Sydney Grace Summer Days (Light) Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Summer Days (Light)
Sydney Grace Summer Days (Light) 9-Pan Eyeshadow Palette ($33.00 for 0.54 oz.) is a new, lighter version on a warmer, neutral color story that included five matte shades paired with four shimmer shades. All nine eyeshadows had great color payoff, were blendable, and lasted for eight to nine hours. Blood Orange had a bit more slip than ideal, while Cherry Picking was a touch firmer than ideal and Daystar was a bit powdery.
The shades with “(Light)” in the name are specific to the Light version of the palette. Six of the shades are the same as in the Deep version, and they felt/swatched the same so I didn’t test for longevity twice.
Top Dupes
- MAC How You Thrill Me (LE, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Embark (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Inspire (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Musk (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Chocolate Raspberry Fudge (P, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Espresso (LE, $23.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mulholland (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Crucifix (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- PIXI Beauty Nude Lustre (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Symbiosis (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Ingredients
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Summer Days (Light)
PPermanent. $36.00.
Bask (Light)
Bask (Light) is a light gold with strong, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. It had excellent pigmentation in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin and blended out nicely along the edges.
The texture was soft, smooth, and dense without being too thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It lasted beautifully for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- PIXI Beauty Nude Lustre (PiP, $20.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay House Targaryen (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Inspire (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Okay (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Ray of Light (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Moonlit (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fullmoon (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Zero Clue (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Cacao (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Galactic Gold (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 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
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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Bask (Light)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.25.
Sandcastle (Light)
Sandcastle (Light) is a muted, medium pinky-brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had good color payoff that applied evenly to my lid and diffused out well along the edges.
The texture was soft, velvety, and a touch powdery but wasn’t prone to fallout nor sheering out too quickly when applied to bare skin. This shade 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
- KKW Beauty Dash (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Made to last (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tongue Tied (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Very Velveteen (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M546 Dark Purple Taupe (P, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva Nuanced History (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Bangle (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Dog and Pony (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Too Faced Love You a Latte (LE, $16.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Stardom (LE, $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), 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
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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Sandcastle (Light)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
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, $5.25) is darker (95% similar).
- Ciate Ember (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Ruca (DC, $8.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Carried Away (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty For More (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Extra Bitter (PiP, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia Back Rolls (LE, $12.00) is darker (85% similar).
- LORAC Amaretto (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Spice Smoke (22) (DC, $39.00) 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), 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
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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Break of Day
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
Daystar (Light)
Daystar (Light) is a light-medium, dusty mauve with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage, though the consistency was dustier and on the powdery side (relative to most of the brand’s matte shades) so I’d recommend tapping the brush to avoid potential for fallout.
The eyeshadow applied evenly, though, and blended out without sheering out too readily. This shade lasted 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
- ColourPop Nightcall (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Imogen (DC, $8.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Sweet Fig (PiP, $16.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Unruffled (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wild Wing (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Brownie Babe (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- theBalm Feisty (P, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Kinda Tart (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Chic Happens (P, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Bill (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% 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), 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
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
Daystar (Light)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
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
- Dior Toile de Jouy #5 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rockin' Robin (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mom Ride (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peppermint Mocha (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Inglot J317 Eggplant (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Prohibition (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Chocolate Kiss (P, $5.25) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M600 Pink Brown (DC, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Blackbird Cosmetics Ruca (DC, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Charades (LE, $4.50) is darker (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), 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
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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Beach Days
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
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).
- KVD Beauty 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
$5.25/0.06 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), 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
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.
Cherry Picking
PiPPermanent in Palette. $5.25.
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
- NARS Private Eye (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Woo (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- 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).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Chameleon (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% 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).
- ColourPop 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).
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
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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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
- Chanel Mediterraneen #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Musk (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Stranded (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ginger (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Sunset Blvd (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Velvet Cuffs (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte You're Lion (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Happy Glow (Prime) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Poncho #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Found (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 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
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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S'mores
PiPPermanent in Palette. $6.25.
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
- Give Me Glow Pajamas (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mulholland (P, $5.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Silk (318M) (PiP, $29.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Symbiosis (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wocka Wocka (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Platinize (PiP, $5.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- JD Glow Epiphany (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Hannah (PiP, ) is less shimmery, 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).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. - $104.17 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).
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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
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My first thought was “overall, too many warm colours” but then, seeing some of the swatches, I changed my mind (like you, I found Cherry Picking much less warm and much more wearable looking for me when I saw the swatch). Fortunately, I have the GoT palette which has dupes of several of the shades I really like and I’ve got dupes for most of the others.
Equally lovely as the Deep version! She did a wonderful job on these, then again, she always does!
Aw crap, I like this a lot more than I thought I would!! Gosh o gosh I’m going to run out of money!!
It is an excellent palette, but still I find that there are too many matte and too warmish shades for me. I still love Camping and S’mores though.
Beautiful, but I have multiple dupes.
Has a vibe like the Natasha Denona Bronze but more wearable for me! more affordable and I’d be supporting an indie brand. Intriguing!