Sephora Midnight Blue, Peacock Blue, Sangria Contour Eye Pencils Reviews & Swatches

Christine — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0000

Midnight Blue

Sephora Midnight Blue Contour Eye Pencil ($10.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a blackened navy blue with a sparkling finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage in a single layer, which was buildable to full coverage with a second layer. The texture was fairly smooth, though I could tell it was a more glittery eyeliner, and didn’t drag or tug on my lower lash line when I tried to apply it in a fluid stroke. It stayed on well for 10 hours before fading/thinning noticeably.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Sephora Iced Out (P, $14.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Navy Noir (76) (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (95% similar).
Stila Bluefin (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, brighter (95% similar).
Charlotte Tilbury Sapphire Sex (LE, $27.00) is darker (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Midnight in Paris (P, $26.00) is warmer (90% similar).
MAC Metalhead (P, $17.00) is less shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Ocean Liner (P, $17.00) is lighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Outer Space (P, $7.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Urban Decay Sabbath (DC, $22.00) is darker (90% similar).
NARS Night Flight (P, $24.00) is darker (90% similar).

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Formula Overview

$10.00/0.04 oz. - $250.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be "pigmented" with "one stroke" application that is "waterproof" and lasts for "12 hours." I've been a long-time fan of the formula for its variety of shades that are typically pigmented, long-wearing, comfortable to apply, and easy to work with--they aren't too tough to remove nor do they take too long (or dry down too quickly) to dry. The matte shades tend to be the best, while the shimmery shades are good but can be semi-opaque at times. The glittery/sparkly shades have the most inconsistency, usually with respect to pigmentation. They tend to wear around 10 hours on me.

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Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Mica, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polybutene, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Synthetic Beeswax, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tin Oxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate.

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Midnight Blue

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B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

88%

Total

Peacock Blue

Sephora Peacock Blue Contour Eye Pencil ($10.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a bright, medium blue with subtle, cool undertones and a pearly sheen. The pigmentation was nearly opaque in a single layer, and it just needed a little bit more on top in places to achieve full coverage. The eyeliner had a smooth, lightly creamy texture that glided across my lash line without tugging but did not feel too creamy or slip into my fine lines. It wore well for 10 hours on me before showing signs of wear.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Sephora Peacock Blue (50) (P, $11.00) (100% similar).
Urban Decay Electric (DC, $22.00) is more shimmery, darker (85% similar).
MAC Blue Me Over (P, $25.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Khao San Road (P, $24.00) is more muted (90% similar).
Tarina Tarantino Kanzashi (DC, $15.00) is lighter, brighter (85% similar).
Urban Decay Gonzo (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar).
ColourPop Crystal Crush (P, $7.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
KVD Beauty D.R.A. (PiP, $10.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Lethal Cosmetics Threshold (P, $15.50) is less shimmery (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$10.00/0.04 oz. - $250.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, CI 42090 (Blue 1 Lake), Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Mica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polybutene, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Synthetic Beeswax, CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate.

Peacock Blue

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A-

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Sangria

Sephora Sangria Contour Eye Pencil ($10.00 for 0.04 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a matte finish. It had decent pigmentation, but it noticeably darkened when layered, so it actually transitioned from plum to blackened plum with two to three layers. The consistency was a touch drier, but it wasn’t stiff or overly firm and didn’t tug on my lash line when I applied it in a single stroke. It was most even when I applied one layer, as three layers made it appear a touch patchy if I looked closely (it’s eyeliner; we’re talking millimeters of thickness!). This shade stayed on well for 10 and a half hours on me.

FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).

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Haus Labs Amethyst Matte (P, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Fenty Beauty Purp-a-trader (P, $22.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Blacquer Currant (P, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
MAC Bordeauxline (LE, $16.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Marc Jacobs Beauty Blacquer (Berry) (P, $24.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
Chanel Cassis (83) (P, $34.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever M80 Matte Plum (P, $21.00) is cooler (85% similar).
Fenty Beauty Purple Stuff (P, $22.00) is more shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
Sephora Eggplant Matte (P, $13.00) is warmer (85% similar).
MAC Flourish Me Beautiful (LE, $18.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).

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Formula Overview

$10.00/0.04 oz. - $250.00 Per Ounce

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Ingredients

Isododecane, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polydicyclopentadiene, CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polybutene, Glyceryl Tribehenate/Isostearate/Eicosandioate, Nylon-12, Polyethylene, Perfluorononyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phytosterols, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate.