Sydney Grace Antique Coin, Frosted Morning, Fire Catcher, Forbidden Love, Designer Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Antique Coin
Sydney Grace Antique Coin Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was soft, smooth, and dense without being too firmly-pressed into the pan nor was it thick to work with, so it picked up well with a dry brush and had excellent adhesion to bare skin. The pigmentation was opaque and lasted nicely for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Off Duty (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Scala (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Wedge (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Maroon (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Bake It Til You Make It (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Amaretto (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Her Cocoa #4 (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Black Tie Attire #6 (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Coque d'Or #3 (DC, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Clarins The Essentials #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 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 Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Antique Coin
PPermanent. $6.00.
Frosted Morning
Sydney Grace Frosted Morning Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of color that blended out effortlessly along the edge.
The consistency was soft, smooth, and lightly creamy without being too dense nor too softly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury The Huntress (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Hourglass Silver Gunmetal (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Out and About (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Double Indemnity #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Bella Charcoal (11) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Jouer Magic Hour (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Eleganza (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury On the Prowl (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Mushroom (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Gray-Brown (38M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 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 Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Frosted Morning
PPermanent. $6.00.
Fire Catcher
Sydney Grace Fire Catcher Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, dusty red with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation paired with a soft, smooth consistency that was lightly cream without being overly dense that it became stiff to work with. There were signs of wear after eight and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Princess Pay Pay (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Jouer Rouge (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- Viseart Chant (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- L'Oreal Glistening Garnet (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Haze (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Stila Vivid Garnet (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Pinky Promise (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Addict (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Amber Jewels (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 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 Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Fire Catcher
PPermanent. $6.00.
Forbidden Love
Sydney Grace Forbidden Love Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cooler undertones and a subtle, bluish sheen. It had excellent color payoff that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edge without losing its intensity.
The texture felt smooth to the touch, dense but not too firmly-pressed into the pan, and picked up well with a dry brush. It lasted nicely for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Ladies Dancing (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Beyond (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Sleep Tight (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Electric Amethyst (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Acid #1 (PiP, $9.99) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Magenta (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Milky Way (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC 120 BPM (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Smitten (LE, $13.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #23 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 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 Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Forbidden Love
PPermanent. $6.00.
Designer
Sydney Grace Designer Shimmer Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a brighter, lighter mint green with cooler undertones and a faint, subtly warmer, golden sheen. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation in a single pass, which applied well to my lid and blended out well along the edges.
The texture was soft, smooth, and slightly firmer in the pan compared to other shades (not quite as creamy) but was just as easy to work with. This shade stayed on well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Seashore (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Big Banks (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop HWY (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Keytar (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics LMAO (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- City Color Beach Cottage (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Mali (P, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sweet Tooth (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Current (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 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 Shimmer 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 Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Forbidden Love is outstanding. A real beauty.
I agree Rachel, Forbidden Love is stunning! I bet it would look beautiful on you!
Thank you!
Which do I want to hear first, the good news or the bad news? I ask myself.🤔
The good: All 3 of my favorite shades got at least an A, with two being Temptalia Recommends!
The bad: I have Jouer Magic Hour (I swear it’s different enough from Frosted Morning!) and two more distant dupes for Designer.
Antique Coin and Frosted Morning are my favourites out of this collection. Beautiful shades.