Galaxy
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) has a blackened green base with slightly lighter, more olive green shimmer/sparkle. It had a duller finish–not as metallic as other shades–and seemed like the base ate up some of the shimmer! It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, where a little went a long way, and due to the quick-drying formula, I’d definitely recommend using less and building up if necessary.
The consistency was lightweight, thin but not too runny, and spreadable. The edges were fairly blendable for the first few seconds from application, but it may be easier to use a powder eyeshadow to diffuse this particular shade as the black base was very intense. It wore well for 10 hours as an eyeshadow and nine hours as a cheek color, though I could not seamlessly diffuse the edges when I tried to use it as a cheek color.
As a lip product, it stayed on well for five and a half hours with a semi-flexible feel that didn’t emphasize my lip texture but felt lightly drying over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Huda Beauty Emerald #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Punk (PiP, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Midnight Green (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Moss Agate #4 (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Shade V (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Graffiti (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Momentum (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Emerald Isles (Cream Color) (LE, $45.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Viseart Bijoux Royal #11 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Smashbox STFU (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.34 oz. - $52.94 Per Ounce
The formula is a cream product that is supposed to be "highly pigmented," "smudge proof," "waterproof, and "rapid drying." They're multi-purpose products that can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks (though note: the Foil finish includes plastic, or PET, glitter, which is technically not considered eye safe via FDA).
The key takeaway with this formula is that they really do mean "rapid drying" -- it is both a pro and a con, but you have to work quickly and efficiently when using this product on the skin where one might want to diffuse, spread, or blend out edges. While the brand is consumer-friendly, this product is particularly favored by makeup artists, and I did feel like there was a learning curve with them.
Some shades dry a little faster than others, and once they dry down, they are pretty smudge proof as marketed, so they don't want to be moved. Attempts to blend them out after they set often resulted in the product lifting off the skin. They are also, typically, quite pigmented, so one should exercise caution when applying to cheeks initially. I found that some of the more sparkly shades were sheerer.
The consistency was thin, lightweight, and a runnier cream, which meant that it was easy to squeeze out more product than desired from the tube for the uninitiated. After a few uses, I was able to dial in the pressure I needed to squeeze out the product and was consistently able to get what I needed from there.
Eyes
Depending on the intensity of the shade relative to your skin tone and whether you wanted a sheerer or more opaque end result, fingertips or synthetic brushes would be the primary tools. I found that I often preferred to put a little product on the back of my hand and then used either my fingertips (for more all-over application) or a brush (for more precise or opaque application). For precision and ease of use (as my fingertips are a little large compared to my eye size), I liked fluffy, synthetic brushes to diffuse the edges or sheer out the product.
Some of the Foil shades in particular tended to a little thicker and tackier when applied, and I wasn't always able to maneuver them evenly. They seemed to work better as an accent, like on the inner tear duct or on the middle of the lid.
The majority of shades were very pigmented, fairly blendable, and long-wearing, while most shades lasted 10 hours without fading, creasing, or flaking. I did feel like my eyelids got a little drier from wearing several of these shades for multiple days in a row.
Lips
They applied a lot better to lips than I anticipated, as I often find that multi-purpose products do well on one or two areas but rarely all of them. The product applied well with a fingertip or a lip brush, though for speed, I liked using a fingertip. The majority of the shades applied evenly, didn't emphasize my lip texture/lip lines, and were comfortable enough to wear.
The dry down was noticeable, but the product had light tackiness, though I didn't have issues with the color lift up. Despite having more of a liquid lipstick kind of dry down, it still felt lighter-weight and was flexible, which is what made it more comfortable to wear. I didn't see marks left on my glass, and they easily lasted through a cup of coffee. Most shades seemed to wear for six hours or longer on me.
The more sparkly shades with less opacity tended to be least even and felt tackier, and if I pressed and rubbed my lips together, it seemed like some product moved a bit.
Cheeks
As cheek application tends to be sheerer, rather than full coverage, applying the more pigmented shades to cheeks took some getting used it as one has to work quickly and start with way less than you need. I preferred using my fingertips for applying the products as a blush or highlighter, as the warmth helped to give me a slightly longer working time, but it was also more forgiving and easier to sheer out/spread rapidly.
The wear time on cheeks was comparable with eyes (so around 10 hours of good wear).
Editor's note: I don't know why I didn't make this connection previously (at some point, I was aware they were multi-use), as I bought these as cream eyeshadows for review. If I had to go back and do swatches of each shade on cheeks and lips, I might never, ever review (based on the volume of other products I have in the queue), so while I tested each shade for application, pigmentation, longevity, etc. for all three purposes, you will only find a skin swatch.
Browse all of our Danessa Myricks Colorfix Metallic swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silver, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, PARAFFIN, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol,Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron oxidesCI77491, Ultramarines CI 77007, CI 77742, Iron oxidesCI77492
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.
Galaxy
PPermanent. $18.00.
