Sydney Grace Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (Odds & Ends, Part 1)
Cali
Sydney Grace Cali Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, pale blue with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation with a soft, moderately powdery consistency. There aren’t a lot of shades like this to begin with, and they are often on the more powdery side with a tendency to sheer out and have fallout–this shade was no exception, though it was better-performing and workable over a lightly tacky base. It started to fade on me after seven and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Serenity (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Pegasus (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Home Planet (LE, $19.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Sugarpill Baby Doll (PiP, $13.00) is darker (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.
Cali
PPermanent. $5.25.
Oasis
Sydney Grace Oasis Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, light-medium blue with cool undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was opaque, while the texture was smooth, velvety, and blendable without being powdery. It wore well for eight hours on me before it started to show signs of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- elf Oasis (P, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Synth (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Surge (P, $6.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Neptune's Waves (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Drip Drop (DC, $6.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Luv Poem (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Coast (P, $7.30) is warmer (90% similar).
- Bad Habit Dreamland (PiP, ) is warmer (90% 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.
Oasis
PPermanent. $5.25.
Caramel
Sydney Grace Caramel Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium brown with warm, reddish undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, firmly-pressed without being stiff, and blendable on my skin. It had rich color coverage that adhered well to bare skin and stayed on for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Chocolate Drizzle (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Like Butter (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Powder Puff (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Little Buck (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Want U Back (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pumpkin Pie (LE, $5.25) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Ur on Mute (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Date Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Coven (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop HWY 1 (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (90% 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.
Caramel
PPermanent. $5.25.
Drift
Sydney Grace Drift Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a pale beige with subtle, cool undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was velvety and denser, which gave it substance and helped it maintain its opacity when applied to bare skin. It lasted well for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Make Up For Ever M530 Eggshell (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Bobbi Brown Ivory (PiP, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Thirteen (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Natural Chestnut #1 (P, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Cream Colored Ponies (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Date Night (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Snow Angel (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M530 Eggshell (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Blanc (P, $12.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Petit Pro #1 (LE, ) is cooler (90% 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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Drift
PPermanent. $5.25.
French Hens
Sydney Grace French Hens Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium coral with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was opaque in one layer, while the texture was soft, a little drier but not enough that it appeared dry or was prone to sheering out on my skin. It blended out well along the edges and wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Orgasm III (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #8 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- elf Canyon (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Juicy (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Ghosted (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Charge It (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora Tiger (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Unity (445CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Viseart Cupid (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Coastline (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (95% 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.
French Hens
PPermanent. $5.25.
Honesty
Sydney Grace Honesty Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a soft, rosy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a soft, velvety consistency with a smidgen of powderiness present in the pan. The eyeshadow applied evenly to my skin and blended out without much effort. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me before I noticed fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Kaleidos Lunar (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tarte Different Strokes (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup by Mario N4 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Nini (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Kaja Rosy Velvet (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- LORAC Nectar (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Moira Cinnamon (P, $7.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Smooch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Come-Hither (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ready or Not (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% 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.
Honesty
PPermanent. $5.25.
Snow Queen
Sydney Grace Snow Queen Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a pale white with cool undertones and a matte finish. It had a lightly powdery texture but was more substantial, so there was some density/thickness to the product, which enabled it to maintain more semi-opaque coverage even when applied and blended out a bit (though there was some fallout). It had nearly opaque pigmentation before blending. This shade lasted well for seven and a half hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Cotton (LE, $19.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Sugarpill Tako (P, $13.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Young Love (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M126 Chalk (P, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Frequency (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Por Vida (LE, ) is brighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia C1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Guardian (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Bright White (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Dreamful (PiP, $4.50) is more muted (90% 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.
True confession; I have too much eyeshadow. I know that I should not set my gaze upon these. But I did it anyway. ?
French Hens and Honesty look to be excellent transition shades for those among us who still love warm e/s, and may not have quite gotten our fill yet!
Boo hoo on Cali, that’s one I would have wanted. I’ll have to see if you have a better dupe for it.
Better than its F dupes…..
Gorgeous mattes to complement all of their shimmers. Generally really good quality too.
Well, Cali is still better than most brands’ versions. Oasis looks fantastic!