Explore the Glamorous Into the Night Eyeshadow Palette
The Glaminatrix Into the Night Eyeshadow Palette is a coveted, limited edition collection that has quickly sold out. However, beauty enthusiasts can still find most of the stunning shades available for individual purchase. While I may have lagged behind in my review timing, I promise to improve my efforts to provide early insights before popular products disappear from shelves! The Xtreme Metallic finishes, particularly in shades like After Dark and Top Shelf, truly captivated me. I am excited to explore the brand’s Xtreme Metallic singles in my future looks.
Palette Ingredients Breakdown
Delight in Happy Hour’s Dazzling Pigmentation
The Happy Hour shade features a lovely yellowy-peach base adorned with a sparkling finish that transitions beautifully from pink to gold. This unique color adds a touch of elegance to any makeup look.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation allows for buildable color.
- The texture is more loosely-pressed, making it ideal for application with a fingertip or a dampened brush.
- While it pressed on fairly well, expect some light fallout.
- This shade is long-wearing, maintaining its vibrancy for up to 8 hours before any noticeable fading occurs.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for comprehensive details on performance characteristics, including scent.
Explore the dupes compiled by our editor, awaiting official ratings and entries.
- Charlotte Tilbury Celestial Eyes (Prime) (LE).
- MAC La-di-da (LE).
- NABLA Cosmetics Hypersensual (PiP).
- MAC Shook My Snow Globe (LE, $17.00).
- Bobbi Brown Incandescent (LE, $38.00).
- Pat McGrath Binary Sunset (LE, $25.00).
- ColourPop Prima Drama (-, $6.00).
- Charlotte Tilbury Celestial Pearl #2 (LE).
- Milani Pink Sand (PiP, $5.99).
- Urban Decay Blaze (PiP, $19.00).
In-Depth Formula Overview
$8.77 –
The brand does not specify unique claims regarding their eyeshadows, yet the showcased swatches reveal remarkable pigmentation. The only exception might be shades labeled as “Duochrome Toppers,” which have a sheer base but boast a shimmer-filled finish that appears more opaque when applied.
Glaminatrix offers three primary finishes: matte, foiled, and duochrome toppers. The matte eyeshadows are known for their intense pigmentation, silky texture, and blendability, though they can be quite powdery in the pan. Despite the powderiness, I found that they had minimal fallout during application, although excess powder was prevalent in nearly every matte shade tested, even with a gentle touch. The ultra-finely milled formula is compatible with bare skin and performs better on dry areas compared to average matte shadows.
Foiled eyeshadows deliver high shine with a soft, loosely pressed texture, making them easy to pick up with a dry brush. They exhibit good adhesion and varying fallout levels depending on the specific shade. The higher shimmer shades tend to be more loosely pressed, while those with a metallic or pearly sheen feel firmer.
Duochrome toppers, similar to foiled shadows, contain enhanced sparkle and shimmer, with a translucent base that becomes increasingly sheer when blended out. For those who prefer a more pigmented effect, applying these with a fingertip or dampened brush is advisable, as I experienced some fallout with dry application.
Overall, the formulas are impressive, with only a few shades underperforming, typically those that are notoriously difficult to perfect, such as matte purple. I had a fantastic time working with the eyeshadows, creating unique looks thanks to their blendability and vibrant pigmentation, which lasted between eight and nine hours on bare skin.
Browse all of our Glaminatrix Duochrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Comprehensive Ingredient List
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, MICA, ALLANTOIN, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, TALC, STARCH, OCTENYLSUCCINATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, L-LYSINE, NYLON 12, BORON NITRIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, POLYISOBUTENE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLHEXYL, FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE, CERA ALBA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, GLYCERIN. Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Chrome Oxide Green (CI 77288), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), FD & C Yellow 5 Al Lake (CI 19140), FD & C Blue 1 Al Lake (CI 42090), D & C Black 2 (CI 77266), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), D & C Red 27 Al Lake (CI 45410), FD & C TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), D & C Red 7 Ca Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), FD & C Yellow 6 Al Lake (CI 15985), D & C Red 6 Ba Lake (CI 15850)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are sourced from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Always verify product packaging, if available, for the ingredient list specific to the product you are purchasing, or refer to the brand or retailer’s website for the most current ingredient list.
