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Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

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Backtalk

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette ($46.00 for 0.88 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette exclusive to Sephora. It’s a warm-toned palette with a pinker-leaning, but I don’t think that it resulted in quite the berry/mauve (read: cooler-toned) palette that readers expected when it was initially launched. I think that the palette may suffer from a lack of versatility, as I felt like a lot of potential looks looked rather similar, but for someone who is after a certain type of look, the color scheme might work just fine.

The eyeshadow quality was below the brand’s typical one (though I liked the two mattes in the palette quite a bit) from my experience, particularly for shimmery shades like Shade and Attitude (I find the brand shines with these types of finishes, usually), though I didn’t experience as bad of a palette as others, including some readers, have had. I didn’t have any trouble with the cheek colors, though Urban Decay markets their Afterglow blushes/highlighters as buildable in pigmentation and having eight-hour wear.

Reviews seem to be either “worst palette ever” or “it’s decent” (I’m not seeing tons of “best palette ever” kind of remarks). I try to avoid reading too many reviews about products before testing and reviewing them myself (when I know that I plan to review) to avoid any potential to be influenced. Even my best blogging friend, Muse, and I had very different experiences (and we tend to agree most of the time), where hers was one of the worst palettes she had ever used. I saw several customer reviews mention that there was “no pigmentation” even when used over primer or after three layers of product, which was definitely far worse (and different) than my experience – I also compared the press sample I received to one I purchased from Sephora (online) the day it launched but didn’t find any significant differences.

Backtalk
Backtalk
7.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

3 Sheets

3 Sheets is a pale pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a soft, velvety consistency that wasn’t too thin nor too powdery, so I felt like it retained good coverage on my skin tone when I blended it out–often, shades like this can get more powdery and sheer out tremendously or result in lots of fallout during application. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Alumina, Polyethylene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Hexylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Aqua / Water, Palmitic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid, Isobutylphenoxy Epoxy Resin. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 16035 / Red 40 Lake, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder].

3 Sheets
3 Sheets
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Bare

Bare is a light-medium, peachy pink with warm undertones and a sparkling, frosted finish. The consistency was drier and a bit more loosely pressed together in the pan, so there was slight fallout during application, but I didn’t notice continued fallout during wear. It had good color payoff but would be the type of texture and finish that I’d prefer to apply with a dampened brush. I know that some readers have commented about Bare and Curve appearing too similar, but I did find that I could noticeably see differences in depth and undertone when applied and blended out in a look (I could use Bare on my brow bone, but I couldn’t use Curve). It stayed on well for seven hours on me before fading.

Ingredients

Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aqua / Water, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 16035 / Red 40, CI 77400 / Copper Powder, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 16035 / Red 40 Lake, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake].

Bare
Bare
7
Product
9
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
79%
Total

Curve

Curve is a soft, medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a frosted finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation with a soft, slightly drier and more loosely-pressed consistency that had some excess product kicked up in the pan and slight fallout during application. It worked better over primer or applied with a dampened brush, both of which eliminated the fallout. The eyeshadow wore well for seven hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aqua / Water, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 16035 / Red 40, CI 77400 / Copper Powder, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 16035 / Red 40 Lake, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake].

Curve
Curve
6.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7
Longevity
4
Application
73%
Total

Backtalk

Backtalk is a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer coverage that was buildable to semi-opaque pigmentation when used over a primer. The texture was thinner and more dusty, which I imagine was part of why it didn’t perform that well over bare skin. It lasted for six and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Alumina, Polyethylene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Hexylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Aqua / Water, Palmitic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid, Isobutylphenoxy Epoxy Resin. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 16035 / Red 40 Lake, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder].

Backtalk
Backtalk
4
Product
6.5
Pigmentation
6
Texture
7
Longevity
3.5
Application
60%
Total

Shade

Shade is a medium-dark berry with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. The eyeshadow was nicely pigmented, but the texture could have been slightly softer and more yielding to make it easier to apply to bare skin in a fluid motion. It applied best with pressing and pushing motions over sweeping or patting. It wore well for seven hours before I noticed signs of fading, though I felt like it lost some of its shine within a few hours of wear.

Ingredients

Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Hexylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aqua / Water, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 16035 / Red 40, CI 77400 / Copper Powder, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 16035 / Red 40 Lake, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake].

Shade
Shade
6.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
6.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
78%
Total

Attitude

Attitude is a medium, coppery red with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a firmer, denser consistency that took a heavier hand to pickup a moderate amount of product onto my brush. It applied best by patting and pressing rather than sweeping, and the edges didn’t blend out as nicely as other shimmers from the brand have for me. The eyeshadow lasted for seven and a half hours on me before fading.

Ingredients

Talc, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Hexylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Polyethylene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aqua / Water, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Polylactic Acid, Isobutylphenoxy Epoxy Resin, Polyurethane-11. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77400 / Copper Powder, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder].

Attitude
Attitude
7
Product
9
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4
Application
79%
Total

WTF

WTF is a slightly muted, medium-dark brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was soft, smooth, and easy to blend out on my skin. It wore well for eight hours before it started to fade on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Alumina, Polyethylene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Hexylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Aqua / Water, Palmitic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid, Isobutylphenoxy Epoxy Resin. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 16035 / Red 40 Lake, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder].

WTF
WTF
9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

180

180 is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, soft, and blendable texture that wasn’t too firmly pressed nor too powdery in the pan. The eyeshadow blended out with ease on my skin and stayed on well for eight hours.

Ingredients

Talc, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Alumina, Polyethylene, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Hexylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tin Oxide, Aqua / Water, Palmitic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polylactic Acid, Isobutylphenoxy Epoxy Resin. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, Mica, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 77510 / Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 16035 / Red 40 Lake, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake, CI 77510 / Ferric Ferrocyanide, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 77000 / Aluminum Powder].

180
180
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

Cheap Shot

Cheap Shot is a medium, plummy pink with subtle, cool undertones and a satin sheen. The texture was firmer and a touch dry, but it applied beautifully to bare skin and blended out nicely. It seemed to darken just slightly within a few minutes of application, but it did not darken throughout the day. The finish was particularly luminous after I buffed and blended the powder on my cheeks. The pigmentation was semi-opaque but buildable and wore well for eight hours on me.

Ingredients

Isoeicosane, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Laureth-4. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, CI 15850 / Red 6, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 77120 / Barium Sulfate, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake].

8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Double Take

Double Take is a muted, medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable coverage with a moderately powdery, thinner texture. The blush blended out fairly easily and did not seem to darken too much on its own (as thinner, matte blushes often do for me unless I powder prior to application). It lasted for eight ahours on me.

Ingredients

Isoeicosane, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Laureth-4. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, CI 15850 / Red 6, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 77120 / Barium Sulfate, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake].

8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Low Key

Low Key is a light-medium, pinky-coral with warm, golden shimmer. It had a strong, metallic sheen on the skin that didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture, but I suspect that it might ffor someone who finds themselves with more natural texture than me–it was just on that border to my eye. The powder was smooth, dense without being firm, and remained blendable on my skin. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation (more than described, though). The highlighter wore well for eight hours on me.

Ingredients

Isoeicosane, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Laureth-4. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, CI 15850 / Red 6, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 77120 / Barium Sulfate, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake].

Low Key
Low Key
8.5
Product
8
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

Party Foul

Party Foul is a soft, light-medium peachy-pink with warm undertones and a metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, almost cream-like as it was denser and thicker (but not too thick!), and it blended out easily on my cheek bones to deliver an intense, high-shine finish. It was richly pigmented, though the texture was forgiving and I could use a lighter hand to get less coverage if preferred. This shade lasted for eight hours on me.

Ingredients

Isoeicosane, Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Methicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Tin Oxide, Laureth-4. [+/- (All shades may contain /Toutes les couleurs peuvent contenir): Mica, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / Iron Oxides, CI 77007 / Ultramarines, CI 77163 / Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77742 / Manganese Violet, CI 45410 / Red 28 Lake, CI 15850 / Red 6, CI 15850 / Red 7 Lake, CI 77120 / Barium Sulfate, CI 75470 / Carmine, CI 19140 / Yellow 5 Lake, CI 77288 / Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 42090 / Blue 1 Lake].

9
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
10
Texture
10
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Palette | Look Details

Urban Decay Backtalk Palette | Look Details

Urban Decay 3 Sheets Eyeshadow

Urban Decay 3 Sheets Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Bare Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Bare Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Curve Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Curve Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Backtalk Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Backtalk Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shade Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shade Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Attitude Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Attitude Eyeshadow

Urban Decay WTF Eyeshadow

Urban Decay WTF Eyeshadow

Urban Decay 180 Eyeshadow

Urban Decay 180 Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Cheap Shot Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Cheap Shot Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Cheap Shot Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Double Take Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Double Take Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Double Take Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Low Key Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Low Key Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Low Key Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Party Foul Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter

Urban Decay Party Foul Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter

Urban Decay Party Foul Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Eye & Face Palette

Urban Decay Backtalk Palette | Look Details

Urban Decay Backtalk Palette | Look Details

Urban Decay 3 Sheets Eyeshadow

Urban Decay 3 Sheets Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Bare Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Bare Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Curve Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Curve Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Backtalk Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Backtalk Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shade Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Shade Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Attitude Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Attitude Eyeshadow

Urban Decay WTF Eyeshadow

Urban Decay WTF Eyeshadow

Urban Decay 180 Eyeshadow

Urban Decay 180 Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Cheap Shot Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Cheap Shot Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Cheap Shot Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Double Take Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Double Take Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Double Take Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Low Key Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Low Key Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Low Key Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Party Foul Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter

Urban Decay Party Foul Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter

Urban Decay Party Foul Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter


Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

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Subversive La Vie En Rose

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($55.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, limited edition six-pan palette that features five shimmery shades and one matte shade. All six eyeshadows had semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation, long-wear, and were blendable. It definitely lived up to the quality one would expect from the Pat McGrath line.

