Clionadh Medieval & Rose Line Hybrid Multichrome Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Medieval
Clionadh Medieval Hybrid Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a brownish base that shifted from a brighter, cooler purple to mid-tone purple to warm plum to a coppery-orange paired with a sparkling, metallic finish. Per the brand, it has a “indigo-violet-red-orange” shift. I detected all of the shifts as noted by the brand swatched and applied to the lid–I find shifts are most visible when applied more horizontally, e.g. on the brow bone, all over the lid, or across the lash line.
It had opaque pigmentation applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush and more buildable, semi-opaque to full coverage pigmentation applied with a dry brush (which also had a touch of fallout). The consistency was fairly smooth, in spite of the sparkles in it, with a more loosely-pressed feel that wasn’t powdery but was a little delicate and was best used with a lighter hand. The product applied well to bare skin with very minimal fallout, even with a dry brush, and lasted well for nine hours with just a smidgen of additional fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Kinetic (346MC) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Same Vibe (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Turret (P, $14.25) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Coat of Arms (P, $9.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Stunt Double (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Shard (P, $12.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Grisaille (P, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Clionadh Abrasion (P, $10.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Clionadh Gothic (P, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
- JD Glow A Lot (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.50/0.05 oz. - $250.00 Per Ounce
This formula is described as being between the Jewelled and Glitter Multichrome formulas. They have "small/medium particle glitters" but with more of "the tones" of the Jewelled Multichromes. They can be used as a wash of "sparkle over the lid" or "packed on for full saturation."
The Jewelled Multichromes are opaque and can be applied with fingertips or a dense packing/shader brush, while the Glitter Multichromes have varying levels of opacity (the brand specifies on their site) that can be applied with fingertips or a dampened brush.
The texture was more loosely-pressed and less cream-like compared to the Jewelled Multichromes but was creamier and a bit more emollient than the Glitter Multichromes. They were mostly opaque to opaque in coverage applied with a fingertip or a wet brush and more semi-opaque and buildable with a dry brush. I didn't feel like I had to use a fingertip or a dampened brush in order to achieve higher coverage. I'd recommend pressing/patting the product on when using a brush to minimize or to avoid fallout.
The finish ranges from shiny with light sparkle to shiny with more moderate sparkle, and for as much sparkle as the formula has, there was little fallout during application and throughout the wear. The eyeshadows applied evenly to bare skin, blended out easily, and were definitely more user-friendly (and foolproof) compared to the Jewelled Multichromes, which I think aren't difficult but have a learning curve if you have not worked with black-based Multichromes before.
They lasted between eight and nine hours on me with minimal fallout, if any, over time.
Browse all of our Clionadh Hybrid 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
Medieval
PPermanent. $12.50.
Rose Line
Clionadh Rose Line Hybrid Multichrome Eyeshadow ($12.50 for 0.05 oz.) has a brownish base that shifted between a rich gold to copper to brown to warm plum to brighter pink paired with a lightly sparkling, metallic finish. Per the brand, it has a “pinky-rose to orange and yellow” shift, which was consistent with what I saw in person–both swatched and applied to the lid.
The consistency was soft, more loosely-pressed, but it had a good amount of binder in it, so the product adhered well to bare skin with a smooth lay down of product and very minimal fallout (even when I used a dry brush, which wasn’t the recommended application method!). It was richly pigmented when applied with a fingertip or a dampened brush, though it was still more semi-opaque and buildable with a dry brush (and it wasn’t a stretch to get there). The eyeshadow lasted nicely for nine hours with a touch of fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Crimson Eclipse (P, $15.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Dragonfly (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Aurora Australis (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Centauri (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Vela Supernova (P, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Mosaic (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Cerise (P, $8.50) is lighter (85% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Forever (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Clionadh Queen’s Banquet (P, $15.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Pretty Wild (LE, $20.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$12.50/0.05 oz. - $250.00 Per Ounce
This formula is described as being between the Jewelled and Glitter Multichrome formulas. They have "small/medium particle glitters" but with more of "the tones" of the Jewelled Multichromes. They can be used as a wash of "sparkle over the lid" or "packed on for full saturation."
The Jewelled Multichromes are opaque and can be applied with fingertips or a dense packing/shader brush, while the Glitter Multichromes have varying levels of opacity (the brand specifies on their site) that can be applied with fingertips or a dampened brush.
The texture was more loosely-pressed and less cream-like compared to the Jewelled Multichromes but was creamier and a bit more emollient than the Glitter Multichromes. They were mostly opaque to opaque in coverage applied with a fingertip or a wet brush and more semi-opaque and buildable with a dry brush. I didn't feel like I had to use a fingertip or a dampened brush in order to achieve higher coverage. I'd recommend pressing/patting the product on when using a brush to minimize or to avoid fallout.
The finish ranges from shiny with light sparkle to shiny with more moderate sparkle, and for as much sparkle as the formula has, there was little fallout during application and throughout the wear. The eyeshadows applied evenly to bare skin, blended out easily, and were definitely more user-friendly (and foolproof) compared to the Jewelled Multichromes, which I think aren't difficult but have a learning curve if you have not worked with black-based Multichromes before.
They lasted between eight and nine hours on me with minimal fallout, if any, over time.
Browse all of our Clionadh Hybrid 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.
Rose Line looks like a perfect pink/bronze semi-neutral type shade that I would feel comfortable rocking even in a casual eye look. It would look utterly amazing with either Chanel Candeur De Experience or ABH MR palette!
While this entire line interests me…..now that orders are expected to be fulfilled in November, question is will I still want them if I order now? Or will in three months time they won’t be as interesting. I don’t know, Christine, how do you feel about it?
Really depends on you, not on how I feel, since you’re the one who is waiting! Some people don’t mind waiting, some people loathe it.
I took the plunge and placed an order. When they explained the pre-order helps pay for the cost of the supplies in advance, plus realizing its a small business and cannot necessarily keep up with supply and demand, made the decision easier. Honestly the Medieval Hybrid color was enough of a want to seal the decision. 🙂
Enjoy, Rachel!! 🙂
Rose Line reminds me of a multichrome version of the Rose Gold in the ABH Norvina palette. I’ve been looking for a dupe of it because I think it’s a beautiful shade but the one in the Norvina palette is flaky and tough to work with.
Medieval is a stunning purple shade.
This entire line is stunning. If there is a miss, I didn’t catch it. So original considering all the colors presented.
Love them.