Sydney Grace Coffee Talk (Light) Palette Review & Swatches
Coffee Talk (Light)
Sydney Grace Coffee Talk (Light) 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($33.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a new, muted neutral palette that included five matte shades and four shimmer shades. This is the Light version (four shades are specific to this palette), and the performance was consistent with the high quality we’ve come to expect from Sydney Grace eyeshadows. All nine eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing, which meant they were a cinch to work with.
Coffee Talk (Light)
PPermanent. $36.00.
Crema (Light)
Crema (Light) is a bright, pinky-beige with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was intensely bright, so it almost looked white at times due to how reflective and light it was. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and moderately dense without being too thick or heavy. It had rich pigmentation that applied evenly and lasted nicely for eight and a half hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Dior Wild Brown #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Replay (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Beep Me (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Double Indemnity #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Modern Glamour #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sugar High (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Decadent (LE, ) is less shimmery, less pigmented, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Icicle (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Baddie (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Velvet (P, $6.25) is cooler (90% 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 Flurophylogopite, 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.
Crema (Light)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.25.
Frappe (Light)
Frappe (Light) is a light taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was soft, lightly powdery but not prone to fallout and blendable. It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly to bare skin and stayed on well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Truffles (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Nothing to See (PiP, $7.30) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Soft Taupe (PiP, ) is warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte 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
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.
Frappe (Light)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
Macchiato
Macchiato is a medium, taupe-brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was blendable and easy to work with as it wasn’t prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It had nearly opaque color payoff that was easily built up to full coverage if desired. This shade showed signs of fading 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 Golden Wheat (PiP, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ur Gutsy (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Americano (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gadzooks (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Velveteen (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- elf Cool Beans (P, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Taboo (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Relax (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Death Moth (LE, $5.25) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- Smashbox Greige (P, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte 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
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.
Macchiato
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
Cold Brew (Light)
Cold Brew (Light) is an ultra-light taupe with a hint of gray but not quite cool-toned paired with a matte finish. The consistency was soft, a little powdery in the pan, but it retained its opacity when applied to bare skin and blended out. It lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Glam (324CM) (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Naked Lights (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop U Rock (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Blurry Blue #4 (PiP, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Legendary (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Kingston (P, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sculpture (226CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Sus (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Gutter Gal (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- KVD Beauty Sarah (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte 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
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.
Cold Brew (Light)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
Java
Java is a medium-dark taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had opaque color coverage paired with a soft, smooth, and bendable texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan, which made it easy to work with. There were signs of fading visible after eight and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Bali (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Decadent (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Love Me (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fickle Fate (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Chanel Deep #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Natural Chestnut #4 (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Clarins Brown #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Kindlewood (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Cool Complement (PiP, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Maple Syrup (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% 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 Flurophylogopite, 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.
Java
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.25.
Espresso (Light)
Espresso (Light) is a medium-dark taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, silky consistency that was a little powdery but incredibly easy to blend out. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O Snap (610) (LE, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Clan (PiP, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario N11 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Baubles (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Bali (P, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Robert (Light) (PiP, $5.25) is warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Henna Sea (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Robert (Deep) (PiP, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Solar Exposure #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Influential (LE, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte 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
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.
Espresso (Light)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
Ristretto
Ristretto is a light-medium, golden pewter with warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had full color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease. The consistency was smooth, moderately dense but not overly thick, and picked up well with a brush. It lasted well for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Smooch (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Bold Moves (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow 90s (PiP, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hustle Hard (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Metallurgy (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Espresso (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Oscar (455M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Caesium (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Ethereal Eyes #11 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- NARS Kauai I (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% 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 Flurophylogopite, 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.
Ristretto
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.25.
Latte
Latte is a medium bronze with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, cream-like consistency that was dense but not thick, so it “melted” once on the lid and looked very smooth and seamless. It stayed on well for nine hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Bronze Circuit (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Copper (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Givenchy Palette Ors Audacieux #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Golden Petals Scattering (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Patine Bronze (840) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Incognito #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Seduce Glow Smoke) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Caribou (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Palladium (316M) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Archetype (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% 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 Flurophylogopite, 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.
Latte
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.25.
Cuppa Joe
Cuppa Joe is a blackened olive base with warmer bronze pearl and flecks of sparkle that gave it an intense, metallic finish. The texture was soft, slightly more loosely-pressed but not prone to fallout as long as I pressed the product on initially. It had rich pigmentation that wore nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Crush on You (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (333M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Jaguar #6 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Drunk Text (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Slinky (P, $20.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Robot Girl (P, $7.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Silver Screen (822) (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Nutty 4 U (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Touch in Sol Aurora Taupe (7) (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Constrictor (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% 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 Flurophylogopite, 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.
This is already sold out and I so badly wanted to throw money at this.
It will be restocked!
Ungh. yes. Yes to all of this. My only critique is that I want Cold Brew and Espresso from the deep in lieu of the two in here. It doesn’t look like you can pop the shadows out of this palette? Anyway, It’s awesome and I’m so in to cuppa joe
Yes, they’ve gone with magnetic palettes 🙂
Have they now…..hmmm…..you minxy little salesperson, you! I’m totally putting this on a wishlist. I’ve been meaning to pick up a few staple colors from Sydney Grace to replace a few that I’m almost finished with. Sold!
Somehow, I’ve managed to talk myself out of both Coffee Talk palettes because I have CP Going Coconuts and ND Glam palettes. But this one is my favorite of the 2 versions!
Like its deeper cousin, this is absolutely beautiful. This is the perfect sort of palette for me.
Another beautiful palette from SG – and no pressed glitters like you would find in CP’s palettes either.
My favourite shades are Risetto, Latte and Cuppa Joe. I hope that one day a whole palette in these soft shimmers would be made in this colour tone. Gorgeous.
For some reason, this really appeals to me – and I don’t like coffe or wear eyeshadows frequently 😁
If I didn’t have so, so many neutral palettes I would love to have this. It is a beauty!
As it is permanent I can wait and buy it later.
These two palettes are classics and will NEVER go out of style, no matter what the trends are. I was glad to see that some shades from 2020 mystery bags and d/c’d palettes are on the site. SG is not CP (Duh!) If you pan a CP color, there are many CP dupes readily available and lots of dupes in the pipeline. SG LEs will seldom dupe another or coming product by > 80%. With SG, you do not have the same ‘been there, done that’ feeling that you get from both CP and PMGL. These coffee talks are tweaked just enough to provide a refreshing take on a neutral niner, and I did not know that was possible.
I got this one (I’m blonde, NC30 in the summer, brown eyes). Usually I go for the deeper versions for more contrast but not this time, as I felt I needed the lightest color from this palette and the others weren’t different enough from the deep for it to matter.
I am a neutral palette hoarder, and this is the last thing I needed, but I love Sydney Grace and I absolutely love this combo of shades. So versatile and cool enough for me to go cool, but no so cool that I look dead. It’s a big win!