Brighten Your Look with Neon Lights
The Neon Lights shade stands out with its vibrant neon pink base complemented by striking, cool blue undertones, finished with a matte texture that is sure to make a statement.
- Semi-opaque, buildable color coverage that allows for customizing intensity.
- Soft, finely-milled texture that is somewhat powdery, ensuring smooth application.
- Applies evenly and blends beautifully, though there is a slight risk of fallout.
- Long-lasting wear, maintaining its brilliance for up to 8 hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for valuable details on overall performance and characteristics.
Here are the dupes compiled by the editor, pending official ratings and documentation.
- Lethal Cosmetics Capslock (P, $6.00).
- Anastasia A3 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE).
- Sephora Myiesha (LE).
- Huda Beauty Electric #1 (PiP).
- Lethal Cosmetics Thorn (P, $6.50).
- Coloured Raine Party Drip (PiP, $6.99).
- ColourPop Miracle Romance (LE, $4.50).
- Viseart Popsicle (LE).
- Terra Moons Space Bound (P, $6.00).
- Glaminatrix Fruit Tingle (P, $7.30).
Detailed Formula Overview
$7.30/0.064 oz. – $114.06 Per Ounce
The brand does not provide specific claims for their eyeshadows, but the swatches demonstrate a high level of pigmentation. The only exception may be the “Duochrome Toppers,” which feature a translucent base yet are richly packed with shimmer that often appears more opaque upon application.
With three main finishes—matte, foiled, and duochrome topper—the matte eyeshadows are highly pigmented with a silky-smooth finish that blends seamlessly, albeit they can be somewhat powdery. Surprisingly, I encountered minimal fallout during application, even though plenty of excess powder was kicked up in nearly every matte shade tested, even with gentle application. The ultra-finely milled formula adheres well to bare skin and is more forgiving on drier areas than standard matte eyeshadows.
Foiled eyeshadows shine brightly with soft, loosely-pressed textures that are easily picked up with a dry brush, exhibiting good adhesion and minimal to light fallout, depending on the specific shade. Shades exhibiting higher shimmer appear more loosely pressed, while those yielding a metallic or pearly finish feel firmer in texture.
Duochrome toppers are akin to foiled eyeshadows but contain a higher level of sparkle and shimmer, featuring a translucent base. This means that when sheered out, they become more translucent, while applying them directly to the lid results in a relatively pigmented effect. I did experience some fallout when using this finish dry, so I recommend applying with a fingertip or dampened brush for best results.
Across the board, the formulas are impressive, with only a few shades underperforming—typically those that are more challenging to perfect, like matte purple. I enjoyed the experience of working with these eyeshadows, as they facilitated easy look creation, delivering both excellent pigmentation and blendability, while lasting between eight and nine hours on bare skin.
Browse all of our Glaminatrix Matte Eyeshadow swatches.
Full Ingredient List
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, MICA, ALLANTOIN, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, TALC, STARCH, OCTENYLSUCCINATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, L-LYSINE, NYLON 12, BORON NITRIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, POLYISOBUTENE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLHEXYL, FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE, CERA ALBA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, GLYCERIN. Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Chrome Oxide Green (CI 77288), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), FD & C Yellow 5 Al Lake (CI 19140), FD & C Blue 1 Al Lake (CI 42090), D & C Black 2 (CI 77266), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), D & C Red 27 Al Lake (CI 45410), FD & C TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), D & C Red 7 Ca Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), FD & C Yellow 6 Al Lake (CI 15985), D & C Red 6 Ba Lake (CI 15850)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as provided by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Always check product packaging, if available, for the ingredient list that applies to the specific product you’re purchasing or consult the brand or retailer’s website for the latest ingredient information.
