Phytosurgence Amber Aura, Potent Petal, Sun Stress Cream Shadows Reviews & Swatches
Amber Aura
Phytosurgence Amber Aura Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer applied with a fingertip, which could be diffused with a fingertip or applied using a fluffy brush for an instantly sheer effect.
The texture was smooth, lightweight, and thin with light slip–enough to feel like a cream product but wasn’t truly wet or slippery!–that adhered well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. It dried down to a more transfer-resistant, powder-like finish that stayed in place well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Lucky Break (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Jouer Rose Gold (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC French Lesson (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Warm Weather (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Leopard Sun #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Rose Gold (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Rose Pink (PiP, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC DM Me (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Enchanted Rose (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Save the Dance (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.07/0.14 oz. - $121.93 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to dry down to a "budgetproof finish" that can be applied with "fingers or a brush" that can be used as an "accent colour" or "one and done" whether that's at full coverage or diffused for a "wash of colour."
They are pigmented in a single layer using a fingertip, but they can be built up with a fluffy brush or sheered out with fingertips or a fluffy brush for a sheerer wash of product if desired. The texture was a drier cream initially--very thin, lightweight, and had some emollience but didn't feel wet to the touch. It had about 15 to 30 seconds of working time and then dried down to a powder-like finish that was transfer-resistant.
I found the formula easy to work with as the colors went on evenly, blended out nicely along the edges, and didn't settle into fine lines/creases as they dried down. They wore eight to nine hours on me before creasing faintly.
Browse all of our Phytosurgence Flash Florescence Cream Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium Myristate, Isododecane (and) Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77499, 77891), Ferric Ferrocyanide (ci 77510)
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.
Amber Aura
PPermanent. $17.07.
Potent Petal
Phytosurgence Potent Petal Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a peachy copper with strong, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. The coverage was more opaque when applied with a fingertip, but it could be diffused and blended out for more of a wash of color if desired.
It dried down to a more powder-like finish that was fairly transfer-resistant after 15 to 20 seconds. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours before creasing slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Faze (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Basic Instinct (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Kush (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Silk Road II (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Designer Duds (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Guardian Angels (DC, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Day Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Copper Charge #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D712 Crème Brûlée (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.07/0.14 oz. - $121.93 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to dry down to a "budgetproof finish" that can be applied with "fingers or a brush" that can be used as an "accent colour" or "one and done" whether that's at full coverage or diffused for a "wash of colour."
They are pigmented in a single layer using a fingertip, but they can be built up with a fluffy brush or sheered out with fingertips or a fluffy brush for a sheerer wash of product if desired. The texture was a drier cream initially--very thin, lightweight, and had some emollience but didn't feel wet to the touch. It had about 15 to 30 seconds of working time and then dried down to a powder-like finish that was transfer-resistant.
I found the formula easy to work with as the colors went on evenly, blended out nicely along the edges, and didn't settle into fine lines/creases as they dried down. They wore eight to nine hours on me before creasing faintly.
Browse all of our Phytosurgence Flash Florescence Cream Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium Myristate, Isododecane (and) Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77499, 77891), Ferric Ferrocyanide (ci 77510)
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.
Potent Petal
PPermanent. $17.07.
Sun Stress
Phytosurgence Sun Stress Flash Florescence Cream Shadow ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a darker, golden copper with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The color coverage was opaque when applied with a fingertip, while it blended out readily and could be sheered out with a fingertip or applied with a fluffy brush.
The texture was lightweight, thin, and lightly emollient, which helped it apply evenly to bare skin and not immediately lose coverage. The formula dried down within 20 seconds to a more powder-like finish that stayed in place better. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of creasing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Dumb Luck (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Candy Queen (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Heavenly Bronze (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- LORAC Honey (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Milani Just Bronzing Around (PiP, $5.99) is cooler (90% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Platinize (PiP, $5.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Bohemian (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Entice (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Harvest (P, $8.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay HBIC (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$17.07/0.14 oz. - $121.93 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to dry down to a "budgetproof finish" that can be applied with "fingers or a brush" that can be used as an "accent colour" or "one and done" whether that's at full coverage or diffused for a "wash of colour."
They are pigmented in a single layer using a fingertip, but they can be built up with a fluffy brush or sheered out with fingertips or a fluffy brush for a sheerer wash of product if desired. The texture was a drier cream initially--very thin, lightweight, and had some emollience but didn't feel wet to the touch. It had about 15 to 30 seconds of working time and then dried down to a powder-like finish that was transfer-resistant.
I found the formula easy to work with as the colors went on evenly, blended out nicely along the edges, and didn't settle into fine lines/creases as they dried down. They wore eight to nine hours on me before creasing faintly.
Browse all of our Phytosurgence Flash Florescence Cream Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium Myristate, Isododecane (and) Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Stearic Acid, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Ubiquinone, Phenoxyethanol (and) Caprylyl Glycol. MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77499, 77891), Ferric Ferrocyanide (ci 77510)
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.
These are just gorgeous shades and formulas. I like how you can build them up or sheer them out. And I think the little pots make it easier to either use a brush or your fingertips to apply the eyeshadow too.
Amber Aura is so pretty! I could see using it with just a crease and a browbone shade for a fresh simple look.
Not shades that I am interested in but the formula sounds wonderful. I will have to check out the brand for other shades that are more in my wheel house. These are lovely shades for those who wear these tones or are not completely saturated with these shades.
Just recently discovered this brand, so small and independent….two employees! Thank you for making a review. I bought Amber Aura today.