Lethal Cosmetics Ceres, Parallax, Genesis Multichrome Shadows Reviews & Swatches
Ceres
Lethal Cosmetics Ceres Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) has a translucent base, as marketed, chocked full of multichrome sparkle that shifted from warm lavender to cooler lavender to pale blue. It had a shinier, lightly sparkling finish without feeling chunky or being prone to fallout during application with a dry brush as the texture was lightly emollient and not too thin. It lasted well for eight hours before fading noticeably on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Atlas (P, $8.50) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Passion (P, $26.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Skywatcher (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Clionadh Fluoresce (P, $14.25) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh Breaker (P, $12.50) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Space Baby (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Ice Giant (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Danessa Myricks Angel Heart (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Astral (P, $6.50) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Clionadh High Voltage (P, $12.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$16.50/0.056 oz. - $294.64 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "amazing pigmentation and easy blendability" that won't crease or fade. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade as some were intentionally designed with translucent bases, so those were often sheerer initially and tended to use larger, more sparkly particles.
In general, the multichrome shifts were weaker and less apparent as many shades were pearl-like in their sheen, rather than ultra-shiny or intensely metallic as is more typical of multichrome eyeshadow releases. I think those who prefer a subtler sheen and aren't locked in to having the most magical of multichrome shifting formulas will find this a nice option. On the flip side, anyone who already has multichrome eyeshadows from other brands and prefers intensity will likely find these to miss the mark.
Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation with fairly blendable formulas that weren't too powdery or too firmly-pressed into their pans, though they were sometimes a little too emollient or too thin. They wore around eight hours on average.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Multichrome Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silica, CI 77019 (Mica), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77861 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 77000 (Aluminium)]
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.
Ceres
PPermanent. $16.50.
Parallax
Lethal Cosmetics Parallax Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) has a transparent base with sparkling, multichrome shimmer that shifted from greenish-gold to chartreuse to aqua to lavender. As noted by the brand, the “translucent base” was intentional, so the sheerness was expected. The texture was lightly emollient, which helped minimize the fallout, but I had light fallout when blending out the shade as it didn’t adhere as well to bare skin. I’d recommend using this with a primer or a tacky base. This shade stayed on well for eight hours with light fallout over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Terra Moons Solar Flare (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Moira Chroma (P, $6.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Terra Moons Timeshift (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Saturn's Rings (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Leap Frog (P, $15.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Clionadh Gilding (P, $7.75) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Terra Moons Light Year (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Lethal Cosmetics Gateway (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Give Me Glow Electric Unicorn (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Clionadh Spectrum (P, $14.25) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$16.50/0.056 oz. - $294.64 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "amazing pigmentation and easy blendability" that won't crease or fade. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade as some were intentionally designed with translucent bases, so those were often sheerer initially and tended to use larger, more sparkly particles.
In general, the multichrome shifts were weaker and less apparent as many shades were pearl-like in their sheen, rather than ultra-shiny or intensely metallic as is more typical of multichrome eyeshadow releases. I think those who prefer a subtler sheen and aren't locked in to having the most magical of multichrome shifting formulas will find this a nice option. On the flip side, anyone who already has multichrome eyeshadows from other brands and prefers intensity will likely find these to miss the mark.
Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation with fairly blendable formulas that weren't too powdery or too firmly-pressed into their pans, though they were sometimes a little too emollient or too thin. They wore around eight hours on average.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Multichrome Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silica, CI 77019 (Mica), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77861 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 77000 (Aluminium)]
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.
Parallax
PPermanent. $16.50.
Genesis
Lethal Cosmetics Genesis Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) is a pearly, multichrome shimmer that shifted from lavender-gray to bluish-aqua to pale green to chartreuse. It had semi-opaque, buildable color payoff paired with a smooth, moderately-dense texture that wasn’t overly thick, so it sat well on bare skin. It wore nicely for eight hours before fading visibly.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- JD Glow Magic (P, $15.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Clionadh Gilding (P, $7.75) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Saturn's Rings (P, $17.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Sydney Grace Leap Frog (P, $15.00) is brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Solar Flare (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Timeshift (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Terra Moons Phoenix (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Terra Moons The Cosmos (P, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (80% similar).
- Clionadh Spectrum (P, $14.25) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- Clionadh Lux (P, $14.25) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$16.50/0.056 oz. - $294.64 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have "amazing pigmentation and easy blendability" that won't crease or fade. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade as some were intentionally designed with translucent bases, so those were often sheerer initially and tended to use larger, more sparkly particles.
In general, the multichrome shifts were weaker and less apparent as many shades were pearl-like in their sheen, rather than ultra-shiny or intensely metallic as is more typical of multichrome eyeshadow releases. I think those who prefer a subtler sheen and aren't locked in to having the most magical of multichrome shifting formulas will find this a nice option. On the flip side, anyone who already has multichrome eyeshadows from other brands and prefers intensity will likely find these to miss the mark.
Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation with fairly blendable formulas that weren't too powdery or too firmly-pressed into their pans, though they were sometimes a little too emollient or too thin. They wore around eight hours on average.
Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Multichrome Shadow swatches.
Ingredients
Silica, CI 77019 (Mica), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77861 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 77000 (Aluminium)]
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.
Genesis is such a magical, whimsical shade that I know that I have to have it! It’s kind of like a rainbow with all that shifty-ness.
Stunning, but at the same time a bit more subtle, duochromes. I quite like how the shift shade is so very different to what it looks like in the pan.
Genesis looks really interesting and unusual. Out of the three that one would be worth collecting. The other shades are beautiful too, but I think they’re more accessible here in the US without paying the shipping from Germany (? I *think* that’s where they’re located?).
These are pretty and the shift is different. Iām liking all three.