Iconic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a bright, warmer pewter with an intense, sparkling finish. The product yielded opaque color payoff in a single layer, and I’d consider the pigmentation to go a long way with very little product.
The texture was lightweight, smooth, and creamy with a fair amount of fluidity but didn’t feel runny. I found this shade to be a little easier to work with as I felt it was much easier to diffuse and blend out the edges relative to other shades in the formula. It wore well for 10 hours on my eyes, nine hours on my cheeks, and five hours as a lip product. It applied rather smoothly to my lips but did separate very slightly along deeper lip lines as it dried down, but it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance (partially due to the high-shine finish!).
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Silver Screen #1 (PiP, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dior Party in Colours #3 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- JD Glow Fairy Acid (P, $7.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Too Faced Glittered (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace John (PiP, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil et Lune #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Kat Von D Tinsel (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam Green (18M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- L'Oreal Gilded Envy (755) (P, $7.99) is darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.34 oz. - $52.94 Per Ounce
The formula is a cream product that is supposed to be "highly pigmented," "smudge proof," "waterproof, and "rapid drying." They're multi-purpose products that can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks (though note: the Foil finish includes plastic, or PET, glitter, which is technically not considered eye safe via FDA).
The key takeaway with this formula is that they really do mean "rapid drying" -- it is both a pro and a con, but you have to work quickly and efficiently when using this product on the skin where one might want to diffuse, spread, or blend out edges. While the brand is consumer-friendly, this product is particularly favored by makeup artists, and I did feel like there was a learning curve with them.
Some shades dry a little faster than others, and once they dry down, they are pretty smudge proof as marketed, so they don't want to be moved. Attempts to blend them out after they set often resulted in the product lifting off the skin. They are also, typically, quite pigmented, so one should exercise caution when applying to cheeks initially. I found that some of the more sparkly shades were sheerer.
The consistency was thin, lightweight, and a runnier cream, which meant that it was easy to squeeze out more product than desired from the tube for the uninitiated. After a few uses, I was able to dial in the pressure I needed to squeeze out the product and was consistently able to get what I needed from there.
Eyes
Depending on the intensity of the shade relative to your skin tone and whether you wanted a sheerer or more opaque end result, fingertips or synthetic brushes would be the primary tools. I found that I often preferred to put a little product on the back of my hand and then used either my fingertips (for more all-over application) or a brush (for more precise or opaque application). For precision and ease of use (as my fingertips are a little large compared to my eye size), I liked fluffy, synthetic brushes to diffuse the edges or sheer out the product.
Some of the Foil shades in particular tended to a little thicker and tackier when applied, and I wasn't always able to maneuver them evenly. They seemed to work better as an accent, like on the inner tear duct or on the middle of the lid.
The majority of shades were very pigmented, fairly blendable, and long-wearing, while most shades lasted 10 hours without fading, creasing, or flaking. I did feel like my eyelids got a little drier from wearing several of these shades for multiple days in a row.
Lips
They applied a lot better to lips than I anticipated, as I often find that multi-purpose products do well on one or two areas but rarely all of them. The product applied well with a fingertip or a lip brush, though for speed, I liked using a fingertip. The majority of the shades applied evenly, didn't emphasize my lip texture/lip lines, and were comfortable enough to wear.
The dry down was noticeable, but the product had light tackiness, though I didn't have issues with the color lift up. Despite having more of a liquid lipstick kind of dry down, it still felt lighter-weight and was flexible, which is what made it more comfortable to wear. I didn't see marks left on my glass, and they easily lasted through a cup of coffee. Most shades seemed to wear for six hours or longer on me.
The more sparkly shades with less opacity tended to be least even and felt tackier, and if I pressed and rubbed my lips together, it seemed like some product moved a bit.
Cheeks
As cheek application tends to be sheerer, rather than full coverage, applying the more pigmented shades to cheeks took some getting used it as one has to work quickly and start with way less than you need. I preferred using my fingertips for applying the products as a blush or highlighter, as the warmth helped to give me a slightly longer working time, but it was also more forgiving and easier to sheer out/spread rapidly.
The wear time on cheeks was comparable with eyes (so around 10 hours of good wear).
Editor's note: I don't know why I didn't make this connection previously (at some point, I was aware they were multi-use), as I bought these as cream eyeshadows for review. If I had to go back and do swatches of each shade on cheeks and lips, I might never, ever review (based on the volume of other products I have in the queue), so while I tested each shade for application, pigmentation, longevity, etc. for all three purposes, you will only find a skin swatch.
Browse all of our Danessa Myricks Colorfix Metallic swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silver, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, PARAFFIN, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol,Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron oxidesCI77491, Ultramarines CI 77007, CI 77742, Iron oxidesCI77493
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.
Iconic
PPermanent. $18.00.
Mystery
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic ($18.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a deep purple with cool undertones and a pearly sheen. The texture was lightweight, spreadable, and thin without being too runny or prone to sheering out. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which adhered evenly to my skin, though diffusing the edge to a perfectly seamless blend was difficult to achieve, particularly when using it as a cheek color.
