Urban Decay Stix & Bones, Punk Rock, Gamma Ray Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliners Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Stix and Bones
Urban Decay Stix and Bones Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a shimmer base of blackened plum with warm, brown undertones and larger flecks of green, plum, and copper glitter. It had semi-sheer coverage, which was somewhat buildable, but the darker base made it appear more uneven and patchy when used on its own. When layered over something deeper (like brown or black eyeliner), it looked sparkly and pretty. This shade stayed on well for nine hours with minimal fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Charlotte Tilbury Supernova (LE, $27.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Night Bird (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Piaf (PiP, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sephora Tango Night (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Ether (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Tiger's Eye (LE, $22.00) (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Delinquent (DC, $22.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Cosmic Mission (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.25 oz. - $84.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "buildable" with "superfine glitter" that "dries down quickly and really stays put." For more opaque coverage, the brand recommends removing the wiper (the black component inside the opening of the tube) to get a lot more product on the brush, though I've found this to be messy and easy to over-apply (with a very long dry-down time).
When the wiper is left in, it is a fairly sheer to semi-sheer coverage product that is difficult to get in a long, even line. My best advice is to apply in short strokes and going back for more product as needed or use a separate brush to apply. Once in place, the formula lasts a really long time--eight to nine hours--with minimal fallout.
Browse all of our Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Propylene Glycol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane-11, Ethylene/VA Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract / Peach Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract / Cucumber Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract / Carrot Root Extract, Tin Oxide. [+/- (May Contain/Peut contenir): CI 77491, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 16035 / Red 40, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77266 / Black 2, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet.
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.
Stix and Bones
PPermanent. $21.00.
Punk Rock
Urban Decay Punk Rock Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a medium-dark, plummy brown base of fine shimmer and larger, multi-colored glitter. It had semi-sheer coverage, which was in line with the brand’s description, that could be built up if the wiper was removed or if layered two to three times (wait for each layer to dry). The consistency was thin, watery but not too runny, and dried down quickly. The eyeliner wore well for nine hours with minimal fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Grove (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
- MAC Deliciously Rich (P, $16.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- bareMinerals Constant Copper (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (80% similar).
- ColourPop Sweet Tooth (LE, $7.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Deliciously Rich (DC, $16.00) is darker (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Tiger's Eye (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- MAC Bountiful Brown (P, $16.00).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.25 oz. - $84.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "buildable" with "superfine glitter" that "dries down quickly and really stays put." For more opaque coverage, the brand recommends removing the wiper (the black component inside the opening of the tube) to get a lot more product on the brush, though I've found this to be messy and easy to over-apply (with a very long dry-down time).
When the wiper is left in, it is a fairly sheer to semi-sheer coverage product that is difficult to get in a long, even line. My best advice is to apply in short strokes and going back for more product as needed or use a separate brush to apply. Once in place, the formula lasts a really long time--eight to nine hours--with minimal fallout.
Browse all of our Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Propylene Glycol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane-11, Ethylene/VA Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract / Peach Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract / Cucumber Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract / Carrot Root Extract, Tin Oxide. [+/- (May Contain/Peut contenir): CI 77491, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 16035 / Red 40, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77266 / Black 2, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet.
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.
Punk Rock
PPermanent. $21.00.
Gamma Ray
Urban Decay Gamma Ray Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner ($20.00 for 0.25 oz.) is a mix of medium and navy blue glitter particles suspended in a clear base. The consistency was thin, lightweight, and water-like, and the brush-type applicator dispersed a fairly even line of semi-sheer glitter without much effort. It was buildable to fuller coverage, though it was easiest to used layered over an another product (eyeshadow or eyeliner). It lasted for eight and a half hours with minimal fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Soul Love (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Amp (P, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Spandex (P, $21.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Stila Ultramarine (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Accuse (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.25 oz. - $84.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "buildable" with "superfine glitter" that "dries down quickly and really stays put." For more opaque coverage, the brand recommends removing the wiper (the black component inside the opening of the tube) to get a lot more product on the brush, though I've found this to be messy and easy to over-apply (with a very long dry-down time).
When the wiper is left in, it is a fairly sheer to semi-sheer coverage product that is difficult to get in a long, even line. My best advice is to apply in short strokes and going back for more product as needed or use a separate brush to apply. Once in place, the formula lasts a really long time--eight to nine hours--with minimal fallout.
Browse all of our Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Propylene Glycol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, PVP, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane-11, Ethylene/VA Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract / Peach Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract / Cucumber Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract / Carrot Root Extract, Tin Oxide. [+/- (May Contain/Peut contenir): CI 77491, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 16035 / Red 40, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77266 / Black 2, CI 19140 / Yellow 5, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet.
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.
Gamma Ray
PPermanent. $21.00.
Urban Decay Stix and Bones Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Stix and Bones Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Stix and Bones Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Stix and Bones Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Punk Rock Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Punk Rock Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Punk Rock Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Punk Rock Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Gamma Ray Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Gamma Ray Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Gamma Ray Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
Urban Decay Gamma Ray Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner
If I were the type of person who liked glitter, I’d be getting Gamma Ray and layering it over everything I have. 🙂
Stix & Bones is extremely tempting! This is definitely one I wouldn’t mind putting over my black winged liner for a fun little kick. However, it would definitely mean my having to get past my dread of not so micro-glitter around the eye area.
I know what you mean. My eyelids are oily and my eyes tear up a lot, so I don’t think this would work on me. Though it would be so much fun to wear on a night out!
Stunning shades, especially Gamma Ray!
I just don’t understand the price point on these as compared to the rest of the UD line. I believe their single shadows are $16, and their lipsticks are $18, right? For some reason the $2-4 difference feels really substantial to me.
UD’s eyeshadows are $19!
I think I’m too old for this…