Neutral Moment
Kaja Neutral Moment Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow TrioKaja Neutral Moment Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio ($21.00 for 0.09 oz.) includes three matte eyeshadows in a more velvety, less powdery formula than the brand has released previously. I was surprised to see that this one and the other one launched with it were both rather light-leaning, as Kaja has been a brand that has released most of their trios without putting in very light matte shades–this is the darker of the two. The quality was so-so; the middle shade was sheerer and more powdery, while the other two shades were better.
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
Modern Beige
Modern Beige is a light beige with warmer undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well with minimal fallout. The texture felt velvety and smooth without being too powdery nor too firmly-pressed in the pan. It wore nicely for seven and a half hours before fading a bit.
- NARS Aurora (DC, $25.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Smashbox Vanilla (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Suede (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Too Faced Peach Meringue (PiP, $16.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tarte Magical (LE, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Hourglass Warm Beige (PiP, ) is cooler (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Tealight (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Take a Memo (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Laura Mercier Vanilla Kiss (PiP, $29.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Milani In the Buff (PiP, $5.99) is warmer (95% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol Stearate, Propanediol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140)
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at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable
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8.5
Product
9
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
Java Jazz
Java Jazz is a darker, golden beige with muted, olive undertones and a barely-there golden shimmer through a more matte finish. The texture was very soft, smooth, and finely-milled, but it was somewhat powdery, which led to more medium coverage. I was able to build it up slightly, but it was never fully opaque. It lasted well for seven and a half hours on me.
- MAC Big Kahuna (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Dior Emerald #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Make Up For Ever S516 Sand (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Dior Expose #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Too Faced Nectar (PiP, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Octyldodecanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499, Ci 77491), Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethiconol Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tin Oxide, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742).
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
Pigmentation
7.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
Cocoa Dip
Cocoa Dip is a medium, muted brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was very smooth and silky with minimal powderiness, and it “melted” slightly on my skin, which gave it a smoother finish than I expected. It had mostly opaque, buildable pigmentation that stayed on well for eight hours.
- NARS Bengali (P, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Too Faced Sexpert (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Moody (Nude Mood) (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Smoke (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Neutral Brown (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Master Mattes #6 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Pretty Vulgar Nest Egg (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Nudy Booty (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild My Glamour Squad #1 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Drip (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499, Ci 77491, Ci 77492), Silica, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecanol, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Magnesium Stearate, Propanediol, Dimethiconol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007)
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
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