Marc Jacobs Beauty Snake Charmer Enamored Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer Set Review, Photos, Swatches
Snake Charmer
Marc Jacobs Beauty Snake Charmer 5-Piece Petite Enamored Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer Collection ($39.00 for 0.25 oz.) contains five miniature-sized glosses. All shades are part of the permanent range, so they can be purchased individually or repurchased should you favor one. Per the brand, the formula is supposed to have “maximum color and brilliance” that “never [feels] sticky” and has mint scent.
The formula is comfortable–hydrating and smooth–to wear but typically misses the mark when it comes to “maximum color.” There are shades that apply well and shades that apply more unevenly or are prone to pulling into lip lines. I know that the latter is common enough with lipgloss formulas that it might not be a deal-breaker for all.
Value
A full-sized gloss retails for $28.00 and includes 0.16 fl. oz. or costs $175.00/oz. The set contains $43.75 worth of product.
Snake Charmer
LELimited Edition. $39.00.
Sugar Sugar (312)
Sugar Sugar (312) is light peach with warm, orange undertones and very fine gold pearl. The gloss had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly to the lips–I was impressed by how even it was, given the lightness in color–but it sunk into every single lip line noticeably. This shade stayed on well for four hours and was moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Fashion Whim (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Unlaced (P, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC C-Thru (P, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- KKW Beauty Super Nude (LE, $18.00) is more shimmery, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Just Cuddle (P, $8.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Skin Deep (344) (P, $29.00) is darker (90% similar).
- LORAC Barista (LE, $17.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- MAC Flair for Finery (LE, $20.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Maybelline Life's a Peach (P, $4.49) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Lap Dog (LE, $22.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.16 oz. - $181.25 Per Ounce
It is supposed to have "maximum color and brilliance" and "shine like 30 coats of lacquer." The formula has a mint scent but not much flavor from what I could detect. While the brand's general description is "maximum color," they seem to modify that with individual shade descriptions as several shades are specifically described as "opaque" and a few are noted as "sheer" with the remainder having no specific coverage descriptor (as of April/May 2020).
This seems to suggest that the rest are neither sheer nor opaque but somewhere in-between--I would lean toward "semi-opaque" to be closer to "maximum color," though I really think that's quite confusing to the customer. It would make more sense to simply describe it as a range of sheer to opaque shades or that they're medium coverage (as a whole).
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to opaque with a fair amount of shades between medium and semi-opaque payoff in a single layer, and they do have a very high-shine finish that makes my lips look more voluminous.
The consistency was smooth, like a creamy gel as it was a bit thicker (without being heavy or tacky), and very easy to spread across my lips. It was comfortable to wear and moisturizing over time. Some shades smoothed out my lip lines, though it wasn't consistent throughout the range as a few settled into them (usually paler, milkier shades).
Browse all of our Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14) Olefin), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492), Blue 1 Lake (9CI 42090), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
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.
Sugar Sugar (312)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Skin Deep (344)
Skin Deep (344) is a medium, rosy beige with neutral-to-warm undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque color payoff in a single layer, though the lighter, milkier quality of the gloss made it prone to sinking into my lip lines. It was a challenge to even out the application, too, as there were visible streaks remaining along the edges of my lips. It wore well for four and a half hours on me but was hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Moonglow (314) (P, $29.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Just Cuddle (P, $8.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Sugar Sugar (312) (PiP, $29.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Sydney Grace Bailey (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- LORAC Barista (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Flat White (LE, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Unlaced (P, $26.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Maybelline Tease (P, $7.99) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
- MAC Showing Skin (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Coral of the Wild (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.16 oz. - $181.25 Per Ounce
It is supposed to have "maximum color and brilliance" and "shine like 30 coats of lacquer." The formula has a mint scent but not much flavor from what I could detect. While the brand's general description is "maximum color," they seem to modify that with individual shade descriptions as several shades are specifically described as "opaque" and a few are noted as "sheer" with the remainder having no specific coverage descriptor (as of April/May 2020).
This seems to suggest that the rest are neither sheer nor opaque but somewhere in-between--I would lean toward "semi-opaque" to be closer to "maximum color," though I really think that's quite confusing to the customer. It would make more sense to simply describe it as a range of sheer to opaque shades or that they're medium coverage (as a whole).
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to opaque with a fair amount of shades between medium and semi-opaque payoff in a single layer, and they do have a very high-shine finish that makes my lips look more voluminous.
The consistency was smooth, like a creamy gel as it was a bit thicker (without being heavy or tacky), and very easy to spread across my lips. It was comfortable to wear and moisturizing over time. Some shades smoothed out my lip lines, though it wasn't consistent throughout the range as a few settled into them (usually paler, milkier shades).
Browse all of our Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14) Olefin), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492), Blue 1 Lake (9CI 42090), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
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.
Skin Deep (344)
PPermanent. $29.00.
Ch-ch-changes (362)
Ch-ch-changes (362) is a rich, coppery brown with warm, orange undertones and shifting green-to-bronze pearl. It had good color coverage in a single layer with a smooth, lightweight texture that was mostly non-sticky. The gloss applied evenly and sat well on my lips. It lasted for five hours on me and felt moisturizing over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- ColourPop Polished (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- Too Faced Yummy Rummy (P, $20.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC Underdressed (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
- Lancome Cuivre Casting (08) (P, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Ciate Aurora (P, $18.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Dirty Talk (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Get Lucky (374) (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Rose Pearl (DC, $22.00) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
- Bite Beauty Bronze Pearl (DC, $22.00) is darker (85% similar).
