Melt Cosmetics Air Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Air
Melt Cosmetics Air Bad Side Zodiac Eyeshadow Palette ($38.00 for 0.28 oz.) released earlier this month as an eight-shade color story that had a mix of coral/orange with pops of purple. The matte formula actually seemed less dense/intense compared to Melt’s normal matte formula, but they were easier to control and build up. The shimmers were also less firmly-pressed than I’d typically associate with Melt, which made them improved.
Ingredients
Frivolous
Frivolous is a light orange with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
- Picked up evenly with a dry brush
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- ColourPop Kombucha (LE, $6.00).
- ColourPop Sunstone (PiP, $4.50).
- NABLA Cosmetics Mandarin (PiP, ).
- ColourPop So Ultra (LE, $4.50).
- theBalm Faithful (P, $16.00).
- ColourPop One by One (LE, $6.00).
- Tarte Rays (LE, ).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #6 (LE, ).
- ColourPop The Leo (P, $4.50).
- ColourPop Side2Side (PiP, $6.00).
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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Indecisive
Indecisive is a rich, medium-dark pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- Huda Beauty Neon Pink #3 (LE, ).
- Anastasia Supreme (LE, ).
- ColourPop Snow Globe (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Beamin’ (LE, $4.50).
- Kaleidos Peach Soju (PiP, ).
- Too Faced Love is Love (LE, $16.00).
- ColourPop Everlasting (LE, $4.50).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild VI Purple #10 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Concierge (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Made U Blush (PiP, $4.50).
Ingredients
Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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Ghosted
Ghosted is a brighter, medium coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and a matte finish.
- Nearly opaque pigmentation
- Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- NARS Mad Love (LE, $22.00).
- Sephora Satin (PiP, ).
- Huda Beauty Ruby #8 (LE, ).
- Natasha Denona Lyria (245CM) (PiP, ).
- Anastasia Cindy (LE, ).
- Give Me Glow I Need Retail Therapy (PiP, $7.00).
- Huda Beauty Utopia (PiP, ).
- Viseart Roseus (PiP, ).
- Huda Beauty Demure (PiP, ).
- Milani Always Pink of Me (PiP, $5.99).
Ingredients
Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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
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Two Faced
Two Faced is a bright, medium coral-orange with strong, warm undertones and lighter peachy-gold shimmer throughout.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, smooth, slightly thick
- Picked up evenly with a dry brush
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- NYX Golden Peach (P, $6.00).
- Viseart Marmalade (LE, ).
- Juvia’s Place Zoya (P, ).
- Give Me Glow Fireworks (P, $7.00).
- Dose of Colors Shell We Dance (P, $20.00).
- ColourPop Outie (LE, $4.50).
- Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #2 (DC, ).
- Viseart Venus (GPV2 #22) (LE, ).
- Make Up For Ever D750 Frosted Peach (DC, $21.00).
- Viseart Coy #3 (LE, ).
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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.
Mind Games
Mind Games is a deep burgundy with cooler undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Soft, slightly thin, lightly powdery
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- Laura Mercier Aubergine (PiP, $29.00).
- MAC Sugar Plum (PiP, $17.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Cool (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #4 (LE, ).
- NYX Late Night Lingerie (P, $4.50).
- KVD Beauty Fur Elise (PiP, ).
- Tarina Tarantino Deep Dahlia (DC, ).
- Chanel Cristal de Printemps #1 (PiP, ).
- Dior New Look #3 (PiP, ).
- LORAC Black Violet (PiP, ).
- Melt Cosmetics Obituary (LE, ).
Ingredients
Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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
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Flaky
Flaky is a medium purple with subtle, warm undertones and cooler purple shimmer that gave it a soft, metallic sheen.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, smooth but not too dense
- Picked up evenly with a dry brush
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- ColourPop Chick Lit (LE, $4.50).
- Anastasia Opaline (DC, $12.00).
- Ace Beaute Night Sky (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay Gravity (Wired) (LE, ).
- Too Faced Jingle Berry (LE, $16.00).
- Dior Magnify #3 (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace The Drive (PiP, $6.25).
- Smashbox Stormy (PiP, ).
- Dior Plum Tulle #3 (PiP, ).
- Makeup by Mario Rosy Glam #2 (LE, ).
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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.
Chismosa
Chismosa is a medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a matte finish. While it was surprisingly sheer, it did build up well over primer.
- Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation
- Soft, slightly thin, not powdery
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- ColourPop Digital Bean (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Woot Woot (LE, $4.50).
- By Beauty Bay Flapper (LE, ).
- Dior Pink Vibration #4 (LE, ).
- Huda Beauty Purple Haze #3 (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Dead Man’s Toe (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Gummy Bears (LE, $4.50).
- Makeup Geek Fashion Addict (DC, $6.00).
- ColourPop Keepsake (LE, $4.50).
- Urban Decay Rogue (LE, $19.00).
Ingredients
Talc, Dimethicone, Zea Mays Starch/Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Silica, Kaolin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dimethiconol. May Contain: Mica, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Manganese Violet Ci 77742, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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.
Reckless
Reckless is a pale, silvery-white base with pink-to-lavender shifting fine sparkle that gave it a pearly sheen.
- Semi-opaque pigmentation
- Lightly emollient, smooth, not too thick or too firmly-pressed into pan
- Picked up evenly with a dry brush
- Applied evenly, blended out well
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- ColourPop Chrysalis (LE, $6.00).
- MAC Humblebrag (P, $17.00).
- ColourPop Alt Kid (LE, $9.00).
- MAC Pretty Jazzed (LE, $17.00).
- Ciate Paradise (PiP, ).
- Anastasia A1 (Norvina Vol. 1) (LE, $12.00).
- Huda Beauty Rose #2 (LE, ).
- ColourPop Express (LE, $4.50).
- Bobbi Brown Silver Lilac (LE, $28.00).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #4 (LE, ).
Ingredients
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Dimethicone, Diisostearyl Malate, C20-24 Alkyl Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Dimethiconol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Tin Oxide, Kaolin. May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891, Iron Oxides Ci 77491, Iron Oxides Ci 77492, Iron Oxides Ci 77499, Ferric Ferrocyanide Ci 77510, Ultramarines Ci 77007, Carmine Ci 75470, Yellow 5 Lake Ci 19140.
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.
