Lethal Cosmetics Wildflower Matte Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Cyanus
Lethal Cosmetics Cyanus Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a light, blue-purple with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop T9 (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Dope (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Cobalt (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop The Aquarius (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Sitting Pretty (P, $7.30) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Online (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Escapism (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Wanted (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Baby Doll (PiP, $13.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- ColourPop Own Ur Power (LE, $4.50) is lighter (80% 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, Silica, 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.
Cyanus
PPermanent. $6.50.
Wilted
Lethal Cosmetics Wilted Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a very light, muted taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Soft, somewhat powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Ambition (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Lucy (464CM) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Blondie (P, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Les Indispensables #6 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- elf Thrift Shop (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Omega (LE, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Imperial (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Boutique (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eye Beauty (Enhance) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Quintessence #7 (LE, ) is darker (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, Silica, 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.
Wilted
PPermanent. $6.50.
Nightshade
Lethal Cosmetics Nightshade Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, darkened blue-teal with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium, somewhat buildable coverage
- Slightly drier with some thinness
- Could be packed on but was harder to blend out edges
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- elf Out of Sight (P, $5.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #11 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Nevermore (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Pea-cocky (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Jolly (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sporty (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Totally Crushin' (PiP, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Burnout (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Crashing Waves (LE, $5.25) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Pier Love (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% 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, Silica, 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.
Nightshade
PPermanent. $6.50.
Foxglove
Lethal Cosmetics Foxglove Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright purple with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Slightly drier with some thinness
- Could be packed on but was harder to blend out edges
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading, left a subtle stain behind)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Eclipse (P, $6.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Outrageously (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Madison (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Bougie (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Iffy (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Predator (LE, $6.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Electric Violet (28V) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M924 Purple (P, $17.00) 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, Silica, 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.
Foxglove
PPermanent. $6.50.
Daisy
Lethal Cosmetics Daisy Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a light-medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Sheer coverage, hard to build up (even over primer!)
- Dusty, moderately powdery, prone to sheering out
- Hard to apply evenly, prone to fallout
- Prone to fading (6 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- YSL Paris #2 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Filthy (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Candy Fluff (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Cotton Candy (363M) (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Wood Pink #2 (P, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #3 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sleepova (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop With Luv (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop BB Girl (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Smoothie (PiP, $16.00) is darker, cooler (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, Silica, 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.
Daisy
PPermanent. $6.50.
Thorn
Lethal Cosmetics Thorn Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, fuchsia pink with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish. This is a UV-reactive shade.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading, left subtle stain on lids)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow I'm with the DJ (P, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Crib (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Soda Crush (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Rage Quit (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sincerely (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Popsicle (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Party Drip (PiP, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Pink (Bright Editorial #5) (P, ) is lighter (95% 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, Silica, 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.
Don’t get me wrong; I DO love a good quality, buildable eyeshadow, so it’s not that which I have an issue with. No, but it’s the poor quality with that splotchy look to it. Besides, I have far superior shades like these in my Menagerie Flight Club palette, plus Sydney Grace x Temptalia and Mel Thompson palette’s. I’m good!
A bit of a mixed bag of results here – although a navy blue matte is traditionally hard to get right.
I have this palette (first Lethal purchase) and the mattes are not good. Colourpop’s mattes are way better. The shimmers are beautiful but even with that I probably won’t pick up any other palette from the brand again.