A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
93%
Total

Pale Fire

Pale Fire is a soft, light-medium peachy orange base with peach-to-pink shifting pearl. It had nearly opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The texture was soft to the touch, blendable, and easy to work with but wasn’t powdery in the pan. It lasted well for eight and a half hours on me.

Pale Fire
Pale Fire
A-

Limited Edition

9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Purple Reign

Purple Reign is a vibrant, deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft but denser and slightly thicker, more cream-like than powder-like, but I didn’t have any issues picking it up with typical brushes and could apply it with fluffier brushes as well as flatter, firmer ones. It had opaque color coverage that lasted beautifully for nine hours on me.

A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Gold Nectar

Gold Nectar is a bright, light-medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth, and almost cream-like consistency that nearly blended itself out when applied to bare skin. It wore well for nine hours on me before fading slightly.

A+

Limited Edition

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Paranormal

Paranormal is a muted, medium-dark eggplant purple with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage that was buildable to opaque pigmentation in two layers. The texture was soft, slightly dusty, and thin but blended out fairly well but not as velvety as other Pat McGrath matte eyeshadows have been. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me.

B+

Limited Edition

8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
88%
Total

Rose Risque

Rose Risque is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. The color payoff was nearly opaque in a single layer, and it was buildable to full coverage in two layers. The consistency was slightly drier and thinner, though very finely-milled and easy to blend out on bare skin. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably on me.

A-

Limited Edition

9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

Euphoria

Euphoria is a muted, medium-dark purple with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a smooth, soft, and blendable texture that melted on the lid and looked shinier once blended. The eyeshadow stayed on well for nine hours on me.

Euphoria
Euphoria
A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subversive Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subversive Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Pale Fire Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Pale Fire Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Pale Fire Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Purple Reign Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Purple Reign Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Nectar Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Nectar Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Paranormal Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Paranormal Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Rose Risque Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Rose Risque Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Euphoria Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Euphoria Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subversive La Vie En Rose | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subversive Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subversive Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Pale Fire Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Pale Fire Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Pale Fire Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Purple Reign Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Purple Reign Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Nectar Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Nectar Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Paranormal Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Paranormal Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Rose Risque Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Rose Risque Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Euphoria Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Euphoria Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

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Subliminal Platinum Bronze

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($55.00 for 0.42 oz.) includes five shimmery shades and one matte in a smoky, warmer-toned mix of shades. I definitely got “Platinum Bronze” vibes from the color scheme, though the promotional image made it appear a bit cooler in tone than it was in real life (to my eye). The quality was superb, and our wallets would all be in trouble if all brands produced eyeshadow this good.

A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Platinize

Platinize is a light-medium, golden pewter with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic shine. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like texture that was so soft but not at all powdery. It melted onto my lid and looked shinier after a couple of minutes than it did initially swatched. The eyeshadow wore well for nine hours on me before fading slightly.

Platinize
Platinize
A+

Limited Edition

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Smoke and Mirrors

Smoke and Mirrors is a dark brown with warm, reddish undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was creamy, smooth, and easy to blend out on my skin. The eyeshadow applied evenly on my lid and lasted for nine hours before it started to fade a bit.

A+

Limited Edition

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Telepathic Taupe

Telepathic Taupe is a medium, golden bronze with warm undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage that adhered evenly and smoothly on my lid. The texture was lightly creamy (but definitely a powder!), soft without being powdeyr, and easy to work with. It stayed on well for nine hours before there was a touch of fading present.

A+

Limited Edition

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Deep Velvet

Deep Velvet is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was silky, velvety, and finely-milled with a slight powderiness in the pan, but it was easily blended out in my crease and went on evenly. It had rich color payoff that lasted for nine hours on me.

A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

Ritualistic

Ritualistic is a medium-dark, taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, and the eyeshadow went on evenly and smoothly over bare skin. The texture was smooth to the touch with a creaminess that helped it adhere and blend out easily on my lid. It wore well for nine hours before fading slightly.

A+

Limited Edition

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Sextrovert

Sextrovert is a rich, golden bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow had a smooth, creamy consistency that was easy to apply and to blend out on my skin. It was richly pigmented where a little went a very long way. This shade stayed on well for nine hours on me before I noticed any fading.

A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subliminal Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subliminal Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Platinize Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Platinize Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Smoke and Mirrors Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Smoke and Mirrors Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Telepathic Taupe Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Telepathic Taupe Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Deep Velvet Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Deep Velvet Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Ritualistic Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Ritualistic Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Sextrovert Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Sextrovert Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subliminal Platinum Bronze Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subliminal Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Subliminal Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Platinize Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Platinize Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Smoke and Mirrors Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Smoke and Mirrors Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Telepathic Taupe Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Telepathic Taupe Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Deep Velvet Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Deep Velvet Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Ritualistic Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Ritualistic Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Sextrovert Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Sextrovert Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches

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Sublime Bronze Ambition

Pat McGrath Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette ($55.00 for 0.42 oz.) is a new, limited edition selection of warm-toned neutrals with mostly shimmers (just one true matte). The palette was impressive as the entire time I used it, I was just so thrilled at how easy it was; that it really was delivering and exceeding expectations. There are a few shades that were quite easily duped, though, and I was surprised that Gold Rush seemed very, very similar to Gold Nectar (in La Vie En Rose).

A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

Gilt Trip

Gilt Trip is a medium gold with warm, orange undertones and a metallic sheen. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly and smoothly on bare skin. The texture was soft to the touch, creamy and easy to pick up with a slew of brushes. The eyeshadow started to fade noticeably on me after nine hours of wear.

Gilt Trip
Gilt Trip
A+

Permanent

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Bronze Struck

Bronze Struck is a rich, golden bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The consistency was soft to the touch with a creamy consistency and moderate slip, yet it was definitely still a powder eyeshadow. It adhered well to bare skin, blended out with little effort, and yielded opaque coverage in one layer. It wore well for nine hours on me before fading slightly.

A+

Permanent

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Copperized

Copperized is a rich, medium-dark copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic shine. It was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was easy to apply and blend out on bare skin. The eyeshadow seemed to melt onto my lid and looked even shinier and smoother a minute or so after application. It stayed on well for nine hours before I noticed any fading.

A+

Permanent

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Illicit

Illicit is a deep brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of micro-shimmer over a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that was buildable to full coverage with less than a layer more. The texture was velvety and smooth, soft without being powdery, and blendable on bare skin. It wore well for nine hours before it started to fade on me.

Illicit
Illicit
A

Permanent

9.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

Throwing Shade

Throwing Shade is a rich, medium-dark brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was incredibly velvety and soft with just a touch of powderiness in the pan, but I didn’t have any trouble applying it to bare skin as the eyeshadow blended out with ease and diffused well along the edges. It had opaque color coverage that lasted nicely for nine hours on me.

A

Permanent

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
96%
Total

Gold Rush

Gold Rush is a molten, golden copper with warm undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, creamy texture that yielded tons of pigment with very little product (less than you’d think!). The eyeshadow went on my lids beautifully with even coverage that nearly blended itself to perfection. It wore well for nine hours on me before fading a bit.

Gold Rush
Gold Rush
A+

Permanent

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
99%
Total

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition | Look Details

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition | Look Details

Pat McGrath Sublime Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Sublime Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Gilt Trip Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gilt Trip Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Struck Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Struck Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Copperized Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Copperized Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Illicit Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Illicit Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Throwing Shade Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Throwing Shade Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Rush Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Rush Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition | Look Details

Pat McGrath Sublime Bronze Ambition | Look Details

Pat McGrath Sublime Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Sublime Look | Look Details

Pat McGrath Gilt Trip Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gilt Trip Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Struck Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Bronze Struck Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Copperized Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Copperized Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Illicit Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Illicit Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Throwing Shade Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Throwing Shade Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Rush Eyeshadow

Pat McGrath Gold Rush Eyeshadow

MAC Supernatural Dazzle Dazzleshadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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Oh So Gilty

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a light-medium gold with warm, orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation applied dry with a soft, blendable texture that was a touch dry. There was minimal fallout during application, and it wore well for eight hours with very little fallout as well. If used with a dampened brush, it was slightly better, though.

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.

Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.

Ingredients

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

Shine De-light

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a pale lavender with cool undertones and a chunky, sparkling finish. It had very sheer coverage when I worked with it on its own, just dry, as it was looser and rather chunky with less of a base color. This is a shade I could see patted on top of cream eyeshadows or used with a dampened brush (which yielded more medium coverage). On its own, it stayed on well for a few hours and had lots of fallout.

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.

Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Midnight Shine

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep, plummy brown with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff when applied dry, but it was more loosely pressed and chunky enough that it did not go on evenly and had tons of fallout during application as a result. I could salvage the shade by using it with a dampened brush, which helped to combine the powder and sparkles for richer coverage and better adhesion. On its own, it lasted for seven hours with some fallout.

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.

Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Dazzle Style

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium, reddish bronze with warm, golden sparkle and a pearly sheen. It had rich color payoff applied dry, though it deepened slightly when applied with a dampened brush. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without resulting in tons of fallout during application. It wore well for eight hours with slight fallout over time.

