Laura Mercier Matte to Metal Caviar Stick Set ($58.00 for 0.18 oz.) includes six miniature-sized eyeshadow pencils. Four shades are part of the permanent range, while two (Ganache and Aubergine) are limited edition. The Caviar Stick formula is supposed to “glide on smoothly” and “blend effortlessly” while also being “long-wearing, transfer- and crease-resistant” with “rich colour payoff.” Most of the shades I have tested from the formula are very good and true to the claims, though occasionally a shade is less pigmented or less blendable (but wear seems to be most consistent). The set contains $86.90 worth of product.

Sugar Frost is a light-medium champagne gold with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation–about 85% coverage or so to my eye–with a creamy, slightly “wet” feel to it that glided across the lid without skipping or tugging. It was blendable for about twenty seconds, and after it mostly dried down, you could still diffuse the edge a bit with a stiffer brush, so the formula is forgiving and easy enough to work with if you’re comfortable with pencils. The color lasted for nine hours before creasing. LORAC Uninhibited (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). MAC The Naked Time (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar). MAC Canter (LE, $17.00) is warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Fringe (P, $6.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Milk Makeup Hotel Lobby (P, $24.00) is cooler (90% similar). NARS Oleander (DC, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Ciate Vaycay (LE, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Soleil d'Ambre #2 (Eye Color) (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Viseart Flirt (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). Pat McGrath Lunar Champagne (LE, $25.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Cattitude (LE, $6.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). Ardency Inn Sunday (DC, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Pat McGrath Astral Gold Allure (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Beam (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). Dior Jungle #2 (PiP, ) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (90% similar). Anastasia Inspire (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar). NARS Dirty Talk (DC, $25.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Dior Gold Highlighter (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Neon Moon (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Opale (P, $45.00) is lighter (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Rosegold is a light-medium, golden copper with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The consistency was creamy and comfortable to apply, though the pigmentation was less impressive–at least it was buildable on the lid without lifting the first layer (the other one I have from last year is more pigmented). On, the color started to crease after eight and a half hours of wear. Laura Mercier Rose Quartz (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). NARS Endless (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Steady (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar). ColourPop Sunset Chaser (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (95% similar). Moira Showtime (P, $7.50) is more shimmery (95% similar). LORAC Rose Gold (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Urban Decay Half Baked (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). NARS Icon (DC, $25.00) is darker (95% similar). Dior Poncho #1 (PiP, ) is darker (95% similar). Disney by Sephora Wanderin' Free (LE, ) is lighter (95% similar). LORAC Rose Gold (LE, $19.00) is darker (95% similar). Sephora Lucky Penny (220) (P, $9.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Natasha Denona Skin (75S) (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Fabric (PiP, ) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar). ColourPop Snow Bank (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar). Dior Rivage #3 (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Hourglass Obscura #3 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Melaza (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). bareMinerals Bare Skin (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Tarte Sassy Bun (LE, ) is darker (90% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Amethyst is a medium-dark, bronzy taupe with warm, red-brown tones and a metallic sheen. It was richly pigmented with a nice creaminess that nearly applied itself with great coverage and adherence to the skin. It was easily blended out and lasted for nine hours. Sleek MakeUP Paradise on Earth (PiP, $9.99) is more shimmery (95% similar). Hourglass Infinity #3 (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (95% similar). ColourPop Dragonfly (P, $4.50) is lighter (95% similar). Make Up For Ever I544 Pink Granite (DC, $21.00) is cooler (95% similar). Urban Decay Liar (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar). Urban Decay Midnight Rodeo (DC, $19.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Mortal #5 (LE, ) is cooler (95% similar). Laura Mercier Intense Amethyst (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Vintage (49M) (DC, $29.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Until Dawn #1 (LE, $21.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Tarte Ring-a-ling (LE, ) is more muted (90% similar). Makeup Geek Prom Night (DC, $6.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Minx (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Giorgio Armani Terra Sienna #2 (PiP, ) is lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Thought Bubble (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Force of Nature #1 (LE, $21.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Orchid Haze #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Maybelline Sleek & Spice (95) (LE, $6.99) is darker (90% similar). Ardency Inn Rose Gold (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Urban Decay Mugshot (PiP, $19.00) is darker (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Khaki is a muted, medium-dark olive brown with lighter green shimmer that gives it a pearly sheen. It had good color payoff with a smooth, creamy consistency that applied evenly. The eyeshadow wore well for nine hours before creasing slightly. KVD Beauty Covenant (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Tarte Bedazzled Spruce (LE, ) is less shimmery (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Eclipse (03) (P, $36.