Chanel Holiday 2018 Ombre Premiere Longwear Powder Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Electrum Lamé (905)
Chanel Electrum Lame (905) Ombre Premiere Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a pale, white gold with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had medium, buildable pigmentation with a soft, lightly dusty consistency that was blendable and easy to work with, though there was a bit of fallout due. If I used a dampened brush, I was able to get opaque coverage in one layer. This shade wore well for eight hours on me before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Tarte Hawkward (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Trust Issues (LE, $12.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop We Jammin' (P, $9.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Too Faced Moonbeam (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Flame Fatale (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Ranavalona (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Next Season (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop 415 (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bleach (Distortion) (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Aziza (P, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.05 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as a “richly-pigmented” and “longwearing.” There are 16 shades available, and I’ve tried eight of them and have found that most are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage with soft, blendable textures that are often on the dustier side. Some shades were prone to sheering out on the lid and applied best by layering and building up the color than trying to pack it on. They lasted between six and seven and a half hours on me, which was below average. I think Chanel’s formula in their quads is better overall, as they are not as dusty but still are blendable.
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Electrum Lamé (905)
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Cuivre Lamé (907)
Chanel Cuivre Lame (907) Ombre Premiere Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a rich brown with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It “melted” after a few minutes on my skin, which gave it a smoother appearance that was more glowing than overtly shimmery. It had opaque pigmentation with a soft, slightly drier formula (felt more like a hybrid, powder-gel texture) that applied well and blended out nicely. The color stayed on well for eight and a half hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Pat McGrath Cyborg Relations (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Material Girl (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- Isamaya Cuprum (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Boy Band (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Coloured Raine Who Me (DC, $6.99) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Deep Dive (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Influence (LE, $19.00) (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Star Bronze (139CP) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- NYX Bedroom Eyes (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- NARS Fez (DC, $25.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.05 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as a “richly-pigmented” and “longwearing.” There are 16 shades available, and I’ve tried eight of them and have found that most are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage with soft, blendable textures that are often on the dustier side. Some shades were prone to sheering out on the lid and applied best by layering and building up the color than trying to pack it on. They lasted between six and seven and a half hours on me, which was below average. I think Chanel’s formula in their quads is better overall, as they are not as dusty but still are blendable.
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Cuivre Lamé (907)
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Vert Lamé (906)
Chanel Vert Lame (906) Ombre Premiere Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a blackened green with warm, olive undertones and a soft, emerald and olive green shimmer. It had good color coverage that applied well to bare skin, but it was slightly richer and the black base came through more if I used it with a dampened brush. The eyeshadow had a smooth, slightly dusty consistency (but only noticeable in the pan) that applied evenly and blended out with ease. It showed signs of fading after eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Greenluxe #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Midnight (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bankroll (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever D308 Aquatic Khaki (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Anastasia Black Diamond (PiP, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Surratt Beauty Verdâtre (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Codes Subtils #4 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Gabon (LE, $25.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Gilt by Association (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Deanna (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.05 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as a “richly-pigmented” and “longwearing.” There are 16 shades available, and I’ve tried eight of them and have found that most are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage with soft, blendable textures that are often on the dustier side. Some shades were prone to sheering out on the lid and applied best by layering and building up the color than trying to pack it on. They lasted between six and seven and a half hours on me, which was below average. I think Chanel’s formula in their quads is better overall, as they are not as dusty but still are blendable.
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Vert Lamé (906)
LELimited Edition. $30.00.
Noir Lamé (908)
Chanel Noir Lame (908) Ombre Premiere Longwear Powder Eyeshadow ($30.00 for 0.05 oz.) is a deep black with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was semi-opaque in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. Using it wet enabled richer, deeper pigmentation in one layer. The texture was smooth to the touch and lightly creamy, but it was still a powder, that adhered well to bare skin and blended out nicely. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before it started to fade noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Illuminaughty (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- NABLA Cosmetics Plastick (PiP, ) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Olivia Palermo Black Tie (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Look Closer IV (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Sleek MakeUP 1001 Nights (LE, $9.99) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Guerlain Imperial Moon #1 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Metallic Denim #4 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Jet Couture (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- CoverGirl Molten Black (300) (P, $4.99) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Black Myrrh (LE, $45.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$30.00/0.05 oz. - $600.00 Per Ounce
The formula is described as a “richly-pigmented” and “longwearing.” There are 16 shades available, and I’ve tried eight of them and have found that most are semi-opaque to opaque in coverage with soft, blendable textures that are often on the dustier side. Some shades were prone to sheering out on the lid and applied best by layering and building up the color than trying to pack it on. They lasted between six and seven and a half hours on me, which was below average. I think Chanel’s formula in their quads is better overall, as they are not as dusty but still are blendable.
Browse all of our Chanel Ombre Premiere Longwear Powder Eyeshadow swatches.
Even though I don’t think I’ll be getting any of these 4 reviewed, because dupes and they’re $30 a pop: DANG! What a sultry, smokey, and very unique looking eye look! It really brings out all the different shades in your hazel eyes perfectly!
I was waiting for your review on these!! I have already put on my list Cuivre Lamé and perhaps Vert Lamé. Thank you Christine! 🙂
I did a presage for Electrum Lamé because it will also be a nice highlighter for my fait skin and a nice compact size too. But now that I’ve seen Vert Lame I want that too. It’s beautiful.
What beautiful autumnal shades these are – especially Curvre Lame and Vert Lame – just love the bronze and olive combinations. Your eye look is so beautiful Christine.
Love ALL these eyeshadows which is unusual for me. Must have them all. Please tell me what lipstick, brand name and color, you are wearing in your pictures. It’s gorgeous.
Thanks
Diane K.
Vert Lame is my fave!
These shades are gorgeous! I’ll be picking up the green and bronze for sure, and want to see the pale gold and black in person if possible. I’m really pleased with Chanel’s holiday collection this year. Your eyelook is simply stunning, Christine. I’ve been admiring it on your other reviews.
As I said in an earlier post (maybe with the Chanel face highlighters), I love Vert Lame but will probably satisfy myself with a less pricey dupe.
Vert Lame is my kind of color! I may have to splurge…
Who would spend 30 bucks on a single and apply it with those cheap af applicators, chanel?
I don’t get it…
While it might be common in parts of the online community to use brushes, a lot of people who buy makeup (that may not live and breathe like some of us do!) regularly use fingertips and sponge-tip applicators still.