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
- Viseart Coy #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #26 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, 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 (P, $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))
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).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation (P, $6.25) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Soul Sister (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, less pigmented (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Freak (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mojo Jojo (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Mula-la (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Palm Palm (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #19 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Dragonfly (LE, $6.00) 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
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).
- 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).
- ColourPop Rivalry (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Hug Life (P, $13.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), 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
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 (LE, $36.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- 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).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Galaxy (P, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% 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).
- Sydney Grace Anew (DC, $8.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shore Thing (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gridlock (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Skyrise (PiP, $13.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fin (DC, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #6 (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D236 Lagoon Blue (DC, $21.00) 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
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
- Sephora Shawn (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flora (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- theBalm C2 (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Good Jeans (P, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Photosynthesex #4 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Arsenic (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Boom (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Zoeva MT130 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Poolside (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- theBalm #43 (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, 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
- 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).
- Natasha Denona Adriatic (427DC) (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Banana Daiquiri (P, $6.00) 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).
- 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).
- Sydney Grace Anew (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (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).
- 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).
- Natasha Denona Mint Frost (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Aquamarine (86P) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- CoverGirl Turquoise Glow (325) (LE, $4.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Blue Dream (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever #53 (LE, $23.00) is 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).