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.

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Ingredients

It's About Shine

MAC It’s All About Shine Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a pale, white gold with large, chunky sparkle and a metallic finish. It had sheer coverage on its own, and when I used a dampened brush, it amped up the pigmentation incredibly (though it’s supposed to be pigmented dry). This shade was hard to apply dry, as there was little underlying pigment and such large sparkle that there was little that adhered to the lid and lots that dropped below the lid. If you’re someone who tends to use tacky primers or doesn’t mind using a dampened brush, it might still appeal, but as it’s described, it was a big miss.

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.

Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Dreamy Beams

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow ($18.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a dark, rosy brown with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. The consistency was drier and more loosely-pressed in the pan, which resulted in slightly uneven applciation and semi-opaque color payoff (when used dry). To improve it, I’d recommend using a dampened brush, which helped to combine the powder and sparkles more and yielded more opaque, smoother results. On its own, it lasted for eight hours with minimal fallout.

Formula Overview

$18.00/0.05 oz. - $360.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "rich, stay-true pigments" that have a "twinkling sheen" with "minimal fallout." I didn't see it state that the formula could be used wet, but my experience is that it definitely can and often is preferable to apply the shades with a dampened brush to get richer coverage and smoother application. Some shades, however, work well on their own (pigmented, blendable, fairly long-wearing), and they have minimal to light fallout depending on the shades--the chunkier the sparkle, the more likely there is of greater fallout. The texture is soft, sometimes a little drier to the touch, but most shades are blendable.

Browse all of our MAC Dazzleshadow swatches.

Ingredients

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzleshadows | Look Details

MAC Dazzleshadows | Look Details

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Oh So Gilty Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Shine De-light Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Midnight Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzle Style Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC It's About Shine Dazzleshadow

MAC Dazzleshadows | Look Details

MAC Dazzleshadows | Look Details

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

MAC Dreamy Beams Dazzleshadow

ColourPop WKND, Cameo, & Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigments Reviews & Swatches

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WKND

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light gold with warm undertones and pink and gold sparkle. It had sheer coverage applied dry, and I could feel the glittery bits in it, so it wasn’t as smooth compared to less shimmery shades in the formula. When I applied it with a dampened brush (fairly wet), it had opaque coverage that applied more smoothly and intensely. If you’re the type of person who would use it wet and only wet, it has a really pretty, brightening effect on the skin (I think they should have indicated this one as sheer specifically). It wore well for seven hours but had some fallout over time.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

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Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

WKND
WKND
C-

Permanent

7
Product
7
Pigmentation
8
Texture
6.5
Longevity
4
Application
72%
Total

Cameo

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a bright, orange-coral with flecks of gold sparkle over a matte finish. It had a velvety, finely-milled consistency that was very airy in the jar, and it was a shade that worked dry if one wanted something more matte, but in order to get the sparkles to really show up on the lid, it had to be used with a dampened brush. I noticed the sparkles did not seem to go on quite as evenly, though, since they seemed sparser throughout the powder, so sometimes there was a lot in one area and then just a touch in others. It had good pigmentation both dry and wet, though it was deeper and richer wet. It blended out well and lasted for seven hours on me but had some fallout.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

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Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

Cameo
Cameo
C+

Permanent

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
6.5
Longevity
4
Application
79%
Total

Vertigo

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a rich, coral-red with warm undertones and a matte finish with a moderate amount of sparkles. It had semi-opaque with random flecks of sparkle applied dry and intensified to opaque coverage with stronger, more embedded sparkle. I applied it to my eyelid, and the color went on fairly evenly, when used damp (which I was impressed by, since sometimes matte powders do not go on well damp!). There was some fallout during application when used dry as well as during wear more heavily compared to when I wore it after applying it with a dampened brush where there was more minimal fallout but still some over seven hours of wear.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

Vertigo
Vertigo
C+

Permanent

7.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7
Longevity
4
Application
78%
Total

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop WKND Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Cameo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Vertigo Super Star Loose Pigment

Tom Ford Extreme Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

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SS18

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark black with neutral-to-warm undertones and lots of glitter and finer sparkle. It had good pigmentation and was one of the better Glitter finish shades in the range, as the glitter actually seemed to mix with the underlying base color rather than sit on top of it. The eyeshadow had some fallout during application but most of the glitter seemed to translate onto the lid. The eyeshadow itself was drier so it was harder to diffuse the edge seamlessly. It wore well for eight hours but had some fallout over time.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

SS18
SS18
7
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7
Longevity
4
Application
77%
Total

TFX1

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, golden pewter with subtle, warm olive undertones and a metallic sheen. It had excellent pigmentation paired with a smooth, almost cream-like texture that didn’t feel too slippery or too thick but still had the luxuriousness of creamier formulas. The eyeshadow applied well to bare skin and lasted for nine hours before creasing faintly.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX1
TFX1
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

TFX3

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good pigmentation, though it wasn’t opaque, with a smooth, almost slippery texture, which I felt contributed to making it less pigmented and more prone to applying a bit unevenly. It wore well for eight and a half hours before creasing.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX3
TFX3
8
Product
9
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
9
Longevity
4
Application
83%
Total

TFX4

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a soft, medium-dark copper with warm, brown undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, cream-like texture that was dense without being stiff or too thick. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely. This shade lasted for nine hours on me before it started to show signs of creasing.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX4
TFX4
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

TFX6

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark bluish-purple with strong, cool undertones and a metallic finish with faint micro-sparkle. The texture was dense and a bit heavier, which gave it a thicker appearance on the skin. While it felt creamy to the touch, it seemed to have a little too much slip and responded best to patting and pressing the color, and the edges were harder to diffuse. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX6
TFX6
8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
9
Longevity
4
Application
84%
Total

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty SS18 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX1 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX3 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX4 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX6 Shadow Extreme

Make Up For Ever Gold & Coral Artist Color Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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D410 Gold Nugget

Make Up For Ever D410 Gold Nugget Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a glittery, metallic finish. It had semi-sheer coverage that was somewhat buildable, but the texture was so dense that it ended up stiff and thick, which made it hard to pickup with a brush and a challenge to apply to the lid evenly. When I tried using fingertips to apply, so much product adhered to my fingertip but wouldn’t transfer onto my lid. It lasted for seven hours but had fallout.

The previous version was softer and more pigmented, though the colors were very similar (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

4
Product
7
Pigmentation
6
Texture
5
Longevity
2
Application
53%
Total

S864 Baby Pink

Make Up For Ever S864 Baby Pink Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium pink with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color coverage in a single layer with a moderately dense, slightly firmer texture that was smooth to the touch but harder to pickup with a brush. I had best results by pushing at the surface with a flat, synthetic brush and then patting and pressing onto the lid. The eyeshadow stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading on me.

The previous version was an iridescent finish, and it was significantly lighter and cooler in tone (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total

I746 Watermelon

Make Up For Ever I746 Watermelon Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark, pinky-coral with a satin sheen. It had good color payoff with a smooth, fairly dense texture that took a heavier hand and a stiffer brush to work with (I push at the product to get it onto my brush rather than sweep). It applied fairly well to bare skin and lasted for nine hours on me, but I wish it was softer and more yielding in the pan.

The color was much pinker and less intense compared to the previous version (see side-by-side comparison).

As far as I can tell, there are still shades within the Artist Color Shadow range that aren’t listed as eye safe (in the U.S.), though this information appears in the form of a “face” symbol on the underside of the physical shadow (as opposed to an “eye” symbol). This same type of symbol system was used on their loose and liquid Star Lit products, and if they were appropriate for multiple areas, the label included multiple symbols (like an eye, face, and set of lips). This shade did not have an eye symbol on its label.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

7.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total

ME734 Tangerine

Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, reddish undertones and a golden sheen. The texture was smooth, dense but not too firm, and blendable on my skin. It had rich pigmentation that maintained its intensity over nine and a half hours of wear.

It was very similar to the previous version, just slightly darker (see side-by-side comparison).

As far as I can tell, there are still shades within the Artist Color Shadow range that aren’t listed as eye safe (in the U.S.), though this information appears in the form of a “face” symbol on the underside of the physical shadow (as opposed to an “eye” symbol). This same type of symbol system was used on their loose and liquid Star Lit products, and if they were appropriate for multiple areas, the label included multiple symbols (like an eye, face, and set of lips). This shade did not have an eye symbol on its label.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

M748 Coral

Make Up For Ever M748 Coral Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark pink-coral with a matte finish. The color payoff was fantastic, while the texture was smooth and silky without being powdery as there was some substance to the powder. It applied evenly and blended out easily on my lid. It wore well for nine and a half hours before fading slightly.

The previous version was a satin, so it was shimmery, but it was also much lighter and more orange (see side-by-side comparison).

As far as I can tell, there are still shades within the Artist Color Shadow range that aren’t listed as eye safe (in the U.S.), though this information appears in the form of a “face” symbol on the underside of the physical shadow (as opposed to an “eye” symbol). This same type of symbol system was used on their loose and liquid Star Lit products, and if they were appropriate for multiple areas, the label included multiple symbols (like an eye, face, and set of lips). This shade did not have an eye symbol on its label.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

M402 Mimosa

Make Up For Ever M402 Mimosa Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a vibrant, medium yellow with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, silky consistency that wasn’t too powdery nor was it too firmly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow applied well to bare skin without losing its intensity, but it was easy to blend out as well. It lasted for nine and a half hours on me.

