Sydney Grace Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (Odds & Ends, Part 2)
Peanut Butter
Sydney Grace Peanut Butter Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a soft, light-medium brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too firmly nor too softly pressed. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin and lasted nicely for eight hours on me before I noticed any fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Ginger (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Cumin Get It (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Happy Glow (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peanut Butter (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Spice Dynasty (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sandalwood (Remastered) (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay New Riff (P, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Toffee (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #7 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Kinda Bashful (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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.
Peanut Butter
PPermanent. $5.00.
Peach Crush
Sydney Grace Peach Crush Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff with a smooth, velvety texture that was a touch powdery in the pan but blendable and not prone to sheering out or having issues with fallout during application. 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
- Natasha Denona Fake Tan (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Soil (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Desert Queen (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Copy Cat (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cage Free (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Rule (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia B5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Get Closer (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Zing (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Ashley (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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.
Peach Crush
PPermanent. $5.00.
Pismo
Sydney Grace Pismo Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a soft taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation but had a more powdery texture that was prone to sheering out a bit, and there was some fallout during application, even when I was careful to minimize it. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Covets (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics 1 More Thing (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Nude #3 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Iced Mocha (P, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Clair-Obscur #2 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hash (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop On Holiday (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Chou a La Creme (353) (P, $9.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Ride or Die (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild Nude Awakening #6 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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.
Pismo
PPermanent. $5.00.
San Diego
Sydney Grace San Diego Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent color payoff that adhered evenly and smoothly to bare skin while blending easily along the edges. The texture was soft, a little powdery in the pan but not to the point of causing application issues. It lasted for just over eight hours on me before I noticed fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Tan-gled Up in You (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Les Indispensables #3 (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Hazelnut (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS St-Paul-de-Vence II (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- NYX Tryst (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Honor (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- LORAC Soft Taupe (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Milani Crazy for Cocoa (PiP, $5.99) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Head Over Heels (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Deep #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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.
San Diego
PPermanent. $5.00.
San Jose
Sydney Grace San Jose Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a peachy beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was opaque in one layer, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too powdery nor too firmly pressed in the pan. It stayed on nicely for seven and a half hours on me before it started to fade visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bad Habit Delirious (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bare to Wear (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Sonnet (PiP, ) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Undress #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop On Chill (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Creme Brulee (Paris Edit) (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Fawn (Base) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Nova (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sandalwood (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Nude Smoke (24) (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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.
San Jose
PPermanent. $5.00.
Sunset
Sydney Grace Sunset Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a dark, rusty copper with warm, red-orange undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was rich and full in a single layer, and the color adhered evenly and smoothly over bare skin. The consistency was slightly drier to the touch, but it was still soft and blendable, which made it easy to work with. It wore well for eight hours on me before I noticed signs of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Burnished Honey (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gold Rush (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Spice (LE, $19.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Ciate Ignite (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- KKW Beauty Albanian (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Smashbox Sienna (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chaser (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Rustic (P, $18.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Chromosphere (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Elixir (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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.
Sunset
PPermanent. $5.00.
Tangerine
Sydney Grace Tangerine Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a soft copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. It seemed to have a semi-matte to satin finish as I blended it out on my skin. The texture was soft, lightly powdery in the pan but very blendable and only had a touch of fallout during application. I noticed a bit of fading of the color after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Warm Browns #7 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Half Baked (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Fire Opal (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Inglot J337 Pumpkin (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Eden (LE, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Kylie Cosmetics Peachy (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Crossing Lines (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sephora Adobe (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Amhara (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia Roxy (DC, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), 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.
Dear Ms Christine, it is far too dangerous for my wallet to browse SG matte shadows with your swatches! Just loving this brand.
These are really solid matte shades, quite versatile. I think the Pismo shade is excellent because some matte taupe shades can be quite ashy looking, whereas this shade is not.
She really did a wonderful job with these neutral “basics” that would make for every day workhorse mattes and satiny mattes! I’m really loving Sunset, Peanut Butter and Tangerine! That said; yes, I have these shades as dupes.