Chanel Or Ambre & Noir Ombre Premiere Laques Reviews & Swatches
Or Noir (17)
Chanel Or Noir (17) Ombre Premiere Laque ($36.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a deeper black with warmer undertones and flecks of gold, lavender, and silver sparkle throughout. It had semi-sheer color coverage in a single layer, and I found it was best applied with a flat, synthetic brush pressed onto the lid for the initial layer.
After letting the initial layer dry down, going back in with the included applicator to pat on additional color where higher coverage was desired worked well without disturbing the first layer. The texture was very fluid and thin, which likely was part of why it tended to sheer out initially. It lasted well for nine hours without fading or fallout.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Olivia Palermo Black Tie (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty SS18 (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Glam Noir (P, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Noir Lamé (908) (LE, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Golden Age (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Smoke Screen (LE, $6.99) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Illuminaughty (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- MAC Nippy Platinum (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Full Metal Black (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.2 oz. - $180.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "lustrous, buildable colour" that can be "smudged out easily with fingertips" or with the "included applicator." I'd argue that most shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single layer, and the liquid format made them easy enough to sheer out for more of that "veil" of shimmer that was described. I found them usable as standalone eyeshadows as well as for layering on top of other products or as a wash of shimmer.
The consistency was lightweight, more watery initially, but it set to a transfer-resistant finish within 10 to 20 seconds. The shimmer within the formula seemed finer, so while it had a sheen and sparkle, it sat more smoothly on my skin and was easier to diffuse and spread out for an even result. They lasted for over 10 hours without fading, flaking, or creasing on me, but if you do more moderate blending with a brush after they've dried down, you risk potential flaking (not uncommon once something is fully set but always worth noting).
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Ingredients
AQUA (WATER) | ALCOHOL | CELLULOSE | CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | GLYCERIN | ALUMINA | PENTYLENE GLYCOL | CARBOMER | CHLORPHENESIN | CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | SORBITAN LAURATE | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | SILICA | MAGNESIUM STEARATE | TIN OXIDE | CITRIC ACID | [+ / - (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) | CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) | 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] | IL58A-II
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.
Or Noir (17)
LELimited Edition. $36.00.
Or Ambre (27)
Chanel Or Ambre (27) Ombre Premiere Laque ($36.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a rich, deeper gold with strong, warm orange undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It had rich color coverage in a single layer, which made it easier to work than some of the brand’s other liquid eyeshadows (which are sheerer and may require more manipulation to even out).
I also found that was blendable and could be sheered out for a wash of gold shimmer/sparkle, if desired. The texture was lightweight, thin, and very fluid, but it was fairly quick to dry down so it didn’t get into fine lines as it was drying down. It stayed on nicely for 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop TF (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Stilazzi Barocco (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Liquid Sun (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Tarte Irrelephant (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Quicksand (LE, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop She Got Money (LE, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Tequila (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Save It For Later (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Strength (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Genie (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$36.00/0.2 oz. - $180.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "lustrous, buildable colour" that can be "smudged out easily with fingertips" or with the "included applicator." I'd argue that most shades were semi-opaque to opaque in a single layer, and the liquid format made them easy enough to sheer out for more of that "veil" of shimmer that was described. I found them usable as standalone eyeshadows as well as for layering on top of other products or as a wash of shimmer.
The consistency was lightweight, more watery initially, but it set to a transfer-resistant finish within 10 to 20 seconds. The shimmer within the formula seemed finer, so while it had a sheen and sparkle, it sat more smoothly on my skin and was easier to diffuse and spread out for an even result. They lasted for over 10 hours without fading, flaking, or creasing on me, but if you do more moderate blending with a brush after they've dried down, you risk potential flaking (not uncommon once something is fully set but always worth noting).
Browse all of our Chanel Ombre Premiere Laque swatches.
Ingredients
AQUA (WATER) | ALCOHOL | CELLULOSE | CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | GLYCERIN | ALUMINA | PENTYLENE GLYCOL | CARBOMER | CHLORPHENESIN | CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | SORBITAN LAURATE | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | SILICA | MAGNESIUM STEARATE | TIN OXIDE | CITRIC ACID | [+ / - (MAY CONTAIN) | CI 75470 (CARMINE) | CI 77000 (ALUMINUM POWDER) | CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) | CI 77163 (BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE) | CI 77288 (CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS) | 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] | IL58A-II
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.
Or Ambre is such a gorgeous shade of gold and the formula has been done well.
Or Ambre looks very good for this type of formula. It looks like molten copper! Unfortunately, most liquid eyeshadows don’t seem to like my eyes.
I love liquid metallic shadows but the majority of brands only launch very warm toned colors that I can’t wear; usually warm champagne, copper, rose gold, gold and deep bronze. If they do create a neutral or cool option, it’s always very dark. Is it that hard to create a pale smokey lilac, a light taupe with silver shimmer or, at the least, a neutral leaning warm silver/pewter instead of the bright icy silvers usually seen?