Is this $6 e.l.f. eyeshadow *actually* better than Urban Decay?

[@Zizo629]

As a hardcore luxury high end makeup / makeup minimalist person. ELF has been veryyyy impressive lately and I’ve def picked up a few items.

[@blondies2755]

One of my fave drugstore brands 😍

[@thenoblegasargon]

Same feeling here.

[@susierippetoe2167]

@Zizo629 Do you think they were not so great in the past? At one time, I think some of the low dollar items weren't that great. I have not bought elf since, maybe I should take a second look.Have you all noticed that a lot of "drugstore" makeup (walmart) has the prices jacked up? 30 years ago, Mary Kay foundation and I think the Artistry foundation was around $11. Walmart makeup was MUCH lower and I have no idea what REAL high-end and luxury makeup cost because mary kay and artistry were honestly too expensive for me on a regular basis.

[@blondies2755]

@@susierippetoe2167 I think Elf is better now than it used to be, but I also did notice the price spike in a lot of drugstore makeup. I think the cheapest places to shop for drugstore is on their website.

[@Zizo629]

@@susierippetoe2167 I used to prefer high end makeup because it was more user friendly and always gave me a beautiful end result without too much skill or effort. Also because I loved a quality item and didn’t want variety. For me makeup was always about looking / feeling my best rather than creativity. I never wanted or /used variety. I was happy to have 1 beautiful object that I swatched/tested in a store. I remember purchasing several drugstore items and was ALWAYS disappointed with the color or finish. I don’t follow trends and am a creature of habit. Also I prefer cool tones and I felt drugstore was catering to warm tones for so long. But elf in particular has been pumping out classic,quality, user friendly makeup that really rivals high end. Side note. I do LOVE beautiful packaging but I refuse to buy a product just because it’s beautiful. I need to be able to use the product fully (for example 5 out of 6 shadows in a palette) or I won’t buy it.

[@a49-n2o]

Love that you mentioned that it doesn't need to be an exact dupe to be its own special thing! ❤

[@duszka3202]

Neither urban decay nor elf are available in my country,yet here I am, watching with a smile on my face, you just talk so interestingly about formulas that I find myself drawn to your videos. Hugs from PL ♡

[@CocosMama100]

I feel you! So many brands on beauty KZbin are not available in my corner of 🇨🇦, hang in there, they may get to you some day 💖

[@mayamagdy6540]

There are many websites that ship within EU like Cult Beauty, Sephora, Beauty Bay, etc.

[@olab9190]

Ja kupiłam swój Space Cowboy na Notino, nie mają w ofercie wszystkich odcieni, ale cos tam sie znajdzie 🙂

[@duszka3202]

@@olab9190 tak, widziałam na notino,ale ponoć marka od dwóch lat nie aktualizuje swojej oferty, więc chyba są to po prostu jeszcze niewyprzedane egzemplarze.

[@thefreevolous]

I usually get both from BeautyBay. They may not have the new releases immediately, but I find pretty much almost every product (especially from ELF) is available there. I don’t have those brands in my country, either. I know Urban decay is sold online on other platforms, but I believe BeautyBay is the only one to carry ELF in Europe :)

[@kristinprewitt7297]

Space Cowboy looks so orange on me. I'm so jealous of how it looks on others. It looks so beautiful on you!

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

Definitely going to keep an eye out for these. For $6 it's worth playing with.

[@SLashafrass]

I disagree. 6$ is money saved and for something that will sit around while you want the real deal, just wait for a sale. You will not be satisfied for 6$.

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

@@SLashafrass Not planning on buying the "real deal." I don't usually wear that kind of eyeshadow so this is just for fun. So yes for me it's worth it for $6.

[@maheephoenix4398]

@@SLashafrass well in that case urban decay’s eyeshadows have also been going for good sales price this year and its obvious they are much better than elf.

[@julieyoung3815]

I definitely want to find these !

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

@@maheephoenix4398 LOL did your boyfriend cheat on you with elf or something?? Like what do you care what I buy? I'm going to get it FOR SURE now just 'cause y'all are meddling

[@TimeTravelReads]

I wish there were more light, taupe brown shimmer eyeshadows. That's really what I'm looking for.

[@citysick]

I still reminisce about my 2005 cool-toned, light taupe eyeshadow from Wet and Wild. It gave a perfect wet look before it was reformulated to be more shimmery. No idea what it’s like now.

[@rosytellez21]

I love how space cowboy looks on you, on me it just looks like glitter

[@Ferchi.]

