Clionadh Dragon Fruit Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Dragon Fruit
Clionadh Tropico Fruitlighter ($60.00 for 0.56 oz.) is a fun, complementary palette full of shimmer and sparkle in across shades of pink, peach, and berry with pop of green and purple. The palette will be more versatile for someone who plans to use this with other palettes/products they own as it is not the most versatile as a standalone palette (one, because they are all quite shimmery, and two, there is more overlap between color families).
Ingredients
Dragon Fruit
LELimited Edition. $60.00.
Bubbles
Bubbles is a light and bright, ultra-shiny multichrome that has a subtly warm-toned, champagne gold dominant angle that shifted to warmer, peachy gold to bright green to greenish-aqua to cool lavender. It is supposed to have a multichromatic shift from platinum to peach to gold to lime to turquoise. The texture was soft, slightly more loosely-pressed but held together well when pressed onto my lid with minimal fallout, though you may find that your application style requires a dampened brush and/or tackier primer. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Bunny (P, $8.77) is darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Gloaming (P, $7.75) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Glint (P, $7.75) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Phosphorescent (P, $14.25) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Ceres (P, $15.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Gilding (P, $7.75) is darker (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Lunar Spectrum (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Saturn's Rings (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Candela (P, $8.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Light Year (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.75/0.05 oz. - $155.00 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 "Glitter" finish (which isn't actual, plastic PET glitter!) is more loosely-pressed in the pan, so they need to be used with a lighter hand. They can also have some fallout when used with a dry brush, which is why the brand specified to apply with a fingertip or a wet brush, though I definitely found them very usable with a dry brush (with minor clean-up of fallout required). 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.
Browse all of our Clionadh Iridescent Glitter Multichrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Kaolin Clay (CI 77004), Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Calcium Carbonate (CI 77220), Boron Nitride, Allantoin, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, +/- Synthetic Fluorohlogopite, +/- Aluminum Oxide, +/- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, +/- Silicon Dioxide, +/- Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), +/- Tin Oxide (CI 77861), +/- Iron Oxide (CI 77491), +/- Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), +/- Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), +/- Red 40 (CI 16035), +/- Red 33 (CI 17200), +/- Red 27 (CI 45410), +/- Blue 1 (CI 42045), +/- Blue 2 (CI 73015), +/- Yellow 5 (CI 11380), +/- Ultramarines (CI 77007), Silver Powder (CI 77820), Aluminum Powder (CI 77000).
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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Bubbles
LELimited Edition. $7.75.
Refresh
Refresh is a bright, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a metallic finish. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, almost cream-like feel that applied evenly and blended out well. This shade lasted nicely for nine hours before showing signs of fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Viseart Boheme Dream #7 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Smudge Off (LE, $4.50) is cooler (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Bloom (P, $8.77) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pick Me (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Berry Pickin' (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Too Faced Zsa Zsa (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Collective (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Big Sugar (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #11 (LE, ) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Refresh
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Strawberry Pear
Strawberry Pear is a bright, medium-dark coral-orange with red and gold shimmer throughout a metallic finish. The consistency was smooth, almost cream-like, and had a blendable feel. It had opaque color coverage that stayed on well for nine hours before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Sydney Grace Golden Peach (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Love Lock (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop HIM (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Glaminatrix Sherbet (P, $8.04) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Seize the Day (LE, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Go Getter (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Starlet (428DC) (LE, $29.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Content Queen (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Maraschino (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Jam Out (LE, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Strawberry Pear
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Dragontini
Dragontini has a brighter, medium-dark pink base that seemed slightly cooler in tone paired with multichrome shifting shimmer that shifted between gold, green-gold, and lavender. The eyeshadow had a smooth, more loosely-pressed feel to the touch, but it had good adhesion to bare skin and blended out well without losing its full opacity. It wore nicely for nine hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Starburst (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Parsec (P, $16.50) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Gleam (P, $8.77) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Flare Star (P, $17.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Pat McGrath Astral Venusian Orchid (PiP, $25.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Clionadh Enchantment (P, $12.50) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.50/0.05 oz. - $250.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have an "intense colour shifting reflect and colourful, saturated base" with more of a "small/medium particle" sparkle, and as a result, "behaves" similar to the brand's Glitter Multichromes.
