Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Palettes I Wish Existed | Recreating with Singles (A Follow Up!) https://www.temptalia.com/palettes-i-wish-existed-recreating-with-singles-a-follow-up/ https://www.temptalia.com/palettes-i-wish-existed-recreating-with-singles-a-follow-up/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:28:11 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=435360 Okay, okay! I've put together some ways to get the vibes of the palette mockups I posted yesterday. I pulled from Sydney Grace's catalog if I could, since they're more affordable and have a very robust singles range (compared to ColourPop's, which always feels like 50% discontinued at a given moment!).  In that process, I noticed that Sydney Grace has gaps in deeper, richer mattes, especially outside of taupe/brown, not nearly enough in the platinum/pewter camp, and where are all the richer teals?! If one of the color stories I created caught your attention, and you have a decent collection Continue Reading… ]]> Okay, okay! I’ve put together some ways to get the vibes of the palette mockups I posted yesterday.

I pulled from Sydney Grace’s catalog if I could, since they’re more affordable and have a very robust singles range (compared to ColourPop’s, which always feels like 50% discontinued at a given moment!).  In that process, I noticed that Sydney Grace has gaps in deeper, richer mattes, especially outside of taupe/brown, not nearly enough in the platinum/pewter camp, and where are all the richer teals?!

If one of the color stories I created caught your attention, and you have a decent collection already, here’s how I would approach recreating with what you have…

  • Identify the colors that standout.  These are the ones drawing you in, and then you’ll want to think about if you have anything similar.  The other shades are often “grounding” or help to build out the story.  Possibly you’ll discover that you have 75% of the shades but there’s one or two more standout shades you’re missing–then obtaining a single or two might be totally reasonable.
  • Think about the “look” you’d wear, and then just recreate that look (likely a narrower set of shades!) rather than the whole “palette.”  You can also do this by looking at each row or column.
  • Try clicking on one of the shades I’ve shown to recreate and then look to see if you have any of its dupes!

Pat McGrath Dream Palette #1: Enchanted Forest

Pat McGrath Dream Palette #1

In Enchanted Forest, here’s how I would have described each dream color:

  1. Warm beige with subtle, peach-to-green shift, pearl finish
  2. Medium-dark, taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones, matte finish
  3. Medium-dark green with subtle, cooler undertones and warmer, golden sparkle and subtle green pearl, metallic finish
  4. Medium-dark pewter with highly reflective sheen, metallic finish
  5. Bright, mint green with subtle, warmer undertones and a mix of blue and pink pearl (possibly shift), sparkling finish
  6. Muted, deep green with moderate warm undertones, matte finish
  7. Medium olive green with muted, warm undertones and an intense sheen, metallic finish
  8. Muted burgundy with subtle, warm undertones, matte finish
  9. Rich, true teal, slightly cool-leaning, with smooth, reflective sheen, metallic finish
  10. Sparkling gold duochrome, green-to-teal shift, sparkling, metallic finish (it’s basically VR Fire Opal, maybe a smidgen lighter)

In terms of products that are permanently available, shades 1, 4, 5, 9, and 10 were harder to get a 1:1 replacement.  I was surprised at how lean permanent teal eyeshadows are–someone produce 10 shimmery teals, stat!

Enchanted Forest

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Serenity
Serenity
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Puppy
Puppy
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Sweetsop
Sweetsop
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Wondrous Knight
Wondrous Knight
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Springtime
Springtime
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Island Paradise
Island Paradise
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Cadet
Cadet
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Brilliant Realm
Brilliant Realm
Sydney Grace Loose Pigment Optimism
Optimism
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Mermaid
Mermaid

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Enchanted Forest (V2)

Single Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Anastasia Eyeshadow Metal
Metal
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Puppy
Puppy
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Levy
Levy
NABLA Cosmetics Just Pearl Eyeshadow Chemical Bond
Chemical Bond
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Springtime
Springtime
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Island Paradise
Island Paradise
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Cadet
Cadet
MAC Eyeshadow Sketch
Sketch
Buxom Eyeshadow Money Maker
Money Maker
Coloured Raine Eyeshadow Flashy
Flashy

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Pat McGrath Dream Palette #2: Subversive Odyssey

Pat McGrath Dream Palette #2

In Subversive Odyssey, here’s how I would have described each dream color:

