Sydney Grace Green (Light) Mystery Bag Review & Swatches (2021)

• Buxom Made of Jade (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
• Huda Beauty Emerald #3 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
• Tom Ford Beauty Soleil et Lune #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• NABLA Cosmetics Atmosphere (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
• Danessa Myricks Titanium (P, $18.00) is warmer (90% similar).
• ColourPop The Fish (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
• ColourPop Up and Up (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
• Clionadh Elixir (P, $5.25) is warmer (85% similar).
• MAC Jealous Girl (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
• Give Me Glow Spring Fling (P, $7.00) 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.

• KVD Beauty Scarab (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
• NABLA Cosmetics Rosemary (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
• Fyrinnae The Alchemist (P, $8.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Natasha Denona Equilibrium (382M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Too Faced Central Perk (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
• Morphe Diva (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
• Coloured Raine Grandeur (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
• Urban Decay C-Note (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
• ColourPop Donna (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
• Dose of Colors Palma (LE, ) is 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.

• Give Me Glow Dirty Martini (PiP, $7.00) is darker (90% similar).
• Sydney Grace Meadow (P, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
• NARS Matcha (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
• Fenty Beauty Thyme is Money (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).
• Lethal Cosmetics Coven (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
• Anastasia A2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
• Terra Moons Ivy (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce

The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte 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.

• ColourPop Team Captain (P, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
• Dose of Colors Cameo (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Melt Cosmetics Chronic (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
• Sydney Grace Siren Call (P, $5.00) is lighter (90% similar).
• Morphe Enchanted (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
• Zoeva Herrengasse (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Sydney Grace Moss (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Sydney Grace Lost (P, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• KVD Beauty Sage (Define) (PiP, ) is darker, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
• Sydney Grace Island Paradise (P, $5.00) is cooler (85% similar).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce

The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte 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.

• Natasha Denona Sculpture (226CM) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
• Chanel Blurry Blue #4 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• MAC Subtly Elegant (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Sydney Grace Cold Brew (Light) (PiP, $5.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• KVD Beauty Sarah (LE, ) is cooler (80% similar).
• ColourPop U Rock (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
• Natasha Denona Glam (324CM) (PiP, ) is lighter (80% similar).
• MAC Naked Lights (LE, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
• NARS Kingston (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce

The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.

Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte 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.

• Coloured Raine Unexpected (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
• Sydney Grace Levy (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Natasha Denona Jubilee (271M) (LE, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
• Pat McGrath Supernova (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Persona Driven (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
• Buxom Money Maker (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
• Ciate Twisted (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
• Lit Cosmetics Yoda (P, $12.95) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
• Sydney Grace To Earth (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
• Sydney Grace Timber (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.14 oz. - $42.86 Per Ounce

It's designed to be worn alone, though the brand recommends a "mixing medium or a glitter glue" to avoid fallout. The loose consistency was denser and more weighed down, which made it less messy to work with than some more finely-milled (but very powdery) loose eyeshadow formulas available. They were very pigmented without much product, and they had similar coverage applied dry as well as wet.

The wet application typically yielded smoother, more metallic finishes and less fallout compared to dry application. Dry application required a bit more finesse as the product applied best by patting and pressing it on and then gently smoothing it into place, otherwise it had some fallout during application. A few shades that were more sparkly looked a bit chunkier applied to my skin when I used it dry (but were smoother and more forgiving when used wet). They lasted between seven and eight hours on me before creasing.

Browse all of our Sydney Grace Loose Pigment 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.

• Clionadh Clionadh (Dark) (P, $12.50) is darker (95% similar).
• Becca Amethyst Flashes Geode (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
• ColourPop Glow Burst (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
• Bobbi Brown Sunrise Glow (P, $48.00) is darker (90% similar).
• Makeup Geek Starlight (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
• Bobbi Brown Wild Rose (LE, $46.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
• Bobbi Brown Sunset Glow (P, $48.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
• Anastasia Sassy Grape (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
• Kosas 8th Muse (High Intensity) (Highlighter) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
• ColourPop Iced (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$9.00/0.25 oz. - $36.00 Per Ounce

The highlighters are supposed to be "smooth and pigmented" that "blend like a dream" and "last all day long." The majority of the shades in the range are incredibly pigmented with a creaminess to the texture that makes them a cinch to apply and blend out on my skin.

I was most impressed by how soft, almost cream-like the powders were, yet they weren't too loosely-pressed nor were they prone to powderiness. Some of the finishes are very metallic or frosted, so when worn at semi-opaque or higher coverage levels, they can emphasize my skin's natural texture slightly. They have worn between eight and nine hours on me.

Browse all of our Sydney Grace Highlighter 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.

• Tower 28 Fire (P, $14.00) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
• YSL Illicit Orange (214) (P, $38.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
• YSL No Taboo Chili (213) (P, $38.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
• MAC Morange (P, $19.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar).

Formula Overview

$10.00/0.15 oz. - $66.67 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be a "cross between a lipgloss and a lipstick" that is "moisturizing." The brand recommends using a lip liner with darker colors. It had the coverage of a lipstick with more of the feel and application of a lipgloss in my experience.

The majority of the shades have good opacity and are near-to or full coverage, which go on with minimal to no streaking but a few shades settled into my deeper lip lines more noticeably. The texture was more light-medium in thickness with moderate tackiness, and while not heavy, it was a heavier gloss than most on the market currently. It has a very smooth feel as it goes on, and it was comfortable to wear, hydration, and lasted longer than the average gloss--five to six hours.

Browse all of our Sydney Grace Lip Cream swatches.

Ingredients

Lanolin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Polyamide-3, Fragrance Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol ((+/- Titanium Dioxide (77891), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), FD&C Blue #1, D&C Orange 5, D&C Red 7, D&C Red 21, D&C Red 27, FD&C Red 40, FD&C Yellow 5, FD&C Yellow 6, D&C Yellow 10))

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.