For reference, the Glitter Multichromes have "varying levels of opacity" and sizes of sparkle (they do not contain plastic, or PET, glitter and are safe for eye-usage!). Per the brand, they recommend applying by patting it on with a fingertip or with a dampened brush along with using a tacky base ("glitter glue") for shades with larger particle sizes. They also warn to use a lighter hand with the formula and that there "may be some fallout while applying."
One of the nicer aspects of shopping indie brands is that they often provide more detailed information about how to apply their products and address potential short-comings, e.g. Clionadh mentions that there may be fallout during application, which is something rarely seen (generally).
The Vibrant Multichromes were very pigmented applied with a fingertip or with a dampened brush, though I had no trouble using a dry brush to pick up product and apply it, often getting semi-opaque to opaque coverage when I pressed/patted the shade into place--and I had minimal fallout.
For as sparkly and as softly-pressed as the formula was, I was actually surprised there wasn't more fallout. It was quite minimal to the degree that I didn't feel the need for clean-up--I just applied my foundation on top. You will want to use a lighter hand and do a more pressing motion, rather than swirling or jabbing motions, to pick up product.
The formula has a saturated base color along with contrasting shimmer/sparkle, and then there is a multichromatic shift. The shift wasn't as intense/noticeable as with the Jewelled Multichromes--which was as expected!--but I think that the Vibrant Multichromes can look more impressive because they really change at all angles between the moderate shift paired with the sparkle. They are extremely multidimensional shades, and because they don't have a more intense black base, they are very forgiving if you over-blend the edge/base.
They wore between eight and nine hours on me with minimal fading and fallout over time (tested over bare skin!).
Browse all of our Clionadh Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Dimethicone, Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Kaolin Clay (CI 77004), Magnesium Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Calcium Carbonate (CI 77220), Boron Nitride, Allantoin, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, +/- Synthetic Fluorohlogopite, +/- Aluminum Oxide, +/- Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, +/- Silicon Dioxide, +/- Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), +/- Tin Oxide (CI 77861), +/- Iron Oxide (CI 77491), +/- Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510), +/- Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), +/- Red 40 (CI 16035), +/- Red 33 (CI 17200), +/- Red 27 (CI 45410), +/- Blue 1 (CI 42045), +/- Blue 2 (CI 73015), +/- Yellow 5 (CI 11380), +/- Ultramarines (CI 77007), Silver Powder (CI 77820), Aluminum Powder (CI 77000).
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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Dragontini
LELimited Edition. $12.50.
Infusion
Infusion is a light lavender with cooler undertones and flecks of gold, silver, and lavender sparkle throughout. It was called out as “sheer,” which it was. The consistency was soft, slightly drier and more prone to fallout so I’d recommend pressing/patting it onto the skin. It stayed on well for eight hours but had some fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Romance Novel (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Wavelength (P, $13.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Euphoria (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- elf Supernova (P, $6.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Lady Pimp (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Kaleidos Dreamscape (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #3 (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- JD Glow Plum (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop So Devoted (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Nouveau (Fade Into Hue) (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Infusion
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Hylocereus
Hylocereus is a darker, purplish-berry with a copper-red sheen that shifted subtly. It had a pearl-like finish that had less shimmer than is typical for Clionadh, though the texture was a bit denser and firmer so it took more effort to really diffuse the edges. It lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia E5 (Norvina Vol. 3) (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- UOMA Beauty Royal Bloodline (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Razzle Dazzle (360SM) (LE, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Wet 'n' Wild VI Purple #9 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop These Chains (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Bare Minimum (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Not All There (LE, $8.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Sweetheart (P, $5.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Girl's Night (P, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Duochrome Eyeshadow swatches.
