Lisa Eldridge Cressida, Titania, Viola Liquid Lurex Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches
Cressida
Lisa Eldridge Cressida Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a light champagne with subtle, warm undertones and a finely-sparkling, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation applied with doe-foot/brush, sheerer with fingertip
- Lightweight, creamy, spreadable
- Applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (10 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Ladybird (LE, $6.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia A5 (Norvina Vol. 4) (LE, $12.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- MAC Yes to Sequins (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- ColourPop Perfectly Wretched (LE, $9.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Smashbox Meme Girl (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Dior Pink Glow #3 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (322K) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- NARS Alhambra I (PiP, $19.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Lancome Rose Satin (LE, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Dominique Cosmetics Eternal Light (PiP, ) is less shimmery (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.
Cressida
PPermanent. $27.00.
Titania
Lisa Eldridge Titania Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a deep, olive gold with muted, warm undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen with fine sparkle throughout.
- Opaque pigmentation applied with doe-foot/brush, sheerer with fingertip
- Lightweight, creamy, spreadable
- Applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (10 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Electric Look #10 (LE, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Pat McGrath Gigabyte (PiP, $25.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Grand Daddy (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Martini (P, $22.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Cosmo (109K) (2020) (PiP, ) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Sephora Sage (PiP, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Zoeva Queen For a Day (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Jouer Tan Lines (LE, ) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Medusa (LE, ) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Tryst (DC, $25.00) is 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
Titania
PPermanent. $27.00.
Viola
Lisa Eldridge Viola Liquid Lurex Eyeshadow ($27.00 for 0.09 oz.) is a dark, cool-toned plum with a smooth, metallic sheen with fine sparkle throughout. I was really impressed by how well this blended out for a deeper hue.
- Opaque pigmentation applied with doe-foot/brush, sheerer with fingertip
- Lightweight, creamy, spreadable
- Applied evenly, blendable
- Long-wearing (10 hours)
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Stairs to the Stars (LE, $25.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
- MAC Nippy's Crease (LE, $17.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Pat McGrath Amnesia (LE, $25.00) is less shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Pop Rox (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (95% similar).
- Huda Beauty Jaguar #9 (LE, ) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Lit (LE, $4.50) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Viseart Petit Pro #8 (LE, ) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Tarte Scarlet (LE, $14.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Blitz Glitz (LE, $28.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
- Stila Hypnotic (LE, $24.00) is darker, 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.
These are gorgeous at full pigmentation! Which is how I would be using them. Titania and Viola are stunning!
I bought Cressida, my first Liquid Lurex, and it’s fallen a little flat for me. Maybe my expectations were too high as everything I’ve bought from Lisa’s line has been great but the shadow tends to get patchy when sheered out and the finish is more satin than metallic when built up. I love liquid metallic shadows and use them more than powder but I probably won’t use this one much or buy more.
Another set of gloriously pigmented divine shades – just love Titania.
I have all 3 of these and they are wonderful!