Kaleidos Flowing Haze Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Flowing Haze
Kaleidos Flowing Haze Eyeshadow Quad ($22.00 for 0.17 oz.) just released this month and includes three more neutral to cooler-toned matte shades paired with one, dusty purple shimmer. All four shades were pigmented and easy to use, and really the only “complaint” is that the matte formula can be a little powdery to work with but not to the point where it limited the pigmentation or application.
Ingredients
Flowing Haze
PPermanent. $22.00.
Flowing Haze (Base)
Flowing Haze (Base) is a light taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency with some powderiness
- Applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Laredo (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Tease (P, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Python (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Flirty (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Encore (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Lunar (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Coffee Snob (LE, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Bould Type (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Long Journey (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Tease (DC, $19.00) is lighter (85% 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, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Methicone, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarine (CI 77007), Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77491), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360).
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.
Flowing Haze (Base)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Flowing Haze (Radiate)
Flowing Haze (Radiate) is a darker, more muted purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Smooth, moderately dense but not too firmly-pressed or thick
- Picked up well with a dry brush and applied evenly
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Druggie (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Stila Vivid Amethyst (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Hype (P, $9.99) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Synthetica (DC, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Mirabilia (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Glowing Iris (Radiate) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Amethyst #6 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Glory (DC, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Pretty Little Lilac (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (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
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Talc, Polybutene, Synthetic Wax, Mica, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarine (CI 77007), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360).
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.
Flowing Haze (Radiate)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Flowing Haze (Diffuse)
Flowing Haze (Diffuse) is a dusty, medium rosy-taupe with cooler undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency with some powderiness
- Applied and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Puppy Love (PiP, $5.25) is lighter (85% similar).
- Anastasia Bybel (LE, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Spacy (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop So Fine (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Get Rich (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ghost Town (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Chi-Town (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Anastasia Dusty Rose (P, $12.00).
Formula Overview
-
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, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Aluminum hydroxide, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Methicone, Ultramarine (CI 77007), Iron Oxides (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Prussian Blue (CI 77510).
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.
Flowing Haze (Diffuse)
PiPPermanent in Palette.
Flowing Haze (Accentuate)
Flowing Haze (Accentuate) is a dusty, medium-dark purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque color coverage
- Smooth, velvety consistency with some powderiness
- Applied and blended out well but sheered out a bit
- Long-wearing (8 hours on average)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Vortex (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Blackened Plum (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 04 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #4 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- About Face Infinity (P, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Echoes (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Taboo (DC, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chopper (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Video Emotions (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC It's Vintage (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
-
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, Aluminum Hydroxide, Kaolin, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Magnesium Stearate, Synthetic Wax, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Methicone, Ultramarine (CI 77007), Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Prussian Blue (CI 77510).
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.
I think all of the shades work well together and the shimmery purple shade is beautiful. It’s a good, solid quad.
This has been sitting in my cart for awhile. Now that I see that I can probably dupe it, I think it would still at least give me all 4 shades in one quad as opposed to scattered through at least 3 or 4. Might still get it for the simplicity of it.
I like this quad a lot. The Kaleidos color stories have been pretty attractive to me.
This is an attractive quad for me b/c of the muted quality of the shadows. Also, purple has not been on my radar much so it feels rather fresh.