  1. Warm golden peach base with strong pink-to-gold shift, pearl finish
  2. Brighter plum, subtle warm undertones, matte finish
  3. Sparkling, medium purple with subtle, warmer pink undertones, sparkling, metallic finish
  4. Bright, richer minted green with pale gold sparkle, metallic finish
  5. Light, very cool-toned blue base with pink-to-gold shifting sparkle, metallic finish
  6. Rich, deep blue-teal with moderate, cool undertones, matte finish
  7. Medium-dark green with subtle, warm olive undertones, sparkling, metallic finish
  8. Deep, purple-taupe with cool undertones, matte finish
  9. Vivid, medium-dark violet purple with smooth, reflective sheen, metallic finish
  10. Transparent base with green-to-gold shifting sparkle, sparkling finish

Subversive Odyssey

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Turtledoves
Turtledoves
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Redeemed
Redeemed
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Mythical
Mythical
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow The Shallows
The Shallows
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Swimming Swans
Swimming Swans
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Thrilled
Thrilled
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Sweetsop
Sweetsop
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Officer
Officer
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Flannel
Flannel
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Mystery
Mystery

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Subversive Odyssey (V2)

Single Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Fyrinnae Pressed Eyeshadow Winter Sunrise
Winter Sunrise
Coloured Raine Eyeshadow Ladyship
Ladyship
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Mythical
Mythical
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow The Shallows
The Shallows
Clionadh Duochrome Eyeshadow Snowdrift
Snowdrift
MAC Eyeshadow Stormwatch
Stormwatch
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Pear Tree
Pear Tree
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Officer
Officer
Fyrinnae Pressed Eyeshadow Queen
Queen
Clionadh Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 1) Candela
Candela

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Pat McGrath Dream Palette #3: Vintage Rose

Pat McGrath Dream Palette #3

In Vintage Rose, here’s how I would have described each dream color:

  1. Light beige with iridescent pink and violet shift, satin-to-pearl finish
  2. Muted, medium-dark taupe-brown with subtle, cooler undertones, matte finish
  3. Darker purple with subtle, warm undertones and reflective, smooth sheen, metallic finish
  4. Brighter, lighter purple with warmer, pink undertones and faint blue and gold pearl, metallic finish
  5. Light, grayish-lavender with neutral-to-warm undertones with lighter, gold-to-pink shifting sparkle, metallic finish
  6. Deep burgundy with subtle, warm undertones, matte finish
  7. Dusty, medium-dark pink with muted, warm undertones and a reflective sheen, metallic finish
  8. Deep plum with subtle, warm undertones, matte finish
  9. Rich, reddish-plum with intense sheen, metallic finish
  10. Bright, light-medium pink base with cooler undertones paired with golden shift, metallic finish

Vintage Rose

Sydney Grace Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Red Mist
Red Mist
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Grounds
Grounds
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Rushed
Rushed
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Totally Worth It
Totally Worth It
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Immortal
Immortal
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Brilliant Realm
Brilliant Realm
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Go for It
Go for It
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Plummet
Plummet
Sydney Grace Shimmer Shadow Awake
Awake
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift

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Vintage Rose (V2)

Single Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Red Mist
Red Mist
ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow The Virgo
The Virgo
Pat McGrath EYEdols Eyeshadow Synthetica
Synthetica
JD Glow Galaxy Shadow Plum
Plum
NABLA Cosmetics Satin Eyeshadow Pegasus
Pegasus
MAC Eyeshadow Sketch
Sketch
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Go for It
Go for It
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Plummet
Plummet
Sydney Grace Shimmer Shadow Awake
Awake
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift

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Natasha Denona Dream Palette #1: Woodlands

Natasha Denona Dream Palette #1

In Woodlands, here’s how I would have described each dream color:

  1. Medium, bluish-aqua with subtle, cool undertones and flecks of gold and iridescent teal pearl, metallic finish
  2. Light-medium taupe with subtle, warm undertones, matte finish
  3. Medium, muted grass green with subtle, warm undertones, matte finish
  4. Medium green with subtle, warm undertones and warmer, golden shimmer, metallic finish
  5. Deep taupe with warmer, olive and gold flecks of shimmer, metallic finish
  6. Rich, deeper berry with subtle, cool undertones, matte finish
  7. Light-medium gold base with gold-to-green shifting shimmer, pearl finish
  8. Dark copper with muted, redder undertones, matte finish
  9. Light-medium brown with moderate, warm undertones, yellow-peach leaning, matte finish
  10. Medium-dark purple-taupe with subtle, cool undertones, satin finish
  11. Medium-dark olive green with moderate, warm undertones, matte-to-semi-matte finish
  12. Muted, dark blue with strong, cool undertones (almost leaning purple), matte finish
  13. Bright, medium blue-aqua with subtle, cool undertones and barely-there gold pearl, satin finish
  14. Deepest forest green with neutral-to-cool undertones, satin finish
  15. Medium-dark emerald green with subtle, warm undertones and reflective sheen, metallic finish