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Hylocereus
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Sweetened
Sweetened is a vivid, darker fuchsia pink with cool undertones and lighter, more contrasting lavender pearl throughout. It had mostly opaque color payoff, but the texture was a bit firmer and thinner, which made it a little harder to diffuse evenly on bare skin. It wore well for eight hours before fading noticeably.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Lub (LE, $4.50) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop You Got Syrup (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- ColourPop Milky Way (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Electric Amethyst (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Grafting (PiP, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Shock (LE, $9.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #23 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- JD Glow Sprung (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tropical Punch (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Health Nut (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Sweetened
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Exotic
Exotic is a rich, deeper raspberry with subtle, cool undertones and a mix of lighter pink and deeper red shimmer that gave it a more pearl-like sheen. It was less intensely metallic compared to most of Clionadh’s eyeshadows but still quite shimmery. It had fully opaque color payoff in a single layer, which applied evenly to bare skin and blended out well. This shade lasted well for nine hours before fading.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Finch (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Ultraviolet #3 (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Paradiso (P, $4.50) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elizabeth (Light) (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Bad Habit Red Giant (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #13 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Coloured Raine Pomeberry (LE, $6.99) is more shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Sydney Grace Elizabeth (Deep) (PiP, $6.25) is darker, warmer (80% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics G*psy (LE, ).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Exotic
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Prickly
Prickly is a rich, violet purple with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. It had opaque pigmentation paired with a denser, firmer texture that packed lots of pigment and adhered evenly but did not blend out as well as other shades–I could soften the edge enough for a more opaque product but trying to use it in the crease (like a matte) and needing to really diffuse it resulted in some patchiness. It wore well for eight and a half hours before creasing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Anastasia DDG (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Coloured Raine Truth (LE, $6.99) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Drive (PiP, $6.25) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Gravity (Wired) (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Fierce (P, $6.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Fault Line (P, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace As If (P, $5.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Makeda (P, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Viseart Coy #8 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Prickly
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Cataceae
Cataceae is a neon, lime green with subtle, warm yellow undertones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a smooth, cream-like texture that was blendable and easy to work with. It stayed on well for nine hours on me before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- By Beauty Bay Lime (LE, ) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Serpens (P, $8.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Moira Aurora (P, $7.50) is lighter (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #5 (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Serial (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Booked (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Palm Palm (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Passionate Friend (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Chemical X (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Vertex (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Cataceae
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Dragonfly
Dragonfly is a light green with subtle, warm undertones and cooler shimmer, so it looked much cooler-toned compared to Cataceae in the pan. It had a shiny, metallic finish, but it seemed to be a little more powdery and prone to fading when applied to bare skin. The intensity looked muted in practice, so this shade ended up looking a lot more like Cataceae on my lid and didn’t have the contrast I expected between the two. It wore well for eight and a half hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Clionadh Climate Change (P, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Mula-la (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #6 (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #27 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Tempest (P, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Kiwi (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #5 (LE, ) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Cryptic (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- Glaminatrix Picnic (P, $8.04) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Sarape (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
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Dragonfly
LELimited Edition. $6.00.
Fruit Fizz
Fruit Fizz is a brighter, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a high-shine, metallic finish that had a green-gold-blue flash. It had opaque color coverage that adhered well to bare skin and diffused nicely along the edges. The consistency was smooth, almost cream-like, and blended out with ease. It stayed on nicely for nine hours before showing signs of wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Verano (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Sirius (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Pecking Order (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- ColourPop Meep Meep (LE, $4.50) is darker (90% similar).
- Anastasia China Rose (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, more muted, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hotness (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Bubble Bubble (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Rebirth (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Ace Beaute Firefly (DC, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Celebrity Row (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
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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Fruit Fizz
LELimited Edition. $5.25.
Effervescent
Effervescent is a darker, pinky-peach base with flecks of multi-colored sparkle, though it tended to flash gold and pink most of the time, with a sparkling, high-shine finish. It had a smooth, lightly creamy texture with minimal fallout applied directly to bare skin, but there was a touch of fallout throughout the nine hours it lasted for.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- By Beauty Bay Bellini (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.05 oz. - $120.00 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).
