Lethal Cosmetics Breach & Cipher Glitch Liquid Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Breach
Lethal Cosmetics Breach Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.24 oz.) seemed to have a transparent base with multichromatic sparkle that shifted between copper to blue to green. I found the shift harder to detect and less dimensional than one might have expected, unfortunately.
The texture was very watery, thin, and the larger particles tended to clump up whenever I used a fingertip to apply or blend out. With a brush, it was marginally better, but it was still streaky, uneven, and difficult to spread across an area. It had semi-sheer color coverage, which wasn’t buildable, and showed signs of fading after five hours of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Terra Borealis (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, more pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Mystery Topper (P, $7.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Golden Hour (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Abalone (246DC) (PiP, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
- Linda Hallberg Cosmetics Moonwake (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Gneiss Guy (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- NARS Fuse (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Pistol (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Interstellar (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Comforting Light (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.24 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The formula is described as "water-based" and having "exceptional wear time and zero fallout" and can be applied in a "single swipe" on the lid. The brand recommended to allow the formula to dry down before opening eyes "all the way" to avoid creasing. It's an incredibly wet and watery formula, which made it hard to use and have sheerer coverage.
The majority of shades were more like multichromatic top coats rather than full-on eyeshadows--less "one swipe." They were a challenge to apply evenly, as the watery formula was prone to visibly streaking whether I used the included-applicator (the worst tool), fingertips (only decent if semi-dried down already but always sheered out the product considerably), and brushes (both fluffy and flat synthetic options).
I had the best results using a flat brush to apply and a clean, fluffy brush to diffuse the edges a bit after giving it a few seconds to dry down. It was usually easier to take the included-applicator, swipe product onto the back of my hand, then pick up product with a brush--this made it so my skin absorbed some of the wateriness and prevented some of the streaking when applied to my lid.
Despite being a rather watery formula, the dry down time was actually too long--getting product into my fine lines as it was drying down was very minimal of an issue. The uneven, sometimes patchy and other times streaky, applicator was really the pressing problem. The more pigmented shades applied more smoothly, while the sheerer shades seemed to ball up in places, which resulted in a chunkier finish that could emphasize lid texture.
It's a shame they were so difficult to apply, because the finish was really stunning; fine, glimmering particles that reflected the light and danced without being chunky or glittery. They were comfortable to wear and were transfer-resistant, as promised, and lasted four to six hours on me before fading.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): CI 77861 (Tin Oxide), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77000 (Aluminium), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 7742 (Manganese Violet)
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.
Breach
PPermanent. $21.00.
Cipher
Lethal Cosmetics Cipher Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow ($21.00 for 0.24 oz.) seemed to have a grayish base with multichromatic shimmer and fine sparkle that shifted between darker, emerald green, olive green, and plum. It had medium color payoff in a single layer, which did not build up well for me as the product tended to go on streaky with patches of product missing whenever I tried to diffuse it.
This was the type of product where I had one chance to apply it and had to accept and leave it as it went on initially. It had a very watery, thin consistency that took about 20 to 30 seconds to dry down, so it had to be manipulated back into place otherwise it would settle into fine lines and set. This shade lasted for six hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Scarab (341MC) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Scarab (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Beetle (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Sweetheart (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Clionadh Embroidery (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Dragonfly (P, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Gaia (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Clionadh Patina (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, more pigmented (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Siren (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, lighter, more pigmented (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Solar Expansion (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.24 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce
The formula is described as "water-based" and having "exceptional wear time and zero fallout" and can be applied in a "single swipe" on the lid. The brand recommended to allow the formula to dry down before opening eyes "all the way" to avoid creasing. It's an incredibly wet and watery formula, which made it hard to use and have sheerer coverage.
The majority of shades were more like multichromatic top coats rather than full-on eyeshadows--less "one swipe." They were a challenge to apply evenly, as the watery formula was prone to visibly streaking whether I used the included-applicator (the worst tool), fingertips (only decent if semi-dried down already but always sheered out the product considerably), and brushes (both fluffy and flat synthetic options).
I had the best results using a flat brush to apply and a clean, fluffy brush to diffuse the edges a bit after giving it a few seconds to dry down. It was usually easier to take the included-applicator, swipe product onto the back of my hand, then pick up product with a brush--this made it so my skin absorbed some of the wateriness and prevented some of the streaking when applied to my lid.
Despite being a rather watery formula, the dry down time was actually too long--getting product into my fine lines as it was drying down was very minimal of an issue. The uneven, sometimes patchy and other times streaky, applicator was really the pressing problem. The more pigmented shades applied more smoothly, while the sheerer shades seemed to ball up in places, which resulted in a chunkier finish that could emphasize lid texture.
It's a shame they were so difficult to apply, because the finish was really stunning; fine, glimmering particles that reflected the light and danced without being chunky or glittery. They were comfortable to wear and were transfer-resistant, as promised, and lasted four to six hours on me before fading.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Glitch Liquid Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Silica, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Squalane, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): CI 77861 (Tin Oxide), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77019 (Mica), CI 77000 (Aluminium), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 7742 (Manganese Violet)
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.
Yikes!
Just: YIKES. 🤦🏻♀️
Agree with the yikes!
They should have stayed away from this formula and concentrated on what they do fairly well.
Beautiful colours, but the formula? Bad, bad and bad.
Glitch indeed!
These look so beautiful in the tube, it’s one of those times when I’m SO glad you’re an honest reviewer! I’d have been so sad to spend that much money and get payoff that’s worse than dollar store makeup.