Sydney Grace Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (“Bright, Tropical Look”)
Sunbeam
Sydney Grace Sunbeam Shimmer Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency was smooth, lightly creamy and adhered evenly to my lid. It blended out easily and stayed on well for eight hours on me.
Top Dupes
- Viseart Coy #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #26 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Juicer (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Admiration (114) (P, $29.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Tankini (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Heat (LE, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Three Ring Yellow (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S402 Mimosa (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop So Meta (LE, $4.50) is warmer (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), 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))
Tempest
Sydney Grace Tempest Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, light-medium lime green with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque color coverage with a smooth, lightly creamy consistency that was denser but still worked well with a dry brush and adhered evenly to my lid. This shade wore nicely for eight and a half hours on me before creasing faintly.
Top Dupes
- Juvia's Place Zulu #5 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Bay Breeze (P, $6.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Disney by Sephora Atlantica (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #27 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freak (DC, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #19 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Mermaid Kiss (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Take the Time (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, 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), 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
The Shallows
Sydney Grace The Shallows Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium, greenish-teal with cooler undertones but much warmer, golden shimmer. It had good color payoff with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was dense but not too firmly pressed nor too thick in consistency. The eyeshadow applied evenly and blended out nicely along the edges on my lid. It lasted well for eight hours on me before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- Sephora Stadium Fever (277) (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sweet Tooth (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Hug Life (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- City Color Beach Cottage (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Colourful Life (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Big Banks (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Left on Thread (LE, $5.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- MAC Money (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Keytar (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Banana Daiquiri (P, $5.00) is more 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
Midnight Green
Sydney Grace Midnight Green Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a blackened green with a warm, brown base and a pearly sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that adhered evenly and smoothly to my lid. The texture was smooth to the touch, firmer without being stiff or too thick, and remained blendable on my skin. It stayed on well for eight hours before fading slightly on me.
Top Dupes
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 (LE, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Sephora Fern (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Indio (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Momentum (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Éclat Énigmatique #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Punk (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Grandeur (LE, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #310 (DC, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME310 Fir Tree Green (DC, $21.00) is less 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), 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
Megalodon
Sydney Grace Megalodon Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, sparkling medium teal with cool, blue undertones and a metallic finish. The pigmentation was very nearly opaque in a single layer. It had a chunkier, thicker consistency, which I found applied better with fingertips or a dampened brush but wasn’t as foolproof to work with dry (with a brush). The texture was creamy, more loosely pressed, and there was a bit of fallout during application. It applied best by pressing and patting onto the skin, and then buffing/blending out the edges. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before creasing faintly.
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Tiny Tangerines (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Release (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Gridlock (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #6 (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Slay-farer (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Milani Bella Teal (21) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fin (DC, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Arctic (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (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
Determined
Sydney Grace Determined Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a dusty teal with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had buildable pigmentation from medium to mostly opaque (opaque over a primer). It was one of the “weakest” shades I’ve tried by the brand thus far, and while the pigmentation was a let-down, the texture enabled it to build up well without being too powdery or prone to fallout. The texture felt soft and was blendable on my lid. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading slightly.
Top Dupes
- Sephora Shawn (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Poolside (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- theBalm C2 (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Photosynthesex #4 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Zoeva MT130 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Boom (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- theBalm #43 (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Formation (P, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Makeup Geek Shark Bait (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Powder Blue (84V) (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (80% 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.
Pool Party
Sydney Grace Pool Party Shimmer Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright pop of light-medium teal with cool, blue undertones and a frosted sheen. It had excellent color payoff with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that wasn’t too dense nor too thin, which made it easy to work with on bare skin. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours on me before fading a touch.
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Banana Daiquiri (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Pegasus (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Milani Bella Teal (21) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia Aqua (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop The Pisces (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Ibiza (LE, $5.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Aquamarine (86P) (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (80% 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), 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))
Mint Green
Sydney Grace Mint Green Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light-medium aqua with warmer, green undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, denser consistency that was slightly thicker in feel. It could have applied a bit more evenly initially, but I had no trouble evening out the application and blending out the edges. It stayed on well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Blue Dream (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- theBalm #36 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Solstice (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Lucky in Love (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Mint Frost (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Seafoam (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- theBalm Big Kahuna (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Aquamarine (86P) (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #53 (LE, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- CoverGirl Turquoise Glow (325) (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery, darker, 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 a gorgeous bunch of aqua and turquoise shades these are. Loved Midnight Green the best. Gorgeous eye look Christine.
Out of all these, I’m going to need the one named after the ginormous ancient shark that is thankfully extinct! Megalodon will be mine!
Ongoing appreciation for reviewing these. SG sure does a mean green family.
The Shallows is really beautiful. When I do make a SG order, it’s going to be so hard to chose what to try first.
Do you think Sydney Grace watches Shark Week?!
(it should be Megalodon, but eh)
I thought I messed up, but that’s what the label says… but on their website, it is Megalodon, actually… I’ll pass that on to them!
With shadows that good, we can forgive them a typo. Wouldn’t mind seeing more shark names this summer.
Only tangentially related but these color combos are almost my ideal “green” palette. Everyone seems to want green palette to be all green or green and blue but I want a “green” palette to be greens, olives, chartreuse, yellows. I would be all over that kinda layout.
These shades are really pretty, but they aren’t shades that would work on me. However, I adore the name Megalodon!
Sunbeam does it for me! I’ll have to add that to the next Sydney Grace order (which will be a while).