Sephora Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches ("Lavender Dreams" Look)
No Place Like Home (257)
Sephora No Place Like Home (257) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft beige with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly to bare skin. The texture was dense but not stiff, and it was blendable when I worked with it. The color stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Wet 'n' Wild Hasta La Costa Baby #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Disney by Sephora Sea Shells (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Skinshow Nude (PiP, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I514 Pink Ivory (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Sephora Clash (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Givenchy Tentation #4 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I514 Pink Ivory (P, $17.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Buxom Silk Sheets (P, $12.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I414 Yellow Ivory (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Abyssinia (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (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
Mica, Talc, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Boron Nitride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polybutene, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), 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 77499 (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.
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No Place Like Home (257)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Magnolia Garden (341)
Sephora Magnolia Garden (341) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft lavender with subtle, cool undertones and a frosted sheen. It had sheer coverage, which was likely due to the stiffer, firmer texture that was thin and hard to work with as the color just didn’t release from the pan. I had to press and push it onto my skin and go back over and over to build it up. It wore well for five hours before creasing on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Dew Drop (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Smashbox Say What (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Vulnerable (LE, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Skydancer (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Feels (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Dior Rosee (141) (LE, $31.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Maybelline Hibiscus Heartbreak (125) (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Also Me (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Tisse Beverly Hills #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC A Party of Pastels #3 (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery, 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
Mica, Talc, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Boron Nitride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Magnesium Myristate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polybutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid, CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), BHT, Tin Oxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (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.
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Magnolia Garden (341)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Make a Wish (344)
Sephora Make a Wish (344) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark, plummy purple with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was drier and more loosely-pressed in the pan, which resulted in more uneven application that required more effort to blend out. It had good color payoff, though, but would be a shade I’d use over primer for best results. It lasted for seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Remix (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Brazenly (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Persona Confident (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Phoebe (P, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Volt (DC, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dream Big (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Faded Amethyst (P, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wittle (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Dress (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Rich Core (P, $20.00) 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
Mica, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Talc, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Magnesium Myristate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid, Bht, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), Ci 77499 (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.
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Make a Wish (344)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Be Chic (329)
Sephora Be Chic (329) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium, reddish-plum with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was good–nearly opaque–and applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin with little effort. The eyeshadow had a denser texture that had enough slip to pickup well with a brush. This shade 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
- Urban Decay Girl Crush (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Stupid Autocorrect (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Buxom Wild Nights (P, $12.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Cherry (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Ruby #3 (LE, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Violet Argente #2 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gotta Fly (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Burner (DC, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Pink Glow #3 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Anarchy (DC, $6.00) is lighter (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), Boron Nitride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Ci 16035 (Red 40), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Magnesium Myristate, Talc, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ci 77492 (Iron Oxides), Polybutene, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid, Ci 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Bht, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Ci 77007 (Ultramarines), 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
Be Chic (329)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Go Wild (345)
Sephora Go Wild (345) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, deep plum with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was nearly opaque, while the eyeshadow had a smooth, dense, and lightly creamy texture that was easy to apply and blend out on my lid. It stayed on beautifully for eight hours before starting to fade on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Milk Makeup Silent Disco (P, $24.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME828 Garnet Black (DC, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Hung Up (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Carrousel (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Nuts N Dates (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Amethyst (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Mahogany (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Scarlet (LE, $14.00) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Rouge Trafalgar #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Extragalactic (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery (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 77499 (Iron Oxides), Talc, Ci 77491 (Iron Oxides), Boron Nitride, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polybutene, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Magnesium Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sorbic Acid, 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
Go Wild (345)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Golden Marshmallow (351)
Sephora Golden Marshmallow (351) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, moderately powdery texture that had some fallout during application if I wasn’t careful to pat it on (then blend). It lasted for just over seven hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty Naked City (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Dangereuse (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Solar (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Hourglass Atmosphere #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Peche II (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Reindeer (LE, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Momentum (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop With a Smile (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Outta Luck (DC, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Hourglass Champagne Beige (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (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, Dimethicone, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Maltodextrin, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 75470 (Carmine), Phenoxyethanol, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, 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.
Well, yippykiyay, I finally love a few of these! Be Chic and Go Wild look like shades I would enjoy using in a nice, dark plummy look.
There are some pretty plum shades here – Go Wild, Make a Wish and Be Chic. But again the quality of the products are up and down. I do like Go Wild though.
Go Wild reminds me of the old formula of Burberry eyeshadow in Midnight Brown.
It’s really frustrating to me when the quality varies so much within the range of a single line. I shouldn’t have to go check reviews of every color before I can shop!
I purchased a handful of the shade Go Wild practically the day they released (so, sight unseen with no reviews), to give as gifts at an event by the same name. I haven’t opened my own yet, and am so glad to see that it performed well! Yey for not gifting a dud eyeshadow 🙂
Sad about Magnolia Gardens