Kaja Velvet Dream Beauty Bento Eyeshadow Trio Review & Swatches
Velvet Dream
Kaja Velvet Dream Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) includes three matte eyeshadows in a more velvety, less powdery formula than the brand has released previously. I was surprised to see that this one and the other one launched with it were both rather light-leaning, as Kaja has been a brand that has released most of their trios without putting in very light matte shades–this is the lighter of the two. All three shades had more medium to mostly opaque coverage, were blendable, and easy enough to work with but had light powderiness overall.
Velvet Dream
PPermanent. $26.00.
White Chocolate
White Chocolate is a darker, peachy beige with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, more velvety texture that wasn’t too powdery. It lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- Chanel Clair-Obscur #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Banana Cream Pie (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Best of Me (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Lady Killer (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Soft Touch (PiP, $5.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Tiki (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Bare in Mind (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Peche (Sable) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Not a Basic Peach #6 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Frosted Fizz (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Silica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol Stearate, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).
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.
White Chocolate
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Rosy Velvet
Rosy Velvet is a medium-dark peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable with a touch of powderiness in the pan. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque color coverage that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Kaleidos Lunar (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Dunes (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Honesty (P, $5.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario N4 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Supermodel (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Vega (111CM) (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Natural Peaches (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bermuda (130CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Ciate Nini (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Smooch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Silica, Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethiconol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499).
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.
Rosy Velvet
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Brownie Bite
Brownie Bite is a medium, reddish-brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was soft, velvety, and smooth but slightly powdery. It stayed on well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
Top Dupes
- Morphe Buns (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Thick (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Tatooine (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Persona Audacious (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Mabuhay (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #1 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 05 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Forever (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- NYX Not Today (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Silica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecanol, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Propanediol, Dimethiconol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492).
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.
Very simple, utilitarian little trio, and I like it! Again, this is something I would want to have for travel. Something I hope to do someday soon!
I got their deepest bronzer/blush/highlighter trio and really like it. I want to try out some of the eye shadow trios but I’m wondering how this would look on my skin tone. I may check out some others!
I think the other trios are better! I’ve enjoyed the trios for the most part, but the two newest ones are more so-so.
Looks like they discontinued a couple of trios that had 2 mattes and 1 shimmers—those were my favorite. Boo.
Not exactly a fan of this one – all matte and shades that live in most neutral palettes. Hopefully the brand will release more that include shimmery numbers.
I’m surprised this ended up with a B overall rating since all three shades performed at a B+ or higher… was it something to do with the combination of shades in the palette as a whole?
Just my fingers not typing correctly!