Woodlands

Single Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Mint Green
Mint Green
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Relax
Relax
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Evergreen
Evergreen
Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow Tree Line
Tree Line
Sydney Grace Shimmer Shadow Somber
Somber
ColourPop Pressed Powder Pigment Sleeper
Sleeper
Clionadh Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 1) Candela
Candela
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Underworld
Underworld
Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow M647 Speculoos
M647 Speculoos
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Grounds
Grounds
Sydney Grace Matte Shadow Bravo
Bravo
NABLA Cosmetics Super Matte Eyeshadow Blue Velvet
Blue Velvet
MAC Eyeshadow Mint Condition
Mint Condition
Coloured Raine Eyeshadow Forbidden
Forbidden
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Timber
Timber

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Woodlands (V2)

Natasha Denona Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Natasha Denona Sparkling Eye Shadow Mint Frost
Mint Frost
Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow Sculpture (226CM)
Sculpture (226CM)
Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow Rhino
Rhino
Natasha Denona Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow Antique Olive (14M)
Antique Olive (14M)
Natasha Denona Sparkling Eye Shadow Industrial (45M)
Industrial (45M)
Natasha Denona Matte Eye Shadow Aubergine (24V)
Aubergine (24V)
Natasha Denona Metallic Eye Shadow Indian Gold (44M)
Indian Gold (44M)
Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow Ripe (253CM)
Ripe (253CM)
Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow Flint (184CM)
Flint (184CM)
Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow Per Se (135CM)
Per Se (135CM)
Natasha Denona Creamy Matte Eye Shadow Bia (285CP)
Bia (285CP)
Natasha Denona Matte Eye Shadow Smoke (65V)
Smoke (65V)
Natasha Denona Duo-Chrome Eyeshadow Golden Aquamarine (86P)
Golden Aquamarine (86P)
Natasha Denona Metallic Eye Shadow Jubilee (271M)
Jubilee (271M)
Natasha Denona Metallic Eye Shadow Emerald Green (16M)
Emerald Green (16M)

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Natasha Denona Dream Palette #2: Neon Lights

Natasha Denona Dream Palette #2

In Neon Lights, here’s how I would have described each dream color:

  1. Intense, dark purple with cooler undertones and bluish-violet shifting pearl, reflective sheen, metallic finish
  2. Neon, medium-dark coral with warmer, more orange undertones, matte finish
  3. Bright, purple-berry with pinker undertones, reflective sheen and faint iridescent pearl, metallic finish
  4. Bright, medium purple with neutral-to-cool undertones paired with flecks of blue-to-teal sparkle, metallic finish
  5. Muted, medium green-teal base with golden pearl, pearl finish
  6. Deep gold with warmer, olive undertones paired with pink-to-peach shift, metallic finish
  7. Deep berry-red with subtle, cool undertones, matte finish
  8. Vivid, deep coral-red base with flecks of violet and pink pearl, metallic finish
  9. Medium, warm lavender with pink undertones, matte finish
  10. Medium coral, leaning slightly pinker in base, paired with peach-to-gold shifting pearl, metallic finish
  11. Deep purple with subtle, warm undertones, matte finish
  12. Bright, medium-dark green with neutral-to-cool undertones, matte finish
  13. Rich, deep blue-teal with cool undertones, matte finish
  14. Medium, rosy mauve with warm undertones, matte finish
  15. Deep red with subtle, warm undertones, highly reflective sheen, metallic finish

Neon Lights

Single Eyeshadows

Gallery Options
Products
Swatches
Fyrinnae Pressed Eyeshadow Queen
Queen
ColourPop Pressed Powder Shadow Lay Low
Lay Low
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Ladies Dancing
Ladies Dancing
Clionadh Shimmer Metallic Eyeshadow Sky Lights
Sky Lights
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Dive
Dive
NABLA Cosmetics Just Pearl Eyeshadow Citron
Citron
Anastasia Eyeshadow Love Letter
Love Letter
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Maids a Milking
Maids a Milking
NABLA Cosmetics Super Matte Eyeshadow Lotus
Lotus
JD Glow Galaxy Shadow Starluster
Starluster
NABLA Cosmetics Super Matte Eyeshadow Eresia
Eresia
Clionadh Matte Pressed Pigment Ice Algae
Ice Algae
MAC Eyeshadow Stormwatch
Stormwatch
MAC Eyeshadow Finjan (2020)
Finjan (2020)
Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow Princess Pay Pay
Princess Pay Pay

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