Python
Huda Beauty Python Obsessions Eyeshadow PaletteHuda Beauty Python Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette ($29.00 for 0.45 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that includes five matte eyeshadows and four shimmer shades in a more colorful composition. The quality was solid across the board with soft, fairly pigmented and blendable mattes and shimmers that worked well with a dry brush (as well as a dampened brush or fingertip); the latter hasn’t always been the case with Huda Beauty’s shimmer formula, which has often been too thick/dense.
The shimmer formula will still be more ideal for someone who tends to use their brushes damp or likes applying shimmers with a fingertip OR doesn’t mind some packing and light fallout when working with a dry brush. The matte eyeshadows were on the more powdery side, but they were buildable, blendable, and easy enough to work with.
- ColourPop All About It (PiP, $4.50) (100% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Abu (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Force (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Desk Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Subscribe (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Freckles (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Don’t Freak (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Zoeva Eerily Empty (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Enchanted (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Ingredients
8.5
Product
9.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
Python #1
Python #1 is a deep blue with a more transparent base chocked full of bluish-teal and blue shimmer and micro-sparkle. It had semi-opaque color coverage applied with a dry brush and could be improved with a dampened brush or a fingertip for application. The texture was lightly emollient, which helped to minimize fallout during application, but it did seem to apply more smoothly when really pressed and pushed onto the skin. It was slightly thicker didn’t meld as well as the mattes (which were thinner). It stayed on well for eight hours with light fallout over time.
- Tom Ford Beauty Tempete Bleu (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Stargaze (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Necromancer (P, $5.25) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors A Moment (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Rendezvous (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Midnight (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Disco Eyes #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Diving In (254) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- KVD Beauty Ministry (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sephora Astral Blue (383) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
calcium aluminum borosilicate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, mica, dimethicone, magnesium myristate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, diisostearyl malate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, boron nitride, silica, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tin oxide. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
4.5
Application
Python #2
Python #2 is a bright, light lime green with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had opaque color payoff paired with a smooth, moderately dense texture that was lightly emollient but not too heavy or too firmly-pressed into the pan, so it still picked up well with a dry brush and had good adhesion without having to use fingertips. It wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
- Lethal Cosmetics Vertex (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Bay Breeze (DC, $6.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Tipsy Mermaid (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Mula-la (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Soul Sister (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Kiwi (P, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Juvia’s Place Zulu #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cryptic (P, $6.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Climate Change (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #6 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Ingredients
synthetic fluorphlogopite, mica, calcium aluminum borosilicate, dimethicone, magnesium myristate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, diisostearyl malate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, boron nitride, silica, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tin oxide. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Python #3
Python #3 is a mid-depth gold with warmer, more orange undertones and green-gold duochrome shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented and applied evenly to bare skin with good adhesion on its own thanks to the smooth, lightly creamy consistency. It lasted nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
- ColourPop Third Eye (LE, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Nebula (P, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Jaguar #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Force (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Devinah Cosmetics Electroplate (PiP, $5.00) is less shimmery, more muted (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Tiger #2 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Jubilee (PiP, $25.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Party in Colours #4 (LE, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The One (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Take It Again (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Ingredients
synthetic fluorphlogopite, mica, calcium aluminum borosilicate, dimethicone, magnesium myristate, trimethylsiloxysilicate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, diisostearyl malate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, boron nitride, silica, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tin oxide. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Python #4
Python #4 is a muted, medium green with cooler undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, somewhat buildable color payoff paired with a soft, lightly powdery consistency that was slightly thinner than I’ve found seems to be ideal (for balancing blending, opacity, and adhesion). I would recommend using the formula with a primer, which helped the powder stay truer to color and grip on better. It stayed on decently for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.
