COMPARISON | Eyeshadows

COMPARISON | Eyeshadows

This is a quick reference guide for product reviews. The comparison is NOT comprehensive but rather highlights the most identifiable brands per product type. Brands were chosen based on my personal collection and are most relatable to existing readership.

Brand
Product / Size / Price*
Comparison*
M∙A∙C
Eyeshadow
Value:
$300 per ounce, mid-end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Satin, Shimmer, Frost
Color Range:
140+ shades available - Neutrals, deep, bold and bright colors
0.05 oz
$15
Packaging:
Black eyeshadow pot with clear lid. Also available in pans, refillable palettes sold separately
M∙A∙C
Mineralize Eyeshadow
Value:
$300 per ounce, mid-end brand
Finish/Formula:
Satin, Shimmer, Sparkle, Frost
Color Range:
15+ shades available - Neutrals and wearable shades
0.06 oz
$21
Packaging:
Black eyeshadow pot with clear lid
M∙A∙C
Pro Longwear Eyeshadow
Value:
$191 per ounce, mid-end brand
Finish/Formula:
Shimmer, Frost
Color Range:
25 shades available - Neutrals, deep and wearable shades
0.11 oz
$21
Packaging:
Black eyeshadow pot with clear lid
Make Up For Ever
Eyeshadow
Value:
$250 per ounce, mid to high end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Satin, Frost
Color Range:
110+ shades available - Neutrals, deep, bold and bright colors
0.08 oz
$20
Packaging:
Black eyeshadow pot with clear lid. Removable magnetic eyeshadow pans. Refillable palettes sold separately.
Urban Decay
Eyeshadow
Value:
$360 per ounce, mid to high end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Frost, Sparkle
Color Range:
65+ shades available - Neutrals, deep, bold and bright colors
0.5 oz
$18
Packaging:
Silver eyeshadow pot with clear lid. Removable eyeshadow insert. Refillable palettes sold separately
Laura Mercier

Eye Color

Value:
$244 per ounce, high end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Frost
Color Range:
18+ shades available - Neutrals, wearable shades
0.09 oz
$22
Packaging:
Dark brown eyeshadow case, no clear lid
Stila
Eyeshadow
Value:
$200 per ounce, mid to high end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Frost
Color Range:
27 shades available - Neutrals, deep and wearable shades
0.09 oz
$18
Packaging:
Black eyeshadow pot with clear lid
NARS
Eyeshadow
Value:
$342 per ounce, mid to high end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Frost, Sparkle
Color Range:
50+ shades available - Neutrals, deep, bold and bright colors
0.07 oz
$24
Packaging:
Rubberized black eyeshadow case, no clear lid
Illamasqua
Eyeshadow
 
Value:
$285 per ounce, mid to high end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte
Color Range:
< 40 shades available - Neutrals, deep, bold and bright colors
0.07 oz
$20
Packaging:
Black eyeshadow pot with clear lid
Inglot
Eyeshadow
(Freedom System)
 
Value:
$75 per ounce, mid end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Frost, Sparkle
Color Range:
230+ shades available - Neutrals, deep, bold and bright colors
0.08 oz
$6
Packaging:
Eyeshadow pan only, refillable palettes sold separately
NYX

Eyeshadow

Value:
$100 per ounce, low end brand
Finish/Formula:
Matte, Frost
Color Range:
72 shades available - neutrals, bold and bright colors
0.05 oz
$5
Packaging:
Black eyeshadow pot with clear lid

*References - Brand website, Sephora, MAC and/or Ulta (January 2012)

 

 

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