Lethal Cosmetics Nightflower Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Nightflower
Lethal Cosmetics Nightflower Pressed Powder Palette ($47.00 for 0.68 oz.) included six matte shades and six shimmer shades. The mattes tended to be on the more powdery side with a few shades being surprisingly sheer, so I would recommend using a primer with this palette to make it workable. The shimmers had light fallout as they were sometimes more loosely-pressed but still delivered good pigmentation and applied without much trouble.
Ingredients
Nightflower
PPermanent. $47.00.
Allure
Allure is a light, yellowed peach base with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling duochrome finish that shifted from gold to pink.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, soft, not too firmly nor too loosely-pressed
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Golden Stars #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Kaleidos Pink Ginger (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Sunlit Glow (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Allure
PPermanent. $6.50.
Moonbeam
Moonbeam is a light beige with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Bare (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Delirium (LE, $4.50).
- Make Up For Ever M535 Oat (P, $17.00).
- Sephora Oat (LE, ).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #5 (PiP, ).
- MAC Drawing a Blanc (LE, $17.00).
- Sephora Cashmere (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Moonbeam
PPermanent. $6.50.
Twilight
Twilight is a light purple with subtle, cool undertones and warmer, pink-to-gold shifting sparkle.
- Opaque coverage
- Soft, more loosely-pressed
- Best applied with fingertip or a dampened brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Wavelength (P, $13.00).
- ColourPop Radio Waves (PiP, $4.50).
- Urban Decay Euphoric (PiP, $19.00).
- JD Glow Viola (P, $7.50).
- ColourPop Nouveau (Fade Into Hue) (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop So Devoted (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Fluff (PiP, $4.50).
- Lethal Cosmetics Spellbound (LE, $6.50).
- ColourPop Romance Novel (LE, $6.00).
- JD Glow Lavender (P, $7.50).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Twilight
PPermanent. $6.50.
Dahlia
Dahlia is a dark, purplish-pink with cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-sheer, somewhat buildable coverage
- Moderately powdery, prone to sheering out
- Blendable but required primer to adhesion/evenness
- Long-wearing (7 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Coloured Raine Sweetheart (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Good Manners (P, $4.50).
- Lethal Cosmetics Thorn (P, $6.50).
- Make Up For Ever B216 (P, $23.00).
- UOMA Beauty Yaa Asantewaa (LE, ).
- Glaminatrix Fruit Tingle (P, $7.30).
- ColourPop Sincerely (P, $4.50).
- UOMA Beauty Jolof (LE, ).
- ColourPop Crib (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Dahlia
PPermanent. $6.50.
Nox
Nox is a medium purple with subtle, warm pink undertones and a sparkling finish.
- Opaque coverage
- More loosely pressed, light fallout
- Blendable but best applied with fingertip or dampened brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #6 (LE, ).
- Juvia's Place Makeda (P, ).
- Clionadh Prickly (LE, $6.00).
- Sydney Grace Fierce (P, $6.00).
- Anastasia DDG (LE, $12.00).
- Sydney Grace As If (P, $5.00).
- Urban Decay Gravity (Wired) (LE, ).
- ColourPop Chick Lit (LE, $4.50).
- Danessa Myricks Journey (P, $18.00).
- Too Faced Wham Bam (LE, $16.00).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Nox
PPermanent. $6.50.
Aurora
Aurora is a brighter, sky blue with cooler undertones and warmer, green-gold
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, slightly thick
- Applied evenly and blended out well, a bit better with a flat brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Ascension (P, $6.00).
- JD Glow Blue Avenue (P, $7.50).
- ColourPop Peeps Blue (LE, $6.00).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #9 (LE, ).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #25 (LE, ).
- Give Me Glow Ocean Water (P, $7.00).
- ColourPop Tide Pool (PiP, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Juggler (P, $6.25).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #25 (PiP, ).
- Glaminatrix Icicle (P, $8.04).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Aurora
PPermanent. $6.50.
Lithophyte
Lithophyte is a medium-dark mauve with cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Sheer coverage
- Soft, quite powdery
- Best over primer as it was prone to sheering out, had fallout
- Average-wearing (7 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Lithophyte
PPermanent. $6.50.
Evenfall
Evenfall is a brighter, warmer coppery-red base with purple-to-blue shifting sparkle throughout that gave it a metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Soft but more loosely pressed
- Blendable with slight fallout during application
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Devotion (LE, $6.00).
- Coloured Raine Respect (LE, $6.99).
- ColourPop Exo (LE, $6.00).
- Clionadh Cinnabar (P, $5.25).
- ColourPop Sass Recap (LE, $9.00).
- Sydney Grace Sugar Plum Fairy (DC, $8.00).
- Pat McGrath Fuchsia Flame (LE, $25.00).
- Urban Decay Ego (LE, $19.00).
- Dior Party in Colours #2 (LE, ).
- ColourPop On the Fly (LE, $9.00).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Evenfall
PPermanent. $6.50.
Circadian
Circadian is a darker, grayish-lavender with cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium coverage
- Soft, moderately powdery
- Blendable but prone to sheering out
- Long-wearing (7 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lancome Rich History (LE, $19.00).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #8 (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace Regal (P, $5.25).
- Give Me Glow Grunge Lavender (P, $7.00).
- Anastasia Violet (P, $12.00).
- NARS Strada (P, $19.00).
- MAC Freakshow (LE, $17.00).
