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Clarins Spring 2016 Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadows Review, Photos, Swatches

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a cream-to-powder eyeshadow that is supposed to adhere well to skin, last long, and give “pure color.” The texture is lightly spongy, where it has give if you press against it, but it doesn’t have the wetness of your traditional cream eyeshadow. The texture is smooth, lightweight, and blendable, while color coverage was mostly opaque to opaque. The three I tried lasted between seven and eight hours on me. You’ll notice that Silver Ivory has come away from the edges of the pot, but it didn’t seem drier in texture compared to the others and pretty much performed similarly!

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a muted, light-medium golden pewter with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was easy to use, blendable, and retained most of its opacity when applied to the lid without sheering out too readily. On me, it lasted for seven and a half hours before creasing. LORAC French Toast (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). Cle de Peau Serenity (Right) (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Giorgio Armani #19 (DC, $33.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar). MAC Arctic Grey (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty Funny Bunny (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar). MAC Palladium (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Too Good to Be True (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #5 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Guerlain Two Stylish #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Lunar Cycle (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Galice (P, $28.00) is lighter (90% similar). Urban Decay Acoustic (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar). MAC Fly by Twilight (LE, $20.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NARS Lost Coast #1 (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Give In Take I (LE, $29.00) is lighter (85% similar). Anastasia Beigely (LE, $12.00) is warmer (85% similar). bareMinerals Bling (LE, ) is darker (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Seduce Glow (Enhance) (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). bareMinerals Golden Pear (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Indulge (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a muted, medium pink-mauve with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had good color payoff with a smooth, blendable consistency that applied well and was easy to use. This shade wore well for seven and a half hours before creasing on me. Tarte Haunting (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Smashbox Aglow (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Rose Riot (140) (LE, $6.99) is lighter (90% similar). LORAC Ametrine (LE, $19.00) is darker (90% similar). MAC Lilacked (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Too Faced Winter Dream (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Fenty Beauty Stone Cold (LE, $36.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Buxom Top Shelf (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). theBalm #32 (P, $6.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Lotus (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Shimmer Lilac (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). Melt Cosmetics Makeup Junkie (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Glasswork (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Spring Fling (PiP, $6.25) is warmer (85% similar). Too Faced Sugared Raisin (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Le Metier de Beaute Smoky Quartz (LE, $30.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Sephora Orchid Mist (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Giorgio Armani #7 (DC, $33.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Mystic (P, $8.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Sydney Grace Immortal (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow ($24.00 for 0.20 oz.) is a medium-dark, mauvey taupe with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had great pigmentation with a lightly creamy, smooth texture that applied nicely to the skin and blended out easily. This was the longer-wearing of the three, as it made it to eight hours before light creasing was noticeable. Tarte Up Too Slate (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Tarte Wave (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Dream #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). YSL Taupe Drop (03) (P, $30.00) is cooler (85% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Moonrise (P, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Hourglass Plum Taupe (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar). Too Faced Cherie (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Clarins Rosewood #3 (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar). Dior Golden Snow #4 (LE, ) is lighter, brighter (85% similar). Anastasia Libra (LE, $12.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Down the Coast (P, $8.00) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is warmer (85% similar). Stila Boheme (LE, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Troops (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Viseart Fondant (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Laura Mercier Intense Amethyst (P, $29.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar). Sydney Grace Albert (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Cloudy Afternoon (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). Sydney Grace Down the Coast (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). L'Oreal Pain au Chocolat (P, $5.99) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Pink Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Plum Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Ivory, Clarins Silver Pink, Clarins Silver Plum Eyeshadows, Sephora Suede Shoes Eyeliner

Clarins Silver Ivory Ombre Iridescente Cream Eyeshadow
Clarins Silver Ivory, Clarins Silver Pink, Clarins Silver Plum Eyeshadows, Sephora Suede Shoes Eyeliner

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Raglo Avatar

Pink Ombre looks pretty close to Dior’s Chimere. Nice to see a cream formula that’s getting a positive review for a change! I was beginning to lose faith 😉

Pearl Avatar

These are lovely! These might be what I was hoping the Burberry Eye Color Creams were going to be. The texture looks good and I like the color payoff. I’m impressed, Clarins, save for their concealer, has never really been on my radar. I’ll have to check these out next time I’m in store.

