Low Battery
Give Me Glow Low Battery Matte Pressed Pigment ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a vivid, medium red with neutral-to-cool undertones and a matte finish. It was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth consistency that was far smoother than most matte red shades of this vibrancy, which was a pleasant surprise.
There was a bit of powderiness, and I felt like a little went a long way, so a lighter hand was better for working with this shade to avoid fallout. The product blended out well without losing its intensity. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before fading and did leave a stain behind.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Anastasia D3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 3) (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Black Cherry (LE, $4.50) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Viseart Bright Editorial #9 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Comet (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Apple Strawberry (LE, $6.99) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Sauce (PiP, $6.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- By Beauty Bay Poppy (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Daiquiri (PiP, $4.50) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Ace Beaute Desire (DC, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense–they’re rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it’s just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I’d use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows–often lighter and more mid-tone–were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
product is “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.” Brands in the US typically market these
products as “Pigments” (instead of “Eyeshadow”), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or
the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the
FDA.
Some color additives in “Pigments” have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the
eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions:
FDA/CosIng.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Heartbreaker
Give Me Glow Heartbreaker Matte Pressed Pigment ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a neon pink with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had intense color coverage with a soft, blendable texture that wasn’t too powdery nor too softly pressed into the pan. The product applied evenly and blended out well along the edges without sheering out too readily. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading but left a slight stain behind.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Sweet Peach (P, $7.30) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Take a Sip (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop My Milkshake (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia B1 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia’s Place Zulu #8 (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- Anastasia C5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Fuchsia Fury (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop West End (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Fuchsia (136CP) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense–they’re rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it’s just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I’d use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows–often lighter and more mid-tone–were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
product is “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.” Brands in the US typically market these
products as “Pigments” (instead of “Eyeshadow”), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or
the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the
FDA.
Some color additives in “Pigments” have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the
eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions:
FDA/CosIng.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Flamingo
Give Me Glow Flamingo Matte Pressed Pigment ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a vivid, neon pink-leaning coral with a matte finish. The texture was smooth, blendable, and not too powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan. It had opaque pigmentation that wore well for eight and a half hours before fading, though it stained a bit.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Glaminatrix Darling (P, $7.30) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Anemone (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Cosmic Blaze (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Nothing Personal (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Love (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Melon (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Meet Me on Mars (P, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Anastasia Bloom (LE, $12.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Flamingo Dream (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Soul (297CM) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense–they’re rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it’s just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I’d use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows–often lighter and more mid-tone–were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Pigment swatches.
product is “not intended for use in the immediate eye area.” Brands in the US typically market these
products as “Pigments” (instead of “Eyeshadow”), and there is often a warning on the back of packaging or
the label. The product includes color additives that are not approved for usage on the eyes per the
FDA.
Some color additives in “Pigments” have no usage restrictions in the EU, per CosIng, and can be used on the
eyes. We recommend checking ingredients to confirm current safety assessment/restrictions:
FDA/CosIng.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Last Summer
Give Me Glow Last Summer Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a darker peach with warmer, more orange undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque, buildable color coverage with a smooth, more velvety and substantial texture that was lightly powdery in the pan but blendable and not prone to sheering out on my eye. It stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Too Faced Fall for It (LE, $16.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Perch (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Peach Puff (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Gabriella (LE, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop All About It (PiP, $4.50) is more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Enchanted (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Python #8 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Oh So Sassy (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Loungy (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Desk Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense–they’re rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it’s just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I’d use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows–often lighter and more mid-tone–were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Fierce
Give Me Glow Fierce Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a light orange with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was somewhat powdery, so there was light fallout when I worked with it if I wasn’t very careful. It had mostly opaque, buildable color coverage that lasted well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Nekkid (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Meringue (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop New Digs (LE, $4.50) is more muted (90% similar).
- ColourPop Luv (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Creamsicle (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC No Mercy (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Issues (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Carli Bybel Deluxe Edition #1 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cycle (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense–they’re rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it’s just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I’d use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows–often lighter and more mid-tone–were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer)
at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
to the product you’re purchasing, or the brand or retailer’s website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.