Sydney Grace Absolute Zero, Plum Power, Refuge, Flowering Fields, Galaxy of Dreams Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Absolute Zero
Sydney Grace Absolute Zero Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep navy blue with strong, cool undertones and a soft, metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Frostbite (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Swansong (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Let's Cuddle (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Rendezvous (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Astral Blue (383) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- LORAC Cobalt (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Victoria Beckham Beauty Midnight (P, $36.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop To the Sky (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Illusional (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Stargaze (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Absolute Zero
LELimited Edition. $6.25.
Plum Power
Sydney Grace Plum Power Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark purple with warmer, pink undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #5 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Stila Violet Vixen (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Refuge (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pandora (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Galaxy of Dreams (LE, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #26 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Too Faced Wham Bam (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Viseart Coy #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Plum Power
LELimited Edition. $6.25.
Refuge
Sydney Grace Refuge Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium purple with neutral-to-warm, pinkish undertones and a softer, metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Plum Power (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Craving (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pandora (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Galaxy of Dreams (LE, $6.25) is lighter (85% similar).
- Stila Violet Vixen (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Awake (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Coy #8 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace I Need a Vacation (DC, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Refuge
LELimited Edition. $6.25.
Flowering Fields
Sydney Grace Flowering Fields Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Sakura Glow (PiP, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Forever Bewitching (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Iridescent Orchid (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elizabeth (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Sephora All Night (P, $10.00).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Flowering Fields
LELimited Edition. $6.25.
Galaxy of Dreams
Sydney Grace Galaxy of Dreams Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a brighter, medium purple with warm, pink undertones and an intense, metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace I Need a Vacation (DC, $8.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Refuge (LE, $6.25) is darker (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Plum Power (LE, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Gemstone #5 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Absolute Zero and Plum Power are sooo rich and beautiful! I know that I have similar shades around here somewhere… including one by UD and one by MAC. Perfect for an overcast, “cool” day with storms on the way.
There is nothing so lovely that a navy shade done really well and SG has done this in their shade Absolute Zero. A perfect navy colour that you don’t often see done to this level of quality.
Another great shade (for me) is Flowering Fields – a beautiful plum shade. All the other shades are excellent as well.
Oh wow I received Absolute Zero and it does not look that impressive to me in the pan but here it looks amazing!! I’m also so happy I have Galaxy of Dreams because it really stands out to me 🙂
I rarely wear blue eyeshadow (though I did wear your Midnight Courage yesterday and loved it) but like the previous 2 posters, (when do I ever not agree with Nancy and Genevieve?), I really like Absolute Zero – it is really lovely and a shade I would wear.
Much as I love purples, Absolute Zero is the star here. Simply gorgeous!
Absolute Zero is beautiful! Is this shade part of a bundle? I checked the SG website and I don’t see the color listed at all for purchase.