- ColourPop Made in the Shade (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Viseart Mint (26) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Lagrimas (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Just a Phase (P, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Smashbox Sell Out (P, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Anastasia E1 (Norvina Vol. 2) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Chances Are (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Clionadh Sedge (P, $4.50) is warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, zea mays (corn) starch, caprylic/capric triglyceride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
9
Pigmentation
8
Longevity
5
Application
Python #5
Python #5 has a deep, purplish-gray base with flecks of green and teal pearl and micro-sparkle throughout. It had semi-opaque color coverage that was best applied with a dampened brush, as this ensured precise application but higher coverage that was more even overall. The texture was lightly emollient, slightly more firmly-pressed into the pan, but it was workable with a dry brush. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
- MAC Bird of Prey (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (90% similar).
- Sephora Luxurious Boot Camp (DC, $10.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (85% similar).
- Dose of Colors Palma (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Zodiac (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, more pigmented (80% similar).
Ingredients
octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, calcium aluminum borosilicate, mica, cetyl ethylhexanoate, synthetic fluorphlogopite, polysorbate 60, hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, glycerin, squalane, silica, sodium lauryl sulfate, hydroxyacetophenone, chondrus crispus (carrageenan), potassium chloride, tin oxide, tocopheryl acetate, chlorphenesin. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Python #6
Python #6 is a deep brown with neutral undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color payoff, but it seemed prone to sheering out and definitely got lost a bit when I tried to blend it with the darker green (#4) as it turned almost grayish. It was truer to color and performed better when paired with the warmer tones (like #8 and #9) in the palette. The consistency was soft, blendable, and somewhat powdery in the pan. This shade showed signs of fading after eight hours of wear.
- Makeup Geek Merlot (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Desert Haze (Define) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Becca Tourmaline (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Gelato-matic (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Drummers Drumming (DC, $5.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Natural Vice (LE, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Spell Breaker (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Smashbox Vintage (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Hot Chocolate (P, $12.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Affogato (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, zea mays (corn) starch, caprylic/capric triglyceride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
8.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Python #7
Python #7 is a bright chartreuse green with strong, warm yellow undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was lightly powdery but blendable and still had good adhesion to bare skin, which delivered mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
- ColourPop Don’t Freak (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Sapphire #7 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- KVD Beauty Exodus (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Body-Snatched (LE, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fan Fave (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Shire (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Ion (342CM) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Jolt (Wired) (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Papel Picado (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Xenon (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, zea mays (corn) starch, caprylic/capric triglyceride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Python #8
Python #8 is a brighter, medium-dark coral with warmer, more orange-leaning undertones and a matte finish. The eyeshadow had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation paired with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was blendable but not prone to fallout or sheering out too readily. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
- ColourPop All About It (PiP, $4.50) (100% similar).
- Natasha Denona Peach Puff (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Desk Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more muted (95% similar).
- ColourPop Enchanted (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Coral #8 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Perch (LE, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Shoot UR Shot (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Last Summer (P, $7.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Perky (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Bad Habit Above It All (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, zea mays (corn) starch, caprylic/capric triglyceride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Python #9
Python #9 is a medium brown with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage with a soft, lightly powdery texture that was smooth, finely-milled, and blendable. It wore well for eight hours before fading a bit.
- Charlotte Tilbury Bejewelled (Happy Glow Enhance) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Abu (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Subscribe (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Freckles (LE, $4.50) is warmer (95% similar).
- Zoeva Eerily Empty (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop The Grotto (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Burnt Sienna (PiP, $8.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Viseart Brioche (Spritz) (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild My Glamour Squad #8 (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Heist (PiP, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Ingredients
mica, talc, silica, magnesium myristate, dimethicone, trimethylsiloxysilicate, zea mays (corn) starch, caprylic/capric triglyceride, triethoxycaprylylsilane, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer. may contain (+/-) red 40 lake (ci 16035), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140), blue 1 lake (ci 42090), ultramarines (ci 77007), iron oxides (ci 77491), iron oxides (ci 77492), iron oxides (ci 77499), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), carmine (ci 75470), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), manganese violet (ci 77742), titanium dioxide (ci 77891).
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.
10
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
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