On me it looks too yellow 😪 i need a pinkier one

[@maheephoenix4398]

@@Ferchi.maybe check colourpop super shock eyeshadows. They have variety of pink shades and their description is often accurate so you might something you like.

[@BistrosHouse]

I’m super cool toned so Space Cowboy on me is orange + glitter 😅

[@BistrosHouse]

@@Ferchi.same!

[@EstiSara]

On me it looks straight orange and disco ball glitter, I returned it i just couldn't 😂

[@itsybitsyspider]

i'm very excited for my elf order now!! I picked up filthy rich, and you're so right!! we really ARE missing those deeper shades with duochrome and wet look eyeshadows! filthy rich will look way more natural as a one and done shadow on me than cosmic, as someone with a deeper skintone

[@FreyFreyJ]

I'm very cool toned and Space Cowboy reads really orange on me, so this might be worth a try!

[@rinnie78]

Same! So glad I’m not the only one. I always wondered why they didn’t work for me when everyone else loved them. You’re right, my eyelids are the coolest part of my skin tone.

[@stacyketner]

Same straight up orange

[@rinnie78]

Space Cowboy and CP Ritz both look like a peach base pigment on my eyes. It’s frustrated me forever. So I’m excited to try the elf lighter version!!!

[@Kathleen_Gig]

Same 😅, I prefer the ELF shades

[@jcrlb215]

Colourpop lady bird has the same glitter without the peach base for me, just in case you’re interested in checking it out!

[@jilla8503]

Omg I didn’t see that these came out. I saw 10 mins of your video and ran to the elf website and ordered 2. The urban decay ones were always a lil out of my budget but I’ve been eyeing that new quad that came out. I’m so excited to try these. I bought the space cowboy dupe and the second darkest one. The darkest one was sold out. Thank you for reviewing these so fast. I trust your opinion so much❤

[@lenalynn5878]

I enjoy Elf doing the dupes. I love that you found them to compare.

[@CatMcCloud]

Tbh I’m saving up to haul some of the Moira Starshow shadows and other Moira products. But I think it’s awesome that an affordable brand has so much nerve lol it activates my anarchy in the best way. 😂

[@SueK2001]

You’re the one that first turned me onto the UD moon dust shadows, especially Space Cowboy. I love applying it over the Armani liquid shadow in 22M. That combo is a holy grail for me.

[@Slolo89]

I'm new to your channel so this was my first video I watched and I loved how you describe things in detail and you're very intentional with your words. Very relaxing and informative and I couldn't stop admiring your eyebrows too 😀 Excited to find your channel! Thanks!

[@AmandaZ]

I am so happy you're here :) :) and thank you so much

[@Sisu282]

this is such a thorough and lovely review! i've been thinking of buying solstice but the pricepoint makes my wallet ache! but looking at the dupes, although beautiful I think I might still go for the UD since it does more of what i am looking for

[@littleflick]

I’m in Australia so I’m looking forward to these launching here sometime mid next year at twice the price 😂. But seriously they look gorgeous, I never actually bought any of the UD ones although I’ve eyed them off for years. Might pick up a couple of these.

[@genevieveve]

As a gal from Canada 🇨🇦 , I feel your pain. 😂😂

[@KellyGooch]

Soooo excited about these!

[@normansigucci9845]

I’m actually excited to try the elf dupe to Space cowboy, I have fair cool skin so on me it looks orange on my lids and I always hated tht look on me, so the elf one not having as much of a base excites me! Thank you for being so informative!

[@AmandaZ]

this is great feedback!!

[@Lovedestiny4]

I really appreciate how in depth your reviews are❤

[@yamilletrivas8041]

So happy you did this video!!!! Filthy Rich is one I really want to get. This was so GREAT! ✨

[@CA-bw9vw]

THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR. I found UD moondust dupes but they're Chinese knockoffs with no/suspicious brand websites (mostly seen on Amazon or Temu). I have to admit, even as a half-Chinese I can't help but be a bit scared of how much mercury or lead I'm applying on my eyelids ☠️ all for the sake of ✨sparkles✨😂 I'm def switching to these!

[@katrina1045]

I just subbed. Thank goodness you’re a make up channel that actually talks and reviews makeup 💄

[@melrose795]

Thank you for reviewing these, I had not heard of them! Big Elf fan over the years and that grungy green in filthy rich is perfect for my dark brown eyes! Cheers!

