Cyanus
Lethal Cosmetics Cyanus Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a light, blue-purple with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- ColourPop Wanted (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Selfie (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Escapism (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Online (LE, $4.50).
- Glaminatrix Sitting Pretty (P, $7.30).
- ColourPop The Aquarius (P, $4.50).
- MAC Cobalt (P, $17.00).
- ColourPop Own Ur Power (LE, $4.50).
- Glaminatrix Periwinkle (P, $7.30).
- Sugarpill Baby Doll (PiP, $13.00).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. – $108.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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
Wilted
Lethal Cosmetics Wilted Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a very light, muted taupe-brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Soft, somewhat powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- Smashbox Taupe (P, $22.00).
- Natasha Denona Flint (184CM) (LE, ).
- elf Thrift Shop (P, $5.00).
- ColourPop Boutique (LE, $4.50).
- MAC Soleil, So Lovely (LE, $17.00).
- Natasha Denona Lucy (464CM) (PiP, ).
- Chanel Les Indispensables #6 (LE, ).
- Give Me Glow Teenage Dirtbag (PiP, $7.00).
- Chanel Quintessence #7 (LE, ).
- MAC Prissy Princess (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. – $108.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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
Longevity
5
Application
Nightshade
Lethal Cosmetics Nightshade Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, darkened blue-teal with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Medium, somewhat buildable coverage
- Slightly drier with some thinness
- Could be packed on but was harder to blend out edges
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- Sephora Capri (PiP, ).
- Melt Cosmetics Fixated (PiP, ).
- Too Faced Jolly (LE, $16.00).
- Pretty Vulgar Nevermore (PiP, ).
- elf Out of Sight (P, $5.00).
- ColourPop Totally Crushin’ (PiP, $4.50).
- Natasha Denona Fata Morgana (LE, ).
- Chanel Quiet Revolution #2 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Pier Love (LE, $4.50).
- Natasha Denona Python (PiP, ).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. – $108.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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
8.5
Longevity
3.5
Application
Foxglove
Lethal Cosmetics Foxglove Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright purple with strong, cool undertones and a matte finish.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Slightly drier with some thinness
- Could be packed on but was harder to blend out edges
- Long-wearing (8 hours before fading, left a subtle stain behind)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- ColourPop Madison (PiP, $4.50).
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- Marc Jacobs Beauty Outrageously (PiP, ).
- Make Up For Ever M924 Purple (P, $17.00).
- Terra Moons Star Sailors (P, $6.00).
- Give Me Glow Electric Purple (P, $7.00).
- ColourPop Majestic (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia C2 (Norvina Mini Vol. 1) (LE, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Eclipse (P, $6.50).
- Give Me Glow Grapeness (P, $7.00).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. – $108.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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
Pigmentation
8.5
Longevity
3.5
Application
Daisy
Lethal Cosmetics Daisy Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a light-medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Sheer coverage, hard to build up (even over primer!)
- Dusty, moderately powdery, prone to sheering out
- Hard to apply evenly, prone to fallout
- Prone to fading (6 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- Viseart Cool Mattes 2 #3 (PiP, ).
- Give Me Glow Nude Rose (P, $7.00).
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- Natasha Denona Juliette (474CM) (PiP, $29.00).
- Huda Beauty Filthy (PiP, ).
- ColourPop BB Girl (LE, $4.50).
- Too Faced Peach Smoothie (PiP, $16.00).
- Sydney Grace Soul Mates (Light) (PiP, $5.25).
Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. – $108.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
4
Pigmentation
6
Longevity
3
Application
Thorn
Lethal Cosmetics Thorn Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.50 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, fuchsia pink with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish. This is a UV-reactive shade.
- Semi-opaque, buildable coverage
- Soft, lightly powdery but wasn’t prone to sheering out
- Applied evenly and blended out well
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading, left subtle stain on lids)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
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- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, ).
- Lethal Cosmetics Capslock (P, $6.00).
- Coloured Raine Party Drip (PiP, $6.99).
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Formula Overview
$6.50/0.06 oz. – $108.33 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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
9
Longevity
5
Application
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