About Face Baroque, Butterfly Collective, Chaos Theory Shadowsticks Reviews & Swatches

About Face Baroque, Butterfly Collective, Chaos Theory Shadowsticks Reviews & Swatches

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

  • Sydney Grace Warm Glow (P, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
  • ColourPop The Scales (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
  • Tom Ford Beauty Virgin Orchid #2 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar).
  • Juvia’s Place Osun (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
  • Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk (P, $34.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
  • Clarins Rosewood #1 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
  • Urban Decay Curve (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
  • Stila Enchantress (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
  • Dior Rouge Trafalgar #1 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
  • Sydney Grace Shine Bright (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).

Formula Overview

$14.00/0.049 oz. – $285.71 Per Ounce

The Shadowsticks are “powerfully-pigmented” that has “one-swipe coverage” that will last for over 10 hours. Most shades had semi-opaque color coverage with a few shades being buildable or starting with nearly opaque pigmentation in one stroke.

The texture was smooth, lightly creamy without being overly wet, and comfortable to work with across the eyelid. They were a bit tacky initially but once set, they were more budge-proof and would lift if one attempted to blend or diffuse later on, so working quickly would be ideal.

For an all-over wash of the more shimmery and neutral shades, I found that they were pretty easy to work with, but there was a slight learning curve. For the bolder and more matte shades, they were easier to use eyeliner or in a graphic shape/base for other products.

Once in place, the Shadowsticks typically lasted between 10 and 12 hours on me with a few of the more emollient/sheerer shades being on the shorter-wearing end of the range.

Browse all of our About Face Shadowstick swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Mica, Synthetic Wax, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Oryza Sativa (Rice/Riz) Bran Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.

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.

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

  • ColourPop Pass It On (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
  • Tarte Toucan Do It (LE, ) is warmer (95% similar).
  • ColourPop Crave U (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
  • Urban Decay Wild One (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
  • ColourPop Warm-Hearted (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
  • ColourPop 62 (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
  • MAC Rule (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
  • Dominique Cosmetics Sweet Tea (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
  • Viseart Creamsicle (23) (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar).
  • Urban Decay Shag Van (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).

Formula Overview

$14.00/0.049 oz. – $285.71 Per Ounce

The Shadowsticks are “powerfully-pigmented” that has “one-swipe coverage” that will last for over 10 hours. Most shades had semi-opaque color coverage with a few shades being buildable or starting with nearly opaque pigmentation in one stroke.

The texture was smooth, lightly creamy without being overly wet, and comfortable to work with across the eyelid. They were a bit tacky initially but once set, they were more budge-proof and would lift if one attempted to blend or diffuse later on, so working quickly would be ideal.

For an all-over wash of the more shimmery and neutral shades, I found that they were pretty easy to work with, but there was a slight learning curve. For the bolder and more matte shades, they were easier to use eyeliner or in a graphic shape/base for other products.

Once in place, the Shadowsticks typically lasted between 10 and 12 hours on me with a few of the more emollient/sheerer shades being on the shorter-wearing end of the range.

Browse all of our About Face Shadowstick swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Mica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, [+/ – (May contain / Peut Container): Iron Oxides (CI77492), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)]

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.

About Face Chaos Theory Shadowstick ($14.00 for 0.049 oz.) is a brighter, yellowy-gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a soft, pearly sheen.

FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

  • Viseart Coy #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
  • ColourPop So Meta (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
  • BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #26 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
  • MAC Gilded Lids (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
  • NARS Reborn (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
  • MAC Memories of Space (P, $17.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
  • Sydney Grace Sunbeam (DC, $5.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
  • ColourPop Tankini (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).

These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.

Formula Overview

$14.00/0.049 oz. – $285.71 Per Ounce

The Shadowsticks are “powerfully-pigmented” that has “one-swipe coverage” that will last for over 10 hours. Most shades had semi-opaque color coverage with a few shades being buildable or starting with nearly opaque pigmentation in one stroke.

The texture was smooth, lightly creamy without being overly wet, and comfortable to work with across the eyelid. They were a bit tacky initially but once set, they were more budge-proof and would lift if one attempted to blend or diffuse later on, so working quickly would be ideal.

For an all-over wash of the more shimmery and neutral shades, I found that they were pretty easy to work with, but there was a slight learning curve. For the bolder and more matte shades, they were easier to use eyeliner or in a graphic shape/base for other products.

Once in place, the Shadowsticks typically lasted between 10 and 12 hours on me with a few of the more emollient/sheerer shades being on the shorter-wearing end of the range.

Browse all of our About Face Shadowstick swatches.

Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Mica, Sucrose Tetrastearate Triacetate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tin Oxide, [+/ – (May contain / Peut Container): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288), Iron Oxides (CI 77491)].

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.