Lisa Eldridge Anjelica & Bianca Liquid Lurex Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Anjelica
Lisa Eldridge Anjelica Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a darker, rosy peach base with lighter, almost gilded bronze pearl and faint sparkle throughout. It had opaque pigmentation in a single stroke, though it was more inclined to diffuse and blend out, so for higher coverage, it was best applied with a brush to the lid area in a thin, even layer. For sheerer coverage, where the sparkles in the finish became more prominent, apply with a fingertip or a fluffy brush.
The consistency felt like a fluid mousse–it was lightweight, spreadable, but it went on evenly without settling into fine lines as it dried down. I had enough time to work with it before it set to a totally budge-proof finish. It lasted for over 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Natasha Denona Glam Dark (410KS) (PiP, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Magellan's Light (P, $6.25) is cooler (90% similar).
- Chanel Ombres de Lune #2 (LE, ) is less shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Silk Teddy (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Paris (P, $6.25) is darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Marvel (LE, $6.25) is warmer (90% similar).
- Huda Beauty Cashmere (PiP, ) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Twilight Bronze (LE, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Choco Excess (297) (P, $9.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- ColourPop Smoky Quartz (PiP, $4.50) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.09 oz. - $300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and lightweight" texture that has a "lustrous, wet-look finish with a durable shine." It has sheerer, more medium coverage when quickly blended out with a fingertip or a brush, but it can have full coverage applied with a second layer or applied directly with a brush (e.g. as eyeliner).
The consistency was like a lightweight mousse, not runny, but easily spreadable without becoming patchy--even with the darkest, near-black shade. It dried down completely, though I had enough time to work one eye at a time without feeling like I had to run a blending marathon to do so. It was particularly budge-proof, though, and it was key to apply thin, even layers as building too much product did lead to flaking (like more than two layers).
I found the shades to be more pigmented from the get-go, so it was not necessarily to do a full second layer to achieve full opacity. My recommendation would be to use a flat, synthetic brush to apply the liquid eyeshadow onto the lid/lash line for higher coverage. I also liked giving it a second or two to "dry" slightly before doing so. If you want to use them more as a wash of color (sheer to medium), then applying a pat or two of product from the doe-foot applicator and using a fluffy, synthetic brush or a fingertip to diffuse worked a treat.
I noticed that the finish was smoother, higher-shine, and more metallic in its sheen when worn at higher coverage, while when diffused and really blended out, it was visibly sparkly. It made it more versatile in its finish as a result.
Browse all of our Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
AQUA (WATER) · BUTYLENE GLYCOL · CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · MICA · SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE · SQUALANE · HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER · METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER · VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER · SORBETH-30 TETRAISOSTEARATE · DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL · PHENOXYETHANOL · BENZYL ALCOHOL · OCTYLDODECANOL · ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN · SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE · ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER · PPG-8-CETETH-20 · SILICA · POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE · DEHYDROACETIC ACID · TIN OXIDE · AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL · ACTINIDIA POLYGAMA FRUIT EXTRACT · SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE · SODIUM BENZOATE · TOCOPHEROL · MAY CONTAIN/ PEUT CONTENIR [(+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491· CI 77499)].
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.
Anjelica
PPermanent. $27.00.
Bianca
Lisa Eldridge Bianca Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a light pink with very warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic finish. The sparkles in the finish were more noticeable when the product was applied and blended out, particularly when worn at sheerer coverage. I did find that gently rubbing my fingertip across the dried-down layer brought some more sparkles forth, even at higher opacity.
The texture was lightweight, spreadable, and mousse-like with good glide without sheering out too readily, so while achieving a sheerer wash of color was easily achieved by diffusing with a fingertip (and putting a pat or two of product to start with), using it at full coverage was easily doable, too. It lasted well for 10 hours without fading or creasing on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop So This is Love (LE, $6.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Stila Boheme (LE, $24.00) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Niebla (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- MAC Agrabah (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace The Queen (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Moira Eureka (P, $7.50) is more shimmery, darker, cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Rumored (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Mojave #1 (PiP, $19.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- Anastasia B4 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
- ColourPop Mauve on Up (PiP, $4.50) is more shimmery, darker (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$27.00/0.09 oz. - $300.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to have a "creamy and lightweight" texture that has a "lustrous, wet-look finish with a durable shine." It has sheerer, more medium coverage when quickly blended out with a fingertip or a brush, but it can have full coverage applied with a second layer or applied directly with a brush (e.g. as eyeliner).
The consistency was like a lightweight mousse, not runny, but easily spreadable without becoming patchy--even with the darkest, near-black shade. It dried down completely, though I had enough time to work one eye at a time without feeling like I had to run a blending marathon to do so. It was particularly budge-proof, though, and it was key to apply thin, even layers as building too much product did lead to flaking (like more than two layers).
I found the shades to be more pigmented from the get-go, so it was not necessarily to do a full second layer to achieve full opacity. My recommendation would be to use a flat, synthetic brush to apply the liquid eyeshadow onto the lid/lash line for higher coverage. I also liked giving it a second or two to "dry" slightly before doing so. If you want to use them more as a wash of color (sheer to medium), then applying a pat or two of product from the doe-foot applicator and using a fluffy, synthetic brush or a fingertip to diffuse worked a treat.
I noticed that the finish was smoother, higher-shine, and more metallic in its sheen when worn at higher coverage, while when diffused and really blended out, it was visibly sparkly. It made it more versatile in its finish as a result.
Browse all of our Lisa Eldridge Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
AQUA (WATER) · BUTYLENE GLYCOL · CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE · SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE · SQUALANE · MICA · HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER · METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER · VP/HEXADECENE COPOLYMER · SORBETH-30 TETRAISOSTEARATE · DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL · PHENOXYETHANOL · BENZYL ALCOHOL · OCTYLDODECANOL · ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN · SORBITAN SESQUIISOSTEARATE · ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER · PPG-8-CETETH-20 · SILICA · POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE · DEHYDROACETIC ACID · TIN OXIDE · AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL · ACTINIDIA POLYGAMA FRUIT EXTRACT · SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE · SODIUM BENZOATE · TOCOPHEROL · MAY CONTAIN/ PEUT CONTENIR [(+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491· CI 77499)].
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.
OMG – how gorgeous are these? Such heavenly shades and beautiful finishes. I can see why they’ve received an A+. Love Anjelica the best – my kind of shade.
Anjelica is gorgeous! However, I have not only dupes in SG Magellan’s Light and Marvel, but I would even go so far as to say that I love those two better than Anjelica.
As for Bianca, it reminds me of a liquid Fenty eyeshadow I have around here somewhere…
Bianca is beautiful. The finish really reminds me of lidstars, in swatches anyway. Have to say, didn’t love the lidstar formula, the finish on some was beautiful.
These look beautiful!! I’m amazed I haven’t bought anything from the line but…….. perhaps it’s only a matter of time if these are reviewed here!
I think the Kaleidos tag is a mistake maybe though?
So sorry, Cat!
I am really enjoying these and am considering picking up a second Bianca because I really like the silvery taupe I get when I mix like four parts Bianca with one part Liza. But these do dry down fairly quickly so I’d like to mix it in the little bottle and have the taupe shade permanently, rather than rushing to do it quickly on the back of my hand or on the eye each time.