The previous version was a satin, so it had some shimmer, and it was also lighter and a bit brighter(see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

M532 Sugar Coated Candy

Make Up For Ever M532 Sugar Coated Candy Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light, pinky beige with a matte finish and neutral undertones. The consistency was velvety with just a touch of powderiness in the pan, but it was very smooth and blendable on the lid. It had good pigmentation that actually translated onto the skin (could definitely see that it lightened underneath my brow bone). It wore well for nine hours on me before fading.
(see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
87%
Total

Make Up For Ever D410 Gold Nugget Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever D410 Gold Nugget Artist Color Shadow

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A Bright Pink & Orange Eye | Look Details

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Make Up For Ever S864 Baby Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever S864 Baby Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever S864 Baby Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever S864 Baby Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever S864 Baby Pink Artist Color Shadow

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Make Up For Ever I746 Watermelon Artist Color Shadow

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Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever ME734 Tangerine Artist Color Shadow

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Make Up For Ever M748 Coral Artist Color Shadow

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Make Up For Ever Miscellaneous (Matte) Artist Color Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches

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M536 Milk Tea

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a very light brown with soft, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. The texture was velvety and smooth with a touch of dustiness in the pan. It had good color coverage that adhered well to bare skin. The eyeshadow lasted for nine hours on me before fading.

It’s lighter and yellower compared to the original (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

M540 Gray Beige

Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium taupe with subtle, olive undertone and a matte finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, smooth consistency that was easy to work with on the lid. The eyeshadow applied evenly and stayed on well for nine hours before starting to fade on me.

The previous version was much darker and warmer (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

M549 Dark Taupe

Make Up For Ever M549 Dark Taupe Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque in a single layer and buildable to full coverage with a second layer patted on top. The eyeshadow had a soft, velvety texture that had substance to it, so it applied well to bare skin and blended out with ease. It wore well for nine hours on me before fading.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

M600 Pink Brown

Make Up For Ever M600 Pink Brown Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a muted, medium brown with warm, rosy undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft and blendable, though it was a little thinner compared to other shades in the formula, so it did not apply as evenly initially. I was able to diffuse and blend everything out without much work, though. It had good, buildable pigmentation that stayed on well for nine hours.

The previous version was a smidgen warmer (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
84%
Total

M603 Cinnamon

Make Up For Ever M603 Cinnamon Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich color coverage in a single layer paired with a smooth, velvety texture that had enough substance to be easy to work with on bare skin (thinner mattes often require primer or else they don’t blend out well). This shade wore well for nine hours on me before I noticed signs of fading.

The previous version was a Satin finish, so it had more of a sheen, and it was significantly lighter and warmer with orange undertones (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

M619 Espresso

Make Up For Ever M619 Espresso Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark taupe-brown with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that was blendable and fairly easy to use on the lid. The eyeshadow started to fade on me after nine hours of wear.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

M631 Cappuccino

Make Up For Ever M631 Cappuccino Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light-medium brown with warm, golden undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was smooth and velvety without being powdery, so it adhered evenly to bare skin but still blended out with ease. It had rich color payoff that stayed on well for nine and a half hours of wear.

The previous version was lighter and much warmer (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

M647 Speculoos

Make Up For Ever M647 Speculoos Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a light brown with warm, golden undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The eyeshadow felt smooth to the touch without being powdery. It applied well to bare skin, blended out with ease, and lasted for nine hours on me.

The previous version was darker, warmer, and richer overall (see side-by-side comparison).

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

M742 Tomato

Make Up For Ever M742 Tomato Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a rich, orange-red with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had intense pigmentation in a single layer, while the consistency was smooth and almost cream-like as it was denser in the pan. It adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out fairly easily, though it could have been more blendable. The color wore well for 12 hours on me before fading slightly.

The previous version was much lighter and warmer, and it had a satin finish so it also had more of a sheen (see side-by-side comparison).

As far as I can tell, there are still shades within the Artist Color Shadow range that aren’t listed as eye safe (in the U.S.), though this information appears in the form of a “face” symbol on the underside of the physical shadow (as opposed to an “eye” symbol). This same type of symbol system was used on their loose and liquid Star Lit products, and if they were appropriate for multiple areas, the label included multiple symbols (like an eye, face, and set of lips). This shade did not have an eye symbol on its label.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
10
Longevity
4.5
Application
92%
Total

M842 Wine

Make Up For Ever M842 Wine Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark, berry purple with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty consistency. The eyeshadow was fairly easy to work with as it blended out nicely along the edges and could be built up but was a product I’d use over primer for maximum ease of use. It wore well for nine and a half hours before fading noticeably on me.

The previous version was lighter and more muted (see side-by-side comparison).

As far as I can tell, there are still shades within the Artist Color Shadow range that aren’t listed as eye safe (in the U.S.), though this information appears in the form of a “face” symbol on the underside of the physical shadow (as opposed to an “eye” symbol). This same type of symbol system was used on their loose and liquid Star Lit products, and if they were appropriate for multiple areas, the label included multiple symbols (like an eye, face, and set of lips). This shade did not have an eye symbol on its label.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

M842 Wine
M842 Wine
7.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total

M856 Fresh Pink

Make Up For Ever M856 Fresh Pink Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a bright, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a very smooth, velvety consistency that wasn’t powdery and had some substance to it, so it was a pleasure to work with it over bare skin as the color went on evenly and blended out nicely without losing its intensity or coverage. It was richly pigmented and stayed on well for nine hours.

It was slightly warmer than the previous version (see side-by-side comparison).

As far as I can tell, there are still shades within the Artist Color Shadow range that aren’t listed as eye safe (in the U.S.), though this information appears in the form of a “face” symbol on the underside of the physical shadow (as opposed to an “eye” symbol). This same type of symbol system was used on their loose and liquid Star Lit products, and if they were appropriate for multiple areas, the label included multiple symbols (like an eye, face, and set of lips). This shade did not have an eye symbol on its label.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

M860 Powdery Pink

Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink Artist Color Shadow ($17.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium pink with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color coverage, though it was hard to build up to full coverage without a primer. The texture was smooth to the touch, dense, and a touch firmer in the pan compared to other shades. It applied fairly evenly, but I had no trouble with blending it out. This shade wore well for nine hours before fading slightly.

It is darker than the previous version (see side-by-side comparison).

As far as I can tell, there are still shades within the Artist Color Shadow range that aren’t listed as eye safe (in the U.S.), though this information appears in the form of a “face” symbol on the underside of the physical shadow (as opposed to an “eye” symbol). This same type of symbol system was used on their loose and liquid Star Lit products, and if they were appropriate for multiple areas, the label included multiple symbols (like an eye, face, and set of lips). This shade did not have an eye symbol on its label.

Formula Overview

$17.00/0.08 oz. - $212.50 Per Ounce

The original Artist Shadow formula had a creamier, slightly softer, and thicker feel for finishes like Metallic, Iridescent, and Satin, while I felt the original Diamond finish was denser/thicker (heavier almost) and the Matte finish was more powdery but similar in softness and pigmentation (I did not find the original Mattes to be ultra pigmented across the board--semi-opaque to opaque, buildable, which you can see in my original swatches here). By and large, I found the formula to be easy to work with and did not have to spend a lot of time blending or fussing with the shades on the lid.

The new Matte formula has a smoother consistency that has more slip to the touch with less powderiness in the pan, but the pigmentation did seem slightly weaker on average compared to the original formula. The pigmentation of the new Matte formula was still semi-opaque to opaque and buildable but I felt like there were just more shades that were closer to semi-opaque than to opaque. However, shades like M402 Mimosa showed improvement, as it used to be a Satin (see here) and not as easy to work with due to the denser texture. A lot of the shades were similar in color between the formulas, but there were a few that were not (M546 Dark Purple Taupe was a shade with more significant changes; the new version is warmer and lighter). Overall, I did not have any issues applying most of the matte shades to the lid, blending them out, or building up coverage. They lasted between nine and ten hours on me, which was actually a bit longer (on average) compared to the original formula, where the mattes tended to wear between seven and eight hours on me (without primer).

The new Satin formula was the most different; it had weaker pigmentation, felt denser and drier with less give and creaminess. In practice, I did not feel like application was harder or noticeably different other than feeling like more of the shades required two layers for more opaque coverage, though some of the more neutral shades were fairly pigmented in a single layer. I also noticed that this particular finish seemed to be the most culled; there weren't that many shades in it, and I wonder if they did not sell well or something about the finish is harder to produce. There were significant differences in color (and/or undertone) between shades in the new formula and old formula (with the same names) within this finish, too, where most were different rather than only a handful being different. The pigmentation of the new Satin formula was typically semi-opaque and buildable, while they applied evenly, blended out without much effort, and lasted between eight and ten hours (without primer).

The new Iridescent formula was the second most different and more comparable to the Satin finish in terms of overall feel and performance, just with larger shimmer/micro-sparkle. The new formula has a denser consistency (almost "drier" and with less slip) and didn't feel as cream-like, but the powder seemed to pickup better with most brushes and was more consistent in the actual finish--pearly with sparkle--whereas the original formula varied more heavily between pearly and metallic, sparkle and finer shimmer. There were, however, more substantial color and undertone differences between old and new within this formula, like I saw with the Satin formula. Overall, I did not experience any significant issues applying most of the shades to the lid--they were semi-opaque to opaque, fairly buildable, blendable, and long-wearing (eight to ten hours).

