Sydney Grace Graceful Confusion, Lavender Hill, Charming Chaos, Opulence Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Lavender Hill
Sydney Grace Lavender Hill Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a medium, brighter lavender with cooler undertones and warmer, fine golden pearl that gave it a shiny, metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sydney Grace Euphoria (P, $8.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- JD Glow Plum (P, $7.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- JD Glow Lavender (P, $7.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fluff (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Totally Worth It (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Mythical (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop So Devoted (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Spellbound (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Tonic (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Mind’s Eye (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. – $104.17 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 Fluorphlogopite, 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.
Graceful Confusion
Sydney Grace Graceful Confusion Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a blackened plum with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly sparkling, metallic sheen.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sydney Grace Pardoned Completely (PiP, $6.25) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Digital (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Your Best (PiP, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Commons (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. – $104.17 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 Fluorphlogopite, 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.
Charming Chaos
Sydney Grace Charming Chaos Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep taupe with neutral-to-cool undertones and an intense, metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, slightly more loosely-pressed compared to typical
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (9 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Sydney Grace Fallen Empire (LE, $6.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Albert (PiP, $6.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Eleganza (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Frosted Morning (P, $6.25) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Divine Mink (PiP, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- LORAC Luna (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Armor (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (329M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Mushroom (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
- Viseart Argente (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. – $104.17 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 Fluorphlogopite, 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.
Opulence
Sydney Grace Opulence Pressed Pigment Shadow ($6.25 for 0.06 oz.) is a darker gray-taupe with cool undertones and a metallic finish. This was previously released in 2021 mystery bags.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, moderately-dense but not stiff
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Natasha Denona Gray-Brown (38M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Soft Cashmere #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Argente (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Mushroom (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Platinum Dusk (PiP, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Somber (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Foliage (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Make Up For Ever ME554 Gunmetal (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia Libra (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fallen Empire (LE, $6.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.25/0.06 oz. – $104.17 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 Fluorphlogopite, 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.