Sydney Grace Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches ("Shimmery Purple" Look)
Immortal
Sydney Grace Immortal Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a pale, barely-there pinky mauve with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen that had a subtle shift from pink to gold. It had a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan but felt a little less dense compared to other shades in the same formula. It applied evenly to my lid and blended out easily. It stayed on nicely for eight hours on me before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Poesie #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Verona (P, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC In My Element (PiP, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Too Faced Mauvelous (LE, $16.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced The Strip (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Lisa Eldridge Illusionism (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Shine De-light (P, $18.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Earthshine (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- NARS Rave (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, more muted (85% similar).
- Sephora Dew Drop (PiP, ) is less shimmery, brighter (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.
Looks Using this Product
Immortal
PPermanent. $6.00.
Dive
Sydney Grace Dive Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium teal with cooler undertones and warmer, golden shimmer (which gave it a “warmer” look overall). The texture was dense, lightly creamy, but fairly smooth and blendable on my lid, though it applied best with pressing and patting motions over sweeping. It wore well 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
- Sydney Grace Narrow Path (P, $5.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Art Deco (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Cloudy Blue (17M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Shoshanna (414) (P, $28.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace On the Road Again (DC, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Nix (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Scrooge (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Keep It Fun (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Amp (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Fog (P, $5.25) is lighter, 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.
Look Using this Product
Dive
PPermanent. $6.00.
Winter Garden
Sydney Grace Winter Garden Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light-medium pink base with warmer undertones and a cooler, lavender to blue shifting shimmer. The eyeshadow had a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was easy to pick up with a brush, apply, and blend out. It lasted well for eight hours before fading a bit on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Fractal (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Twilight (PiP, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Subdue (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is brighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Abalone (246DC) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Stripped Back (PiP, $8.04) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Kaja Mystical (P, $16.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Y3K (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Mystic Rain (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flying Circus (LE, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Caranuba Mica (Mica 77019 and Caranuba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (Mica 77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, *Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol)), aluminum powder
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.
Looks Using this Product
Winter Garden
PPermanent. $6.00.
As If
Sydney Grace As If Shimmer Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, medium purple with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had rich color coverage with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was blendable and easy to apply to bare skin. 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
- Coloured Raine Truth (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Gravity (Wired) (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Prickly (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever I922 Electric Purple (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia DDG (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Makeda (P, ) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S924 Purple (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Daydream #2 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Journey (P, $18.00) 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), 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))
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.
As If
PPermanent. $5.00.
Always Yours
Sydney Grace Always Yours Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation a smooth, denser consistency that was slightly firm in the pan and needed a heavier hand to pick up product evenly. The eyeshadow went on evenly and blended out without much work, but it was better applied in two layers due to the density/stiffness. It wore well for eight hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Explosive Chemistry (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #21 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Ruby Stars (P, $6.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Orange #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Desert Days (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Dreams (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Pink Frosting (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Golden Rose (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Chanel Au Fil des Fleurs #3 (LE, ) 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.
Looks Using this Product
Always Yours
PPermanent. $6.00.
Milk and Cookies
Sydney Grace Milk and Cookies Matte Shadow ($5.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a pale beige with very subtle, warm undertones and a strong, satiny sheen. It had good color coverage, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was soft, a smidgen dusty in the pan, but blendable and easy enough to work with. It lasted well for eight hours on me before it started to show signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- LORAC Pancakes (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Onai (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Zoeva Liquid Clock (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Dior Sugar Shade #2 (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced White Peach (PiP, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Mylar (DC, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Blow (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Juicy (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- bareMinerals 500 Thread Count (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Sugar (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, 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), 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.
SG really resonates with me, and I love what I have scored so far. So glad I got some, before my ‘no new brands’ for the NY. Your features will prevent me from being overduped, and i’ll be able to stick to ‘no net gain’ as well. What you do is so valuable to me, and all of us. Grand look.
LOVE this look! ?&? perfection!
My personal favorite shades above are Winter Garden, Immortal, and oddly, Milk & Cookies. Also loving As If, but I’m pretty sure I have good dupes for that one.
I got Milk & Cookies recently and it’s an excellent inner corner highlight shade!
These are killing me with their gorgeousness!
Winter Garden is already on my wishlist, happy to see it got a good review! Dive is also GORGEOUS but it is not really a color I’d normally wear.
So, so stunning and so, so affordable too. What a great brand, with these gorgeous eyeshadows and you Christine to show us how they can be applied.
Several of these are stunning. I am on a no-buy and that is a good thing or I would be scooping several of these up. I really like Dive for some reason and it isn’t my usual choice of colour as it appears a little icy and without a really deep pigment but I do like it. I am wondering if one of the shades in the UD Born To Run palette is similar. Something about it is making me think UD. I will have to go get my palette when I get home and check it out!!
I am enjoying the look and these shadows keep getting impressive ratings! I definitely am interested in the purples but also Immortal… I actually wish it was a bit more pink but I think it may serve well for contrast. Thanks!
I was NOT expecting those swatches!! Immortal and winter garden are screaming my name I love them. Also that look you created is amazing
Never heard of this brand. Went to the web site. Very impressed. A handful of their lovelies are just my thing. Surprise, surprise! Nice price. Who knew? Nice. Will indulge. No question.
I really like all of these. All of them!
They are on my wish list for later when I can be a bit less strict with the very low buy rule I’ve set for myself.
These are stunning, I need to check out this brand!
I’m loving your eye look! These shadows are all so pretty, and just the kind of colors I’m into. More for the wish list, and there will be a SG haul in my future.
Thank you, Rachel!