Laura Mercier Caviar du Jour Caviar Stick Mini Set Review & Swatches

Christine — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:00:00 +0000

Caviar du Jour

Laura Mercier Caviar du Jour Caviar Chrome Mini Set ($39.00 for 0.12 oz.) contains three miniature-sized pencil eyeshadows. Two shades had good pigmentation and smoother application, while two were absolutely dismal across the board. The two better shades were still harder to diffuse along the edges as they set very quickly. They ended up being easier to use as eyeliner or as a base on the lid.

Ingredients

Caviar du Jour

LELimited Edition. $39.00.

D+

5.5

Product

7.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

2.5

Application

67%

Total

Magnetic Pink

Magnetic Pink is a pale pink with warm undertones and a sparkling finish. It had semi-sheer pigmentation, which didn’t improve upon layering as this just moved product around into clumps of uneven, thick product all over my skin. The pencil felt lightly emollient as I moved it across my skin, so there was no tugging, but I could not get the product to apply evenly.

I tried using fingertips to apply as well as to blend out, which didn’t work well, partially due to how quickly the formula sets. At best, it could be applied quickly all over the lid and roughly blended for a one-and-done look. There was some fallout after eight hours of wear.

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ColourPop Fantasyland (LE, $4.50) is less shimmery (95% similar).
ColourPop Faithfully (PiP, $4.50) is darker (95% similar).
Huda Beauty Amethyst #8 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
ColourPop Tokens (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Pat McGrath Iconic Ingenue (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Claretluxe #1 (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
ColourPop Sparkling (LE, $4.50) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Rouge Bunny Rouge Alabaster Starling (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Sparks and Rec (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
LORAC 65 Degrees (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyethylene, Lauroyl Lysine, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Carmine (Ci 75470), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140).

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Magnetic Pink

PPermanent. $29.00.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

7.5

Longevity

0.5

Application

38%

Total

Intense Moonlight

Intense Moonlight is a dirty, medium-dark gold with warm undertones and a sparkling, frosted finish. While the texture seemed emollient and glided easily across my skin, it applied unevenly and blended terribly–the color just seem to lift up or bunch up, which resulted in patchier and patchier application that yielded some fallout. It had semi-opaque pigmentation and did not build up well. It lasted for nine hours with light fallout over time (but it looked so badly applied no matter what I tried!).

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LORAC Time Keeper (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Sephora + Pantone Universe Mushroom (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar).
Giorgio Armani Avant-Premiere #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Her Style (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Chanel Apparence (LE, $32.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani Halo (46) (P, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Thistle (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
YSL Golden Glow #4 (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
Fenty Beauty Risky Richez (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate,Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene, Lauroyl Lysine, Ozokerite, Mica, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Silica, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Citric Acid. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499).

Intense Moonlight

PPermanent. $29.00.

Product

Pigmentation

3.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

0.5

Application

48%

Total

Metallic Taupe

Metallic Taupe is a light, golden bronze with warm undertones and sparkling sheen. It had opaque pigmentation a single pass, which applied evenly to bare skin and never tugged on my lid. The texture felt emollient without being too slippery, and it dried down quickly, which kept it out of fine lines but made it hard to manipulate, even when working one eye at a time. It stayed on well for nine hours without creasing but had some fallout over time.

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Sydney Grace Mascot (LE, $6.25) is darker (95% similar).
Natasha Denona Satin Tan (58P) (PiP, $29.00) is warmer (90% similar).
BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes 2 #2 (PiP, ) is more muted (90% similar).
ColourPop Da Coco (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Dione (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
LORAC Smokey Topaz (LE, $19.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
LORAC Lust (PiP, ) is darker (90% similar).
Buxom Style Icon (P, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
KKW Beauty Glam (LE, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar).
Gucci Beauty Starlight (DC, $37.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene, Lauroyl Lysine, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Citric Acid, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491).

Metallic Taupe

PPermanent. $29.00.

B+

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Intense Amethyst

Intense Amethyst is a bright, medium-dark taupe with subtle, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. It had opaque pigmentation in a single stroke with a lightly creamy consistency that glided across my skin with ease. I’d highly recommend doing one eye at a time and using fingertips (the warmth will help) to blend out quickly. It wore well for nine hours without fading or creasing on me, and it had a touch of fallout over time.

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MAC Satin Taupe (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
MAC Tokyo Drifter (LE, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Morning Frost (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Sephora Geode (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar).
Stila Boheme (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
NARS Niebla (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Giorgio Armani #8 (DC, $33.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
NABLA Cosmetics Entropy (P, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
Chantecaille Triton (P, $34.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
elf Galaxy (P, $6.00) is darker (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyethylene, Mica, Lauroyl Lysine, Ozokerite, Octyldodecanol,Synthetic Beeswax, Silica, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Citric Acid. May Contain/Peut Contenir/(+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Aluminum Powder (Ci 77000), Blue 1 Lake (Ci 42090), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499).

Intense Amethyst

PPermanent. $29.00.

A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

92%

Total

Laura Mercier Caviar du Jour Caviar Chrome Mini Set

Laura Mercier Magnetic Pink Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Intense Moonlight Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Metallic Taupe Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Intense Amethyst Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Caviar du Jour Caviar Chrome Mini Set

Laura Mercier Magnetic Pink Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Intense Moonlight Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Metallic Taupe Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Intense Amethyst Caviar Stick

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Laura Mercier Caviar du Jour Caviar Stick Mini Set Review & Swatches

Caviar du Jour

Ingredients

Caviar du Jour

LELimited Edition. $39.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Nordstrom, Selfridges, Saks

Magnetic Pink

Top Dupes

Ingredients

Magnetic Pink

PPermanent. $29.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Nordstrom, Selfridges, Saks

Intense Moonlight

Top Dupes

Ingredients

Intense Moonlight

PPermanent. $29.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Nordstrom, Selfridges, Saks

Metallic Taupe

Top Dupes

Ingredients

Metallic Taupe

PPermanent. $29.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Nordstrom, Selfridges, Saks

Intense Amethyst

Top Dupes

Ingredients

Intense Amethyst

PPermanent. $29.00.

Quick Shop: Sephora, Nordstrom, Selfridges, Saks