Sephora Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches ("Bronzed & Glowing" Look)
Walking in the Sand (217)
Sephora Walking in the Sand (217) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium peach with warm, yellow-orange undertones and a mostly matte finish. There were fine, gold sparkles strewn throughout the product, but it was more to give a certain aesthetic in the pan than work functionally as the sparkles didn’t translate onto the lid at all (hey, at least that meant no fallout!). It had good pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery texture that applied well and lasted for six and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Barefoot in the Grass (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Totally Obsessed (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Poppy (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- LORAC Dance 'Til Dawn Eyeshadow #1 (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Sand Castle (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Ciate Honey Bunny (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Vespertine (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Fawn (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Matte Nude (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Tin Oxide, CI 75470 (Carmine), Hexylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
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.
Look Using this Product
Walking in the Sand (217)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Antique Copper (359)
Sephora Antique Copper (359) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, muted light-medium copper with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted finish. The consistency was soft, blendable, and dense without being too thick or too firmly pressed in the pan, which made it easy to apply and blend out. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that lasted for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Don't Be Koi! (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Glisten (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Hammamet II (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Be U (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Dive (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Spill the Tea (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Seduction (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #10 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Coinz (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Moira Glace (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Magnesium Myristate, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Mica, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, CI 77400 (Bronze Powder), Phenyl Trimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Silica, BHT, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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.
Look Using this Product
Antique Copper (359)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Tahitian Pearl (285)
Sephora Tahitian Pearl (285) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a deep, coppery brown with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had excellent pigmentation with a smooth, lightly emollient texture that had more noticeable slip (like a silicone-based primer) that applied well to bare skin but had to be pressed initially to get even adhesion. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Makeup Geek Blitz (P, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Scala (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Blossom (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Outlandish (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop West Star (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Chocolate Brown #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Twin Flame (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Off Duty (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Hot Chocolit (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Soleil (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Boron Nitride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Talc, Magnesium Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polybutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid, Bht, Tin Oxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ci 77742 (Manganese Violet), Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 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.
Look Using this Product
Tahitian Pearl (285)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Choco Excess (297)
Sephora Choco Excess (297) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of gold glitter over a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, but the texture was dry and stiff, which made it harder to pick up, apply, and blend out on my lid. The glittery bits didn’t bind with the powder, so they dropped during application and any remaining glitters that stayed on my lid fell out during wear. This shade managed to stay on for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Buxom Precious Metal (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Paris (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Bronze Infatuation (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Solar Exposure #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Anjelica (P, $27.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Flame (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Magmatic (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Caving In (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Morphe 24/7 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- NARS Passion Play (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 75470 (Carmine), Maltodextrin, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Hexylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
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.
Look Using this Product
Choco Excess (297)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Chou a La Creme (353)
Sephora Chou a La Creme (353) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, light-medium taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was smooth and finely-milled to the touch but played better when used over primer. The color lasted well for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- bareMinerals Come True (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Fuzzy (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pismo (P, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Latte (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Jingle All the Grey (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Stop Ruffling My Feathers #1 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hanky Panky (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Boa (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Au Naturel (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC No Curfew (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Dimethicone, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), Maltodextrin, CI 75470 (Carmine), Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Hexylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
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.
Look Using this Product
Chou a La Creme (353)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Lazy Afternoon (207)
Sephora Lazy Afternoon (207) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft beige with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth and velvety with just a touch of powderiness in the pan. It had good pigmentation that applied well to bare skin but had a tendency to sheer out a bit without primer. This shade stayed on well for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Fenty Beauty Nookie Rookie (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Full-Zip (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- NYX I Have a Headache (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Sage (Highlight) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Marshmallow (Boss Lady) (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Dream On (LE, $16.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Absinthe #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Brule (P, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Hourglass Monochrome #1 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Creamed Honey (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.042 oz. - $214.29 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "highly pigmented" and wear for "10 hours" while being blendable and layerable. There are three finishes, and I found that the quality did differ depending on the finish more than anything else. The glitter finish was comprised of a mix of more matte and glitter-packed shades, where glitter would fallout during application and often were under-pigmented, along with denser, more silicone-heavy glittery shades with the latter applying and holding up better on the lid as it adhered better, though they typically didn't have great pigmentation. The matte eyeshadows were medium to opaque in coverage but often buildable with fairly soft, thinner textures with some powderiness, though there were some definite winners in the bunch. The shimmer eyeshadows were more often quite pigmented with moderately dense, smooth textures that were easy to use, but there were a few that had a little too much slip or were too dry and so application wasn't impressive without a dampened brush or an eyeshadow primer underneath it. The wear was between six and eight hours.
Each eyeshadow can be lifted out of the compact by opening using the second opening along the bottom of the compact. The lip of the first opening is what keeps the eyeshadow in place within the compact itself. I thought it was clever and made for easy removal, though the overall component felt a little lightweight to the point that it did feel flimsy. These are a revamp of the previous Colorful Eyeshadow range, which ran for $10.00 but contained 0.07 oz. or $142.86/oz. while the new ones are $190.48/oz. I think these would be more viable if the price point was $6.00, which would have made them the same price per ounce as the previous formula. The $8.00 price point makes them more expensive than MAC and on par with Anastasia (both of which have more eyeshadow per pan, too), but the Sephora house brand has always seemed to priced below mid-end, so the price point on this doesn't quite make sense.
Browse all of our Sephora Colorful Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Talc, Mica, Dimethiconol Stearate, Dimethicone, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Ci 75470 (Carmine), Hexylene Glycol, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
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.
