Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove & Charred Emerald Eye Metals Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Eye Metals ($45.00 for 0.10 oz.) is supposed to be a “rich color powder eyeshadow” that is “densely pigmented” that can be worn alone or layered. There are two shades in the collection, and they performed similarly, though Bitter Clove is a bit richer overall and longer wearing. They were nicely pigmented with very dense, almost cream-like textures that blended out easily on the lid and adhered to bare lids. I found that they were prone to creasing within six hours of wear, but the wear time improved to eight hours (before creasing) over primer, so primer helped but can’t say these are the longest wearing formula. I did not experience much fall out, though, despite the high sparkle content in Bitter Clove (Charred Emerald has more of a pearly sheen). I liked them, but at the price point, it’s definitely a lot for a single eyeshadow, so they’re not going to be worth it for everyone.
They come in the same leather (or leather-like, even in the official press release I now have, there is almost nothing on packaging) compact with heavy-duty gold clasps and good weight to them. These are larger eyeshadows in terms of overall size, and the weight is about double most eyeshadows (MAC, Urban Decay, etc.).
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals ($45.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark golden blackened-brown with larger, gold flecks of sparkle and shimmer that has a more metallic finish. It was intensely pigmented with a dense, cream-like texture that blended and adhered well to the lid. The color started to crease faintly after six hours of wear. Gucci Beauty Iconic Gold (DC, $37.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). Sydney Grace Firelight Glow (LE, $6.00) is cooler (95% similar). Bobbi Brown Bronze (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Anastasia Brownie (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Zap (P, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Danessa Myricks Muse (P, $18.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Shake Down (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop So Quiche (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Starlight #3 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Natasha Denona Raw Gold (13M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar). Give Me Glow Glamorous (P, $10.00) is lighter (90% similar). Give Me Glow 90s (PiP, $7.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Amira (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Huda Beauty Dubai (Remastered) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Too Faced Don't Settle (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Urban Decay Lithium (PiP, $20.00) is warmer (95% similar). Guerlain Les Precieux #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). ColourPop Arendelle (LE, $6.00) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (85% similar). MAC Put U on Gold (LE, $21.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Urban Decay Burn (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals ($45.00 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, blackened teal with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was fantastic and was easy to apply to the skin. While it was intense on the lid initially, I noticed that the brightness seemed to fade within a few minutes, and it had more of a blackened look. From there, the color wore well for six hours before it started to crease on me. Milani Mix It Up (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery (95% similar). ColourPop Water Me (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Throne (LE, $12.00) is darker (95% similar). Coloured Raine Forbidden (DC, $6.99) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Dazzle (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty For Once (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Dose of Colors Nightsky (P, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Denim #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Viseart Boheme Dream #10 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Storm Cloud (LE, $16.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals Deep Sea (LE, $14.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Deep Blue Green (PiP, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Viseart Dark Matter (GPV2 #18) (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). MAC Tonight's the Night (LE, $22.00) is brighter (90% similar). ColourPop Mermaid Boy (PiP, $4.50) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Cleopatra (DC, $34.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Viseart Shameless (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). ColourPop Fishy (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Dose of Colors Palma (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). MAC Prrrplexing (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Bitter Clove
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Charred Emerald
LELimited Edition. $45.00.
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Bitter Clove Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals
Estee Lauder x Victoria Beckham Charred Emerald Eye Metals
Look breakdown is here
Look breakdown is here
Stunners!!! <3
They are intense!
I love the pigment and sparkle in Bitter Clove, but I have a feeling it’s going to crease on my super oily lids, even with primer. At $45, will only consider buying if I can swatch in person, hopelessly fall in love with it , and can return if it doesn’t work out
Yeah, at $45 you have to love it, IMO! 🙂
The quality is a bit disappointing at this price point, but my goodness, your eyelook is soooo stunning! Love it.
I wish they wore a little longer on their own!
