Clionadh Cosmetics Ambient, Illumination, Reflectance Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Ambient

Clionadh Ambient Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($7.75 for 0.05 oz.) has a transparent base with an intense level of finer pearl and larger, multichromatic shimmer that shifted from cooler lavender to warmer, pinky-lavender to warmer green to a silvery green. Per the brand, the shift is described as “silver pink-peach-lime-turquoise.” It had a shiny, sparkling sheen that was very brightening. I could see the cooler, pink-lavender color more straight-on with the edges being lighter, warmer, and/or slightly greenish (almost golden beige to soft green).

The consistency was smooth to the touch, dense without being overly firm or too thick when applied, so it worked well with an assortment of other eyeshadows and picked up easily with a brush. It had good color coverage in a single layer, which was fully opaque when applied with a fingertip or a wet brush. The product applied evenly to bare skin and blended out nicely without losing its intensity. It stayed on well 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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Lethal Cosmetics Antimatter (P, $16.50) is lighter (95% similar).
Clionadh Gleam (P, $7.75) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Make Up For Ever 3 Frozen Orange (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Laura Geller Diamond Dust (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, warmer (80% similar).
Sydney Grace Red Mist (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Anastasia Magic (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Dior Plum Tulle #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Makeup Geek Soiree (LE, $6.00) (80% similar).
NYX Snow Rose (P, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Maybelline Opal (050) (P, $9.99) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$8.50/0.05 oz. - $170.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have a "nearly transparent base" so they can be used on all skin tones (despite appearing white in the pan), and they "can be used on eyes, lips, face and body." While other Multichromes may require more specific application or technique, the brand says that this formula can be used "the same way you would" apply any "highlight or shadow."

The consistency has a denser, smoother feel that wasn't too firm, so I had no trouble picking up product with eyeshadow or highlighter brushes (without having to wet the brush). The product applied evenly, had semi-opaque to opaque, buildable coverage, and was blendable. Some of the shades with larger shimmer/sparkle had light fallout during application. They wore between eight and nine hours on me before fading a bit.

I found that the shift wasn't as dramatic between the three described color shifts per shade (some more so than others), but they did have a dramatic shift between at least two shades.

I tried a few shades as cheek highlighters, and they applied well on cheeks and diffused readily along the edges without emphasizing my skin's natural texture. They wore between eight and nine hours as cheek highlighters as well.

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Ingredients

+/- Titanium Dioxide, +/- Mica, +/- Synthetic Fluorohlogopite, Dimethicone, +/- Silicon dioxide, +/- Tin Dioxide, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, +/-Silica, +/- Iron Oxide, +/- Kaolin Clay, +/- Magnesium Stearate, +/-Ferric Oxide, +/- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, +/- Ferric Ferrocyanide, +/- Bismuth Oxychloride, +/- Red 40, +/- Blue 1, +/- Aluminum Oxide, +/- Ultramarines, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol.

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.

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Gothic Ambience ft. Clionadh Multichromes

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Ambient

PPermanent. $8.50.

Rec'd

9.5

Product

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

93%

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Illumination

Clionadh Illumination Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($7.75 for 0.05 oz.) has a transparent base chalked full of shimmer and fine sparkle that gave it an intense, metallic sheen that shifted from light, yellowy-green to gold to mind green to cooler, bluer aqua.

It almost looked like a pastel rainbow-hued gradient at times. Per the brand, it shifts from “lime-turquoise-blue.” The shift between cooler, bluish-aqua to warmer green/gold was most apparent when I applied it to the inner tearduct/lid area, whereas on the brow bone it tended to look more golden or greener but didn’t usually reach really bluish.

The texture was smooth to the touch, more loosely-pressed but not to the point where it was excessively powdery in the pan but a lighter hand would be recommended when working with it. The product applied evenly to bare skin when I pressed and patted it into place, then blended, which avoided fallout (sweeping had some fallout). It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, even applied with a dry brush, that lasted nicely for nine hours before fading noticeably.

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

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JD Glow Jade (P, $7.50) is warmer (95% similar).
Clionadh Sunbeam (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Clionadh Chandelier (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever 4 Frozen Green (P, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Callisto (P, $13.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Phoenix (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Snow Globe (P, $8.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Kaleidos Prophecy (P, $36.00) is more muted, less pigmented, warmer (90% similar).
Terra Moons Lunar Spectrum (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Terra Moons Ice Giant (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$8.50/0.05 oz. - $170.00 Per Ounce

I found that the shift wasn't as dramatic between the three described color shifts per shade (some more so than others), but they did have a dramatic shift between at least two shades.

Browse all of our Clionadh Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 1) swatches.

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Ocean-swept ft. Clionadh Multichromes

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Weathered Envy ft. Clionadh Multichromes

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Illumination

PPermanent. $8.50.

Rec'd

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Reflectance

Clionadh Reflectance Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow ($7.75 for 0.05 oz.) has a transparent base with finer and small-sized shimmer that gave it a strong, metallic finish that shifted from cool, bluish-aqua to mint green to warm pink to lavender. Per the brand, it shifted from “green-turquoise-blue-violet-pink.”

I mostly caught it flickering between cooler, minty green to warmer, green-gold to cooler pink/lavender. When applied to the inner tearduct, I was able to get the cooler, bluer shift to be more visible, whereas applied to the brow bone, it depended more on the lighting and angle whether it read bluer, greener, or pinker, but I definitely saw it shift and move through the different tones during the day.

It had a smoother, more refined consitsency compared to some of the other shades, so it was less prone to fallout and had a very even application that “melted” slightly onto my skin, which gave it a very smooth, reflective sheen (aptly named, eh!). It had nearly opaque color coverage that lasted well for nine hours before fading noticeably.

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

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Terra Moons Space Baby (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
Clionadh Phosphorescent (P, $14.25) is cooler (85% similar).
Clionadh Seer (P, $12.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Urban Decay Brixton (LE, $19.00) is lighter (85% similar).
Danessa Myricks Crazy 4 U (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Clionadh Chandelier (P, $10.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
Terra Moons Light Year (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
ColourPop Mama Odie (LE, $4.50) is warmer (80% similar).
Clionadh Lux (P, $14.25) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Make Up For Ever 106 Grenny White (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).

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Formula Overview

$8.50/0.05 oz. - $170.00 Per Ounce

I found that the shift wasn't as dramatic between the three described color shifts per shade (some more so than others), but they did have a dramatic shift between at least two shades.

Browse all of our Clionadh Iridescent Multichrome Eyeshadow (Series 1) swatches.

Ingredients

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Reflectance

PPermanent. $8.50.

Rec'd

9.5

Product

9.5

Pigmentation

9.5

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

96%

Total

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Ambient

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Gothic Ambience ft. Clionadh Multichromes

Ambient

PPermanent. $8.50.

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Illumination

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Ocean-swept ft. Clionadh Multichromes

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PPermanent. $8.50.

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Reflectance

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Ocean-swept ft. Clionadh Multichromes

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PPermanent. $8.50.

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