The new Metallic formula was the most consistent between old and new for overall feel, performance, and color. There were, of course, a few shades that seemed lighter/darker, cooler/warmer compared to the previous versions, and all those notes will be made within the respective shade's review. I think the new Metallic finish has a more flattering look on the lid, as the consistency wasn't quite as thick, which should make it apply and appear smoother on the lid for more people. There were several shades that seemed slightly deeper or less reflective, while others were as reflective as past versions. The majority of the shades of this finish were very pigmented with a moderately dense, lightly creamy texture that blended out well on the lid and wore between nine and ten hours on me.

The new Diamond finish was noticeably less dense/thick, particularly on the lid, which did make it easier to spread across a larger area and easier to pickup with more types of brushes. I was worried that there would be more fallout, but I haven't noticeable much fallout with the new Diamond shades over the eight to ten hours they last for. Most of them had good pigmentation, though there were a few that were weaker (medium to semi-opaque coverage); a shade like D410 Gold Nugget was a weaker shade before and still is while D326 Lagoon Blue is significantly less pigmented in the new formula.

As I typically do with new eyeshadow formulas, I tested a few shades from each finish over various primers, as I like to see how new formulas interact with different types of primers and if there are any unexpected consequences of using primers (I felt that some of the more silicone-heavy Artist Shadows from before actually applied better without primer). I didn't notice any ill effects of using primers like Smashbox 24-Hour, Marc Jacobs Coconut Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance, or Urban Decay Primer Potion. They all seemed to just help with wear, and with some of the shades that felt drier or had weaker pigmentation, the use of primer seemed to improve initial coverage levels, too.

Browse all of our Make Up For Ever Artist Color Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

7.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
83%
Total

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

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Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M860 Powdery Pink Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

Make Up For Ever M536 Milk Tea Artist Color Shadow

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Make Up For Ever M540 Gray Beige Artist Color Shadow

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Too Faced Natural Matte Eyeshadow Palette (2018) Review & Swatches

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Natural Matte

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018) ($38.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a new, permanent palette that replaces the previously-released Natural Matte palette. The new palette features several new shades, though, so it is similar in concept but not as much in color-to-color. I think that the formula is denser and smoother–more velvety with greater thickness, so most shades are less dry and less thin compared to the previous palette–which made it easier to work with on bare skin for me. I think the quality was more consistent, too, throughout the palette, so as long as you don’t mind a little powderiness (because they’re so soft) and tend to use eyeshadow primer (they could have been longer wearing on their own), I could see it working well.

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Heaven

Heaven is a bright, yellowed beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good color payoff in a single layer, though there was some powderiness in the pan due to how soft and finely-milled the consistency was. This shade stayed on well for seven hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Mica, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Lauroyl Lysine, Fragrance, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methicone, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499).

Heaven
Heaven
8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
83%
Total

Less is More

Less is More is a soft, light-medium brown with warmer undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that wasn’t too soft nor too firmly pressed in the pan. It applied evenly and blended out well on bare skin. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Saccharin, Lauroyl Lysine, Fragrance, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vanillin, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbic Acid, Methicone, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499).

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

Sexpert

Sexpert is a medium brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque and buildable to full coverage with less than half of a layer on top. It had a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t too soft nor was it too firmly pressed in the pan, so it wasn’t powdery but still blended out beautifully. It started to fade noticeably on me after seven and a half hours of wear.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Lauroyl Lysine, Fragrance, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Methicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742).

Sexpert
Sexpert
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Nude Goals

Nude Goals is a bright, light pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. This shade had good color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was velvety to the touch and seemed to have a bit more density than most of the brand’s matte eyeshadows (not so thin). It applied well but had a tendency to cause other shades to turn grayish when worked into them as there was slight fallout. It lasted for seven hours on me.

Ingredients

Mica, Talc, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Methicone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492).

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

Cleavage

Cleavage is a soft, light mauve with warm undertones and a matte finish. It had good pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty consistency that was easy to apply and blended out well on bare skin. There was some denseness to the eyeshadow that helped it apply well without a primer. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Lauroyl Lysine, Fragrance, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Methicone, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).

Cleavage
Cleavage
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

Risky Biz

Risky Biz is a medium-dark, plummy brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation (up to mostly opaque on bare skin, opaque over primer) with a lightly powdery consistency that was thinner and more prone to sheering out. There was slight fallout during application as well. It stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Mica, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Methicone, Fragrance, Lauroyl Lysine, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499, Ci 77491, Ci 77492), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007).

Risky Biz
Risky Biz
7.5
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
78%
Total

Lace Teddy

Lace Teddy is a light peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. The color payoff was good–not quite opaque–with a soft, powdery texture that was finely-milled and silky to the touch, but it was prone to fallout during application. It lasted for seven hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Fragrance, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)

Lace Teddy
Lace Teddy
8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

Au Natural

Au Natural is a light brown with warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft and finely-milled with more substance than I typically expect from Too Faced’s matte eyeshadows. There was some powderiness in the pan, but it applied evenly and blended out easily over bare skin with nearly opaque coverage. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Mica, Talc, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Lauroyl Lysine, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Fragrance, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Methicone, Sorbic Acid, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742).

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Hookup

Hookup is a medium brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff that applied well to bare skin and blended out nicely without losing its intensity or coverage. The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable with just a touch of powderiness in the pan but did not seem to have tons of fallout during application. It stayed on nicely for seven and a half hours.

Ingredients

Mica, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Methicone, Sodium Saccharin, Dimethicone, Lauroyl Lysine, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Fragrance, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbic Acid, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77499, Ci 77492).

Hookup
Hookup
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Less is More Eyeshadow

Too Faced Less is More Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexpert Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexpert Eyeshadow

Too Faced Nude Goals Eyeshadow

Too Faced Nude Goals Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cleavage Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cleavage Eyeshadow

Too Faced Risky Biz Eyeshadow

Too Faced Risky Biz Eyeshadow

Too Faced Lace Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Lace Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Au Natural Eyeshadow

Too Faced Au Natural Eyeshadow

Too Faced Hookup Eyeshadow

Too Faced Hookup Eyeshadow

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Matte Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Less is More Eyeshadow

Too Faced Less is More Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexpert Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexpert Eyeshadow

Too Faced Nude Goals Eyeshadow

Too Faced Nude Goals Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cleavage Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cleavage Eyeshadow

Too Faced Risky Biz Eyeshadow

Too Faced Risky Biz Eyeshadow

Too Faced Lace Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Lace Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Au Natural Eyeshadow

Too Faced Au Natural Eyeshadow

Too Faced Hookup Eyeshadow

Too Faced Hookup Eyeshadow

Tom Ford Private Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

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Black Onyx

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium black with larger, silver glitter over a satin base. The texture was drier and somewhat chunky in the pan, so the base color appeared a bit uneven and ragged along the edges when blended, though it had a thicker feel overall so that most of the glitter seemed to bind with the powder on the lid. This meant less fallout during application and during wear, though there was still some fallout after eight hours of wear. It could have been easier to blend and to apply evenly, while the mostly opaque coverage was the highlight of the shade.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

Black Onyx
Black Onyx
7
Product
9
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7
Longevity
4
Application
76%
Total

Breathless

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium, golden beige with warm undertones and flecks of golden glitter. It had a slightly wet-like feel to it, which reminded me of the brand’s glittery eyeshadows in their quads but with a finer, more pigmented base and finer particles overall. It had good pigmentation that applied evenly with minimal fallout, though there was some fallout that was noticeable after eight hours of wear (when the eyeshadow itself seemed to fade a bit).

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
84%
Total

Loveshade

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a muted, medium coral-orange with warm undertones and a satin finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation, which was buildable to opaque coverage with two layers. The texture was soft and velvety, though a little powdery in the pan. I felt like it applied and worked better in practice than it seemed to an in the initial swatch. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

Loveshade
Loveshade
8.5
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

Naked City

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light peach with warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single stroke, while the consistency was velvety and smooth without being powdery. The color applied beautifully to the skin and blended out nicely. It lasted for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Purple Reign

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color coverage, though it wasn’t opaque and was hard to build up without a primer underneath it. The texture was soft to the touch but was a bit thin, so I felt like it often lost some vibrancy when blended and worked with on the lid. This shade stayed on well for seven hours before fading on me.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

7.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
81%
Total

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Black Onyx Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Breathless Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Loveshade Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Naked City Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Purple Reign Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Private Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

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Silver Screen

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium gray with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was drier and more powdery, which resulted in less pigmented, somewhat uneven coverage that just was much more difficult to work with than it should have been, and the price point just makes all of the work a little more painful to deal with. It lasted for seven hours on me before fading.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

7
Product
9
Pigmentation
7
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4
Application
77%
Total

Smoked Opaline

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark, olive green with warm undertones and a golden, pearly sheen. It was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was just a touch dusty at times, but it applied well to bare skin and blended out with little effort. This shade lasted well for seven and a half hours on me.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

Tempete Bleu

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a blackened, navy blue base with lighter flecks of medium and navy blue sparkles. It had good color payoff, but the texture was chunkier and drier, which resulted in application that had a lot of fallout and additional fallout during wear. It was better applied with a dampened brush, which helped minimize the initial fallout, though there was still fallout during wear. The edges were hard to diffuse evenly, though. The base eyeshadow seemed to start fading on me after seven hours of wear.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

7
Product
9
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
6.5
Longevity
4
Application
76%
Total

Vertigo

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium taupe-brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It was nicely pigmented with a smooth, velvety texture that wasn’t too soft nor too firm in the pan, so there wasn’t any excess product kicked up in the pan when used but I could pickup product easily. The eyeshadow blended out beautifully along the edges and lasted for eight hours.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

Vertigo
Vertigo
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Videotape

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow ($36.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a dark, red-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It had good color payoff with a soft, slightly drier, dustier texture that did not apply that well to bare skin. It was kinder to my lids using primer, where the eyeshadow appeared smoother and more “melted” on the lid. This shade blended out fairly easily on bare skin and stayed on well for seven and a half hours.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.04 oz. - $900.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "unadulterated color" that's "highly pigmented, longwearing, and crease-resistant." The packaging is clever, though for anyone who has more than few eyeshadows in their stash, the compact is rather large relative to the actual pan of product (which is less than average for a full-sized eyeshadow--given the price point, I would have expected closer to 0.07 oz. or even 0.09 oz.). The formula itself varied a lot between shades with enough inconsistency that would make me weary of buying blind online.

