Sephora Power, Lightning, Shocking Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Power
Sephora Power Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow ($10.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a light-medium, golden peach with a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had medium, buildable color payoff paired with a lightweight, thin, and creamy texture that spread readily across my lid but wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily, so it could be layered for more intensity. It lasted well for 10 hours before creasing visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Tweed Brun et Rose #3 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Moira Bel Air (P, $8.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Sunstone (LE, $38.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mystical (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior New Look #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Moira Main Character (P, $8.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Eternal Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Angel Dust (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Oyster (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Moira Goodness (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, darker (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 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyisoprene, Tin Oxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 75470 (Carmine), 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.
Power
PPermanent. $10.00.
Lightning
Sephora Lightning Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow ($10.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a darker, rosy brown with warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had full color coverage in a single layer, which was actually something achievable on the skin in practice, as it blended out evenly without immediately sheering out.
It could also be used with less product and sheered out for more medium coverage if desired. The texture was lightweight, creamy but airy, and easy to work with. This shade stayed on nicely for 10 hours before creasing noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NYX Golden Goji (-, $10.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Walk of No Shame #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Rhea (118M) (2020) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Warm Up (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Rose Quartz (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Gleam Girl (82) (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Turn On (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Duendo (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 06 (LE, ) is more shimmery (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, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Silica, Disteardimonium Hectorite, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polyisoprene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, 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.
Lightning
PPermanent. $10.00.
Shocking
Sephora Shocking Charged Up Liquid Eyeshadow ($10.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a medium lavender with warmer undertones and flecks of silver and cooler lavender sparkle. It had medium, buildable coverage, which was more in line with how the brand marketed the formula (other shades were more pigmented from the get-go).
The texture was lightweight, creamy, and smooth, and it applied well as a wash of sparkle over the lid but took layering to get an even, more opaque result. It wore well for 10 hours before creasing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Lunar (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Pretty One (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop So What (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Big Ego (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Baby Roo (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Chelle (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Oh So Dainty (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Middle School (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Goodish (LE, $6.00) 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, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Silica, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alcohol Denat., Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Polyisoprene, Tin Oxide, CI 75470 (Carmine), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), 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.
I like the first two shades the best – really pretty useful colours and I love the sheen effect to them too.
FINALLY: A liquid or cream eyeshadow formula released in recent times that actually works properly and can be built up to opaque without getting patchy or textured! Whew! I was beginning to wonder if or when a brand would succeed at doing it right again. I like Lightning and Shocked a lot, and Power looks very similar to UD “X” eyeshadow.
I feel like the application score for Lightning must be incorrect, I was confused why that shade only got a B
Fixed!
O.T..but posting on a Sephora brand product so it is somewhat relevant. I just got kicked off the Sephora APP..and it stated it is no longer available for Canada. WTF?
Is it possible Canada is going to have a separate app? That’s so weird!
I don’t think so.. which annoys me as there are specific app early offerings and savings.
What amazing timing, I just ordered four shades of this formula and they’re due to deliver today! Exciting to see they’re doing pretty well.