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Smashbox Moss (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar). LORAC Jade (PiP, $19.00) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Seaside (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar). Clarins Forest #1 (LE, ) is warmer (90% similar). NARS Aigle Noir (P, $28.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Olive Blend #2 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever D326 Black Bronze (DC, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Never Too Late (DC, $25.00) is lighter (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I628 Reptile (DC, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Smoky Emerald (P, ) is darker, cooler (85% similar). MAC Green Clean #3 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Givenchy Kaki Brocart (6) (P, $23.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Hourglass Deep Olive (PiP, ) is brighter (85% similar). theBalm Lead Zeppelin (P, $16.00) is darker (95% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Ganache is a medium-dark, orange-toned brown with strong, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nice pigmentation, though not totally opaque; almost like lipstick that has a little translucency and enables the natural lip color to come through. The consistency was creamy, but I found it dried down faster than the shimmery shades and was a little harder to blend out. It lasted for nine hours. Laura Mercier Truffle (PiP, $23.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Urban Decay Twice Baked (DC, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Bandit (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). KVD Beauty Rust (Define) (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Girl's Night (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Russet (LE, ) is lighter (90% similar). Natasha Denona Thorn (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar). Zoeva Freshly Toasted (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Make Up For Ever M656 Chestnut (DC, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar). Laura Mercier Cocoa (PiP, $29.00) is darker (90% similar). Gucci Beauty Autumn Fire #4 (DC, ) is cooler (90% similar). MAC Dark Brew (PiP, $17.00) is darker (90% similar). Becca Ombre Rouge #5 (PiP, ) is cooler (90% similar). Anastasia Fudge (DC, $12.00) is less shimmery, less glossy (95% similar). Dior Atlantique #5 (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). NARS Dolomites (Right) (DC, $25.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Makeup Geek Cabin Fever (DC, $6.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar). Viseart Sepia (Dark Matte #4) (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar). MAC Terre (Right) (LE, ) is lighter (85% similar). Viseart Minx #2 (PiP, ) is more muted, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Aubergine is a muted, plummy purple with warm, red undertones and a semi-matte finish. The consistency was really creamy, so I initially worried about wear, but it still held on well for eight and a half hours before creasing slightly. It had good pigmentation and took about thirty seconds to dry down to a semi-matte finish, but it was never totally matte unless blended out quite a bit. ColourPop Two Much (P, $4.50) is cooler (95% similar). MAC Worthy (LE, $17.00) is less glossy (95% similar). Viseart Dark Matte #5 (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). LORAC Cabernet (LE, $19.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar). Tarte Mulberry & Bright (LE, ) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). theBalm #13 (P, $6.50) is lighter, less pigmented, warmer (90% similar). LORAC Eggplant (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (85% similar). Smashbox Save to Faves (PiP, ) is warmer (90% similar). Anastasia All Star (DC, $12.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Blackberry (P, $17.00) is less glossy (95% similar). NABLA Cosmetics Offline (PiP, ) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Too Faced Delectable (PiP, $16.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar). Dior Magnify #5 (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler (85% similar). Natasha Denona Maasai (LE, ) is less shimmery, lighter, less glossy (85% similar). Zoeva Exquisite (PiP, ) is lighter, cooler, less glossy (85% similar). Melt Cosmetics Meanstreak (PiP, ) is darker, more muted (85% similar). ColourPop Up in the Air (LE, $6.00) is lighter (85% similar). Tarte Vio-let It Go (LE, ) is lighter, more muted (85% similar). LORAC Plum (PiP, $19.00) is cooler (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Pinot Please (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Laura Mercier Matte to Metal Caviar Stick Set

Laura Mercier Matte to Metal Caviar Stick Set

Laura Mercier Matte to Metal Caviar Stick Set

Laura Mercier Sugar Frost Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Sugar Frost Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Sugar Frost Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Rosegold Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Rosegold Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Rosegold Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Amethyst Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Amethyst Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Amethyst Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Khaki Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Khaki Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Khaki Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Ganache Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Ganache Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Ganache Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Aubergine Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Aubergine Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Aubergine Caviar Stick

Laura Mercier Matte to Metal Caviar Stick Set

Laura Mercier Matte to Metal Caviar Stick Set