[@badtothebrow]

My Moondust shadows don’t feel creamy at all, they also haven’t gotten that sheen you were showing in the pan. Mine are super dry and most of them hard pan. I wonder if they have some consistencies of batches

[@AmandaZ]

what shades do you have?

[@badtothebrow]

@@AmandaZ all of them! They feel slightly different per shade. So Space Cowboy and Solstice feels very hard pressed and hard pan, while Cosmic just feels dry but doesn’t hard pan.

[@labaccident2010]

My moondust shadow neeever felt creamy. It was ALWAYS dry! I wonder if I got an iffy one too. I just used it as a topper.

[@QueerBones]

I’ve never thought they felt creamy, mine are all hard pressed and smooth to the touch but they still work perfectly.

[@QueerBones]

None of mine feel creamy but I agree hard pressed but wet/cooling

[@sambeck33]

I have been just sitting and waiting for your review of these. Thank you!

[@virginiaanndavidson178]

Amanda - LOVE this video and its concept. Absolutely would love to see more of these videos, should the opportunity arise!

[@shelbyanumandla7499]

I’ve been wondering about the elf shadows, so thank you! I might save up for the UD versions. They are so beautiful!

[@TheFaro2011]

I absolutely LOVE filthy rich. I love the cooler taupy shade. I have a dead ringer for space cowboy, it was a Kiko xmas highlighter in a ball!

[@marjorielee5991]

It is funny, when I ordered the new ELF shadows I automatically eliminated the gold one so when you said it was a throw away I patted n myself on the shoulder. Great video thank you.

[@hollythornell5262]

Yeah that was the only shade that did not appeal to me at all

[@ellielou1031]

Thank you for such a thorough and well educated review ☺️ so glad I found your channel

[@bethannybiscuits]

The UD moon dust shadows never last on me 😩 I'm kinda excited about trying the ELF now

[@Jacqueline_R]

I'm excited to have some excellent eyeshadows in the drugstore!:). ❤ Thank you! I'm going to try, for sure

[@melissabridge5687]

Elf suggests to wear their eye base with them too for more longevity. I can’t wait to tries these!!! I can’t give up my space cowboy though. I wear space cowboy 2-3 times a week!

[@mrp8190]

This was a great video! Thanks for the swatches. I may pick up that filthy rich one❤

[@bags_books_and_bowwows]

Filthy Rich was out of stock on the Elf site when I checked. Target has it, for shipping only for now. I picked it up, love a deep, neutral/cool tone.

[@jaydizzy76]

That's an exact dupe for tart e's Chrome paint pots in the shade. Martini

[@valeriesjourney17]

I love your thorough review. 🦋👩‍🦰

[@leaj3799]

Ironically after seeking a dupe for UD Lithium (wasn’t clear to me which of the Moira shadows might be one and not willing to pull the trigger on a new to me brand for one shadow) for a while, I just bought Lithium when Ulta put it on a half price sale last month. Ulta seems to have removed just Lithium from their site but there were a few left in store. I never would have paid $24 for one shadow but happy to have go it for $12. Still good to know that Elf now has dupes for the other colors which I’m less interested in but may try if I’m curious for $6 as I don’t see using the other colors as often just because of personal preference. Thanks for the review. I think I started my hunt for Lithium to begin with based on one of your one and done video recommendations. I like darker shadows and I’m enjoying it so far for those quick out the door type of days.

[@benpenicook8199]

I didn’t know they came out with these!!! 😮😮😮

[@Dhoketa]

Thanks for the review, Amanda! Very detailed and informative. Have you tried Rituel de Fille Apis? I’ve been looking for a review for that one. It looks so wet and glossy in the pictures.

[@nillou]

Would you please list some other alternatives for that brown with teal and purple duo chrome like solstice?

[@saludosalsol]

I like the elf shades better. I don’t like dark bronzed/taupe shades in a glitter, they don’t stand out on my skin and the light ones compliment me better so it’s a win/win.

[@BinaBecker]

I can't wait to try these on. They'll probably take forever to get to Canada, though!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I am mildly excited. I am going to wait until I have to toss some of my older glittery shadows.

[@Meganelizabeth__beauty]

Ooohh we needed this review

[@Abi-cv9vk]

Great video on dupes / alternatives from elf❤

[@Poopiegirl101]

I was waiting for this review girl!!! Like a pup by the door for their owner

[@Ferchi.]

