Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag Review & Swatches (2020)
Warm (Light)
Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag (2020) ($25.00 for 0.89 oz.) contains five eyeshadows (two shimmers, three mattes), one blush, one loose highlighter, and one loose glitter. Everything performed consistently with past products I’ve tried in the respective formulas; all the products were pigmented, blendable, and long-wearing. Belle of Georgia, Sweet Peach, and Picking Peaches are specific to the Light version of the set (the Deep version has different products).
FYI, I am not reviewing the loose glitter because it is pure loose glitter, so it has to be used with an adhesive of some type, e.g. there’s not much it does on its “own.”
Warm (Light)
LELimited Edition. $25.00.
Belle of Georgia
Belle of Georgia is a very light peach with warm, more balanced–between pink-and-orange–undertones paired with a matte finish. It had opaque coverage in a single layer, and the color darkened noticeably when applied to bare skin and appeared a smidgen more orange-leaning compared to the initial swatch (unblended).
The texture was soft, silky, and smooth to the touch with light powderiness in the pan, but the blush applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The color stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Essence Blooming (P, $2.99) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Jouer Touch Me (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Blush Pink (LE, $35.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Kat Von D Mallory (Light) (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Benefit Georgia (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Zoeva Yet to Come (PiP, ) is darker, brighter (85% similar).
- NARS 413 BLKR (Highlighter) (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Nancy (Light) (DC, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Duchesse (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Jouer Love Me (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$9.00/0.25 oz. - $36.00 Per Ounce
It's a more pigmented blush, so it favors those who need or want richer coverage achieved with less product or in one layer, but those who prefer sheerer, more buildable blush may find there is a learning curve. The formula was very blendable and easy to work with, so I think it is more forgiving, particularly shades with some shimmer in them. The matte shades can be slightly powdery but do not look dry or dusty when applied, though they can darken a bit if not applied over drier or more matte skin (or a base). They wore between eight and 10 hours on me before fading noticeably.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Blush swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Belle of Georgia
LELimited Edition. $9.00.
Sweet Peach
Sweet Peach has a light-medium, pinky-peach base with lots of peachy-gold shimmer paired with a metallic finish. It looked almost like a highlighter and blush on me as the apples of my cheeks were brighter, more golden, while closer to the hollow of my cheek appeared darker, pinker.
The loose format makes it a bit harder to assess “one layer,” but it seemed quite pigmented to me, though not to such a degree as I had to use hardly any at all (which would make it fussier to use). The powder was finely-milled and blendable but had enough weight to it that it didn’t go poof! as soon as I opened the jar and was less prone to flying away from the brush. It had an intense sheen but didn’t emphasize my skin’s natural texture. This shade lasted nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
Top Dupes
- Pretty Vulgar Glow Up (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Light Rose (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Dior #001 (DC, $56.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Hourglass Absolute Strobe Light (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Seductive Beauty (Highlight) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP Equinox (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Looxi Beauty La Belle (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Colour Pop Guilty Pleasure (LE, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Becca Opal Flashes Jade (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Spotlight (LE, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sweet Peach
$8.00.
Picking Peaches
Picking Peaches is a light-medium pink-coral with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff that applied evenly to my lid and diffused well along the edges. The texture was soft, a smidgen powdery in the pan, but blendable. It wore well for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Moon Castle (LE, $4.50) is brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Milani Always Pink of Me (PiP, $5.99) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Mint #7 (LE, ) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Chi (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Tulle (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Mad Love (LE, $22.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Shell Peach (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Keep Stijl (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Goodbye Butterfly (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Too Faced Frosted Apricot (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Picking Peaches
LELimited Edition. $5.00.
Peach Fuzz
Peach Fuzz is a medium-dark brown with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had excellent color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well along the edges as it didn’t lose its intensity too readily.
The texture was smooth, velvety, and almost cream-like as it was substantial but not powdery or thick on my skin. It stayed on nicely for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Colour Pop Charades (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- Colour Pop Rockin' Robin (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Swiss Chocolate (P, $17.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Inglot J317 Eggplant (LE, $10.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Sweet Brownie (339) (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Aristocracy (PiP, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Peppermint Mocha (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Beach Days (PiP, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M600 Pink Brown (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Tarte Camelflauge (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Peach Fuzz
LELimited Edition. $5.00.
