Ruby
JD Glow Ruby Metallon Shadow ($7.50 for 0.095 oz.) is a medium-dark red with moderate, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen. It was intensely pigmented with a smooth, creamy consistency that was moderately dense but not overly thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan, so it was easy to pick up and apply to bare skin. It lasted well for eight hours before creasing faintly on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Nocturne (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Chase (PiP, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Clove (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Dior Trafalgar #3 (PiP, ) is brighter (90% similar).
- Buxom Best Life (P, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mauve #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Firewerk the Room (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Dream Eyes (Enhance) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Miss Minnie (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Ladylike (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.095 oz. – $78.95 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with a “built in primer.” The texture was creamier, smooth, and more emollient without being too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, so while it was denser and not at all powdery, I had no trouble picking up product with a dry brush. Using a wet brush or fingertip to apply helped to minimize slight to light fallout that was more typical with dry brush application.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque with good adhesion to bare skin, and the powders blended out well along the edges. Some of the more sparkly shades had light fallout when blended or the sparkles dispersed a bit more readily, so precision placement was harder. They wore between eight and nine hours on me before fading or lightly creasing.
The one thing to note, though, is that they had a heavy, sweet, fruity scent that I could detect periodically through the day. The empty palette I placed all of the eyeshadows in practically bursts with scent when I open.
Browse all of our JD Glow Metallon Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Silica, Nylon 12, Phenoxyethanol, Might Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Chromium Green, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ferric Ferrocyanide, FD&C Red 40, 6, 21, 27, 7, 30, 33, FD&C Blue Lake, FD&C Yellow 5, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum
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
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Macaroon
JD Glow Macaroon Shimmer Shadow ($7.50 for 0.095 oz.) has a more faded, reddish-base with warmer undertones and flecks of larger gold and copper sparkle. There was moderate fallout with this shade, and I felt like some of the nuance got lost as a result, so I’d recommend applying this shade with a dampened brush and/or adhesive spray to help the sparkles bind with the base product.
The texture wasn’t as smooth compared to most shades I’ve tried from the brand, though it still yielded opaque coverage. It stayed on decently for eight hours before fading but had continued fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Fenty Beauty Meteor Crush (LE, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Daisy (190CK) (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #21 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Always Yours (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Desert Days (LE, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Lucky Peach (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Givenchy Inattendue #3 (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Juvia’s Place Zuba (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Explosive Chemistry (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Stila Tulip Twinkle (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.095 oz. – $78.95 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with a “built in primer.” The texture was creamier, smooth, and more emollient without being too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, so while it was denser and not at all powdery, I had no trouble picking up product with a dry brush. Using a wet brush or fingertip to apply helped to minimize slight to light fallout that was more typical with dry brush application.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque with good adhesion to bare skin, and the powders blended out well along the edges. Some of the more sparkly shades had light fallout when blended or the sparkles dispersed a bit more readily, so precision placement was harder. They wore between eight and nine hours on me before fading or lightly creasing.
The one thing to note, though, is that they had a heavy, sweet, fruity scent that I could detect periodically through the day. The empty palette I placed all of the eyeshadows in practically bursts with scent when I open.
Browse all of our JD Glow Shimmer Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Silica, Nylon 12, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate Might Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Chromium Green, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ferric Ferrocyanide, FD&C Red 40, 6, 21, 27, 7, 30, 33, FD&C Blue Lake, FD&C Yellow 5, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum, Fragrance
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.
7.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
7.5
Longevity
4.5
Application
AKA
JD Glow AKA Galaxy Shadow ($7.50 for 0.095 oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with subtle, cool undertones and flecks of gold shimmer and sparkle throughout. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which adhered well to bare skin and blended out well along the edges.
The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and easy to pick up with a dry brush but certainly could be intensified with a dampened brush or applied with a fingertip. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Viseart Cotton Candy (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Anastasia Rezy (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rosa (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia B3 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #23 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Winter Berry (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #28 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced I Love TF (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #9 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Electric Amethyst (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.095 oz. – $78.95 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with a “built in primer.” The texture was creamier, smooth, and more emollient without being too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, so while it was denser and not at all powdery, I had no trouble picking up product with a dry brush. Using a wet brush or fingertip to apply helped to minimize slight to light fallout that was more typical with dry brush application.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque with good adhesion to bare skin, and the powders blended out well along the edges. Some of the more sparkly shades had light fallout when blended or the sparkles dispersed a bit more readily, so precision placement was harder. They wore between eight and nine hours on me before fading or lightly creasing.
The one thing to note, though, is that they had a heavy, sweet, fruity scent that I could detect periodically through the day. The empty palette I placed all of the eyeshadows in practically bursts with scent when I open.
Browse all of our JD Glow Galaxy Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Silica, Nylon 12, Phenoxyethanol,
Might Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Chromium Green, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ferric Ferrocyanide, FD&C Red 40, 6, 21, 27, 7, 30, 33, FD&C Blue Lake, FD&C Yellow 5, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum
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.