Are you getting the new moondust palette from Sephora? I saw that the space cowboy shades are different and I’d love to see the difference on the eyelids 🩵

[@ceis8667]

Have you tried the Kulfi cream shadows? They are great! Expensive however

[@AmandaZ]

yes I really like those!

[@ratbeach]

Filthy Rich is now on my list. As soon as I saw the swatches on your hand, I thought, "That's my color!"

[@jaydizzy76]

Filthy rich is an exact dupe to tarte's Chrome paint eyeshadows in the shade martini

[@TheFaro2011]

I got a couple recently. And honestly absolutely fine, I'm familiar with moondust and once on the eye, noone knows. I love the packaging but i think they're break. Also powder eyeshadow, you can change the base

[@lizabethfeig1705]

Believe it or not, I still have my Urban Decay Moondust palette and it works as well as the day I bought it!!! I also still have a few in the round packaging as well from forever ago! They never went bad so I've kept 'em...

[@syndimail]

I can't tell if the Space Cowboy dupe isn't meeting expectations because of the lack of base or is the glitter more vibrant? Would adding a deeper base to the ELF colors more accurately represent the dupe? Could you test that?

[@AmandaZ]

I think adding elf on top of a beige-y base would get you much closer to space cowboy!

[@jennypie1903]

Omg! Thank you for doing this comparison ❤

[@apriloliver]

I hate that the UD moondust shadows have so much fallout. It's the main reason I returned Space Cowboy. I would be interested to see a tutorial on how you apply these eyeshadows.

[@schnuspelconny]

Thanks for this detailed review 😊

[@hollythornell5262]

I think Champagne Showers may be a closer dupe to the shade Wild Dipper in the moondust shadows. It has a lighter base than Space cowboy.

[@mildredm20]

So excited for these! What shade is the last swatch on your arm (closest to your elbow)? I know you said that Elf came out with five shades, but I think there’s six on your arm 😊.

[@StimmellDargis]

Thanks, I love this video, I have the same model from *suluxy*

[@kam9543]

I bought all 6 right when they dropped 😭 I haven't impulsively purchased makeup in a long time so I'm hoping they are decent

[@bethpent8851]

Because of you Amanda i just bought Solstice and Lithium both New on Mercari I paid $12 & $13 + shipping and tax so under 20 for each! So I owe it all to you!! I also got Kaja Rosewater on Mercari new way cheaper. So which shade in the rose water do you always demo is it the top shade or the 2nd shade???

[@Whisky-1203]

I may try some of these-love urban decay as a brand for prob 15-20 years but their moondust shadows irritate my eyes too much. Their regular single eyeshadows are amazing-if you can catch on sale its def worth it.

[@happinin07]

Despite despising glitter on myself, I am watching!

[@cs-yq5ed]

I am bummed out. I ordered ColorPop "Ritz" which you described as a dupe for "Space Cowboy". It had horrible fallout that was almost impossible to get rid of (used Micellar Water, moisturizer on a cotton pad, etc.) I don't get too upset about fallout unless I can't get it off. Does the original Space Cowboy have tons of fallout too?

[@samimarabegum1853]

I LOVE ❤️ that 15%

[@yuzufrio]

this is such an ambitious launch from elf!! I have already picked up and tried the UD moondust space cowboy shadow after I saw it was on an incredible flash sale thanks to your notifications. 🙏 while I enjoy using it, I am having difficulty getting it to look as glossy and molten as yours does. it looks promising in my pan, but applying the thing ends up making me look like I applied an orange shadow with a bunch of disparate, fine glitter. not bad, but quite different from how it looks on you. maybe it's a shade incompatibility with me? 🤔 these 6$ elf shadows are a lot more accessible. I imagine myself feeling less bad about getting a dud than something about 4 times the price. thank you for the very deep and thoughtful analysis! (I have tried the Ritz colourpop shadow before and thought it was good! I might go back and try it again next to my space cowboy to see how similar they look on me. :-))

[@jaydizzy76]

$6 is not cheap when they have their bite size quads for $3 for eyeshadows for $3 versus one glittery one cheaply made at that for six

[@xoxjelloxox]

Will you review the space Cowboy quad against the last year one or the singles

[@jessicaescareno7837]

Did you dye your hair?? It looks so good. Looks like a vibrant reddish brown 💕💕

[@becm963]

I have had my Urban Decay moondust shadows in Space Cowboy & Lithium for 2 years. I haven’t even made a dent in either shade. I tend to gravitate towards Lithium these days.

