Sydney Grace Summer Days (Deep) Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Summer Days (Deep)
Sydney Grace Summer Days (Deep) 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($33.00 for 0.54 oz.) is the deeper version of the warmer, neutral-toned color story that has five matte shades paired with four shimmer shades. The shades with “(Deep)” in the name note which shades are specific to this version of the palette; three shades are different between the two versions offered for this palette.
The eyeshadows were pigmented, blendable, soft and easy to pick up, and were long-wearing, though I’d say Cherry Picking seemed to be a bit stiffer and less velvety compared to most of the brand’s mattes.
Summer Days (Deep)
PPermanent. $33.00.
Bask (Deep)
Bask (Deep) is a brighter, light-medium gold with moderate, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had excellent color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges without losing its intensity.
The texture was smooth to the touch, creamy without being overly dense or thick, so it picked up well with a dry brush. It lasted nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Amber Spark (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sundazed (128K) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Butter Cake (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #4 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Chanel Codes Elegants #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Treasure Hunter (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Bayadere #3 (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Inheritance (LE, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The One (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Cursed (LE, $8.00) is more 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Bask (Deep)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
Sandcastle (Deep)
Sandcastle (Deep) is a medium, reddish-brown with a matte finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation paired with a soft, velvety texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too firmly pressed into the pan. It applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The color wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Dreamer #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- LORAC Bark (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Chocolate (P, $6.99) is warmer (95% similar).
- Colour Pop In Bold (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Bonfire (LE, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Tree-Hugger (301) (P, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Back Alley (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Leader (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Look Closer III (DC, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Tart (PiP, $16.00) is more muted (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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Sandcastle (Deep)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.00.
Break of Day
Break of Day is a muted, medium-dark, rosy brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency felt soft, smooth, and velvety–more substantial without being powdery or prone to fallout during application–that was easy to work with. The eyeshadow had rich color coverage that stayed on well for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Happy Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Chocolate Raspberry Fudge (P, $5.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Ember (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty For More (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Extra Bitter (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Ruca (DC, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Amaretto (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Spice Smoke (22) (DC, $39.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia Red Ochre (PiP, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Beast (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (85% 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Break of Day
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.00.
Daystar (Deep)
Daystar (Deep) is a blackened brown with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It appeared warmer to my eye in the pan, but it was definitely deeper and cooler-toned in practice. The texture was smooth, silky, and firmer, though not stiff, and seemed to “melt” slightly when applied and blended out on my skin.
It had nearly opaque color payoff that could be built up to full coverage with less than a second layer. This shade lasted well for nine hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pretty Vulgar All Nighter (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Rott #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Moshpit (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Buxom Unapologetic (P, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced On the Grill (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Everywhere (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Continuous Cocoa (P, $7.99) is warmer (85% similar).
- Stila Chocolate (LE, $18.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Deep Brown (P, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Sweetie (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Daystar (Deep)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.00.
Beach Days
Beach Days is a muted, light-medium, rosy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had barely-there pearl visible in the swatch but in practice, it appeared matte.
The consistency was soft, lightly powdery in the pan, but blendable and didn’t look dry or powdery when applied. It had rich color payoff that adhered evenly and wore nicely for eight and a half hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Rockin' Robin (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mom Ride (P, $5.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz (LE, $5.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Charades (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia 1988 (LE, $12.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Finjan (LE, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Camelflauge (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Aristocracy (PiP, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wild West (DC, $6.00) 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Beach Days
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.00.
Cherry Picking
Cherry Picking is a deep brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It appeared a bit darker and less warm-toned when applied than it did in the pan. The texture was firmer in the pan, so I had to use a heavier hand to pick up product if I wanted full color payoff in a single layer, though for those who prefer to build up intensity, it would work perfectly for that as it was still very blendable. There was visible fading after eight and a half hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC How You Thrill Me (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Embark (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Espresso (LE, $23.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Kat Von D Crucifix (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay End Game (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Boardroom (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Chocolate Dipped (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Viseart Cacao (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Ice Cream Cone (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Zoeva Two Clocks (PiP, ) is cooler (95% 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Cherry Picking
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.00.
Blood Orange
Blood Orange is a muted, deeper plum with subtle, warm red undertones and a satin sheen. The consistency felt more emollient–creamy but a little thin compared to most of the brand’s shimmer shades–that was best applied by pressing into place.
I found that sweeping motions tended to push the product around a bit rather than applying it evenly. It had opaque color coverage that lasted well for eight and a half hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Melt Cosmetics Morning After (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Weirwood Leaves (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Daphne No. 2 (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Punk Rock (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP A Vow in Venice (LE, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Colour Pop All Smiles (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Pourpre Brun (58) (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Chameleon (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Too Faced Temper Temper (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Colour Pop Posh (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Blood Orange
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.00.
S'mores
S’mores is a deeper, peachy gold with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque color coverage in a single layer, and using a slightly heavier hand, I could get opaque coverage out of it.
It had a smooth, cream-like consistency that was dense but not thick or difficult to pick up with a dry brush. The product adhered well to bare skin and wore well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte You're Lion (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Happy Glow (Prime) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Found (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Happy Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Limoncello (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Joy Toy (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Happy Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Limoncello (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Stranded (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Ginger (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
S'mores
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.00.
Camping
Camping is a bright, coppery bronze with strong, warm undertones and an intense, sparkling and metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, creamy, and dense but not as firmly-pressed as expected, so I’d use a lighter hand when picking up product as it was quite pigmented. The eyeshadow applied well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before showing signs of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Symbiosis (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Mulholland (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Silk (318M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Jewel (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Snakebite (PiP, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Amaze (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Platinize (PiP, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Golden Fleece (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Amber (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Day Spring (PiP, $29.00) 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), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), 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, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
This is very nice! Definitely appreciate that SG curated both a deep and light version of this palette to fit all skin depths. Thing is, I can probably dupe that exact same eye look just using what I have here. So while I love this one, I will have to give it a pass, I think.
I’m not aware of any other brand that releases light and dark. It’s fabulous. I can create this palette a couple of times with the shades I have, but I will buy it anyway to support the brand.
Another excellent palette – and as I originally thought when I saw the swatches, I really love only the S’mores and Camping shades. I hope the brand releases Camping as a single.
Beautiful eye look Christine.
I went “oooh!” out loud when I saw the swatch of Daystar. It immediately makes me think of licorice!
I love the idea, I find Sydney Grace such a sympathetic brand, I love this sale they are doing and I would buy this palette if the shipping to Europe would have been a little less costly (plus the extra’s on the border that you have to pay once you get it). Ah… I can dupe it probably though. I will leave to those that can buy it to enjoy!