Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Cold Brew
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a somewhat subdued, warm-toned neutral color story with a pop of peach sparkle. The mattes were on the more powdery side, and this resulted in sheerer coverage for two of them. The sparkly shade had a high-shine, almost wet-like finish but was best used with a fingertip or over an adhesive base to minimize fallout.
Ingredients
Cold Brew
PPermanent. $22.00.
Cold Brew (Base)
Cold Brew (Base) is a medium, peachy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency with slight powderiness
- Applied and blended out beautifully
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Summon Us (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Nymph (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Delirious (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kaja Nude Apricot (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Boring (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Buffed (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Kid (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Secretive (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Seven Heaven (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Raw Sienna (P, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Kaolin, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Paraffin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum hydroxide, Methicone, Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Iron Oxide (CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491), Titanium dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Cold Brew (Base)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cold Brew (Radiate)
Cold Brew (Radiate) is a light, brighter peach with a moderate, warm pink-leaning base and lighter sparkle throughout.
- Mostly opaque color coverage
- Soft, more loosely-pressed texture
- Fragile, more prone to fallout
- Moderate-wearing (8 hours with light fallout)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Most (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Pixel (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Extravaganza (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Seashell (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Flashbeams (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Jest (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Double Orgasm (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Jewelry (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Vivacious (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Last Dance (P, $18.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Formula Overview
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The eyeshadow formula is supposed to have a "rich, velvety texture" that is "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" so that there is "no creasing." It is touted as being "ultra-pigmented" with "minimal fallout" that "blends effortlessly."
Kaleidos' matte eyeshadows are their standout; they are velvety, smooth, and blendable with high coverage and are incredibly easy to use--they absolutely live up to "minimal fallout" and have that "soft and creamy yet highly adhesive" aspect going on.
The shimmer shades were smooth, pigmented, and denser without being overly thick or too heavy, so they picked up well with dry brushes and applied evenly to bare skin, they just didn't have quite the level of wow-factor for me compared to their matte formula. There was also more variance in the shimmer shades so not every shade was fantastic, whereas the matte shades performed more consistently in comparison.
This eyeshadow formula lived up to its rave reviews within the indie community, though. On me, they typically lasted around eight hours before fading visibly with some of the deeper mattes staying on a little longer.
Browse all of our Kaleidos Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Talc, Octyldodecanol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Paraffin, Polybutene, Boron Nitride, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tin Oxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Iron Oxide (CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
Cold Brew (Radiate)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cold Brew (Diffuse)
Cold Brew (Diffuse) is a light-medium brown with warm, more golden undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium, buildable color coverage
- Smooth, finely-milled but somewhat powdery
- Applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace San Diego (P, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Feature (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop You and I (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Undressed (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Cashmere Bunny (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Deja Vu (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Arrow (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Graded (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Soft Taupe (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Statuesque (DC, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Talc, Kaolin, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Paraffin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Iron Oxide (CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850).
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.
Cold Brew (Diffuse)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop On Track (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Toile de Jouy #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Real Deal (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Droid Protocol (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Abundance (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fling (You're Golden) (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Back Rolls (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Mea Culpa (PiP, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Super Nudes Day Eye (Smoke) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lindy Hop (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
Mica, Silica, Paraffin, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methicone, Aluminum hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Iron Oxide (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Red 7 Lake(CI 15850), Titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Black 2 (CI 77266)(nano).
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.
Cold Brew (Accentuate)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Cold Brew (Accentuate) is a deep brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium, buildable color coverage
- Smooth, finely-milled but somewhat powdery
- Applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew Eyeshadow Quad
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Base) Eyeshadow
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Base) Eyeshadow
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Radiate) Eyeshadow
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Radiate) Eyeshadow
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Diffuse) Pressed Pigment
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Diffuse) Pressed Pigment
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Accentuate) Pressed Pigment
Kaleidos Cold Brew (Accentuate) Pressed Pigment
Nah – this fails to hit the neutral spot for me. If the sparkly shade had been more of a colour, like a bronze shade, and less fidgety to use, then that would have made the quad more appealing, I think.
Oh lordty! Been wanting this one for the longest time, and because I have to use primer every single time I do eyeshadow, I’m sure that this ought to be fine under that set of circumstances.
I loved the look I got from this palette! Radiate is really sparkly and so pretty on the eyes. Also brought the black quad from Kaleidos. I tend to get intimidated with black smokey eye shadow palettes. My Colourpop Smoke and Kaleidos Black Jasmine palettes are brand new, love how they look but scared to use them lol. This one is an easy to use color story.