[@FabianaMoura88]

They look very interesting and a good option at a lower price! I've been binge watching your content about one and done and wet eyshadows and I'm curious: have you tried any jones road shadows? 😊

[@sabrinaa8948]

Space Cowboy doesn't work for me because of the beige base - it looks very orange on me. I'm excited elf went lighter. I wish they went cooler too

[@Diani007]

Amanda, and what about the Kylie cosmetics glitter palette ? Have you tried it ? It’s $24 like 4 of the Elf , I would like to try !

[@carolinamariani4406]

I love your detailed reviews!! Thank you Amanda!

[@baileydubs]

I have space cowboy and lithium and I’ve been so disappointed with SC, because of the “beige” undertone to it, it looks straight up orange/peach on my light neutral olive skin. It makes me look kind of sick unfortunately and I have to wear it overtop a cool brown to make it look right on me. That all being said, the elf one not having that same tone to it might be a lot better on me!

[@TylerLethersin]

All I want is elf to put out powder highlighters. They had those baked highlighters & they kinda flopped cause of hard pan, but I want a highlighter from them so bad!!! Not a liquid just a powder tho

[@TheSim1derful]

*running to like so fast I trip and break my neck*

[@AmandaZ]

NOO!! (but yes so happy to say hi to you today 🤣

[@shelpen]

Please forgive my curiosity. 😇 Do you color your hair?

[@amandakelley8282]

This was so helpful! Thank you

[@Sadimc_beauty]

This was very helpful. But I have ritz so I’m set!

[@jenniferd5477]

I love Elf ! Thanks for doing an affordable option however ! Urban decay clearly so much better quality even on the eye so much prettier If people don’t wanna pay premium elf is an amazing option

[@alicenlucy]

This makes me want to try it more. I got White Hot the other day and it was beautiful and i was hesitating on champagne shower. I tried space cowboy but the problem is that the base pigment is too dark for my skin? So maybe itll be better for me!

[@AzDesertFoxx]

Nothing beats Space Cowboy! But the dupes are pretty good.

[@AmandaZ]

agreed!!

[@hon.ey.beeeee]

I personally found ritz from colourpop to have larger glitter particles and show up more silvery than space cowboy, but my skin is a little darker than yours so that might be a factor

[@sunflower2036]

Can u recommend a closer dupe for space cowboy and also sth for with deep base paigment for deeper skin tone?

[@Justbu462]

Love this!!!!😊

[@thehomebird999]

Great video! Subscribed

[@OrleidisLozada]

What do you mean when you say a glitter "sits closer to the skin" in one formula vs the other?? I'd never heard that term... 🤔

[@AmandaZ]

I mean that the product is thinner and less visible texturally- rather than something that looks a little bit "thicker" or noticeable/creamier

[@nikita-n1w7z]

I wouldn’t complain Even if your channel was 100% dedicated to wet eyeshadows 😅😊our eyeshadow preferences are very similar!

[@mariky]

Thank you❤

[@morra9358]

Would you recommend these or the sephora collection colorful eyeshadows? I have watched both videos of yours but can’t make up my mind on which I should buy 🥹

[@asifs100]

very helpful video. thanks

[@kkmarzipan]

Whenever I see Space Cowboy on videos the texture in the pan and on the lid seems so creamy but I feel like mine is super hard pressed and comes off dry/chunky?

[@lindsaykar5477]

When I’ve tested it in store, I had the same issue. It looked like an orange shadow with sparse silver glitter. I wonder if you need to dig into that top layer to “break the seal” like you sometimes do with other formulas?

[@kkmarzipan]

I tried that a bit but maybe I need to go hard! I do notice that when it’s put in in videos people tend to really load it up on the fingertip.

[@TheFaro2011]

It dries out

[@makeupbysherry]

beauty 😻💖

[@lindsylee4344]

Would you suggest wearing these with glitter glue or primer to increase wear time or prevent creasing?

[@carolmcphilemy9693]

Loved this vid ❤ Does Elf have much fallout? Xx

[@AmandaZ]

Theyre about the same, some fall out but not crazy

[@carolmcphilemy9693]

@@AmandaZ thank you ❤️

[@hellomrsjackson6762]

Clicked so fast 😅

[@unposhnails3366]

Can you recommend a solstice dupe/alternative?

[@KaterinaPisecka]

❤wow❤thanks

[@MariaLopez-rc5es]

Great video. Thank you!

[@JourdySizzle]

The UD Moon Dust shadows almost feel like a dry oil, when you swipe your finger over them. Do the E.L.F. shadows not have that feeling?