UOMA Beauty Queen to Be Mini Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Christine — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000

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.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

83%

Total

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.

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Sephora Camellia (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Patrona (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Ciate Orchid (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
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).

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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.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

97%

Total

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.

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ColourPop LOML (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
Anastasia Texas Made (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
Glaminatrix Petal (P, $7.30) is warmer (95% similar).
ColourPop Bonbon (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
MAC Vidigal (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Lovestruck (Amber Allure) (LE, $38.00) is darker (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).

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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.

Amina

LELimited Edition.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

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.

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Pat McGrath Blitz Aquamarine (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
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).
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).

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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.

Nefertiti

LELimited Edition.

D-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

6.5

Longevity

2.5

Application

60%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Miracle Romance (LE, $4.50) is darker, brighter (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Fashion Addict (DC, $6.00) is darker (85% 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).
Terra Moons Terraverse (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
Huda Beauty Neon Pink #6 (LE, ) is darker, brighter (80% similar).

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Ingredients

Yaa Asantewaa

LELimited Edition.

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

74%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Entangled (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
ColourPop Airbending (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
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).
Huda Beauty Coral #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
Sugarpill Metro (PiP, $13.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Kandake

LELimited Edition.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

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.

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Tarte Amethyst (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
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).
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).

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Ingredients

Makeda

LELimited Edition.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Bussin' (LE, $6.00) (100% similar).
ColourPop Cold Pressed (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Viseart Pistachio (20) (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar).
ColourPop Mover Star (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Meadow (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% 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).

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Ingredients

Nandi

LELimited Edition.

C-

6.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

3.5

Application

72%

Total

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.

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ColourPop Everybody Scream (LE, $4.50) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Venom (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
ColourPop Caddy (LE, $4.50) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Mystic (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Amethyst (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% 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).

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Ingredients

Moremi

LELimited Edition.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

89%

Total

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.

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Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Salton (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Auric Entice (Powder) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (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).
NABLA Cosmetics Lucid Dream (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever 102 White Gold (P, $26.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Moira Quartz (P, $7.50) is darker (90% similar).

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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.

Ranavalona

LELimited Edition.

7.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

74%

Total

UOMA Beauty Queen to Be Black Magic Color Mini Palette

UOMA Beauty Nzinga Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Amina Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Nefertiti Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Yaa Asantewaa Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Kandake Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Makeda Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Nandi Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Moremi Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Ranavalona Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Queen to Be Black Magic Color Mini Palette

UOMA Beauty Nzinga Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Amina Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Nefertiti Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Yaa Asantewaa Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Kandake Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Makeda Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Nandi Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Moremi Eyeshadow

UOMA Beauty Ranavalona Eyeshadow

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UOMA Beauty Queen to Be Mini Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches

Queen to Be

Ingredients

LELimited Edition. $29.00.

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Nzinga

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Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Amina

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Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Nefertiti

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Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Yaa Asantewaa

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LELimited Edition.

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Kandake

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Ingredients

LELimited Edition.

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Makeda

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LELimited Edition.

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Nandi

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LELimited Edition.

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Moremi

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LELimited Edition.

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Ranavalona

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LELimited Edition.

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