Joy Avatar

Now it is February! ? I meant are you able to compare last January with this January? ? And I just realized that these shadows are what you were wearing and I admired in many reviews a little while back. I wasn’t sure what they were! Other than this look you have worn these really well. What formula would you say they are most comparable to?

Mariella Avatar

I have several of Clarins’s original matte Ombre Cream shadows and really like them a lot. Given how much I love me some sheen, I’m certain to love these new glowy ones a whole lot. Just have to make sure I don’t have tons of dupes since these really are shades that appeal to me in such a big way that I invariably have multiple similar shades.

Katherine T. Avatar

*Thanks for your review! I’ve been eyeing these ever since I saw your beautiful eye looks! I don’t think I have anything like Silver Pink, think it will go well with NARS Kari, which is coming Monday. These remind me of the Burberry cream shadows except, you get a lot more product (.20 oz vs. .13 oz) for a better price ($24 vs. $30).
*Do you have the Silver Green shimmer one?
*Any plans to review the Matte ones that just came out? I would love to pick up some Mattes in this creme-to-powder formula, as it tends to perform better on my oily lids, then traditional powder mattes. And it’s hard to find mattes in this kind of hybrid formula.

helen Avatar

I’m in the market for cream eye shadows and i’m anxiously awaiting your reviews on the TF new ones (as i know they always score well) but these have definitely caught my eye (and price looks reasonable). The great news is that these are permanent so i can take my time before purchasing.
Oh, and i wonder if Wwendy could chime in to confirm if they are ‘tractor-proof’ (still one of my favourite lines!).

Joy Avatar

Hi Helen, I’m not her but if you don’t mind my saying I find them iron clad as they have always been. The colors are beautiful. There is a complex nuance with each that is flattering on the eye. I already had Platinum, spice, the black from the Oyster Pearl duo, Night sky, spring2015. Spice is a HG for me. I added Opale, my new HG light white golden champagne, Sphinx, very pretty pink with golden copper classy shift, Burnished Gold, a deep mossy golden khaki, love it, siren blue, so multi pretty I can’t describe it, Midnight Violet, stretches from a complex multi nuance Violet to a deeper purple blue with a deep chocolate hint I swear peeking.. inky! They sheer out, build up well and last until you take them off. I’m guessing the black platinum and spice are the same I have.

Tracey E. Avatar

Thanks for the descriptions and your assessment of the TF cream shadows, which I’ve never used. I’ve been spying the new collection to determine which ones to try. Sphinyx is a must have, and I’m intrigued by Platinum , Opale,and Midnight Violet.

Joy Avatar

Hi Tracey E! I’m so happy to do so! When I first tried them it changed my makeup life! 🙂 You can look up reviews here on Temptalia for platinum, Spice, Spring 2015, Cream color duos, pink haze, escapade, and her reviews sing praises of them! Just search Tom ford cream color here and Christine has all the info! Have fun!

Wednesday Avatar

Hi Helen: I have to say I love the name Helen. When I was just a kid one of my mom’s friends was named Helen and to me she was the coolest women to walk the face of the planet. This was way back in the late 60’s and she was strikingly beautiful, elegant, had a wardrobe of hip super mod clothing, wore makeup and heels. She was iconic to me and I have such fond memories of her.

TF cream shadows are Tractor approved (BTW.. my tractor even has a name: Blue Sky..) LOL

Joy Avatar

Nice story about a women who influenced you, real synchronicity. I’m happy you have and obv love them too! How are you using the colors, Wwendy? Blue Sky sounds apropos for a name for a look! Tractor.. Makes me smile. ?

Wednesday Avatar

Hey there Joy 😀 I use the TF cream shadows mostly as one and done. I also will often co-ordinate with a Marc Jacobs eyeliner for a super simple and quick eye look. I have small hooded eyes and the cream shadows brighten and enliven my eye area, but do not draw as much attention to my ‘hoods’ as many powder eyeshadows with shimmer formula seem to. If I’m being fussy, I will add a touch of matte shadow just above crease to create the illusion of a little more definition, but overall these end up being (especially Spring 2015, and Platinum..my two personal favs so far) my HG quick makeup look go to product.

Brilliant.. I think the new siren blue cream shadow needs to be in the Blue Sky eye look. Yes!

