Sydney Grace Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (“A Green & Copper Look”)
Dark Roast
Sydney Grace Dark Roast Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was blendable and easy to work with as it didn’t have fallout yet diffused well along the edges. This shade stayed on well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Dark Chocolate (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Caravaggio (PiP, $8.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty No Fudge Given (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Jouer Mahogany (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Cafecito (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Dior Lucky Star #5 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Maca (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Tarte Leader (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Palm (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Cable Knit (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 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), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Silk Powder, Allantoin, Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Carmine, 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, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol))
Dark Roast
DCDiscontinued. $5.00.
Grounds
Sydney Grace Grounds Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium taupe with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency was soft and velvety–blendable without being powdery or prone to fallout. It applied evenly and lasted well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop The Virgo (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Revelry (LE, $17.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Horizon (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Rowdy (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Faux Fur (DC, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Guerlain Les Cendres #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Erotica (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Milani Bella Taupe (05) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- LORAC Cool Gray (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Bearish (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 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), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Silk Powder, Allantoin, Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Carmine, 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, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol))
Grounds
PPermanent. $5.00.
Up Front
Sydney Grace Up Front Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, deep bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had rich color payoff that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even application that was blendable along the edges. The texture was denser, cream-like, and soft to the touch without being too firmly nor too loosely pressed in the pan. It wore well on my lid for eight and a half hours before it creased slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kat Von D Bronze (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Mooning (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Bronzed Taupe (P, $7.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Embellish (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Merci (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Chocolate Bar (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Diamond Dog (P, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Edward Bess Dusk (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Stun (LE, $19.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Ardency Inn Hell (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (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), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol)), aluminum powder
Up Front
DCDiscontinued. $6.00.
Loose Change
Sydney Grace Loose Change Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-darkk copper with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was dense without being too firmly pressed or too thick. It applied evenly and blended out nicely along the edges. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Morphe Firework (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Doce (DC, $21.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop DJ (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Date Eyes #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Copper Toned (PiP, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Rust (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Brule (128) (LE, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop BPM (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Drizzle It (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Atmosphere (120M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (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), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol)), aluminum powder
Loose Change
PPermanent. $6.00.
Lost Princess
Sydney Grace Lost Princess Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a dark, reddish-copper with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had excellent color coverage that adhered evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The consistency was denser, slightly cream-like, but it went on as a thinner layer that “melted” on my skin after a few minutes. It lasted nicely for eight and a half hours on me before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bad Habit Solar (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Coppering (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Sunset #3 (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Warning (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Outfoxed (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Cambodia (LE, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Brule (128) (LE, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Blood Moon (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Bling (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Iguana Love You (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (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), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol)), aluminum powder
Lost Princess
PPermanent. $6.00.
Token
Sydney Grace Token Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a slightly muted, darker yellow with moderately warm undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency felt velvety and smooth without being too powdery nor too firmly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow blended out easily along the edges without sheering out too readily. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Allie (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Lady Fingers (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Daisy (18) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Saffron (Warm Mattes #4) (P, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Cabana (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Mango (PiP, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Zoeva MT040 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Electric #5 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Coral #7 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Paper Tiger (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 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), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Silk Powder, Allantoin, Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Carmine, 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, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol))
Token
DCDiscontinued. $5.00.
Strawberries & Cream
Sydney Grace Strawberries & Cream Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium-dark peach with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to bare skin with a very high-shine finish. The texture was soft, more loosely-pressed compared to most shades in the range, but it wasn’t prone to fallout or sheering out when I worked with it. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before I noticed faint creasing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaja Crushed Pearl (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek In the Spotlight (P, $9.99) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Nubian #4 (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Unsupervised (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Cirrus (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Virgin Gorda (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Cheers! (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- bareMinerals Ball Gown (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Smokey #9 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Golden Egg (LE, $4.50) is cooler (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), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol)), aluminum powder
What gorgeous autumnal shades with a variety of finishes. I love Up Front the best.
Stunning eye look Christine.
Thanks so much, Genevieve!
As if I need any more neutral family eyeshadows, I’ve just fallen in love with 4 of the above! Lost Princess (not *really* neutral), Dark Roast, Up Front and Strawberries & Cream. Those with my existing MAC Orb and Kid (or Soft Brown) could make for quite a smoky eye with a little flame thrown in!
The coppery shades are really pretty, but Token has my attention for being more unusual.
Monochrome is in, and I feel some looks with CP paper tiger and an old Dior shade in that family coming on. Token gets my vote as well. And plenty of others. Have restrained myself since the first order, and impressed myself. And Grounds, which caught my eye on the site, strikes me as my perfect deepening shade. So many are really dark/just look black on deep set eyes.
I love monochrome looks, but haven’t tried a mustard one. Great idea! I have deep-set, hooded eyes — Please let me know how Grounds works out as a deepening shade for you.
I have about $200 dollars worth of product sitting in my cart on Sydney Grace’s page. I am having a hard time narrowing down what to get as they are all so beautiful. It would have to count as my e/s purchases for the year so I am going very slowly. It would be my first purchase from the brand and looking at previous reviews and eye looks, I don’t think I could go wrong with whatever I picked up. My problem is that I want to recreate Christine’s look using the Sydney Grace and Viseart Coy palettes but not sure about the Coy palette. Either purchase would be expensive. Anyway, I am going to take my time and make the right choice. Love this look also.