired with a matte finish. It had pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges without too much effort. The texture felt smooth, more velvety, and dense with a smidgen of powderiness present in the pan only. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Mint (26) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Just a Phase (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Mint Condition (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- About Face In Dreams (P, $14.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Frankenstein (LE, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Lagrimas (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Matcha (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Currents (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Smashbox Sell Out (P, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Ice Algae (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: "highly pigmented," "blendable," and "finely milled." The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they're that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense--they're rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it's just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I'd use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows--often lighter and more mid-tone--were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
This will be so helpful to me if I finally cave in and start buying GMG single pan eyeshadows. I have all of their palettes, and I’ve played around with putting together a palette, but I get overwhelmed with choices. Plus, I need to see which singles are in the pre-made palettes.
Found two very nice looking transition shades above; Retro Beige for khaki olive looks and Rose Quartz for rosy plum looks!
I just took another look at all the Give Me Glow shadow swatches in your database and the colour selection and finishes are gorgeous. I love how the lighter and mid-tone mattes work beautifully, as the lighter one’s are what I have some trouble with in other formulas. I’m really looking forward to the reviews for all the mattes. I’ve never used indie shadows other than Sydney Grace and Sugarpill. How would these compare? The large pan sizes and the rich pigmentation leads me to think of this as more of an MUA brand.
Hi Maggie!
They are more like Melt Cosmetics’ matte eyeshadows.
Rose Quartz is beeauuutifuuuuul!
I never known there was such thing as “too pigmented”. I can see them great for more editorial or artistic looks, but they are way too much for my own personal use.
These are all gorgeous,
So Rich I’m surprisingly drawn to.
Kitty and Rose Quartz are so up my alley.
For mattes of various hues, these are pretty good value – even the Olive green shade wasn’t that bad.
WELP, guess I’ll be removing Olive You from my cart. Glad some of these are performing well though! Will have to redo my wishlist once the others are reviewed.
Wow, these are impressive, especially the pastel mattes! I’ll be picking some shades up, thanks!