Browse all of our Clionadh Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
I think I really love, and would love to have, 5-6 shades in this palette. Unfortunately, I am taken aback by the overlap between the pink, berry and reddish shades. Just too much for me personally. However, you definitely got some deliciously summer fruit punch looks out of it! Really, really pretty with your eye color!
Agreed, I love some of these shades, and have dupes for the rest. I wish they were available s singles as well 🙁
I agree with you.
Looking at this palette as a collection of singles rather than a standalone palette has convinced me to pick this up. My first Clionadh purchase was when they had the mystery boxes so this would be another great way for me to try out more formulas. I get so overwhelmed on their website.
I can totally understand why their site is overwhelming! They have so many good products but where to start?!
I think this helps me, too. Seeing how close some of the shades are was making me not want it, but then seeing them individually like this makes me want it more. lol I have never tried Clionadh! Their website overwhelms me, too.
Delightfully bright, but one I will enjoy vicariously 🙂
Beautiful palette I love the color story even if it is mostly pinks
An outstanding palette, quality wise, but I do wish it had a wider variety of shades.
I really like Bubbles and the whole bottom row! I won’t be purchasing this one but glad it reviewed well.
OooOoOoOoOoo so pretty!
I’m still so excited for this drop and your in depth reviews always makes the wait that much more agonizing. lol. Also I agree with Nancy, love the looks you created!
Happy for the good quality but this is a palette of colours I would just never wear.
I had talked, silently of course, myself out of buying this, but now I really want it! It is gorgeous. Of course, I’m a fan of pink eyeshadows. Now I’ll have to more or less sit on my hands telling myself that I have enough pink eyeshadows to last me for the rest of my life.
I’m also regretting not buying BH Club Tropicana, so many shades I like have a dupe in that palette.
If Effervescent was available as a single shadow I would be all over it!
I’m so glad this palette scored well. I am planning on picking it up! I think it will pair beautifully with my Ace Beauté Flair palette and even PMGL Celestial Divinity.
I wish the palette would have had more of the glitter type multichromes similar to Abrasion and Bloodline but completely new colors. Nevertheless, I’ll wait until Clionadh expands the range. It’s a cute palette but not for me and my large eyeshadow collection.
First of all, I love the eye looks you created, Christine. Your shade placement is always wonderful and I like the use of green on the inner 1/3 of the lid. The palette shades are gorgeous. When I look at the individual swathes, I really love them all. I guess I am wondering if a 68 year old woman could get away with this intense of shades and shine. Back in the day, say even 10 or 15 years ago, I would just go for it but now I guess I am becoming a bit more conservative in my eye looks. I imagine if I found a way to use one or so shades with other more neutral shades I might be able to pull it off, I will have to think about it. I do love the shadows I have purchased from the brand.
This is definitely the most I’ve wanted an eye palette in a LONG time. I stopped wearing eyeshadow completely during the pandemic and these are the first shades to truly tempt me to get back into it! Do you have any experience using these shadows as liners, with a mixing medium or otherwise? I’m definitely more of a “one and done” girl with shadows these days and wonder if I could make these colors work for summer!
Something about the packaging (and the fact that it is magnetic!) takes my breath away. I hope it persists into other colour stories, but this one isn’t for me. Vivid pinks and reds are my least favourite with my skintone and definitely get the worst comments. However, while checking the website, I found out the international shipping is now at an acceptable price, so I will look into getting some single shades in the future.
Absolutely gorgeous… and literally one color I would ever wear (Effervescent). That’s $60 saved, and it’s nice not to even waffle about whether I want it. Also, although I understood and put up with it rather than canceling, and do love the shades I got, I cannot get the terrible (metaphorical) taste out of my mouth after waiting 4 months for my first/only Clionadh order.
Effervescent is SOOOO pretty!
I think their turnaround times have improved quite a bit – they have even had some of the Stained Glass products in stock now.
I would try their brand finally in a palette, but this one just has way too many pinks for me. Very pretty though.