UOMA Beauty Queen to Be Mini Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Queen to Be
UOMA Beauty Queen to Be Black Magic Color Mini Palette ($29.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a new, limited edition colorful palette featuring five matte shades and four shimmer shades. The quality was all over the place, and those who don’t mind some of the powderiness present with more neon-like matte shades may not find it too difficult to work with.
Ingredients
Queen to Be
LELimited Edition. $29.00.
Nzinga
Nzinga is a darker, muted red with warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like consistency that was silky and dense without being thick or difficult to pick up with a dry brush. This shade lasted well for eight hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Ruby (P, $7.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Once and Floral (P, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Jackpot (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Graffiti (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Lotus Luxe (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Millennium (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Nocturne (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Camellia (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Patrona (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Ciate Orchid (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TIN OXIDE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PALMITIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: CARMINE, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, IRON OXIDES, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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Nzinga
LELimited Edition.
Amina
Amina is a brighter, medium-dark pink with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It was opaque in coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was thinner but still blendable and easy to work with. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours and left a stain behind.
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Petal (P, $7.30) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bonbon (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop LOML (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Texas Made (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Lovestruck (Amber Allure) (LE, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Vidigal (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Pink (Bright Editorial #5) (P, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Rio (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Sugarpill Rage Quit (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE. MAY CONTAIN: RED 7 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 28 LAKE, CARMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, ULTRAMARINES, IRON OXIDES, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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Amina
LELimited Edition.
Nefertiti
Nefertiti is a muted, light-medium sky blue with subtle, cool undertones and flecks of pink sparkle. The consistency was firm and stiff to work with, which resulted in drier, uneven coverage that was somewhat sheer. It was difficult to apply and blend out on my lid and was only workable with a fingertip. There were signs of fading visible after seven hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Venom (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Double Dip (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Aquamarine (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Lineage (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Mist (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Cosmic Ocean (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Ocean Breeze (P, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Super Suit Up (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Joyful Day (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Shaved Ice (LE, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, DIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, MICA, ZINC STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TIN OXIDE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL. MAY CONTAIN: BLUE 1 LAKE, CARMINE, ULTRAMARINES, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 7 LAKE, IRON OXIDES.
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Nefertiti
LELimited Edition.
Yaa Asantewaa
Yaa Asantewaa is a medium-dark lavender with subtle, warm pink undertones and a matte finish. It had medium color coverage that was somewhat buildable but best applied over a primer, which helped it adhere more smoothly and improved coverage. The texture was slightly thin and moderately powdery. It lasted for seven and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Miracle Romance (LE, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Jolof (LE, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever B216 (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Good Manners (P, $4.50) is brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Makeup Geek Fashion Addict (DC, $6.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Terraverse (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #6 (LE, ) is darker, brighter (80% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE. MAY CONTAIN: RED 7 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 28 LAKE, CARMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, ULTRAMARINES, IRON OXIDES, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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Yaa Asantewaa
LELimited Edition.
Kandake
Kandake is a brighter, medium-dark yellow with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a soft, lightly powdery texture that applied evenly and blended out well, but there was a touch of fallout. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
Top Dupes
- About Face Eternal Sunshine (P, $13.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Sun Belt (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cleo Amore (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Good Boy (LE, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty She Salute (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Pastis (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Entangled (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Airbending (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop So Sweet (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Edge (DC, $12.00) is darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE. MAY CONTAIN: RED 7 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 28 LAKE, CARMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, ULTRAMARINES, IRON OXIDES, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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Kandake
LELimited Edition.
Makeda
Makeda is a muted, medium purple with warmer, plummy undertones and a frosted sheen. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, more loosely-pressed texture that was best applied by pressing it into place with a flat, firm brush. It wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.
Top Dupes
- KVD Beauty Catherine (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Euphoria (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Too Faced PSL and Chill (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tarte Amethyst (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Calypso (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Celestial (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Cupcake (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics G*psy (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Blossom (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
MICA, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, TALC, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, TIN OXIDE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PALMITIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE. MAY CONTAIN: CARMINE, IRON OXIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, IRON OXIDES, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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Makeda
LELimited Edition.
Nandi
Nandi is a brighter, lime green with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was moderately powdery and drier compared to most shades in the range, which made it difficult to apply evenly and to build up the coverage. It had a tendency to have quite a bit of fallout when blended out as it sheered out from semi-opaque to semi-sheer coverage. There were signs of fading present after seven hours of wear.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Bussin' (LE, $6.00) (100% similar).
- Viseart Pistachio (20) (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Mover Star (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cold Pressed (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Keep Calm (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Replica (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Sublimate (P, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Limeade (P, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Meadow (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE. MAY CONTAIN: RED 7 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 28 LAKE, CARMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, ULTRAMARINES, IRON OXIDES, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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Nandi
LELimited Edition.
Moremi
Moremi is a medium purple with warmer, pink undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was more powdery and slightly thin, which resulted in some fallout and the product sheering out a bit in practice. It had opaque coverage and could be built back up after it had sheered out during application. The color stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours and left a faint stain behind.
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Everybody Scream (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Caddy (LE, $4.50) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Venom (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Unicorn Tribe (LE, $12.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Chia Seed (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Rebloom (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Smashbox No Shame (P, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Boys N Berry (PiP, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Sephora Mystic (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Ingredients
TALC, MICA, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, SILICA, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HEXYL LAURATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE. MAY CONTAIN: RED 7 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 28 LAKE, CARMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, ULTRAMARINES, IRON OXIDES, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
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Moremi
LELimited Edition.
Ranavalona
Ranavalona is a light, white gold with a transparent base and flecks of champagne sparkle throughout. The texture was lightly emollient but not enough to keep all that sparkle in place when applied and blended out, so fallout was an issue both during application as well as during wear. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage, which may have been as intended, but there weren’t shade descriptions so I rated it like the formula in general (which is pigmented!). This shade lasted decently for eight hours with some fallout over time.
Top Dupes
- Auric Entice (Powder) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Salton (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Romantic Voyage #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop I Sea U (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Blonde Gold (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Sparks (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Moira Quartz (P, $7.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aura (25M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Oh-Zone (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Ingredients
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, POLYBUTENE, ZINC STEARATE, SILICA, MICA, DIMETHICONE, TIN OXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE. MAY CONTAIN: TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES.
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All over the place is right! Ugh. Seems to me like UOMA doesn’t know how to formulate their blues or silvery shades at all. Which is really a shame because I would have loved to get that other 9-pan, Good Morning Zamunda.
The ratings for this palette are all over the map and it is disappointing that the pretty blue shade is done so poorly. Makeda was lovely.