Biscotti
Sydney Grace Biscotti Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light-medium beige with subtle, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a moderately-dense, almost cream-like consistency that almost “melted” when applied to bare skin. It wore nicely for nine hours before fading visibly.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sephora Wizard (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia Cyborg (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Blind (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Antares (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Fly by Twilight (LE, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Funny Bunny (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Vape (DC, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sidewalks (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Kali (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn’t have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
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Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Safari
Sydney Grace Safari Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, golden bronze with warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had full color payoff that adhered well to bare skin and diffused with ease along the edges without losing its intensity or shine. The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and denser without being too thick. It stayed on well for nine hours before showing signs of wear.
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Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Huda Beauty Dubai (Remastered) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace I Don’t Know (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Omigaud It’s Gold (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Shake Down (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Spectrum (101K) (2020) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Smog (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
- Persona Bombshell (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn’t have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Super Star
Sydney Grace Super Star Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a light-medium, muted blue with cool undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture was lightly creamy, moderately dense but not too thick and picked up easily with a dry brush. It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Clarins Midnight #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Cool Breeze (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Indigo Nights (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Mediterranean (LE, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Skywalk (DC, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Fantasize (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Tilt (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Billie Jean (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #23 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Hypnotique (LE, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn’t have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.
Inertia
Sydney Grace Inertia Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a blackened purple with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my skin. The consistency was moderately dense, not too thick, and picked up well with a dry brush. It wore well for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Dance Party (P, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Fathoms Deep (P, $20.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Anastasia OA (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty About Last Night No. 11 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Amethyst (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Ciate Own It (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Panthertized (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Stila Spellbound (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Winter 2018 #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar).
- NARS Argentina (P, $22.00) is lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn’t have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
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.