9.5
Product
10
Pigmentation
9.5
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
Sin
JD Glow Sin Galaxy Shadow ($7.50 for 0.095 oz.) is a light pink with subtle, warm undertones and warmer, green-gold shifting sparkle. It had rich color coverage paired with a creamy, moderately emollient consistency that was denser but not too firmly-pressed into the pan. The eyeshadow stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Cotton Cloud (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Clionadh Translucency (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Stila Sea Siren (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #8 (LE, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Kevyn Aucoin Switch (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Stila Sunset Cove (LE, $24.00) is less shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Anastasia A2 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Synergy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Urban Decay Bend the Knee (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.095 oz. – $78.95 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with a “built in primer.” The texture was creamier, smooth, and more emollient without being too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, so while it was denser and not at all powdery, I had no trouble picking up product with a dry brush. Using a wet brush or fingertip to apply helped to minimize slight to light fallout that was more typical with dry brush application.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque with good adhesion to bare skin, and the powders blended out well along the edges. Some of the more sparkly shades had light fallout when blended or the sparkles dispersed a bit more readily, so precision placement was harder. They wore between eight and nine hours on me before fading or lightly creasing.
The one thing to note, though, is that they had a heavy, sweet, fruity scent that I could detect periodically through the day. The empty palette I placed all of the eyeshadows in practically bursts with scent when I open.
Browse all of our JD Glow Galaxy Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone, Talc, Zinc Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Boron Nitride, Silica, Nylon 12, Phenoxyethanol,
Might Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Chromium Green, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ferric Ferrocyanide, FD&C Red 40, 6, 21, 27, 7, 30, 33, FD&C Blue Lake, FD&C Yellow 5, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum
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.
Sin
PPermanent. $7.50.
10
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Pressed
JD Glow Pressed Metallon Shadow ($7.50 for 0.095 oz.) is a deep copper with moderate, warm orange undertones and a metallic finish. It was very shiny and had opaque color payoff in a single layer. The consistency was lightly creamy, moderately dense without being too thick or too firmly-pressed in the pan, and had good adhesion to bare skin. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before creasing faintly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Money Trees (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Faster Pussycat (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Milani Sunsets by the Beach (PiP, $5.99) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Hi Pumpkin (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop So Stoked (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Drizzle It (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Wing Woman (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Laura Mercier Copper (LE, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Morphe S.B.N. (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Anthem (P, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.095 oz. – $78.95 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with a “built in primer.” The texture was creamier, smooth, and more emollient without being too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, so while it was denser and not at all powdery, I had no trouble picking up product with a dry brush. Using a wet brush or fingertip to apply helped to minimize slight to light fallout that was more typical with dry brush application.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque with good adhesion to bare skin, and the powders blended out well along the edges. Some of the more sparkly shades had light fallout when blended or the sparkles dispersed a bit more readily, so precision placement was harder. They wore between eight and nine hours on me before fading or lightly creasing.
The one thing to note, though, is that they had a heavy, sweet, fruity scent that I could detect periodically through the day. The empty palette I placed all of the eyeshadows in practically bursts with scent when I open.
Browse all of our JD Glow Metallon Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, French Talc, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Nylon 12, Cap 5. Might Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Chromium Green, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ferric Ferrocyanide, FD&C Red 40, 6, 21, 27, 7, 30, 33, FD&C Blue Lake, FD&C Yellow 5, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum
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
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
Oh Honey
JD Glow Oh Honey Metallon Shadow ($7.50 for 0.095 oz.) is a deep, molten gold with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. The eyeshadow had rich pigmentation that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease, but a little went a long way so use a lighter hand when working with this shade! The texture was smooth, almost cream-like but easy to pick up with a dry brush and had good adhesion to my lid. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Urban Decay Amber (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Sinful (LE, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Free Spirit No. 10 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty The Night Owl #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Rose (LE, $6.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Pleather Python (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gold Lust 001 (LE, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Foxes (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Warm and Toasty (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Toucan (LE, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.50/0.095 oz. – $78.95 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be “highly pigmented” with a “built in primer.” The texture was creamier, smooth, and more emollient without being too thick or too firmly pressed into the pan, so while it was denser and not at all powdery, I had no trouble picking up product with a dry brush. Using a wet brush or fingertip to apply helped to minimize slight to light fallout that was more typical with dry brush application.
The pigmentation was semi-opaque to opaque with good adhesion to bare skin, and the powders blended out well along the edges. Some of the more sparkly shades had light fallout when blended or the sparkles dispersed a bit more readily, so precision placement was harder. They wore between eight and nine hours on me before fading or lightly creasing.
The one thing to note, though, is that they had a heavy, sweet, fruity scent that I could detect periodically through the day. The empty palette I placed all of the eyeshadows in practically bursts with scent when I open.
Browse all of our JD Glow Metallon Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Titanium Dioxide, French Talc, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Nylon 12, Cap 5 Might Also Contain: Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Manganese Violet, Chromium Green, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Ferric Ferrocyanide, FD&C Red 40, 6, 21, 27, 7, 30, 33, FD&C Blue Lake, FD&C Yellow 5, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Aluminum
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
Product
10
Pigmentation
10
Texture
9
Longevity
5
Application
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