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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #26 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Coy #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Juicer (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tankini (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Admiration (114) (P, $29.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Heat (LE, $6.00) 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).
- ColourPop So Meta (LE, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- About Face Chaos Theory (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker, 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))
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.
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Sunbeam
DCDiscontinued. $5.00.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Juvia's Place Zulu #5 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #27 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Picnic (P, $8.04) is lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Tipsy Mermaid (P, $6.25) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freak (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Serpens (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation (P, $6.25) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #19 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Soul Sister (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mojo Jojo (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (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
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.
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Tempest
PPermanent. $6.00.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Stadium Fever (277) (P, $9.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Hug Life (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop World Traveler (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sweet Tooth (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Alpine (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Breeze (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Current (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Dynasty (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Angelito (PiP, ) 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
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.
The Shallows
PPermanent. $6.00.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora Fern (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Indio (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Chanel Éclat Énigmatique #2 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Momentum (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Galactic Conquest (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 (LE, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- NARS Shade V (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Grandeur (LE, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Punk (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, 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
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.
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Midnight Green
PPermanent. $6.00.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Tiffany (P, $8.04) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Tiny Tangerines (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shore Thing (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Anew (DC, $8.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ibiza (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Gridlock (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #6 (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Skyrise (PiP, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker, 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
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.
Megalodon
PPermanent. $6.00.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Flora (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Shawn (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Ariel (P, $7.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Forcefield (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Photosynthesex #4 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Boom (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Zoeva MT130 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Good Jeans (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- theBalm #43 (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- theBalm C2 (LE, $16.00) 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), 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), 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))
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.
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Determined
DCDiscontinued. $5.25.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Adriatic (427DC) (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Cool Off (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Jade (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Banana Daiquiri (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ibiza (LE, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Pegasus (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Anastasia Aqua (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Bella Teal (21) (P, $4.49) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop The Pisces (P, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (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))
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.
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Pool Party
PPermanent. $5.00.
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.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Mint #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #53 (LE, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Blue Beat #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Solstice (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- theBalm #36 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mint 4 U (LE, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Lucky in Love (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- theBalm Big Kahuna (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Seafoam (LE, ) is lighter, 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
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.
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).