Lethal Cosmetics Dreamsign Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Dreamsign
Lethal Cosmetics Dreamsign Pressed Powder Palette ($47.00 for 0.68 oz.) includes three shimmer eyeshadows and six matte eyeshadows, which can be found in a pre-made palette, but each shade can be purchased individually if desired. The mattes were more consistent than the shimmers, which I felt were a little drier or more prone to fallout. The matte shades in the palette seemed slightly more powdery, so some shades were more buildable in coverage.
Ingredients
Dreamsign
PPermanent. $37.00.
Vertigo
Vertigo is a light yellow with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, frosted finish. It had mostly opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage. The texture was moderately dense but seemed a little drier, so there was some excess product that came off the pan, which resulted in light fallout during application. I also found that this shade was better applied with a fingertip to get the texture to appear smoother. There was light fallout after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Sandy (Pineapple Cake) (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Beloved (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Inhabit (P, $6.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Weightless (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop So Fresh (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Delices #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Limoncello (169M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- JD Glow Meringue (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pressed Juice (LE, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop On the Outs (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Vertigo
PPermanent. $6.00.
Lucid
Lucid is a brighter, medium bluish-teal with gold sparkle combined with a metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented with a moderately dense consistency that was slightly thicker, so it worked best with a denser, firmer brush and more of pushing motion to pick up product. There was light fallout during application, and the eyeshadow applied best by patting it on and then diffusing the edges. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours but had faint fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Pool Party (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Touch the Sky (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Galactic Muse (PiP, $6.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop In Orbit (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Moira Shook (P, $7.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Anew (DC, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Joyful Day (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- JD Glow Peacock (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Flip (367M) (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Lucid
PPermanent. $6.00.
Numb
Numb is a medium gray with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but blendable and wasn’t prone to fallout. It had semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- L'Oreal Meet Me in Paris (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Wayne Goss Pearl Moonstone #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Smoke (Contour) (PiP, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Boss Babe (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Thunderbird (P, $5.25) is lighter (95% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Fiction (DC, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop U Luv It (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Stealth (DC, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Perseus (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Numb
PPermanent. $6.00.
Loom
Loom is a medium brown with more moderate, warm undertones–balanced between red and orange–with a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff with a smooth, more velvety texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too firmly pressed into the pan. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Nude Caramel (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Vibez (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Khaki Haze #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Family (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Tempera (PiP, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty New'd Beach (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Zuma Beach (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Kaja Flaming Sunset (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Sepia (Dark Matte #4) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Blink (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Look Using this Product
Loom
PPermanent. $6.00.
Torment
Torment is a medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, which was easily built up to full coverage. The texture was soft, smooth, and velvety–substantial–but remained blendable and easy to work with. It stayed on well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Switch (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Cantaloupe (Warm Mattes #6) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia New Wave (DC, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Notting Hill (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Butterscotch (Gingerbread Extra Spicy) (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Crushed (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Carats (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Boheme (Gemini) (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M720 Apricot (DC, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Soul (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Look Using this Product
Torment
PPermanent. $6.00.
Daybreak
Daybreak is a brighter, medium yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation, which was buildable to full coverage with less than a second layer. The texture was soft, somewhat powdery with a touch of fallout during application if I wasn’t careful when blending it out, but it was blendable. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Capella (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sun Rays (PiP, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia D4 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Big Smile (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Barbados (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Butterscotch (P, $7.30) is warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Sunset (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia D1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Bright Editorial #7 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Lake Show (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Daybreak
PPermanent. $6.00.
Stargaze
Stargaze is a blackened blue base with flecks of larger blue and almost violet sparkle. It had a denser, drier consistency that was more firmly-pressed, which made it difficult to pick up with a dry brush. I’d recommend using a dampened brush to pick up product, which did a better job of applying the color evenly and smoothing out the overall texture than a fingertip. There was light fallout over an eight-hour period of time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Swansong (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Frostbite (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Python #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Necromancer (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Gamma Ray (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Midnight (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (85% similar).
- Hello Kitty Kitty-Chan (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Midnight (P, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Ocean (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Stargaze
PPermanent. $6.00.
Syncope
Syncope is a medium, olive green with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that applied well to bare skin and blended out easily without further sheering it out. The texture was lightly powdery, though finely-milled and blendable. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Wildlife (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rebel (LE, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Thrill Seeker (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ivy League (P, $5.25) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Marsh (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Local BB (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Name (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fiddlehead (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Enchantment (LE, $5.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop You're a Star (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
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Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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PPermanent. $6.00.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a faded, denim blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation but was best applied over an eyeshadow primer for better adhesion and intensity. The texture was soft and finely-milled to the touch, but it was fairly powdery, which likely was part of why it wasn’t the easiest to use or most pigmented eyeshadow. It wore decently for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
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Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "extreme pigmentation" and "effortless blendability" ... "that [will] last all day." There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it's a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present--the brand did warn about using less with their formula--in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn't need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Well it is colorful if nothing else! It’s okay enough, but not $49 worthy. I do love the more unusual shades in it, though.
A very colourful palette, but a bit on the average side. Stargazer is a gorgeous shade, but the shimmers were not that great. I’m not quite seeing how the colour story works together here with so few shimmers. I think the grey shade seems out of place.
Thank you for the review Christine.
I’m pretty confused by this too. Maybe the gray is too darken/deepen other shades. maybe, who knows? I’d take gray over black any day..