The pailette (glitter) finish was most similar to the glittery shades in the brand's eyeshadow quads, though I felt that there was more of a base color/powder coming through and slightly finer, less fleck-like glitter particles. The ultrasuede (matte) finish seemed to have the softest, most finely-milled consistency out of all five finishes. The suede finish is like a satin in my mind--barely-there sheen, whereas the sateen finish seemed to have more noticeable, larger shimmer particles in comparison and was more pearly overall. The vinyl (metallic) finish had a denser texture relative to the other finish but wasn't as creamy or as rich in feel as I would expect based on luxury brand formulations that have been releasing.

The price point is high for singles, which wasn't unexpected given the brand is positioned as a luxury brand. I wish that the quality was higher, and I wish that the formula was more innovative and interesting. I only tried 10 of the 3-shade range, but there wasn't enough within those 10 (which were varied across the finishes) to justify purchasing the remaining shades to review. Some shades were very rich in pigment, others were weaker; some were drier and others were satisfactory; and most wore for around seven hours well.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Private Shadow swatches.

Videotape
Videotape
8
Product
10
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
86%
Total

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Silver Screen Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Smoked Opaline Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Videotape Private Shadow

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

ColourPop Quicksand, Golightly, Badlands, Up Shot, Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigments Reviews & Swatches

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Quicksand

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium-dark, reddish copper with warm undertones and a glittering, metallic finish. There seemed to be a mix of finer pearl and larger sparkle in this particular shade, though the sparkles weren’t as obvious when I used the product with a dampened brush. The dry application yielded semi-opaque coverage, moderate fallout during application, and six-hour wear. The dampened application yielded opaque, smooth pigmentation that didn’t have fallout during application and stayed on well for eight hours.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

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Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Quicksand
Quicksand
B

Permanent

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

Golightly

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium gold with warm, yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. It was another shade that just did not work that well dry; it really is a formula that seems best applied with a dampened brush (and shouldn’t really be marketed for dry use). The texture felt smooth and silky as it was quite finely-milled, but the coverage was hard to get when I worked with it dry, and when I built up the color, there was a fair amount of fallout during application and shorter wear (six hours). If I applied it with a dampened brush, it yielded opaque, even coverage in a single layer and lasted well for eight hours.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Golightly
Golightly
C+

Permanent

7
Product
7.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
78%
Total

Badlands

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a brighter, medium purple with warm undertones and a satin-to-pearl finish. It had more of a satin finish when applied dry, where more of the base color came through, but it intensified to a more pearly sheen when applied with a dampened brush. The texture was silky to the touch but had some fallout when applied to the lid dry, so it was easier to work with it using a dampened brush to get better coverage and less fussy application. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me dry and almost eight and a half hours dampened.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarines (CI 77007). *Not intended for use on the lips.

Badlands
Badlands
B-

Permanent

8
Product
8.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total

Up Shot

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium green with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. Applied dry, it had semi-sheer coverage with more of a satin-to-pearl finish that had some fallout during application and lasted for six hours on my lids. Applied wet, it had rich color payoff with a smoother, easier application that had very little fallout and lasted for eight hours on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Hydrogenated Polybutene, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). *Not intended for use on the lips.

Up Shot
Up Shot
B-

Permanent

7.5
Product
8
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
80%
Total

Baby Roo

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium purple with warm undertones and flecks of copper micro-sparkle and smaller frosted shimmer. It had sheer coverage applied dry, but it intensified to mostly opaque coverage when applied with a dampened brush. It wasn’t a shade I’d recommend unless you tend to use your loose eyeshadows with dampened brushes or over tacky bases. The texture was soft and finely-milled, so it blended out well along the edges but had some fallout if I worked with it dry. On its own, it lasted for six hours (dry) and eight hours (dampened).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). *Not intended for use on the lips.

Baby Roo
Baby Roo
C-

Permanent

7
Product
6
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7
Longevity
4
Application
71%
Total

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Quicksand Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

ColourPop Spring 2018 Look | Look Details

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Golightly Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Badlands Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Up Shot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Baby Roo Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Review & Swatches

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Vacation Mode

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($12.00 for 0.21 oz.) is almost cool-toned but really is a warmer-toned set of shades. The deepest shade (Round Trip) was a miss for me it as it was drier and harder to blend out, though I was able to make it work with some patience. The other three shades were lovely to use.

B+

Limited Edition

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
89%
Total

Round Trip

Round Trip is a dirty, blackened purple with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation with a drier, firmer consistency that tended to go on unevenly. I was able to diffuse and even out the application with some effort, so it was workable, and it was a bit easier to use over primer (and it had better initial coverage, too). It started to fade noticeably on me after eight hours of wear.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

C-

Limited Edition

6
Product
7
Pigmentation
7
Texture
8.5
Longevity
3
Application
70%
Total

Mahalo

Mahalo is a soft lavender with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft, smooth, and creamy enough to be easy to pick up and yield opaque coverage in a single layer but still adhered evenly on the skin. It wore well for eight hours on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Mahalo
Mahalo
A-

Limited Edition

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Teeny Bikini

Teeny Bikini is a light-medium, rosy mauve with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a smooth, velvety texture that was denser and more substantial than the typical matte, so it yielded opaque, even coverage layered on bare skin without sheering out too readily. The eyeshadow blended out nicely and lasted for eight hours before fading on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

A

Limited Edition

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

Shotgun

Shotgun is a soft beige with warm, yellow undertones and a frosted sheen. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too loosely or too firmly pressed in the pan. The eyeshadow wore well for eight hours on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Shotgun
Shotgun
A

Limited Edition

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

ColourPop Vacation Mode | Look Details

ColourPop Vacation Mode | Look Details

Colour Pop Round Trip Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Round Trip Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Mahalo Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Mahalo Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Teeny Bikini Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Teeny Bikini Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Shotgun Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Shotgun Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop Vacation Mode Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

ColourPop Vacation Mode | Look Details

ColourPop Vacation Mode | Look Details

Colour Pop Round Trip Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Round Trip Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Mahalo Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Mahalo Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Teeny Bikini Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Teeny Bikini Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Shotgun Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Shotgun Pressed Powder Shadow

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eyeshadow Palette (2018) Review & Swatches

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Natural Eyes

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018) ($38.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a new, permanent neutral eyeshadow palette that’s an update to the brand’s long-time favorite, Natural Eyes. I’m not sure how well it compares to the last edition, as the one I have is actually from 2009 and isn’t quite the same (different packaging and shades are slightly different, too). I can say that I think the matte formula used in the palette is an upgrade from Too Faced’s more typical matte formula used in their various palettes, as it had more substance to it so they were less dusty, more pigmented, and better applying. The eyeshadows had a sweet, vanilla scent emanating from them, which may be a deal-breaker for some.

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Heaven

Heaven is a light, yellowed beige with warm undertones and a matte finish. It was moderately powdery in the pan but very finely-milled and almost velvety. It had good pigmentation and did not sheer out too readily on my skin, so I could actually see it lightening/brightening an rea on my skin tone. I did find that the powderiness made it prone to fallout while applying it, so it often turned crease colors grayish when I used it on my brow bone. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Mica, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Lauroyl Lysine, Fragrance, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Vanillin, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Dimyristate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Sorbic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methicone, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopherol, Carmine (Ci 75470), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499).

Heaven
Heaven
8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

Cashmere Bunny

Cashmere Bunny is a soft, medium brown with warm, yellowish undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent color payoff with a smooth, silky texture that was a touch powdery in the pan but not on the eye. It blended out well and lasted for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin. May Contain (+/-): Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Sexspresso

Sexspresso is a dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was nearly opaque in one layer, while the consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable on my skin. It started to fade noticeably on me after seven and a half hours of wear.

Ingredients

Mica, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Saccharin, Zinc Stearate, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Talc, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Silk Teddy

Silk Teddy is a light peach with warm , orange undertones and a frosted sheen. The texture was lightly powdery, though very soft and blendable on my skin. It had nearly opaque color payoff that applied evenly and stayed on well for seven hours on my lids.

