Velvet Dream
Kaja Velvet Dream Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow TrioKaja Velvet Dream 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 lighter of the two. All three shades had more medium to mostly opaque coverage, were blendable, and easy enough to work with but had light powderiness overall.
8
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8
Longevity
5
Application
White Chocolate
White Chocolate is a darker, peachy beige with warm undertones and a mostly matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation with a smooth, more velvety texture that wasn’t too powdery. It lasted well for seven and a half hours before fading visibly.
- Chanel Clair-Obscur #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Too Faced Banana Cream Pie (LE, $16.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Best of Me (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Lady Killer (DC, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Soft Touch (PiP, $5.99) is darker (90% similar).
- Tarte Tiki (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Milani Bare in Mind (PiP, $5.99) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Peche (Sable) (P, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Not a Basic Peach #6 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte S’more (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Silica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), 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, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), 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.
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Pigmentation
8
Longevity
5
Application
Rosy Velvet
Rosy Velvet is a medium-dark peach with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The consistency was soft, smooth, and blendable with a touch of powderiness in the pan. The eyeshadow had nearly opaque color coverage that stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading noticeably.
- LORAC Dunes (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Honesty (P, $5.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Bermuda (130CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Ciate Nini (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).
- Smashbox Supermodel (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Vega (111CM) (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Tarte Natural Peaches (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tarte Different Strokes (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
- ColourPop Smooch (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Silica, Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Magnesium Myristate, Magnesium Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Dimethiconol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499).
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.
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Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
Brownie Bite
Brownie Bite is a medium, reddish-brown with soft, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff that adhered evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was soft, velvety, and smooth but slightly powdery. It stayed on well for eight hours before showing signs of fading.
- Morphe Buns (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Thick (LE, ) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Makeup Geek Sidekick (DC, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Highball (PiP, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Desk Eyes (Smoke) (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Spice It Up (PiP, $5.99) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shell Yeah (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Fringe (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Persona Audacious (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Mabuhay (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
Ingredients
Talc, Mica (Ci 77019), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Manganese Violet (Ci 77742), Ultramarines (Ci 77007), Silica, Iron Oxides (Ci 77499), Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Myristate, Octyldodecanol, Methylpropanediol, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diisostearyl Malate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Propanediol, Dimethiconol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methicone, Aqua/Water/Eau, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492).
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
8.5
Pigmentation
8.5
Texture
8.5
Longevity
5
Application
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