- Lancome Iron Nude (12) (P, $22.00) is lighter, more muted (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.16 oz. - $181.25 Per Ounce
It is supposed to have "maximum color and brilliance" and "shine like 30 coats of lacquer." The formula has a mint scent but not much flavor from what I could detect. While the brand's general description is "maximum color," they seem to modify that with individual shade descriptions as several shades are specifically described as "opaque" and a few are noted as "sheer" with the remainder having no specific coverage descriptor (as of April/May 2020).
This seems to suggest that the rest are neither sheer nor opaque but somewhere in-between--I would lean toward "semi-opaque" to be closer to "maximum color," though I really think that's quite confusing to the customer. It would make more sense to simply describe it as a range of sheer to opaque shades or that they're medium coverage (as a whole).
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to opaque with a fair amount of shades between medium and semi-opaque payoff in a single layer, and they do have a very high-shine finish that makes my lips look more voluminous.
The consistency was smooth, like a creamy gel as it was a bit thicker (without being heavy or tacky), and very easy to spread across my lips. It was comfortable to wear and moisturizing over time. Some shades smoothed out my lip lines, though it wasn't consistent throughout the range as a few settled into them (usually paler, milkier shades).
Browse all of our Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14) Olefin), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492), Blue 1 Lake (9CI 42090), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
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.
Ch-ch-changes (362)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Raspberry Beret (356)
Raspberry Beret (356) is a medium purple with warm, pink undertones and a cream finish. It had medium color payoff in a single layer, which applied fairly evenly and did not seem to sit in my fine lines–it actually made my lip lines smooth out for the most part. The gloss was comfortable to wear, as it kept my lips hydrated, over the five hours it wore for.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Truth or Dare (208) (DC, $28.00) is warmer (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $26.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- Cle de Peau Fast Lane (15) (P, $48.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Heroine (P, $21.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Love You Big Time (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Jawbreaker (P, $20.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Snuggle Up (LE, $20.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC Dilly Dazzle (P, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- MAC How Chic is This (LE, $20.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Star Memoir (LE, $21.00) is more shimmery, darker, warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.16 oz. - $181.25 Per Ounce
It is supposed to have "maximum color and brilliance" and "shine like 30 coats of lacquer." The formula has a mint scent but not much flavor from what I could detect. While the brand's general description is "maximum color," they seem to modify that with individual shade descriptions as several shades are specifically described as "opaque" and a few are noted as "sheer" with the remainder having no specific coverage descriptor (as of April/May 2020).
This seems to suggest that the rest are neither sheer nor opaque but somewhere in-between--I would lean toward "semi-opaque" to be closer to "maximum color," though I really think that's quite confusing to the customer. It would make more sense to simply describe it as a range of sheer to opaque shades or that they're medium coverage (as a whole).
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to opaque with a fair amount of shades between medium and semi-opaque payoff in a single layer, and they do have a very high-shine finish that makes my lips look more voluminous.
The consistency was smooth, like a creamy gel as it was a bit thicker (without being heavy or tacky), and very easy to spread across my lips. It was comfortable to wear and moisturizing over time. Some shades smoothed out my lip lines, though it wasn't consistent throughout the range as a few settled into them (usually paler, milkier shades).
Browse all of our Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14) Olefin), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492), Blue 1 Lake (9CI 42090), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
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.
Raspberry Beret (356)
PiPPermanent in Palette. $29.00.
Boys Don't Cry (358)
Boys Don’t Cry (358) is a medium-dark purple with warm, pink undertones and a cream finish. It had medium coverage, which was not buildable, that applied fairly evenly but was prone to filling my lip lines. The texture was smooth with a lightly tacky finish that was comfortable to wear. The gloss was hydrating and lasted for five hours on me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Urban Decay Jawbreaker (P, $20.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever 501 Purple (P, $19.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- MAC Heroine (P, $21.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC How Chic is This (LE, $20.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Bittersweet (DC, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Love You Big Time (P, $10.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- MAC Dilly Dazzle (P, $10.00) is lighter (85% similar).
- Cle de Peau Fast Lane (15) (P, $48.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- MAC Snuggle Up (LE, $20.00) is lighter (80% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Truth or Dare (208) (DC, $28.00) is warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$29.00/0.16 oz. - $181.25 Per Ounce
It is supposed to have "maximum color and brilliance" and "shine like 30 coats of lacquer." The formula has a mint scent but not much flavor from what I could detect. While the brand's general description is "maximum color," they seem to modify that with individual shade descriptions as several shades are specifically described as "opaque" and a few are noted as "sheer" with the remainder having no specific coverage descriptor (as of April/May 2020).
This seems to suggest that the rest are neither sheer nor opaque but somewhere in-between--I would lean toward "semi-opaque" to be closer to "maximum color," though I really think that's quite confusing to the customer. It would make more sense to simply describe it as a range of sheer to opaque shades or that they're medium coverage (as a whole).
The coverage ranged from semi-sheer to opaque with a fair amount of shades between medium and semi-opaque payoff in a single layer, and they do have a very high-shine finish that makes my lips look more voluminous.
The consistency was smooth, like a creamy gel as it was a bit thicker (without being heavy or tacky), and very easy to spread across my lips. It was comfortable to wear and moisturizing over time. Some shades smoothed out my lip lines, though it wasn't consistent throughout the range as a few settled into them (usually paler, milkier shades).
Browse all of our Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Lip Lacquer swatches.
Ingredients
Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14) Olefin), Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492), Blue 1 Lake (9CI 42090), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
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.
Ch-ch-changes is gorgeous!!
I have been looking into this for a bit!!! I’m so glad you reviewed it Christine 😀 I think I will pick this up!!!
Ch-Ch-Changes and Raspberry Beret are definitely my taste! Which is why I already have MAC Oh, Baby and Love You Big Time. What can I say? I tend to pick the same types of shades on the regular!