Sephora Energy, Ready, Connect Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Energy
Sephora Energy Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow ($10.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a medium-dark pink-coral base chocked full of lighter gold sparkle throughout and a metallic finish. It had mostly opaque pigmentation that could be layered up or diffused, depending on preferences.
The texture was lightweight, thin, and creamy without being too emollient, so it blended out well but could be worn at higher opacity if desired. This shade lasted well for nine and a half hours before showing signs of creasing on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Nearly Natural (PiP, $8.04) is darker (95% similar).
- Smashbox Turned On (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zoya (P, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Coy #12 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Sugared Strawberry (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Darling (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Mamacita (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Ciate Molten (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Sorbet (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$10.00/0.16 oz. - $62.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight, buildable" and set "without creasing, fallout, or fading for comfortable" wear. The coverage was more semi-opaque to opaque for many shades, so for those wanting a sheerer effect or to really build up the layers, I'd recommend deliberately using less than you expect to need as these felt more pigmented than sheer from using them.
The texture was lightweight, emollient, and creamy--more mousse-like--and they had 10-15 seconds of working time that enabled me to apply, blend, and place without having to work at a breakneck pace. Once the formula dried down, it was quite set and would flake off if one tried to keep working with it. Left alone, then they lasted for 9-10 hours without fading, flaking, or creasing on me.
Browse all of our Sephora Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Mica, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 75470 (Carmine), Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Polyisoprene, Tin Oxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)), Talc, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Unsaponifiables, BHT.
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.
Energy
PPermanent. $10.00.
Ready
Sephora Ready Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow ($10.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a darker copper with warmer, more orange base and lighter, golden shimmer paired with a metallic sheen. It appeared less orange when applied at higher coverage or layered up, but the base was more orange for sure.
The texture was lightweight, emollient and creamy with a thin feel that was quick to dry down but was forgiving and easy enough to work with. It wore well for nine hours before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Dahlia (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Day Spring (PiP, $29.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Stardream (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Underworld (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Sunset (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Gold Palette #5 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Splendor (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Cyber Bronze (LE, $25.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #14 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sienna (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$10.00/0.16 oz. - $62.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight, buildable" and set "without creasing, fallout, or fading for comfortable" wear. The coverage was more semi-opaque to opaque for many shades, so for those wanting a sheerer effect or to really build up the layers, I'd recommend deliberately using less than you expect to need as these felt more pigmented than sheer from using them.
The texture was lightweight, emollient, and creamy--more mousse-like--and they had 10-15 seconds of working time that enabled me to apply, blend, and place without having to work at a breakneck pace. Once the formula dried down, it was quite set and would flake off if one tried to keep working with it. Left alone, then they lasted for 9-10 hours without fading, flaking, or creasing on me.
Browse all of our Sephora Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Mica, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyisoprene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)), Talc, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Unsaponifiables, BHT.
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.
Ready
PPermanent. $10.00.
Connect
Sephora Connect Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow ($10.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a deep, smoldering brown with subtle, warm undertones and a pearl finish. It was richly pigmented in a single stroke, though it could be sheered out a bit if desired.
The texture was lightweight, smooth, and thin with a creamy feel that dried down in about 10 seconds–I had enough time to apply and diffuse but it didn’t have enough time to settle into fine lines as it set. It stayed on well for nine and a half hours before creasing a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Noontide (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #8 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Smoke and Mirrors (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Bronze Shimmer (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Layla (140M) (DC, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Chocolate Bar (P, $6.25) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Up Up and Away (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Fired Earth (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Unbuttoned (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Ursa (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$10.00/0.16 oz. - $62.50 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "lightweight, buildable" and set "without creasing, fallout, or fading for comfortable" wear. The coverage was more semi-opaque to opaque for many shades, so for those wanting a sheerer effect or to really build up the layers, I'd recommend deliberately using less than you expect to need as these felt more pigmented than sheer from using them.
The texture was lightweight, emollient, and creamy--more mousse-like--and they had 10-15 seconds of working time that enabled me to apply, blend, and place without having to work at a breakneck pace. Once the formula dried down, it was quite set and would flake off if one tried to keep working with it. Left alone, then they lasted for 9-10 hours without fading, flaking, or creasing on me.
Browse all of our Sephora Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Mica, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyisoprene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Aqua (Water), Tin Oxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)), Talc, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Unsaponifiables, BHT.
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.
I do so love, love and love those metallic looking liquid eyeshadow shades – not that I am a liquid eyeliner wearer (too difficult for me to apply without my glasses on!) – but those neutral leaning colours are right up my alley. Ready would be my favourite. It’s good to see the brand putting out really decent products too.
Energy and Connect are perfect for a 2-n-done eye for summer, I’m imagining. I really love both!
I cannot believe Charged Up got such a good review. Everyone is churning out trash liquid eyeshadows like they’re getting paid to 😉 and Sephora’s house collection is quitely over here killing it for a lower price tag.