elf Little Dipper, Supernova, Meteor Liquid Metallic Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Little Dipper
elf Little Dipper Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a darker pink with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen.
- Semi-opaque, buildable color payoff
- Watery, lightweight, thin
- Applied most evenly with a fingertip or flat, synthetic brush, was blendable
- Had good adhesion once dried down (no visible fallout)
- Long-wearing (10 hours+)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Stila Enchantress (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Daydream (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Provocative (PiP, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Irresistible (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar).
- Too Faced Slay Bells (LE, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Rose (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Makeup by Mario Rose Gold (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Shine Bright (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Stila Dollish (LE, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Venus Rising (LE, $46.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.1 oz. - $60.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "opaque" coverage that is "long-lasting" in a "quick-drying gel base." They have a thin, watery consistency that had a cooling effect on the skin, which spread fairly well with the included doe-foot applicator but also was workable using a fingertip or brush to apply.
The liquid eyeshadow dried down quickly but I felt like I had enough time to blend out the edges or fix any unevenness without feeling like I was racing against the clock, but I would still recommend working on one eye at a time because the formula does fully dried down and will flake off if one attempts to blend it out after that.
Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque color payoff, and they lasted 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.
Browse all of our elf Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Water(Aqua),Syntheticfluorphlogopite,Calciumaluminumborosilicate,Glycerin,Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodiumacryloyldimethyltauratecopolymer,Squalane,1,2-Hexanediol,Phenoxyethanol,Caprylylglycol,Polysorbate60,Tinoxide,Sorbitanisostearate,CitricacidRedironoxide(Ci77491),Titaniumdioxide(Ci77891)
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.
Little Dipper
PPermanent. $6.00.
Supernova
elf Supernova Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium-dark purple with subtle, cool undertones and a metallic sheen.
- Opaque color payoff
- Watery, lightweight, thin
- Applied most evenly with a fingertip or flat, synthetic brush, was blendable
- Had good adhesion once dried down (no visible fallout)
- Long-wearing (10 hours+)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lethal Cosmetics Spellbound (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Rose Garden (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Euphoria (P, $8.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Wish (DC, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Hello Fabulous (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Euphoric (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Ultraviolet (P, $23.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- ColourPop Iconic Behavior (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Amethyst #6 (LE, ) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.1 oz. - $60.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "opaque" coverage that is "long-lasting" in a "quick-drying gel base." They have a thin, watery consistency that had a cooling effect on the skin, which spread fairly well with the included doe-foot applicator but also was workable using a fingertip or brush to apply.
The liquid eyeshadow dried down quickly but I felt like I had enough time to blend out the edges or fix any unevenness without feeling like I was racing against the clock, but I would still recommend working on one eye at a time because the formula does fully dried down and will flake off if one attempts to blend it out after that.
Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque color payoff, and they lasted 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.
Browse all of our elf Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Water(Aqua),Syntheticfluorphlogopite,Calciumaluminumborosilicate,Glycerin,Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodiumacryloyldimethyltauratecopolymer,Squalane,1,2-Hexanediol,Phenoxyethanol,Caprylylglycol,Polysorbate60,Tinoxide,Sorbitanisostearate,CitricacidRedironoxide(Ci77491),Titaniumdioxide(Ci77891)
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.
Supernova
PPermanent. $6.00.
Meteor
elf Meteor Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark bronze with moderate, warm undertones and an intense, metallic finish.
- Opaque color payoff
- Watery, lightweight, thin
- Applied most evenly with a fingertip or flat, synthetic brush, was blendable
- Had good adhesion once dried down (no visible fallout)
- Long-wearing (10 hours+)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Rustic (214M) (PiP, $29.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Natasha Denona Palladium (316M) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sydney Grace Amber (P, $6.25) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Guerlain Coque d'Or #4 (DC, ) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Tarte Whiskey (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- Anastasia Teak (LE, $12.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Giorgio Armani Incognito #4 (PiP, ) is lighter (95% similar).
- Chanel Patine Bronze (840) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Distilled (PiP, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Rosebud (LE, $6.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$6.00/0.1 oz. - $60.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "opaque" coverage that is "long-lasting" in a "quick-drying gel base." They have a thin, watery consistency that had a cooling effect on the skin, which spread fairly well with the included doe-foot applicator but also was workable using a fingertip or brush to apply.
The liquid eyeshadow dried down quickly but I felt like I had enough time to blend out the edges or fix any unevenness without feeling like I was racing against the clock, but I would still recommend working on one eye at a time because the formula does fully dried down and will flake off if one attempts to blend it out after that.
Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque color payoff, and they lasted 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.
Browse all of our elf Liquid Metallic Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Water(Aqua),Syntheticfluorphlogopite,Calciumaluminumborosilicate,Glycerin,Hydroxyethylacrylate/Sodiumacryloyldimethyltauratecopolymer,Squalane,1,2-Hexanediol,Phenoxyethanol,Caprylylglycol,Polysorbate60,Tinoxide,Sorbitanisostearate,CitricacidRedironoxide(Ci77491),Titaniumdioxide(Ci77891)
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.
In contrast to some of yesterday’s offerings, these are fantastic – especially for the price. Needless to say I absolutely adore Meteor – what a stunning shade and a rating to match PMG’s finest.
Now THESE are liquid eyeshadows done right! Meteor and Supernova look like ones that I may just give a tryout. Hopefully, they’ll be tearproof, as I don’t believe that a nicely waxy shadow stick would allow these to set properly. I may buy one for, you know, science? 🙋🏻♀️
Ooh Supernova is gorgeous. Of course I just got a jelly much in a very very similar color… but at only $6 this won’t break the bank and you can never have too many purples imo! I definitely want to try this formula.
Supernova for the win!