Colors are beauty’s though… but 45 dollars for a single… Makes me realise how happy I am with my Viseart Theory Palette (in Cashmere) for the same price. 🙂
Given the price of these, the fact that they are singles and how hard they are to get hold of, I am very glad I have several dupes for each of them. It would be good if EL gave info about the packaging (I doubt it is real leather but you never do know) since vegetarians and those opposed to animals being used in cosmetics would really want to know this information.
Yes, I was surprised as well, for that reason, but also that you would think if it was real leather, then that would “justify” the price point of the line. The fact that it didn’t seem to be called out made me think it wasn’t real, though.
At the risk of sounding cynical (what? me? nahhh!), I would think the price point has to do more with the licensing they’re paying to Victoria Beckham than to the material on the compacts. But, like I say, it’s the cynic in me!
Definitely part of is licensing, but part of it is probably the packaging – I always hear that the component is usually the most costly part of the process. Part of it is likely to set the “tone” of the collection – like a luxury brand such as Louboutin or Tom Ford will NEVER make their prices affordable.
Both very pretty!
They are!
Oooh, I am loving this very smokey blackened gold and teal eye look that you did above⬆!
And I don’t even need to buy these 2 eyeshadows to do something somewhat similar, either. Got MAC’s Tonight’s The Night and UD Lithium as my first picks, but other dupes within my stash as well.
Thanks a lot, Nancy! 😀
I love both these eye shadows and pre ordered both but with the review I am not too sure of Emerald charred. I also pre ordered a 2nd Highlighter in Modern Mercury all at Saks today. When I went to Saks a minute ago I was going to cancel my order and place a new order minus the Emerald Charred I am glad that I didn’t because I noticed they are not pre ordering the Highlighter in Modern Mercury any longer. They might have stopped taking orders for it but you can still pre order everything else.
I really like them, but they are pricey at $45 a pop, so I am much more hesitant about something that is really pushing the upper limits on single eyeshadow pricing that isn’t 100%, you know?
I would expect better for something at this price range. It’s a shame, because the swatches themselves are gorgeous!
Totally understand! There’s nothing wrong with demanding perfection when it is at the top end of prices for single eyeshadows! 🙂
I love both of them! I’ll have to ponder this!
Good luck! 🙂
Wow! Beautiful look, Christine!
Thanks, Bonnie!
Gorgeous, divine, beautiful – and an absolutely stunning eye look Christine.
Thank you, Genevieve!
Dang, but these are pretty.
They are!
These remind me of some Laura Mercier individual eyeshadows that were meant to be used wet. They were very metallic but not glittery, one color is a black gold, one was a teal, a peachy pink, a violet and some other colors. I will have to see if I still have them and if they are as similar as I recall.
You’ll have to let us know, Susan!
Beautiful colours but I’m glad I don’t have to splurge as I have dupes in UD Burn and TF Storm Cloud ?.
Woohoo! Money saved 😀
That look, omg. You certainly know how to work shadows. Despite the high tag on this whole collection, these are the first that scream at me. Most of the people I currently know probably spend 45$ on makeup for a year. And a pound of this would feed many, if the $ were given to a hunger charity or a dog shelter. These make me feel a tad guilty over how acceptable high price makeup is to me, and how much I spend, in view of real world needs. Guilty as charged. Gotta realign my priorities.
Thank you, KJH!
I really like Bitter Clove… But Gucci Iconic Gold is very similar… Both expensive.. Which one would you recommend if I want to splurge?
I think you get a little more with Bitter Clove!
Hi Christine,
I’m surprised at your swatches and color pay off in your photos. I listed after this color for weeks and when I finally got it from net a porter, the shadow lacked the richness you see in your photos. As for applying with a brush, the color payoff was terrible. So light, with barely any powder on the brush. Once I put it on it disappeared in a couple hours. So disappointed ? I returned it.
Which shade, Lauren? I’m glad you returned it since you did not like it!
Sorry! It was bitter clove- I was so disappointed!