Urban Decay New Eyeshadows (Reformulation) Review, Photos, Swatches

Urban Decay Eyeshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) has recently undergone a reformulation so that they’re “richer and smoother” with better color payoff. I compared the original and new formulas for the four shades I have, which were Last Call, Loaded, Mushroom, and Rockstar. Chase has only been released in the new formula, I believe. I could not find Shattered (and I tried to see if I reviewed it previously but only found the Loose pigment version).

Chase is a medium bronze with a subtle red undertone and a glitzy golden shimmer-sheen. Too Faced Dear Diary (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Morphe Queen (LE, ) is darker (95% similar). bareMinerals A-Ha (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty Nephilim (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Desert Baked (PiP, ) is cooler (80% similar). KVD Beauty Hexagram (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Smokey Topaz (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Sundeck #4 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Brav-O (P, $29.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Anastasia Chiffon (P, $12.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Cinnamon Sugar (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced Cinnamon Sugar (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Too Faced After Hours (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC Quintessential (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). LORAC Copper Pearl (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Buche de Noel (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Bamboo-zled (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Bossing It (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Anastasia Gilded (LE, $12.00) is darker (85% similar). Anastasia Adorn (DC, $12.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Last Call is a plummy burgundy with a hint of pink sheen. MAC Pinkluxe #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Makeup Geek Enchanted (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D826 Fig (P, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Stila Sangria (LE, $18.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar). Make Up For Ever D826 Fig (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Babykins (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Blitz Glitz (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Lit (LE, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Ultraviolit (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Bad Habit Aurora (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Sugarpill Countess (P, $13.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Chameleon (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Wittle (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Livid (146DC) (DC, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Just Stay (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Maroon (22M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Stila Pigalle (P, $24.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Trusted Instinct #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Sydney Grace Be Kind (P, $6.25) is cooler (90% similar). Buxom Wild Nights (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Loaded is a blackened green-teal. It goes on very, very dark–you will lose some of the strength of the overall green/teal if you blend it out, but it doesn’t look full-on black. MAC Cosmic Clash (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Magic Spells (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Forest (P, $28.00)(90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME302 Peacock (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Venitien #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Legendary Lure (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Eat, Love (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Mushroom is a gray-brown–it’s a very intense taupe. Urban Decay Derailed (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Armor (PiP, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). theBalm Selfish (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Starlet #7 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Urban Decay Robbery (LE, $19.00) is cooler (95% similar). MAC 2x Dare #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). LORAC Chrome (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury The Rock Chick #2 (PiP, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar). Sydney Grace Somber (P, $5.00) is warmer (90% similar). Buxom Frosted Pewter (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Cheers (V2) (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Pewter (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Dior Moonlight #4 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Cinder (Left) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dior Aventure (081) (P, $31.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Twilight (LE, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Titus (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Trusted Instinct #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Gray-Brown (38M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Antique (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rockstar is a dark, smoky purple with subtle red undertones. MAC Cosmic Clash (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Magic Spells (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Forest (P, $28.00)(90% similar). Make Up For Ever ME302 Peacock (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Chanel Tisse Venitien #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Legendary Lure (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Eat, Love (LE, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Shattered is a silvered blue with a green-gold duochrome. Urban Decay Freeze (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar). KVD Beauty 8 Bit (LE, ) is darker, brighter (95% similar). Natasha Denona Cloudy Blue (17M) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Makeup Geek Chameleon (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Chanel Splendeur et Audace #4 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Krinkle (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Break the Ice (LE, $16.00) is warmer (90% similar). Guerlain Les Aquas #2 (P, ) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Blue Noir (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Pretty Vulgar Fancy (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). L'Oreal Endless Sea (P, $7.99) is cooler (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Blue Beetle (34) (DC, $33.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Dior Bonne Etoile (384) #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). ColourPop Take Me Higher (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar). City Color Breezy (P, $6.99) is cooler (80% similar). Fyrinnae Mermaid Masquerade (P, $8.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Walk of Shame is a pink-tinted light beige nude with a matte finish. I imagine it will work as a nice highlighter on lighter, cooler complexions. When I tried to use this, it looked a little chalky. Tarte Toasted Marshmallow (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Newport Nights #1 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). theBalm B1 (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Biarritz (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar). NARS Shade I (LE, $25.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Egg Nog (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Promise (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar). LORAC Cream (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Fancy Dress (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Too Faced Snow Angel (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Nude (PiP, $12.00) is darker (90% similar). LORAC Bisque (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Sand Out from the Crowd (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Bobbi Brown Bone (PiP, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Black #1 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Urban Decay Bleach (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). MAC Brule (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Meringue (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Morning Dew (PiP, $23.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Bisque (DC, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Consistently, all four reformulated versions were better than the original versions, but the difference is minor. They’re better, but not so much better (because they were already rather good) that I’d rush out to replace them. Primarily, the difference is a softer texture that has a little more give, so it almost feels creamy to the touch. The softness can result in a little more powderiness, but it is such a small amount that it is a minor concern. With Walk of Shame, there was more powderiness than with the more shimmery shades–if you’re familiar with the softer matte textures, it’s as much as expected.

I tested the wear, specifically, of these shades: Chase, Last Call, Shattered, and Loaded. None of the shades I did in recent testing (in actually comparing the formulas) had Urban Decay’s famous (or, perhaps, infamous) micro-glitter, so I’m not yet ready to do a full review on that finish. The original launch date for this was supposed to be a week out yet, which was when I was going to do the bulk of my testing, so I’m really sorry for having to scramble a bit!  With a primer, I didn’t have any wear issues, and I didn’t have wear issues with the originals previously.  Without a primer, these did seem to adhere better to bare skin than the original formula, and after eight hours of wear, there was only minor fading (it wasn’t particularly noticeable except at a very close distance).

I’ll be testing additional shades in the next few weeks and will keep you informed on how the wear goes with those!  These particular shades are some of Urban Decay’s best, so they may represent that end of the spectrum, while other shades more prone to being troublemakers may not do so well in a wear test.

Ingredients for 5 shades (I accidentally destroyed one of the boxes!)

Original / New: Mushroom, Last Call

Original / New: Loaded, Rockstar

Urban Decay Chase Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Chase Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Chase Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Chase Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Chase Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Last Call Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Last Call Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Last Call Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Last Call Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Last Call Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Loaded Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Loaded Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Loaded Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Loaded Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Loaded Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Mushroom Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Mushroom Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Mushroom Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Mushroom Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Rockstar Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Rockstar Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Rockstar Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Rockstar Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Rockstar Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shattered Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shattered Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shattered Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shattered Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shattered Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Walk of Shame Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Walk of Shame Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Walk of Shame Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Walk of Shame Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Walk of Shame Eyeshadow