It was easiest to apply as a lid color or as a lip product; the latter didn’t require much blending along the edges, just getting an even layer, which was very easy to do. If using this as a blush, I’d recommend using a bit of foundation to finish blending/diffusing the edge, which brought it together for me.
The color lasted well for 10 hours as an eyeshadow, nine hours as a cheek color, and six hours as a lip product. As a lip product, it applied evenly and didn’t emphasize my lip texture but felt semi-flexible after its dry down. The formula was a little drying over time, though.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Danessa Myricks Wild Orchid (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Ultra Violence (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Fyrinnae Queen (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Blitz Purple (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Hazmat (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Utterly Alone (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #24 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Vio-lit (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Ardency Inn Royal (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fierce (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$18.00/0.34 oz. - $52.94 Per Ounce
The formula is a cream product that is supposed to be "highly pigmented," "smudge proof," "waterproof, and "rapid drying." They're multi-purpose products that can be used on the eyes, lips, and cheeks (though note: the Foil finish includes plastic, or PET, glitter, which is technically not considered eye safe via FDA).
The key takeaway with this formula is that they really do mean "rapid drying" -- it is both a pro and a con, but you have to work quickly and efficiently when using this product on the skin where one might want to diffuse, spread, or blend out edges. While the brand is consumer-friendly, this product is particularly favored by makeup artists, and I did feel like there was a learning curve with them.
Some shades dry a little faster than others, and once they dry down, they are pretty smudge proof as marketed, so they don't want to be moved. Attempts to blend them out after they set often resulted in the product lifting off the skin. They are also, typically, quite pigmented, so one should exercise caution when applying to cheeks initially. I found that some of the more sparkly shades were sheerer.
The consistency was thin, lightweight, and a runnier cream, which meant that it was easy to squeeze out more product than desired from the tube for the uninitiated. After a few uses, I was able to dial in the pressure I needed to squeeze out the product and was consistently able to get what I needed from there.
Eyes
Depending on the intensity of the shade relative to your skin tone and whether you wanted a sheerer or more opaque end result, fingertips or synthetic brushes would be the primary tools. I found that I often preferred to put a little product on the back of my hand and then used either my fingertips (for more all-over application) or a brush (for more precise or opaque application). For precision and ease of use (as my fingertips are a little large compared to my eye size), I liked fluffy, synthetic brushes to diffuse the edges or sheer out the product.
Some of the Foil shades in particular tended to a little thicker and tackier when applied, and I wasn't always able to maneuver them evenly. They seemed to work better as an accent, like on the inner tear duct or on the middle of the lid.
The majority of shades were very pigmented, fairly blendable, and long-wearing, while most shades lasted 10 hours without fading, creasing, or flaking. I did feel like my eyelids got a little drier from wearing several of these shades for multiple days in a row.
Lips
They applied a lot better to lips than I anticipated, as I often find that multi-purpose products do well on one or two areas but rarely all of them. The product applied well with a fingertip or a lip brush, though for speed, I liked using a fingertip. The majority of the shades applied evenly, didn't emphasize my lip texture/lip lines, and were comfortable enough to wear.
The dry down was noticeable, but the product had light tackiness, though I didn't have issues with the color lift up. Despite having more of a liquid lipstick kind of dry down, it still felt lighter-weight and was flexible, which is what made it more comfortable to wear. I didn't see marks left on my glass, and they easily lasted through a cup of coffee. Most shades seemed to wear for six hours or longer on me.
The more sparkly shades with less opacity tended to be least even and felt tackier, and if I pressed and rubbed my lips together, it seemed like some product moved a bit.
Cheeks
As cheek application tends to be sheerer, rather than full coverage, applying the more pigmented shades to cheeks took some getting used it as one has to work quickly and start with way less than you need. I preferred using my fingertips for applying the products as a blush or highlighter, as the warmth helped to give me a slightly longer working time, but it was also more forgiving and easier to sheer out/spread rapidly.
The wear time on cheeks was comparable with eyes (so around 10 hours of good wear).
Editor's note: I don't know why I didn't make this connection previously (at some point, I was aware they were multi-use), as I bought these as cream eyeshadows for review. If I had to go back and do swatches of each shade on cheeks and lips, I might never, ever review (based on the volume of other products I have in the queue), so while I tested each shade for application, pigmentation, longevity, etc. for all three purposes, you will only find a skin swatch.
Browse all of our Danessa Myricks Colorfix Metallic swatches.
Ingredients
Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isononyl Isononanate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silver, Silica, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, PARAFFIN, Tocopheryl Acetate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol,Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron oxidesCI77491, Ultramarines CI 77007, CI 77742, Iron oxidesCI77494
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.
Mystery
PPermanent. $18.00.
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Galaxy Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Iconic Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
Danessa Myricks Mystery Colorfix Metallic
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