Sephora Eyeshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches ("Python Twist" Look)
Unicorn Dust (361)
Sephora Unicorn Dust (361) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark, coppery plum with iridescent pink to blue shifting sparkle. The texture was denser and had more slip and silicone to it, so it adhered and built up better to the lid and had less fallout than expected based on how the swatch might looked. I would recommend applying this with a dampened brush, which helped to amplify the pigmentation-level to mostly opaque rather than semi-sheer coverage applied dry. It wore well for eight hours but had slight fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Becca Ocean Jasper (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Princess Jasmine (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace My Bond (DC, $8.00) is darker, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Moira Venus (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Awakening (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ritzy (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Mystery Topper (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hopeless Romantix (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Alchemy 2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Milky Way (PiP, $8.77) 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
Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Silica, Diisostearyl Malate, Mica, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 75470 (Carmine), Phenoxyethanol, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), 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
Unicorn Dust (361)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Lucky Penny (220)
Sephora Lucky Penny (220) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a smooth, almost wet-feeling texture–dense and creamy but thin–and had slip, which helped the sparkles actually adhere on my lid and mix better with the base color. This shade stayed on well for eight hours with minimal fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop French Vanilla (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Dior Poncho #1 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Out (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Trick (DC, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Nano Nude #2 (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Bubbly (Remastered) (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Shiver of Delight (LE, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Pattaya (LE, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Concrete (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Happy Glow (Prime) (LE, ) is warmer (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, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Zinc Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Tin Oxide, 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.
Look Using this Product
Lucky Penny (220)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Jump Into the Mud (340)
Sephora Jump Into the Mud (340) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a darker, olive-brown with warm undertones gold sparkle. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a firmer, dense texture that worked better for the underlying base color but didn’t work well for picking up and applying the glitter. On me, the base color lasted for eight hours but there was some fallout over time due to the glitter.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Stila Vivid Smoky Quartz (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Sample Sized (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gigabyte (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Brokedown (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Scoop (P, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Scoop (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Jouer Tan Lines (LE, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- MAC Omigaud It's Gold (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sunbeam (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Shake Down (LE, $14.00) 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, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Talc, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Titanium Dioxide, Polybutene, CI 77000 (Aluminum Powder), Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Polyurethane-11, Silica, Sorbic Acid, CI 19140 (Yellow 5 / Yellow 5 Lake), BHT, Tin Oxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 15850 (Red 7 Lake), CI 19140.
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
Jump Into the Mud (340)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Secret Garden (363)
Sephora Secret Garden (363) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a dirty, blackened green with warm, brown undertones and flecks of green, teal, and copper sparkle. It had good coverage, but the resulting color was much warmer and more faded compared to how it appeared in the pan, which was somewhat expected given the amount of shimmer/sparkle in it. The texture was slightly dry to the touch and had a bit of fallout during application. It wore well for seven hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki (DC, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Gingerluxe #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Midnight (LE, $6.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Harpoon (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hammered (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Vortex (DC, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Jungle Green (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sublime (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D320 Golden Khaki (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- NARS Filth and Fury (LE, $25.00) is cooler (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, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Dimethicone, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Diisostearyl Malate, Zinc Stearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Mica, CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), Maltodextrin, 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
Secret Garden (363)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Wild Island (347)
Sephora Wild Island (347) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark green with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a mostly matte finish. It was the type of matte finish that had a touch of ultra-fine pearl that seemed there to help with blending as it still looked quite matte in finish applied to the lid. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, velvety texture that was incredibly blendable on my skin. Over primer, it was opaque in a single layer as it really helped the pigment adhere better. On its own, it lasted for eight hours and almost stained my skin but came off with slightly more remover.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sleek MakeUP Tree of Life (PiP, $9.99) is brighter (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Moss (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Turtle Bay (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Matcha (9) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Island Paradise (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Key Lime (DC, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Hajar Karim (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Eden (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva MT140 (PiP, ) (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Royal (266CP) (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
CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 / Yellow 5 Lake), Talc, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Mica, Dimethicone, Maltodextrin, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, 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.
Look Using this Product
Wild Island (347)
PPermanent. $9.00.
Sunset at the Beach (210)
Sephora Sunset at the Beach (210) Colorful Eyeshadow ($8.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a soft, peachy gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good pigmentation with a smooth, moderately dense texture that almost felt creamy to the touch. The eyeshadow had a very strong sheen on my skin and was a little more metallic when blended out. It wore well for eight hours before fading on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Sunset (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Peekaboo (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Smashbox Fortune (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- MAC Canter (LE, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Empreinte du Desert #2 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME512 Golden Beige (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Ooh La La (Right) (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Compass (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Anastasia Peach Sorbet (P, $12.00) is brighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury The Golden Goddess #1 (PiP, ) is less 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, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Magnesium Myristate, Silica, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Lauroyl Lysine, Talc, Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, CI 75470 (Carmine), Sorbic Acid, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), 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.
I Love Wild Island .
This is a real assortment here – and I think that the glittery shades have not quite worked, with all the fall out. I can even see the glitter on the edges of the pans in the photos.
The shades themselves have not really impressed me either. I think that most of these live in lots of the current, and even past, palettes. None of them are unique.
The only shade that I really liked was Sunset at the Beach – and the peachy gold shade did look very pretty.
Oy. Just oy.
Unicorn “Dust” indeed – you can see the dust and glitter looseness all over the case in the first photo. I finger swatched Jump Into the Mud (ooooh – that name!) and it seemed nicer than C+, but that was just a finger swatch. I also tried Glitter Dress and it was just too sheer and glittery (not much colour – just glitter) – and that’s coming from me, who loves glitter! I wish they’d retained the best of their previous release, discontinuing the crummy ones and then adding some new shades to the best of the old ones. I may get Secret Garden and I really like Sunset at the Beach and it rated well.
My heart just sank a little for Unicorn Dust, I thought I have finally spotted something that looks like Glass Bull from Colourpop (I live in Canada and I’m scared I’ll get dinged for customs haha). The rating looks disheartening, and the fallout is a problem especially since I don’t typically go in and retouch my face during the day. *sadness*