Chantecaille Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is supposed to be a “richly pigmented,” “high shine, crease-proof” formula that can be used “wet or dry.” I initially thought it was a cream eyeshadow when I bought it, but it is actually a loosely packed powder–not unlike Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadows or L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows. The feel and performance was similar across the four shades. The formula was richly pigmented, smooth, blendable, and easy to apply on the lid, but the one area that was less impressive was wear–I did get noticeable creasing after six hours. I tried it over an eyeshadow primer (Smashbox 24-Hour), and it seemed to solve longevity issues, as it lasted until I took it off (12 hours later). They can be used wet or dry, but I did not really find the two methods to differ in terms of results or ease of application.

Chantecaille Seashell Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, light-medium golden beige with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It was richly pigmented both wet and dry, and the texture was soft, silky, and dense, so a little went a long way on the lid. The color blended out easily but showed signs of creasing after six hours of wear. LORAC Cliffside (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). bareMinerals Ginger Sugar (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Black #2 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Rich Glance (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Champagne (was Norma Jean) (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Gold Ashes (12) (DC, $39.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). MAC Fashion Beat (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Koosh (LE, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Pineapple Cooler (PiP, $16.00) is warmer (85% similar). Stila Kitten (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Red Harness #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Secret Garden Rendezvous #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #1 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Make Up For Ever #13 (P, $23.00) is cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Blush (LE, $12.00) is lighter (80% similar). Tarte Crystal Spark (LE, ) is lighter (80% similar). Urban Decay Sin (DC, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Too Faced Devotion (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chantecaille Triton Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium taupe with cooler, gray overtones and warmer, brown undertones paired with a metallic sheen. It was opaque applied both dry and damp, but the damp application made the base color appear deeper and more intense. The powder was smooth to the touch, dense, and adhered well to bare skin while still blending out nicely. On me, it wore well for six and a half hours before creasing. Make Up For Ever ME554 Gunmetal (P, $17.00) is warmer (85% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Silent Treatment #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Too Faced Silent Night (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). Anastasia Libra (LE, $12.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Chanel City Lights #4 (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). MAC Stroke My Ego (DC, $23.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Cool (Winter 2016) Eyeshadow #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). elf Galaxy (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Intense Amethyst (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #16 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Love Ritual (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Ciate Ellie (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). LORAC Silver Mauve (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Dior Golden Snow #4 (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Who Has Time (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Cloudy Afternoon (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Zoeva Outline (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Uncommon (LE, ) is warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chantecaille Starfish Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep burgundy-brown with warm, red undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture had a really dense, but smooth, feel to it. As the powder loosened from the surface, it felt more like a loose pigment when applied with how intense the coverage was. This shade wore well for six hours on me. Too Faced Love Bug (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Real Surreal (LE, $28.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics She's in Parties (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Roach (DC, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Make Up For Ever I834 Grape (P, $17.00) is cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Like a Butterfly (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Universal Appeal (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). ColourPop Hung Up (P, $4.50) is cooler (85% similar). Urban Decay Drunk Dial (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Chanel Fatal (837) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). NARS Pointe Noire (LE, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Laura Mercier Plumifique (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). LORAC Sea Urchin (LE, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). Anastasia Rose Gold (Norvina) (LE, $12.00) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Incinerated (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Smashbox Headline (PiP, ) is cooler (80% similar). KVD Beauty Queen (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar). MAC Oh My Mocha! (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (80% similar). Giorgio Armani #27 (DC, $33.00) is cooler (80% similar). NARS Montparnasse (Right) (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chantecaille Lagoon Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep green-leaning teal with warm, red-brown undertones and a pearly sheen. This was the least shimmery of the four shades. I didn’t notice a difference in coverage or application when applied dry as compared to damp. The texture was smooth, blendable, and dense as it loosened from the surface of the powder. It was fully pigmented and applied well to bare skin. I saw signs of creasing after six and a half hours of wear. Anastasia Throne (LE, $12.00) is more muted (90% similar). Too Faced Storm Cloud (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty For Once (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Coloured Raine Forbidden (DC, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Cleopatra (DC, $34.00) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Water Me (LE, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Buxom Twilight Tryst (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). ColourPop Fishy (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Smashbox Roll Deep (PiP, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). MAC Deep Blue Green (PiP, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). KVD Beauty Vestment (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Makeup Geek Houdini (P, $9.99) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Dior Denim #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). bareMinerals Editor's Pick (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

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