Lethal Cosmetics Orchard, Queen, Volant, Fauna, Monarch Pressed Powder Shadows Reviews & Swatches

Orchard
Lethal Cosmetics Orchard Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark copper with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, soft, not too firmly nor too loosely-pressed
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Pat McGrath Coral Kiss (LE, $25.00).
- ColourPop Cast a Chateau (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Tis Firm (LE, $4.50).
- Fenty Beauty Blood Moon (LE, ).
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk (LE, $35.00).
- Urban Decay TBH (LE, $19.00).
- Sephora Playing with Fire (387) (P, $9.00).
- Pat McGrath Rose Gold 005 (PiP, $25.00).
- Give Me Glow Not You, Next (P, $7.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty Lava Lustre #3 (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Queen
Lethal Cosmetics Queen Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a brighter, medium gold with strong, warm undertones and a metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, soft, more loosely-pressed
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Viseart Buillion (GPV2 #12) (P, ).
- Natasha Denona Gold (137CP) (LE, ).
- Urban Decay That’s Dope (LE, $19.00).
- Tom Ford Beauty TFX14 (LE, $36.00).
- Guerlain Golden Stars #2 (LE, ).
- Viseart Soleil (LE, ).
- ColourPop Here We Go Again (LE, $6.00).
- Sydney Grace The Dream (PiP, $6.25).
- Coloured Raine Spoiled (PiP, $6.99).
- MAC Struck Gold (LE, $17.00).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Volant
Lethal Cosmetics Volant Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) has a reddish-brown base with moderate, warm undertones and green-to-gold shifting sparkle throughout. It is supposed to be a multichrome, but it just seemed like a good duochrome to me.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, soft, not too firmly nor too loosely-pressed
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop Nature Bae (PiP, $4.50).
- Terra Moons Illusion (P, $6.00).
- Sydney Grace Starry Night (P, $8.00).
- Sydney Grace Red Chameleon (P, $6.25).
- ColourPop Sassy (LE, $4.50).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Comfort Zone #8 (PiP, ).
- Give Me Glow Gifts Galore (P, $7.00).
- Sydney Grace Starry Night (DC, $8.00).
- Sydney Grace Scarab (LE, $6.25).
- ColourPop Ring True (LE, $4.50).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Fauna
Lethal Cosmetics Fauna Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark olive green with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, soft, not too firmly nor too loosely-pressed
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- Coloured Raine Side of Olives (DC, $6.99).
- Isamaya Initiator (PiP, ).
- Sydney Grace Cadet (P, $6.25).
- Glaminatrix Meadow (P, $8.04).
- Huda Beauty Emerald #8 (LE, ).
- Sydney Grace Pear Tree (P, $6.25).
- Sydney Grace Mistletoe (DC, $8.00).
- Give Me Glow Joker (P, $7.00).
- ColourPop 50-50 (PiP, $4.50).
- Sydney Grace Escape (PiP, $6.25).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.
Monarch
Lethal Cosmetics Monarch Pressed Powder Shadow ($6.00 for 0.06 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warmer, more golden undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Soft, finely-milled, lightly powdery
- Blendable, easy to work with
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are the dupes the editor has pulled but not yet rated and officially entered.
- ColourPop Thic (LE, $4.50).
- ColourPop Hula Hoop (LE, $4.50).
- Melt Cosmetics Pan Dulce (PiP, ).
- ColourPop Crave U (PiP, $4.50).
- ColourPop Rise N Grind (PiP, $4.50).
- Urban Decay Switch (LE, ).
- ColourPop Warm-Hearted (LE, $4.50).
- Tarte Toucan Do It (LE, ).
- ColourPop Creamsicle (PiP, $4.50).
- KVD Beauty Ashley (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.06 oz. – $100.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have “extreme pigmentation” and “effortless blendability” … “that [will] last all day.” There are two primary finishes: mattes and metallics, and the latter can also be used wet.
The matte finish has semi-opaque to opaque color coverage with moderate powderiness; it’s a formula that is best used with a lighter hand. There was light fallout with some shades, though not at all, and they were blendable for the most part. Even with a light hand, there was still a bit of powderiness present–the brand did warn about using less with their formula–in the pan.
There were a few darker shades that had a tendency to sheer out when applied or did not apply as evenly, especially when layered over a lighter shade but most of the mid-tone and lighter shades were easy to apply and blend out. As a result, I found myself having better results by going dark to light rather than light to dark (which is more in line with how I typically work).
The metallic finish ranged from creamier, denser, and a bit thicker to softer, dense but still a little powdery (usually the lighter, more white-based shades). They were mostly opaque to fully opaque in a single layer, so they didn’t need to be applied with a wet brush to achieve coverage or adhesion. I found that some of the more powdery, shimmery shades were more flattering on the lid when used with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though.
The matte eyeshadows tended to wear around eight hours on me before fading, while the shimmer shades lasted eight to eight and a half hours on me.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Powder Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
CI 77019 (Mica), Magnesium Stearate, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Kaolin, Zinc Stearate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 778161 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), CI 16035 (Red 40 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 45410 (Red 27 Lake)]
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.