Southern Flame
Southern Flame is a medium-dark, rusted copper with moderate, warm undertones (so it leaned redder) paired with a matte finish. The eyeshadow had a soft, velvety consistency that wasn’t powdery nor too firmly-pressed into the pan, which made it easy to pick up and to blend out on my skin. It had rich pigmentation that applied evenly and lasted beautifully for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Grande Pro (Vol. 1) #5 (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Break Up (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
- Persona Passionate (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Edges (LE, $12.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Buff (222CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- LORAC Spice (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Cinna-moan (LE, $16.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Morphe Chestnut (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Morning Sunrise (324) (P, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever M738 Auburn (P, $17.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$5.00/0.06 oz. - $83.33 Per Ounce
The matte eyeshadows tend to be pigmented (typically semi-opaque or opaque, often buildable if they aren't opaque) with a soft, more velvety texture that has slight slip but isn't so thick that it gets difficult to use, applies unevenly, or has a lot of fallout. I've found that most of the matte eyeshadows apply and blend out without much effort but a few may take a bit more effort to diffuse along the edges. The matte formula tends to wear between eight and eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Matte Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Southern Flame
LELimited Edition. $5.00.
Blushing Peach
Blushing Peach is a bright, medium pink-coral base with warmer, peachy-gold shimmer that gave it a metallic finish. Though at certain angles the pink base came through, it often looked warmer and more peachy-gold than deeper coral on the lid.
The texture was smooth, lightly creamy, and dense without being overly thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan. It wore well for eight and a half hours before creasing slightly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia Anastasia (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Rest Stop (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Dazed (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Angelic (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Pop Rock (P, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Golden Rose (60M) (P, $29.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Twitterpated (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Wildfire (P, $12.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Colour Pop Blossom Up (PiP, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Nude Light #7 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Blushing Peach
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Peach Harvest
Peach Harvest is a medium-dark, olive green with strong, warmer reddish-brown base tones and lighter, more forest green shimmer throughout. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with a creamy, dense, and smooth texture that adhered well to bare skin and had a very bright, metallic sheen to its finish. This shade stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Fyrinnae Elf Owl (P, $7.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Trinidad (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Dose of Colors Olive You (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Milani Bella Khaki (17) (P, $4.49) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Venom (DC, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora + Pantone Universe Dusty Olive (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- L'Oreal Golden Emerald (P, $7.99) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Buxom Dusk 'Til Dawn (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Cadet (P, $6.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
- Too Faced Money Bags (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. - $100.00 Per Ounce
The shimmer eyeshadows are more consistent in pigmentation with the majority of shades having opaque color coverage. The more metallic/sparkly the shade is, the creamier and more emollient the eyeshadow felt in the pan, which often yielded really smooth application and good adherence to the lid, though a few worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush for true-to-pan color or to get a truer finish/sheen.
Most shades, however, worked well with brushes, and I didn't have trouble applying or blending out most of the shimmer shades. The more satin to pearl like finishes tend to feel a little thinner but blend out well. These shades wore between eight and nine hours on me with some of the more foiled-like shades creasing noticeably at the end (and the less foiled-like ones fading).
Browse all of our Sydney Grace Pressed Pigment Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silk Mica (Mica (77019), Boron Nitride, L-Lysine Mica (Mica 77019 and Lauroyl Lysine), Carnauba Mica (Mica 77019 and Carnauba Wax), Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Myristate, Zinc Stearate ((+/- Mica (77019), Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI77289), Chromium Green (CI77288), Iron Oxide (CI 77499, 77491, 77492), Tin Oxide (CI 778161), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), Ultramarines (77007), Silica, Synthetic Flurophylogopite, Zinc (CI 77947), Bronze and Copper Powder (CI 77400), Nylon 12, Carmine (75470), Aluminum (77000) Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, and Hexylene Glycol
Peach Harvest
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag (2020)
Sydney Grace Mystery Bag
Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag (2020)
Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag (2020)
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag (2020)
Sydney Grace Mystery Bag
Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag (2020)
Sydney Grace Warm (Light) Mystery Bag (2020)
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Belle of Georgia Pressed Blush
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Sweet Peach Loose Highlighter
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Picking Peaches Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Fuzz Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Southern Flame Matte Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Blushing Peach Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
Sydney Grace Peach Harvest Pressed Pigment Shadow
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