- Natasha Denona Redox (347CM) (LE, ).
- KVD Beauty Venom (LE, ).
- MAC Jam Session (LE, $17.00).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Circadian
PPermanent. $6.50.
Wisteria
Wisteria is a medium lavender with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Sheer coverage
- Soft but moderately powdery
- Prone to sheering out, hard to apply evenly
- Average-wearing (7 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Lilac #9 (LE, ).
- Huda Beauty Libra (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Uplevel (LE, $4.50).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Eerie (PiP, ).
- Anastasia C4 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Release (P, $6.00).
- ColourPop Macaroon (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Love Note (UR A QT) (LE, $4.50).
- Bad Habit Invincible (PiP, ).
- Zoeva Daydream (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Wisteria
PPermanent. $6.50.
Nightlong
Nightlong is a rich, cobalt blue with strong, cool (almost violet) undertones with a sparkling sheen.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, soft, not too firmly nor too loosely-pressed
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Fyrinnae Midnight Dreary (P, $7.00).
- Glaminatrix Sapphire (P, $8.04).
- MAC Blue Envy (LE, $17.00).
- Dior Party in Colours #5 (LE, ).
- Coloured Raine Opulence (LE, $6.99).
- Sydney Grace JB (P, $5.00).
- Melt Cosmetics King Stud (PiP, ).
- Bad Habit Euphoria (PiP, ).
- NABLA Cosmetics Sapphire (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace Our Starry Night (PiP, $6.25).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Nightlong
PPermanent. $6.50.
Midnight
Midnight is a medium-dark purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium, somewhat buildable coverage
- Soft but moderately powdery
- Prone to sheering out but blendable
- Average-wearing (7 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Give Me Glow Blackened Plum (P, $7.00).
- Too Faced Spice of Life (Pumpkin Spice) (LE, $16.00).
- MAC Lover In Me (LE, $17.00).
- KVD Beauty Ribbon (LE, ).
- MAC Bon Nuit (LE, $17.00).
- Anastasia Violet (P, $12.00).
- Give Me Glow Punk (PiP, $7.00).
- KVD Beauty Exorcism (LE, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Deceit (P, $6.50).
- MAC Indian Ink (P, $17.00).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. - $108.33 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, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Copernica Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), 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 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), 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.
Glad I didn’t pull the trigger on this palette. I had my eye on it but will wait to try another palette from Lethal cosmetics. I really like their shimmery blushes. Not sure about the eye shadow formula.
Definitely a palette I could envision myself buying in terms of colour story without duping out a lot of what I already have. But the results are all over the map and I find this brand way too much work. I’m more comfortable with brands with better consistency even if it doesn’t amount to an A or A- average. That said, I love the shades Circadian, Evenfall, Midnight.. I get the sense their mattes would be problematic for me given their described characteristics.
I was so disappointed by this. I heard nothing but greatness from Youtubers and ordered two palettes and i find them to be dusty with fallout, almost like the have no binders. I find them unusable- mattes and shimmers- without a primer. I am so confused at the hype.
Really thought that this would be one that I would have loved to get, now I’m not so sure. Because the two Oden’s Eye palettes I just ordered the other day have looked way nicer swatched than this. But, between those, plus my Menagerie Flight Club and other purple and teal/blue leaning palettes I already own, I’m probably covered. Just wish that this one had been better.
It’s a shame that the more interesting purple hued mattes were not better quality, as this would have lifted the whole palette to very good status. I think it has a cohesive colour story and with primer, it would be a reasonably easy to use.
Concur! A shame on the mattes. I so like Evenfall, but the palette is too costly for just one shade.
I bought this and thought for sure I would love it. I didn’t and I’ve already decluttered it. This review reconfirms my experience when using it.
I must say I love the colour story. I think I’m just going to dupe it with what I have and maybe add one or two shades. I would have bought this had it rated better, but unevenness and fall out are two things I just dislike way to much to knowingly get a palette with these issues.
Thanks for saving my money for me, Christine!
Drat, I was excited about the color story and especially the matte shades. Back on the muted purple prowl 🙂
MAC Scene isn’t it either. There has to be a muted purple in the indies. Use the color choice feature here. Before Tarte went Tarte, they had some nice muted purples, even greens. I hate it when a company becomes thema con variazione. All their palettes are too similar. If you want your 200th brown e/s, go ahead.
Overall, I’m seriously impressed with the Lethal Cosmetics Nightflower Eyeshadow Palette. It’s versatile, high-quality, and downright gorgeous. If you’re looking to up your eyeshadow game, this is definitely a palette to consider.
Can’t agree hard enough with this review. I got the Evergreen palette as well as this one, boy were they underwhelming! I was honestly shocked. Definitely save your money, Everybody! Much like Christine reported? The mattes are SO sheer, and literally do not build well or mix with each other. There was a chartreuse matte I was looking forward to…several layers later? It’s dusty and barely sticking…to a sticky primer! I’ve tried to work their palettes with a variety of primers to no success. I truly can’t understand how this brand got so hyped. The shimmers are okay, but nothing to get worked up over AT ALL.
Save your money!
I love the color story of this palette, but based on my past experiences with Lethal won’t order anything else from them. Not that the CS was bad or anything, but I didn’t like the formula of the eyeshadow palettes I did order from them. It’s confusing because people seem to really love the formula.
What a shame that the colors I was most interested in didn’t perform well. Thanks for the review!