Melt Cosmetics Air Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Air

Melt Cosmetics Air Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) released earlier this month as an eight-shade color story that had a mix of coral/orange with pops of purple. The matte formula actually seemed less dense/intense compared to Melt’s normal matte formula, but they were easier to control and build up. The shimmers were also less firmly-pressed than I’d typically associate with Melt, which made them improved.

Ingredients

Air

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

87%

Total

Frivolous

Frivolous is a light orange with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Urban Decay Starlight (DC, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop The Leo (P, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Palo Santo (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
NARS Outer Limits (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar).
MAC All in All (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop On Vacay (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
ColourPop One by One (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Mandarin (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Cardinal Jewel (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Honeycomb (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

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Frivolous

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Indecisive

Indecisive is a rich, medium-dark pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
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Glaminatrix Darling (P, $7.30) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Status Symbol (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Intense (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Viseart Melon (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Mini (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
Give Me Glow Flamingo (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Meet Me on Mars (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Natasha Denona Soul (297CM) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Take a Gander (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Nothing Personal (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.

Indecisive

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Ghosted

Ghosted is a brighter, medium coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.

Nearly opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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Urban Decay Still Shot (PiP, $19.00) (100% similar).
ColourPop Sweet Capacity (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Dreamfull (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Bubblicious (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Gramma Nutt (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Hangover (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Urban Decay Feelz (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Juicy (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Green #8 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Makeup Geek Tuscan Sun (DC, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Ghosted

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Two Faced

Two Faced is a bright, medium coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and lighter peachy-gold shimmer throughout.

Opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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ColourPop The Ram (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Garden Date (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Turntables (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Bliss (317DC) (PiP, $29.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Coral #9 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Clionadh Salamander (P, $5.25) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop It's a Vibe (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Coloured Raine Short Cake (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Saguaro (LE, $9.00) is warmer (95% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #17 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).

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Ingredients

Two Faced

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Mind Games

Mind Games is a deep burgundy with cooler undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Dior Romantic Voyage #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Anastasia Beauty Mark (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Anastasia Yugo (LE, ) is lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
ColourPop Divina (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Sketch (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Huda Beauty Mauve #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Deep Damson (DC, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Indes Galantes (Right) (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ace Beaute Seduction (DC, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Dose of Colors Mixed Berries (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Mind Games

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Flaky

Flaky is a medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and cooler purple shimmer that gave it a soft, metallic sheen.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth but not too dense
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Urban Decay Hex Remedy (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever D926 Blueberry (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Chick Lit (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Dior Magnify #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente #4 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Sketch (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Usbek (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
ColourPop Crown Jewel (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Dominique Cosmetics Vibey Vixen (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Dior Temptation (184) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Flaky

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Chismosa

Chismosa is a medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a matte finish. While it was surprisingly sheer, it did build up well over primer.

Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation
Soft, slightly thin, not powdery
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
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ColourPop Digital Bean (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
UOMA Beauty Gazania (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Woot Woot (LE, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Little Stinker (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Seeing Stars (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Fabulosity (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
By Beauty Bay Flapper (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Bora (424CP) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Sugarpill Undone (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Gummy Bears (LE, $4.50) is brighter (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Chismosa

LELimited Edition.

C-

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

72%

Total

Reckless

Reckless is a pale, silvery-white base with pink-to-lavender shifting fine sparkle that gave it a pearly sheen.

Semi-opaque pigmentation
Lightly emollient, smooth, not too thick or too firmly-pressed into pan
Picked up evenly with a dry brush
Applied evenly, blended out well
Long-wearing (8 hours)

Top Dupes
Ingredients

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Tom Ford Beauty Violet Satine #1 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
KVD Beauty Opal (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Cuddle Close (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Back to Back (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Clarity (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Pure Magic (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Blue Mist (P, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Haedus (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Juice Box (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Cooler Than Being Cool (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Reckless

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Melt Cosmetics Air Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

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Melt Cosmetics Two Faced Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Mind Games Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Flaky Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Chismosa Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Reckless Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Air Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette

Melt Cosmetics Frivolous Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Indecisive Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Ghosted Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Two Faced Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Mind Games Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Flaky Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Chismosa Eyeshadow

Melt Cosmetics Reckless Eyeshadow

Temptalia

Melt Cosmetics Air Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Air

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $38.00.

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Frivolous

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Indecisive

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Ghosted

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Two Faced

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Mind Games

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Flaky

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Chismosa

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Reckless

Top Dupes

Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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