Joy Avatar

Hello Wwendy! Amen. Preach! You.. complete me. 😀 I feel the same way. Best one and done! A MJB highliner and voila! Open eyes! I will use the deeper shades to line at times, very beautiful. At the end of the day it still looks freshly done. They are definitely my HG. Thank you so much for sharing what you like most and how you’re using them! So fun! The Burnished Gold, (it is it copper not good?) is a lighter mossy green version of Spring 2015 to me. Both fabulous. I don’t think Platinum could ever not be flattering. TF does it so well. Siren Blue? Heavenly! I have grey eyes that will take on a deeper or lighter hue and lean more green or blue depending on the colors I wear and the “Blue Sky” eye look makes me feel good! My eyes are small, very slightly hooded, pigmented skin and inner corner turns down, outer turns up. Well concealed under eyes and lids with the use of an easy only one cream at a time also gives my eyes an open more even look. Nothing else I’ve tried achieves this. Now every day has blue skies. 😉 Lovely sharing the passion for these with you, thank you! ? Hope your night has a silver lining!

helen Avatar

I’m delighted that my name holds such fond memories (i don’t think anyone has christened a child with the name, Helen, in the last 40 years…). Your description of her sounds very similar my memories of a friend’s mother (Cecile, gosh those names!!) that i went to public school with. At her 10th birthday party, her mother wore a miniskirt (stylish) and go-go boots! I couldn’t believe it. Tall, lanky…gorgeous.
Ohh, and thanks for the TF stamp of approval. I’ll wait for the TF cream shadows… 🙂

Nancy T Avatar

These definitely give off a nice, soft glowy eye look. Very office apropos! For myself, I’ll stick to the more adventurous Colourpop, L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows, even the MAC Electric Cools (guaranteed, they’ll come back again one day, haha!).
Although…,I do need to face the fact that as I get nearer to 60, considering these may be a good idea. *sigh*

Joy Avatar

Reading your comments.. You come off like one of the most liveliest and youthful in here! Just recently a near 70yr old woman posted a thank you to ColourPop for making color wearable and easy for her again. Don’t be hard on your age. It’s only a Humber. 🙂

Nancy T Avatar

Joy, I sometimes scare myself because I look at the calendar and it tells me that in less than 6 weeks I’ll be 57, which is only 3 years from 60, but I’m out here wearing skinny jeans on my not-so-skinny body, big hoop earrings, and my hair is past the proverbial “strap”! And my makeup can go pretty wild, too! Yep, I scare myself! But the SA’s at MAC are always telling me how they love my makeup!? 60 looming….

funnyletter Avatar

Okay, those colors are totally my jam.

Is the formula on these similar to Buxom Stay There at all? Because I was really bummed when they discontinued those.

Donna Avatar

I have noticed this past few seasons, Clarins just seem to got with the same type of shades. Nude brown/taupe’s, I stop look and then walk away. I did buy the new lip primer which is excellent.

Brittany Avatar

I JUST bought Silver Pink the other day – this review just reaffirms my purchase! It’s such a unique colour/texture combination, I figured it would be lovely for a quick everyday makeup as a wash of colour on the lid. I was quite surprised by these eyeshadows, Clarins doesn’t usually grab my attention, but they are beautiful in finish, texture and colour.

Laura Avatar

These remind me of the Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks holiday set (the look not feel I am sure). Beautiful look. I’m becoming obsessed with cream eyeshadows (from Chanel to Colourpop) recently since they’re so easy and pretty when the formula is spot-on.

Scout Avatar

Wow! How interessant it is that one product can work so differently on different people! These creased like crazy on me, way worse than Dior, Chanel, By Terry, Mac paint pot and many of The others playing the same field. But there you go! I did, however forget to use a primer underneath, the first time, and that was even worse… But as I recall you usually don’t use primer when you test the shadows, and still managed to get 7-8 hours of wear time out of these! Amazing! They lasted less than an hour on me before creasing!

Cathy Avatar

Clarins! I love how Clarins has stepped up their game in the past couple of seasons. These shadows are lovely; Silver Ivory in particular looks like a really interesting shade 🙂 Greys often learn blue on me but this one doesn’t seem to have that cool element. I really like the eye look you did with these, Christine 🙂

tirurit Avatar

I have loved the Ombre Mattes since Clarins launched them. The colours are very flattering and the formula is fantastic. I am so happy that they got your thumbs up as well 😉

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