Clionadh Cosmetics 66.5° N Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1)

Christine — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Snowdrift

Clionadh Snowdrift Duochrome Eyeshadow ($5.15 for 0.06 oz.) is a very light, brighter blue with pink iridescent shimmer paired with a metallic finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out without difficulty.

The texture was dense, lightly creamy, and smooth to the touch, so it was easy to work with. This shade lasted nicely for eight hours before fading a bit.

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Clionadh Lineage (P, $12.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
JD Glow Secrets (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Terra Moons Big Dipper (P, $17.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Clear Skies (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
JD Glow Bora Bora (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Aqua Vitae (P, $5.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Glaminatrix Arctic (P, $8.04) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Pat McGrath Aquarian Dream (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Ciel (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
City Color Breezy (P, $6.99) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce

There do not appear to be any specific claims made for the brand's regular eyeshadow range, so being held to typical industry claims (as well as looking at the brand swatches), I'd expect rich pigmentation along with being blendable. The brand has an assortment of finishes, and the price point varies from finish to finish and has some variance within finish as well, but they tend to range from $6.00 CAD to $8.00 CAD, which converts to around $5.00 to $7.00 USD.

The more shimmery formulas were similar; they tended to be dense, lightly creamy, and blendable with excellent pigmentation and minimal chance of fallout. Some of the more sparkly shades felt more loosely-pressed while a few metallics were more emollient to the touch. They typically wore between eight and eight and a half hours on me before fading visibly (without primer).

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Ingredients

Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Chromium Oxide Green, Ultramarines, Synthetic Fluorophylogopite, Silica, Silicon Dioxide.

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Snowdrift

PPermanent. $5.25.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Arctic Circle

Clionadh Arctic Circle Metallic Eyeshadow ($4.75 for 0.06 oz.) is bright, light-medium blue with cooler undertones and a metallic finish that seemed to have slightly golden shimmer to it. The consistency was dense, slightly thick but not to the point where it was difficult to pick up with a brush or did not apply evenly, smooth, and lightly creamy.

It had rich color payoff that applied evenly and stayed on well for eight hours before fading noticeably.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Clionadh Aqua Fortis (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Juggler (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Ride the Wave (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Talisman (P, $6.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Venom (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
JD Glow Bora Bora (P, $7.50) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Kale Yeah (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Aerial (P, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar).
Terra Moons Orion's Belt (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Clionadh Clairvoyance (P, $5.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Chromium Oxide Green, Bismuth Oxychloride, Ultramarines, Calcium Stearate.

Arctic Circle

PPermanent. $6.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Ursa

Clionadh Ursa Metallic Eyeshadow ($5.15 for 0.06 oz.) is a deeper, navy blue with cool, almost purplish undertones and flecks of larger, gold sparkle over a metallic finish. It had rich color payoff that applied well to bare skin with a smooth, even lay down of product that diffused nicely along the edges.

The texture was soft, smooth, and blendable without being too dense or too softly pressed in the pan. There was a bit of fallout from the larger sparkles, which did not all adhere in practice. There were signs of fading after eight hours of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Make Up For Ever D222 Night Blue (DC, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
Too Faced Chill Out (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
ColourPop Right Tempo (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
Terra Moons Into the Ocean (P, $6.25) is less shimmery (90% similar).
ColourPop Lucid Dream (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Terra Moons Nightfall (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Tarte Dark Seas (P, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
JD Glow Sapphire (P, $7.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Sephora Aja (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Terra Moons Aquarius Moon (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Chromium Oxide Green, Bismuth Oxychloride, Ultramarines, Calcium Stearate.

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Ursa

PPermanent. $6.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

92%

Total

Narwhal

Clionadh Narwhal Metallic Eyeshadow ($4.75 for 0.06 oz.) is a deep gray with cool, bluish undertones and a metallic finish. The eyeshadow had excellent pigmentation paired with a smooth, lightly creamy texture that was dense without being overly thick or too firmly-pressed into the pan.

I didn’t have any issues picking it up with a typical eyeshadow brush and getting good adhesion while still being able to blend out the edges. It wore nicely for eight and a half hours before fading visibly.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Moira Black Hole (P, $7.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Sydney Grace Slayed (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
Urban Decay Galaxy (PiP, $20.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Sydney Grace Purple Sky (P, $6.25) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Night Rhythm (LE, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Metallic Denim #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Badass #3 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Make Up For Ever ME108 Steel (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Smashbox Metal Work (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Stila Vivid Labradorite (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Tin Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ultramarines, Ferric Ferrocyanide.

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Narwhal

PPermanent. $6.00.

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

Sky Lights

Clionadh Sky Lights Shimmer Metallic Eyeshadow ($5.15 for 0.06 oz.) is a rich, violet purple with cooler undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The texture was lightly creamy, more softly-pressed than most shimmer shades I’ve tried from the brand, but not to the point where it became fussy to work with.

I would recommend using a lighter hand and pressing/patting the product on to avoid a chance for fallout, though. It had rich color payoff that went on evenly, blended out with ease, and stayed on well for eight and a half hours before fading.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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ColourPop Dr. Finkelstein (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Viseart Zeus (GPV2 #20) (P, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Stila Vivid Amethyst (P, $24.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
Fyrinnae Snowboarding (P, $6.75) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Danessa Myricks Rebirth (P, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Lisa Eldridge Iris (P, $27.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Terra Moons Moon Tide (P, $15.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Clionadh Royalty (P, $12.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #24 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Huda Beauty Chameleon #7 (LE, ) is darker (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$6.25/0.05 oz. - $125.00 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Clionadh Shimmer Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Manganese Violet, Tin Oxide, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ultramarines, Silica.

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Gothic Lights ft. Clionadh Multichromes

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Sky Lights

PPermanent. $6.25.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

Total

Permafrost

Clionadh Permafrost Duochrome Eyeshadow ($4.75 for 0.06 oz.) has a blackened base with more, medium purple shimmer that had more of a frosted finish. The texture was a bit stiffer and thinner to work with, and there seemed to be a little bit more slip, which resulted in the product not adhering as evenly as other shades I’ve tried in the range.

It worked better with a fingertip or a dampened brush. The color coverage was mostly opaque in a single layer and lasted for eight hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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NARS Chile (P, $22.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Urban Decay Silver Burn (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Ciate Oh, Roger (LE, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Guerlain Rose Barbare #2 (DC, ) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Stila Enigmatic (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Mirabilia (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Clinique Grape Pop (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Too Faced Bluff (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Urban Decay Genius (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
bareMinerals Romp (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$5.25/0.06 oz. - $87.50 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Clionadh Duochrome Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Myristate, Ferric Ferrocyanide

Permafrost

PPermanent. $5.25.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

84%

Total

Clionadh Snowdrift Duochrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Arctic Circle Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Ursa Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Narwhal Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Sky Lights Shimmer Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Permafrost Duochrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Snowdrift Duochrome Eyeshadow

Clionadh Arctic Circle Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Ursa Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Narwhal Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Sky Lights Shimmer Metallic Eyeshadow

Clionadh Permafrost Duochrome Eyeshadow

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Clionadh Cosmetics 66.5° N Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches (Part 1)

Snowdrift

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PPermanent. $5.25.

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Arctic Circle

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PPermanent. $6.00.

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Ursa

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PPermanent. $6.00.

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Narwhal

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PPermanent. $6.00.

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Sky Lights

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PPermanent. $6.25.

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Permafrost

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PPermanent. $5.25.

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