Ingredients

Mica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Boron Nitride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Methicone, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8
Texture
7.5
Longevity
5
Application
83%
Total

Push-up (2018)

Push-up (2018) is a medium-dark, rosy bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good color coverage in a single layer, though it wasn’t quite opaque. The texture was slightly looser and drier, but it applied well when I pressed and patted it on rather than swept the eyeshadow onto my skin. It would work particularly well with a dampened brush or over a primer. It wore well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Mica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Talc, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Boron Nitride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Methicone, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin, Carmine (Ci 75470), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Ferric Ferrocyanide (Ci 77510), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

8
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total

Erotica

Erotica is a medium-dark, plummy taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of gold micro-sparkle over a matte finish. It had rich color payoff in one layer. There was some fallout during application and later on during wear due to the larger sparkles, but it wasn’t too noticeable. The texture was smooth to the touch, slightly drier and more firmly-pressed, but it applied evenly and blended out with little work. It lasted for eight hours on me.

Ingredients

Talc, Mica, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Saccharin, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Methicone, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin, Zinc Stearate, Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

Erotica
Erotica
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
88%
Total

Strip Poker

Strip Poker is a light brown with warm, golden undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent pigmentation with a soft, velvety texture that wasn’t too softly nor too firmly pressed in the pan, so it was easy to work with and wasn’t messy in the pan. The eyeshadow stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Mica, Talc, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Lauroyl Lysine, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Methicone, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin, Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

Honey Pot

Honey Pot is a medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was soft, more loosely -pressed but not messy to work with. It had good color payoff that applied evenly and smoothly to bare skin. The color wore well for eight hours on me.

Ingredients

Mica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Zinc Stearate, Sodium Saccharin, Talc, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Boron Nitride, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

Honey Pot
Honey Pot
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
90%
Total

Chocolate Martini

Chocolate Martini is a medium-dark brown with warm undertones and flecks of gold and olive shimmer. It had rich pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty texture that applied evenly and blended out fairly well. This shade stayed on well for seven and a half hours on me.

Ingredients

Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract/Oryza Sativa Extract, Talc, Sodium Saccharin, Methicone, Aluminum Dimyristate, Benzyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil/Cocos Nucifera Oil, Coumarin, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Lauroyl Lysine, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Poloxamer 338, Silica, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Vanillin, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891).

8
Product
10
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
86%
Total

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cashmere Bunny Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cashmere Bunny Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexspresso Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexspresso Eyeshadow

Too Faced Silk Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Silk Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Push-up (2018) Eyeshadow

Too Faced Push-up (2018) Eyeshadow

Too Faced Erotica Eyeshadow

Too Faced Erotica Eyeshadow

Too Faced Strip Poker Eyeshadow

Too Faced Strip Poker Eyeshadow

Too Faced Honey Pot Eyeshadow

Too Faced Honey Pot Eyeshadow

Too Faced Chocolate Martini Eyeshadow

Too Faced Chocolate Martini Eyeshadow

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection (2018)

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Natural Eyes / Natural Matte | Look Details

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Heaven Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cashmere Bunny Eyeshadow

Too Faced Cashmere Bunny Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexspresso Eyeshadow

Too Faced Sexspresso Eyeshadow

Too Faced Silk Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Silk Teddy Eyeshadow

Too Faced Push-up (2018) Eyeshadow

Too Faced Push-up (2018) Eyeshadow

Too Faced Erotica Eyeshadow

Too Faced Erotica Eyeshadow

Too Faced Strip Poker Eyeshadow

Too Faced Strip Poker Eyeshadow

Too Faced Honey Pot Eyeshadow

Too Faced Honey Pot Eyeshadow

Too Faced Chocolate Martini Eyeshadow

Too Faced Chocolate Martini Eyeshadow


Tom Ford Extreme Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

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TFX7

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep purple with subtle, cool undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation but did not build up well. It might appear dry in the swatch, but it was actually too slippery so the pigment did not go on smoothly and resulted in a more uneven layer of product, though the sparkly bits seemed to adhere better as a result. It was hard to apply this one in a flattering way without patting it on top of another eyeshadow to add sparkle. It lasted for eight hours with slight fallout.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX7
TFX7
6.5
Product
8
Pigmentation
7
Texture
8
Longevity
3
Application
72%
Total

TFX8

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was smooth to the touch, almost cream-like, but had a moderate amount of slip that I felt made it harder to apply evenly and smoothly to bare skin as the color moved around as I tried to blend it. It had semi-opaque color payoff, and I was only able to get it to full coverage if I applied it with fingertips and avoided blending it. This shade stayed on well for nine hours on me.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX8
TFX8
7.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
7
Texture
9.5
Longevity
4
Application
82%
Total

TFX9

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, navy blue with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff with a smooth, moderately dense texture that was slightly creamy but wasn’t too slippery like some of the previously-reviewed shades were. It applied well to bare skin and blended out well. It lasted for eight and a half hours on me.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX9
TFX9
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

TFX10

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a dirty, blackened brown with warm, olive undertones and flecks of green and gold sparkle. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a smooth, moderately dense consistency that wasn’t too stiff to work with. The eyeshadow applied evenly to bare skin and had minimal fallout over an eight-hour wear time.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX10
TFX10
9
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
91%
Total

TFX11

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, emerald green with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling sheen. It had good color coverage that applied well to bare skin with even, smooth application. The eyeshadow felt lightly creamy with moderate density and good blendability. It wore well for nine hours on me before creasing faintly.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX11
TFX11
9
Product
9
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

TFX13

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with soft, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had excellent pigmentation in a single layer, while the consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too dense or too loosely pressed in the pan. This shade wore well for nine hours before I noticed slight creasing.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX13
TFX13
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX7 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX8 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX9 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX10 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX11 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX13 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Extreme Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 3)

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TFX14

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a rich, molten gold with strong, warm yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. The eyeshadow was moderately dense and had noticeable slip (felt like a silicone primer in a way), and while it didn’t seem pigmented initially, it did seem to be more yielding and pliable after a couple of uses (though I feel like that shouldn’t be necessary and certainly not at this price point!). It applied well to bare skin and was buildable even during the first uses. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX14
TFX14
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
89%
Total

TFX15

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep red with warm undertones and flecks of lighter pink glitter over a matte finish. I thought that if any brand could innovate in the glitter eyeshadow category, perhaps it would be Tom Ford at this price point, but I wasn’t seeing it. The texture of the powder was denser and rather pigmented, but the glitter separated away from the base. There was a ton of glitter, so it did translate, but the product did have to be applied with a brush as fingertips were useless–all the glitter stuck to my fingertip and wouldn’t transfer to my lid at all. There was a ton of fallout, nonstop, that it was really hard for me to test these as my eyes watered and felt irritated throughout the day, and there were a few instances where I just couldn’t make it and my eyes were bloodshot.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX15
TFX15
4
Product
9
Pigmentation
7
Texture
4
Longevity
2
Application
58%
Total

TFX16

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a medium, pinky lavender with flecks of pale gold glitter over a more matte finish. It was incredibly powdery and drier with a ton of fallout during application and nonstop fallout during wear. It was difficult to apply with any evenness or vibrancy, and it just looked like a mess from start to finish.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX16
TFX16
2
Product
8
Pigmentation
4
Texture
2
Longevity
0
Application
36%
Total

TFX17

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, bluish-teal with flecks of lighter blue glitter. It had opaque color payoff in a single layer, and the texture was definitely firmer, denser, and creamier–almost wet in a way–compared to other shades. The glitter binded a lot better with the underlying powder, and this ended up being one of the few shades that applied fairly well and lasted without an eight-hour thunderstorm of glitter. There was some fallout, but it wasn’t too bad (for a glitter eyeshadow).

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX17
TFX17
8
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7
Longevity
4.5
Application
84%
Total

TFX19

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a pale, bluish gray with flecks of gold and silver glitter over a matte finish. It was incredibly powdery and had semi-sheer coverage and tons of loose glitter that pretty much fell right off wherever I applied it. There was so little adhesion to the lid that there was almost no fallout during wear… as there was nothing left to fall. This type of release from a luxury brand is what makes people reluctant to even consider spending $36 on a single eyeshadow–why would they when the quality is so low?

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX19
TFX19
1
Product
4
Pigmentation
3
Texture
2
Longevity
0
Application
22%
Total

TFX20

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme ($36.00 for 0.03 oz.) is a deep, orange-yellow base with flecks of gold glitter. The base was decently pigmented, and there was a ton of gold glittery bits that translated onto the lid so long as I used a brush (the glitter just stuck to fingertips mercilessly otherwise). It applied unevenly and had a lot of fallout when blended with continued fallout throughout the day. It did not wear well at all.

Formula Overview

$36.00/0.03 oz. - $1200.00 Per Ounce

The formula is split into two finishes--metallics (Foil) and glitters (Glitter)--and the performance depends largely on the finish. In general, the formula is supposed to "glide" on with an "ultra-thin, water-resistant gloss of color onto the lids." Though each compact seemed to be the appropriate size for a standalone eyeshadow, they only contain 0.03 oz. a pop, which made them some of the smaller single eyeshadows on the market. There were some really lovely shades but enough inconsistency that for the price point, it never amounted to being an impressive range.

The Foil finishes have a softer, more yielding powder base that have moderate to high shine (some are actually metallic, some are more pearly) with better color payoff, easier application, and better wear. The Foils tended to be creamier and smoother with better adhesion and blending on the lid, though there were a few shades that seemed to have too much slip and a tendency to go on unevenly or blend out unevenly during application. For the most part, though, the Foils were good eyeshadows and were easy to work with.