Experience the Allure of After Dark
The After Dark shade is a captivating darker silvery-gray with cool undertones that features a sparkling, metallic finish. This color is perfect for creating dramatic looks that make a statement.
- Offers nearly opaque pigmentation for a striking effect.
- The texture has a smooth, slightly firm feel, reminiscent of a baked eyeshadow but without stiffness.
- It picks up effortlessly with a dry brush and blends seamlessly.
- This shade is long-wearing, maintaining its vibrancy for up to 8.5 hours before showing visible fading.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for insights on performance and characteristics.
Thorough Formula Overview
$8.77 –
The brand doesn’t present specific claims about their eyeshadows, but their swatches confirm that the line delivers impressive pigmentation. The only exception may be the shades categorized as “Duochrome Toppers,” which feature a translucent base yet are infused with shimmer, leading to a more opaque appearance during application.
With three main finishes—matte, foiled, and duochrome topper—the matte shades provide intense pigmentation and a silky-smooth feel that blends exceptionally, although they can be powdery in the pan. I found it surprising that fallout was minimal during application, though there was a fair amount of excess powder stirred up in almost every matte shade tested, even when I applied lightly. The ultra-finely milled formula is known for adhering well to bare skin and is often more forgiving on dry areas compared to standard matte formulas.
Foiled eyeshadows shine with high reflectivity due to their soft, loosely-pressed textures, which make them easy to pick up with a dry brush, providing good adhesion and minimal to light fallout depending on the shade. Higher shimmer shades tend to be more loosely pressed, while those with a metallic or pearly finish feel firmer.
Duochrome toppers resemble foiled eyeshadows but contain increased sparkle and shimmer, with a translucent base that becomes more sheer when blended out. If applied directly on the lid, the effect is fairly pigmented. I did notice a bit of fallout with this finish when applied dry, so I recommend using a fingertip or dampened brush for application.
In general, the formulas are impressive, with only a handful of shades being underwhelming, and these usually involve colors that are inherently difficult to perfect, such as matte purples. I found the experience of working with these eyeshadows enjoyable as they allowed for easy look creation, impressive pigmentation, and blendability, with wear times of eight to nine hours on bare skin.
Browse all of our Glaminatrix Duochrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Complete Ingredient List
CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, MICA, ALLANTOIN, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE, TALC, STARCH, OCTENYLSUCCINATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, SILICA, L-LYSINE, NYLON 12, BORON NITRIDE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, POLYISOBUTENE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLHEXYL, FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL, MINERAL OIL, OZOKERITE, CERA ALBA, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, GLYCERIN. Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), Chrome Oxide Green (CI 77288), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), FD & C Yellow 5 Al Lake (CI 19140), FD & C Blue 1 Al Lake (CI 42090), D & C Black 2 (CI 77266), Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), D & C Red 27 Al Lake (CI 45410), FD & C TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), D & C Red 7 Ca Lake (CI 15850), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), FD & C Yellow 6 Al Lake (CI 15985), D & C Red 6 Ba Lake (CI 15850)
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are compiled based on available information from the brand (or retailer) at the time of publication. Please always check product packaging, if applicable, for the ingredient list relevant to the product you are purchasing or refer to the brand or retailer’s website for the most current ingredient list.
Showbiz – The Ultimate Teal Hue to Amp Up Your Makeup
The Showbiz shade features a faded, green-leaning teal that is beautifully complemented by subtle, cool undertones, finished with a soft matte texture. This shade is perfect for creating a unique and chic look.
- Offers opaque color coverage for a vibrant finish.
- Has a soft, finely-milled texture that is slightly powdery.
- Applies evenly and provides excellent blendability.
- Stays long-wearing for up to 8 hours before any visible fading occurs.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for insights on performance and sensory characteristics.
Thorough Formula Overview
$7.30/0.064 oz. – $114.06 Per Ounce
The brand does not list specific claims regarding their eyeshadows, yet the swatches suggest a high level of pigmentation. The only exception would be shades labeled as “Duochrome Toppers,” which have a translucent base but
