Chanel Espresso, Gris Graphite, Eros Stylo Yeux Eyeliners Reviews & Swatches
Espresso (20)
Chanel Espresso (20) Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($34.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a light-medium brown with subtle, warm olive undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque, fairly buildable coverage (the imperfections were less noticeable when used as an actual eyeliner). The consistency was just barely-creamy, so it could have been a little more yielding to have the most comfortable application, though it lasted for nine hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.01 oz. - $3400.00 Per Ounce
The Stylo Yeux formula is supposed to be a “waterproof, smudge-proof” eyeliner with a “gentle, soft” texture. I gave up on this formula bit ago, as the majority of shades I had tried had a really firm, stiff, and painful-to-use texture, but new releases have much improved!
They are much, much creamier without being too wet, so they didn’t transfer or migrate easily. The formula was easy (and not painful!) to use even on my waterline. The eyeliners lasted nine hours or more on me.
Browse all of our Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE | SYNTHETIC WAX | TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE | DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | LAUROYL LYSINE | STEAROXYMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER | OCTYLDODECANOL | CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX) | C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE | MAGNESIUM/POTASSIUM/SILICON/FLUORIDE/HYDROXIDE/OXIDE | KAOLIN | POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE | TIN OXIDE | SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE | CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE | CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE | SILICA | [+ / - (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) | CI 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) | CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77266 (BLACK 2) (NANO) | CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) | CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77510 (FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) | CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL49A-I
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.
Espresso (20)
PPermanent. $34.00.
Gris Graphite (42)
Chanel Gris Graphite (42) Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($34.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a darker, silvery pewter with subtle, warm undertones and flecks of cooler sparkle throughout. It had semi-sheer to medium coverage in one stroke, which was buildable to semi-opaque coverage. The texture was moderately emollient–more so than most in the range–and skated across my lower lash line very comfortably but could have distributed product more evenly. This shade wore well for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Fenty Beauty Moon Dunez (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Mushroom (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Underground (DC, $22.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.01 oz. - $3400.00 Per Ounce
The Stylo Yeux formula is supposed to be a “waterproof, smudge-proof” eyeliner with a “gentle, soft” texture. I gave up on this formula bit ago, as the majority of shades I had tried had a really firm, stiff, and painful-to-use texture, but new releases have much improved!
They are much, much creamier without being too wet, so they didn’t transfer or migrate easily. The formula was easy (and not painful!) to use even on my waterline. The eyeliners lasted nine hours or more on me.
Browse all of our Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE | SYNTHETIC WAX | TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE | DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | LAUROYL LYSINE | STEAROXYMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER | OCTYLDODECANOL | CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX) | C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE | MAGNESIUM/POTASSIUM/SILICON/FLUORIDE/HYDROXIDE/OXIDE | KAOLIN | POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE | TIN OXIDE | SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE | CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE | CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE | SILICA | [+ / - (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) | CI 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) | CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77266 (BLACK 2) (NANO) | CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) | CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77510 (FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) | CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL49A-I
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.
Gris Graphite (42)
PPermanent. $34.00.
Eros (928)
Chanel Eros (928) Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner ($34.00 for 0.01 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark red with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was smooth, creamy, and had great glide that never felt overly emollient, so it set quickly and stayed in place well. It had rich color coverage in a single stroke, which stayed on nicely for nine hours.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Be My BB (P, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Fiery Fierce (LE, $7.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Sephora Berry Sweet (58) (P, $11.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sephora Soft Rose (56) (P, $11.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Glam Jam (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Malibu (DC, $10.00) is more muted (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Mesmerising Maroon (Metallic) (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Chanel Prune Intense (36) (P, $34.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop On Fire (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Copper Field (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.01 oz. - $3400.00 Per Ounce
The Stylo Yeux formula is supposed to be a “waterproof, smudge-proof” eyeliner with a “gentle, soft” texture. I gave up on this formula bit ago, as the majority of shades I had tried had a really firm, stiff, and painful-to-use texture, but new releases have much improved!
They are much, much creamier without being too wet, so they didn’t transfer or migrate easily. The formula was easy (and not painful!) to use even on my waterline. The eyeliners lasted nine hours or more on me.
Browse all of our Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner swatches.
Ingredients
DIMETHICONE | SYNTHETIC WAX | TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE | DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | LAUROYL LYSINE | STEAROXYMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER | OCTYLDODECANOL | CERA CARNAUBA (COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX) | C30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE | MAGNESIUM/POTASSIUM/SILICON/FLUORIDE/HYDROXIDE/OXIDE | KAOLIN | POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID | DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE | PROPYLENE CARBONATE | PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE | TIN OXIDE | SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE | CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE | CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE | SILICA | [+ / - (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE) | CI 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) | CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77266 (BLACK 2) (NANO) | CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) | CI 77400 (BRONZE POWDER) | CI 77491, | CI 77492, | CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) | CI 77510 (FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE) | CI 77510 (FERRIC FERROCYANIDE) | CI 77742 (MANGANESE VIOLET) | CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) | MICA] | IL49A-I
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.
Hmm, I do wish that Gris Graphite performed better and was a deeper hue.
I have some fantastic brown liners, and I don’t wear bright red eye liner or else my eyes look sickly.
What a yo-yo of ratings here! The eye pencils are very average – and for me, nothing beats UD’s Mushroom shade over Gris Graphite. You would think the brand has had lots of practice with the first two shades to get them right. Eros, by contrast, was done really well and is a beautiful colour.
Gris Graphite is gorgeous!
I don’t have any of the dupes and I’d probably go for the UD one, as it got an A and this one a B-.
It seems I already have Eros? The vanity icon is red. I know I bought a red eyeliner from Chanel a long time ago, can it be the same or is this different, I wonder.
Eros is a must have!
Ooh Eros is funky!