The Glitter finish shades are supposed to have "micronized glitter" and find that they don't really work as well as intended. They have more powdery base colors and larger flecks of micro-glitter, so that they tend not to bind as well and result in fallout during application or get lost in a brush. I tried applying with fingertips but the majority (like 90%!) of the glitter sticks to the fingertips and doesn't budge. Due to the more powdery base, they did not work particularly well with a dampened brush either. Your best bet would be to pat them on top of a cream eyeshadow or tacky base.

Browse all of our Tom Ford Beauty Shadow Extreme swatches.

Ingredients

TFX20
TFX20
3
Product
6
Pigmentation
5
Texture
4
Longevity
1.5
Application
43%
Total

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Private Shadows / Shadow Extremes | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX15 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX16 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX17 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX19 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty TFX20 Shadow Extreme

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

Tom Ford Beauty Extreme / Private Shadows | Look Details

ColourPop Lifted, Mulholland, Typhoon, Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigments Reviews & Swatches

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Lifted

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a pearl-to-metallic finish. Applied dry, it had sheer coverage that had a lot of fallout during application unless patted over a tacky base. The texture was incredibly finely-milled and silky to the touch, so it was quite blendable, but it really needed to be applied using a dampened brush, where the coverage was opaque, application was even and had minimal fallout, and the entire product came into its own. I just wouldn’t bother with this formula if dry application was the primary use. I think you can top off or build up application with slightly dry product, but it really calls for wet/damp application to work well. On its own, it lasted for six hours dry and eight hours when applied wet.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Lifted
Lifted
C+

Permanent

7.5
Product
7
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
78%
Total

Mulholland

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a medium, golden bronze with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. Applied in thin layers, I could achieve more opaque coverage when I built it up using it dry, but again, I highly recommend applying the product using a dampened brush, which yielded opaque, smooth color payoff in a single layer and had little fallout during application. The loose eyeshadow wore well for seven hours applied dry and nine hours applied wet.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Copper Powder (CI 77400), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

B

Permanent

8
Product
8
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
83%
Total

Typhoon

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a pale beige with warm undertones and silver and blue glitter. It had good pigmentation dry and damp actually, but the glitter adhered better and more evenly when used with a dampened brush. The consistency was velvety and finely-milled, and it was easy to blend out on my lid. There was some fallout during wear, though, particularly when applied dry (six hours) compared to dampened application (eight hours).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Typhoon
Typhoon
B-

Permanent

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
7
Longevity
4.5
Application
82%
Total

Honeypot

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment ($5.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a light silver with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic finish. It had semi-opaque color payoff applied dry, which made it one of the more pigmented shades for dry application, but it did intensify to opaque coverage and had a much shinier finish when used with a dampened brush. The dampened application was definitely preferred to minimize fallout, increase coverage, and even made wear time better (from seven to eight hours).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.07 oz. - $71.43 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed be a wet/dry formula that has less intense shine when applied dry and a more metallic finish when applied wet. They're a finely-milled, loose powder that can be used on eyes, lips, and cheeks. Not wholly surprising, they tended to perform best applied with a dampened brush or over a lightly tacky primer. They can be a little messy to work with if you are not used to loose eyeshadows, but I did not find them any better or worse than the average loose formula. The pigmentation varied a lot from shade to shade, though most shades had more pigmentation when applied with a dampened brush along with greater shine.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Super Star Loose Pigment swatches.

Ingredients

Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Powder (CI 77000), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891). *Not intended for use on the lips.

Honeypot
Honeypot
B

Permanent

8
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
86%
Total

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop Pink & Plum Look | Look Details

ColourPop Pink & Plum Look | Look Details

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Lifted Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop Pink & Plum Look | Look Details

ColourPop Pink & Plum Look | Look Details

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Mulholland Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Typhoon Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

Colour Pop Honeypot Super Star Loose Pigment

ColourPop It’s All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Palette Review & Swatches

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It's All Wild

Colour Pop It’s All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Palette ($12.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a very warm, fiery set of neutrals that comes together to create a deep, rich look. The mattes were quite pigmented and easy enough to work with, while the shimmer had a bit more slip than ideal for usage dry, so it was best applied with a dampened brush or fingertips to maximize coverage and evenness.

A-

Limited Edition

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
92%
Total

Passport

Passport is a medium copper with warm, golden shimmer and a metallic finish. It had good color coverage with a soft, more loosely pressed texture that had moderate slip. I found it to be the type of shade that applied better by patting and pressing onto the lid with a flat, synthetic brush or applying it with a lightly dampened brush, which helped the eyeshadow go on more smoothly. This shade stayed on well for eight hours.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Passport
Passport
B+

Limited Edition

8
Product
10
Pigmentation
8
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
87%
Total

Tan Line

Tan Line is a medium brown with warm, orange undertones and a matte finish. The pigmentation was opaque in a single layer, while the eyeshadow felt velvety and smooth with a soft, blendable texture that was easy to use. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading slightly.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Tan Line
Tan Line
A

Limited Edition

10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
97%
Total

Bonfire

Bonfire is a dark brown with warm, red undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, velvety consistency that was more substantial so it wasn’t dusty or prone to sheering out, but it took a little extra effort to really diffuse the edges as it was so pigmented. The eyeshadow stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Bonfire
Bonfire
A-

Limited Edition

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
4.5
Application
92%
Total

Malibu

Malibu is a medium, reddish orange with warm undertones and a matte finish. The color coverage was fantastic, while the texture was blendable and soft enough, though there was a little dryness present (which I have sometimes found with true red shades but less so in oranges). It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Malibu
Malibu
A-

Limited Edition

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

ColourPop It's All Wild | Look Details

ColourPop It's All Wild | Look Details

Colour Pop Passport Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Passport Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Tan Line Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Tan Line Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Bonfire Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Bonfire Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Malibu Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Malibu Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

Colour Pop It's All Wild Pressed Powder Shadow Collection

ColourPop It's All Wild | Look Details

ColourPop It's All Wild | Look Details

Colour Pop Passport Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Passport Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Tan Line Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Tan Line Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Bonfire Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Bonfire Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Malibu Pressed Powder Shadow

Colour Pop Malibu Pressed Powder Shadow

ColourPop Festival Essentials Pressed Powder Shadows Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

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BPM

Colour Pop BPM Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with warm, orange undertones and a frosted sheen. It had good pigmentation with a soft, smooth consistency that wasn’t too firmly nor too softly pressed in the pan, which made it easy to pickup, to apply, and to blend out. It wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

BPM
BPM
A-

Permanent

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Hop On

Colour Pop Hop On Pressed Pigment ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, medium red with subtle warm undertones and a matte finish. It had rich pigmentation that applied evenly and smoothly to the skin. The texture was slightly thinner and drier to the touch, but I didn’t have any issues diffusing or blending out the color in practice. Worth noting, it is a Pressed Pigment and therefore comes with the warning that it is not intended for use on the eye area. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before there was slight fading.

Ingredients

Talc, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

Hop On
Hop On
A-

Permanent

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Bratty

Colour Pop Bratty Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, tangerine orange with warm, orange and yellow undertones and a mostly matte finish. It seemed matte in the pan, but I swear I detected very, very faint pearl strewn through it when I swatched it. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a velvety smooth texture that wasn’t too powdery and had enough substance to it that it did not sheer away too readily. It lasted for eight hours on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).

Bratty
Bratty
A-

Permanent

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
92%
Total

Chauffeur

Colour Pop Chauffeur Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, light-medium tangerine orange with warm, yellow undertones and a golden, metallic sheen. The color payoff was opaque, while the eyeshadow had a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was easy to work with on the lid. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

DIMETHICONE, BORON NITRIDE, LAUROYL LYSINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TALC, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, MICA (CI 77019), BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (CI 77163), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), RED 40 LAKE (CI 16035), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).

Chauffeur
Chauffeur
A

Permanent

9
Product
10
Pigmentation
9
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
93%
Total

Comeback Kid

Colour Pop Comeback Kid Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy-pink with warm undertones and a golden sheen. The eyeshadow had good pigmentation, though not quite opaque in one layer. The consistency was smooth, soft and a little more loosely-pressed in the pan compared to other shades. It applied best by patting and pressing on as a result. The color wore well for eight hours on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Dimethicone, Boron Nitride, Magnesium Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Carmine (CI 75470), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).

B+

Permanent

8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
88%
Total

Lay Low

Colour Pop Lay Low Pressed Powder Shadow ($5.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium coral with strong, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. There was very fine (and only a faint amount) shimmer that seemed to improve the texture and blendability while still leaving behind a mostly matte finish to the eye in person. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer, blended out nicely, and stayed on for eight hours before it started to fade on me.

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.04 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

The new Pressed Powder Shadow formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with an “ultra-velvety and silky” texture that is “long-wearing” and “adheres easily to the eyes.” Most of the shades have semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation that applies well to bare skin, blends out without issue, and lasts for seven to eight hours. The matte eyeshadows tend to be a little more powdery, though soft and finely-milled, in the pan, while the shimmers have a creamier, dense consistency. Occasionally, the more sparkly or metallic shades apply better with fingertips or a dampened brush.

Browse all of our Colour Pop Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Talc, Boron Nitride, Zinc Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Magnesium Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Mica (CI 77019), Red 40 Lake (CI 16035), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140).

Lay Low
Lay Low
A

Permanent

9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
94%
Total

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