Give Me Glow Cupcake, Nude Rose, Anastasia, Cream Lace Pressed Shadow Reviews & Swatches
Cupcake
Give Me Glow Cupcake Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. The texture was smooth, velvety, and substantial, which resulted in full color coverage in a single layer that was blendable but didn’t sheer out too easily. 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).
- ColourPop Xtra Cherries (LE, $4.50) is brighter (95% similar).
- Rare Beauty Nearly Rose (P, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Starcourt Mall (LE, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Jupiter and I (P, $6.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Tuxedo Rose (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Ganache (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Go-Go (400CP) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Boo Bird (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Board Walk (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Love (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense–they’re rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it’s just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I’d use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows–often lighter and more mid-tone–were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Nude Rose
Give Me Glow Nude Rose Matte Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had opaque color coverage that applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty. The texture was smooth, silky, and substantial, which helped it have good adhesion that wasn’t prone to sheering out too readily. There were signs of fading present after eight hours of wear.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Viseart Ballet (GPV1 #17) (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pink Grapefruit (LE, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Sleepova (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Makeup Atelier Wood Pink #2 (P, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- YSL Paris #2 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Soul Mates (Light) (PiP, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Cotton Candy (363M) (LE, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Valentine (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop With Luv (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Of Quartz (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The matte eyeshadows are very pigmented with textures that ranged from soft, velvety, and blendable to soft, more substantial but not as silky or as finely-milled that had true-to-pan pigmentation but were not as blendable. The deeper shades tended to be a little harder to diffuse, especially along the edges, for a seamless blend. Ideally, one would use a mid-tone and lighter shade to soften the edge of a darker matte shade rather than counting on the matte to diffuse perfectly on its own.
The upside is that the deepest mattes are really intense–they’re rich with lots of depth and have opaque, even coverage; it’s just that edge can be harder to navigate. I preferred using smaller, more precise brushes, especially for areas like the deeper crease, to darken and then build up as necessary, and I’d use a lighter hand with shades that were harder to work with. They are also harder to dupe as many brands lack the intensity and depth, so some might be willing to trade-of blendability for intensity and uniqueness.
Some of the matte eyeshadows–often lighter and more mid-tone–were very blendable on their own along with having full coverage. There were a few of the darker and richer mattes that were slightly more effort to soften along the edges but not truly difficult. There was just some inconsistency in the ease of application with the matte finish. They tended to wear between eight and nine hours before fading noticeably.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Matte Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Anastasia
Give Me Glow Anastasia Foiled Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a medium, rosy plum with warmer, coppery undertones and a less warm-toned metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a soft, smooth, and creamy consistency that was moderately dense but not overly thick. It stayed on nicely for eight hours before fading visibly on me.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Clionadh Midnight Sun (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Too Faced Ooo Burn (LE, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Forbidden Fruit (LE, $25.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Rose Quartz 005 (LE, $25.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Rebirth (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Empress (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Cat Fight (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Ciate Fierce (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Fantasy (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar).
- Persona Empowered (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The foiled eyeshadows are incredibly pigmented with a very smooth, creamy consistency that was dense without being too stiff or too firmly-pressed into the pan. I didn’t have any issues picking up product with a dry brush, and they also worked well with fingertips or a dampened brush an even more intense, metallic finish that was ultra-shiny.
I found this finish to be more consistent, too, and it was rare to run into major issues with the shades in this finish. There were a few with a touch of fallout or that might have creased a bit faster over time, but by and large, they hit all the high notes for those who love pigmented, metallic eyeshadows. They wore between eight and nine hours, often creasing more than fading on me.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Foiled Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.
Cream Lace
Give Me Glow Cream Lace Foiled Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a light, peachy gold with strong, warm undertones and a bright, metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single layer with a smooth, emollient consistency that felt more like a cream-powder hybrid with its smoothness (but no powderiness). It wore well for eight hours before creasing faintly on me.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Natasha Denona Polaris (116K) (2020) (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Rio de la Plata (P, $22.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (332M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Dragon Scales #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Melody (Lyric) (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Moon Dust (Remastered) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Wink Wink (PiP, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Haus (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Gingerdoodle (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Easy Smokey Day (Prime) (LE, ) is darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.105 oz. – $66.67 Per Ounce
The brand offers matte and foiled finish eyeshadows, though the descriptions are largely the same: “highly pigmented,” “blendable,” and “finely milled.” The difference is with the foiled finish eyeshadows, the brand cautions to use less because they’re that pigmented and going in with a heavier hand could cause flaking.
The foiled eyeshadows are incredibly pigmented with a very smooth, creamy consistency that was dense without being too stiff or too firmly-pressed into the pan. I didn’t have any issues picking up product with a dry brush, and they also worked well with fingertips or a dampened brush an even more intense, metallic finish that was ultra-shiny.
I found this finish to be more consistent, too, and it was rare to run into major issues with the shades in this finish. There were a few with a touch of fallout or that might have creased a bit faster over time, but by and large, they hit all the high notes for those who love pigmented, metallic eyeshadows. They wore between eight and nine hours, often creasing more than fading on me.
They come in oversized pans (relative to average size) at 37mm, and they contain double the product (0.10 oz.) the average eyeshadow does (0.05 oz.).
Browse all of our Give Me Glow Foiled Pressed Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Boron Nitride, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Silica Microspheres, Zinc Stearate, May +/- Iron Oxides, Red 7, 27, 33, 40, Yellow Lake, 5, 6, Blue Lake 1, Chromium Oxide Ultramarine, Mica, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Copolymer, Silica, Nylon -12, Phenoxyethanol, May Contain (+/-) Titanium Dioxide/ Oxides 77499, Tin Oxide
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.