Clionadh Heirloom & Courtyard Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Heirloom
Clionadh Heirloom Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a medium, bluish-teal base with sparkling shimmer that shifted from gold to green to bluish-teal that gave it a bright, metallic finish with a lot of shine. Per the brand, it is supposed to shift between “gold-green-turquoise,” which I was able to see in person without total contortion!
The consistency was soft, more loosely-pressed but not prone to fallout (even when I used a dry brush, it was very minimal; fingertip/dampened brush were the recommended methods of application!) and blended out beautifully without sheering out too readily. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which stayed on 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
- ColourPop Hummingbird (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Artemis (P, $15.00) is darker, more muted, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Surf Sesh (P, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Marine Waters (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- Clionadh Keystone (P, $14.25) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Alpine (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (85% similar).
- ColourPop Release (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Lighthouse (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (80% similar).
- Give Me Glow Pool Party (P, $7.00).
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
+/- 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.
Look Using this Product
Heirloom
PPermanent. $12.50.
Courtyard
Clionadh Courtyard Vibrant Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) is a bright, lime green base with metallic shimmer and faint sparkle that shifted from pinky-peach to peachy-gold to green-gold to more of a chartreuse green. Per the brand, it is supposed to shift between “peach-gold-lime.”
It had rich pigmentation in a single layer, which applied well with a dry brush, dampened brush, or fingertips, though the latter two methods had no fallout and dry brush application had a touch of fallout–nothing concerning, though (you’ll want to press/pat it on initially, then diffuse and spread). The texture was more loosely-pressed but soft, smooth, and had light slip, which helped it apply evenly and stay on well on my lid. It lasted for eight and a half hours before fading a bit.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Glaminatrix Picnic (P, $8.04) is darker (95% similar).
- Give Me Glow Lemon Lime (P, $7.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Juvia's Place Zulu #5 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Tipsy Mermaid (P, $6.25) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Python #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Perfect Vacation (P, $6.25) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Viseart Boheme Dream #6 (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Mojo Jojo (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Club Tropicana #19 (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Climate Change (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% 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
+/- 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.
If Throne is a can of Squirt, Courtyard is a handful of sour apple candy! Maybe I just have a sweet tooth…
When you are done with all the multichromes, I would love a single post for the summary of all of them!
I already knew that I wanted Heirloom, as I have one serious weakness for these sorts of emerald leaning teal greens. And this one is magnificent!
What I wasn’t prepared for was that I would be taken by surprise by how whimsical the shift would be in Courtyard! It reminds me of the lumen in the “tail” of a firefly or lightning bug!
So obviously, I need both!
The multidimensionality of these shades are so beautiful.
All these greens work so well together and I think Heirloom is really pretty.
I cannot see Heirloom without thinking of Elsa’s ice dress from Frozen!
That is an ABSOLUTELY STUNNING look, Christine!!! Not that ALL your looks aren’t completely gorgeous, but there’s something just purely magical about this one, I am completely obsessed!!! And green usually isn’t my thing, but it sure as heck is now, apparently!!! Lol…you’re AMAZING, Christine!!! <3 Just sayin'! 😉
Thank you so much, Michelle!! 🙂
I love the lemon-lime color of Courtyard!