Nude Cashmere
Charlotte Tilbury Nude Cashmere Matte Eyes to Mesmerise ($34.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium beige with subtle, warm peachy undertones and a matte finish. It had medium pigmentation, which was not that buildable as the more I tried to build it up, the clumpier the finish looked to the point where it emphasized lid texture.
It also resulted in flaking over the eight hours it lasted for. The texture was incredibly dry, stiff, and draggy–it did not want to move fluidly across the skin at all.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Dominique Cosmetics Cafe con Leche (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Smokey Eyes are Forever Love Eyes Prime (LE, ) is cooler (90% similar).
- Natasha Denona Aya (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- Sephora Linen (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Flesh (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Runway (LE, $4.50) is darker (85% similar).
- ColourPop Delirium (LE, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Bonafide (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.17 oz. – $200.00 Per Ounce
The brand said that the formula combined the “long-lasting, smoothing powers of [their] iconic Eyes to Mesmerise cream shadows” with a matte formula that is supposed to be “long-lasting” and easy to “build, blend, and wear.” They actually specifically out that it should feel “smooth” to the touch and “doesn’t drag the skin on the eye lid.”
It’s an incredibly dry, draggy formula that feels more like an old cream eyeshadow that’s dried out and is on its last legs of usefulness. It was really quite at odds with how shiny/glossy the product looked in the pots, but if you looked closely at the center of each, you could see faint cracks that alluded to it being a drier product.
The texture was dry, thick, and quick to dry down, which was a recipe for uneven application that did not blend, did not build (layering was atrocious!), and really only was feasible to use as an eyeliner where sharper, precise motions were desired and no blending was wanted, but it still lacked the fluidity ideal for working around the curvature of the eye area.
I tried using fingertips and different brushes to apply, and for something all over, using a fluffy brush and diffusing during the initial application yielded less awful results but ultimately, still disappointing. They are nothing like the original Eyes to Mesmerise shades!
I found that they didn’t crease or fade, but they were more prone to flaking as an eyeshadow, so the wear was more like seven to nine hours.
Browse all of our Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, CERA CARNAUBA/COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX/CIRE DE CARNAUBA, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, HYDROGENATED POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE, MICA, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, STEAROYL INULIN, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, METHICONE, LAUROYL LYSINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LAVANDULA STOECHAS EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
7
Pigmentation
7
Longevity
1.5
Application
Flawless Beige
Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Beige Matte Eyes to Mesmerise ($34.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light brown with muted, warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-opaque color coverage that applied unevenly, didn’t want to diffuse or blend, and emphasized the texture of my skin due to it having such a dry, firm, stiff, and unworkable texture as anything other than a subpar eyeliner. It lasted between seven and nine hours depending on if I layered it as building up the product resulted in flaking over time.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- ColourPop Chula (PiP, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- LORAC Soft Taupe (PiP, ) is lighter (85% similar).
- Natasha Denona Glam (326CM) (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- NYX Tryst (P, $4.50) is warmer (85% similar).
- NARS Undressed (LE, $19.00) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Melt Cosmetics Mari (PiP, ) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
- ColourPop Graded (PiP, $4.50) is lighter, warmer (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.17 oz. – $200.00 Per Ounce
The brand said that the formula combined the “long-lasting, smoothing powers of [their] iconic Eyes to Mesmerise cream shadows” with a matte formula that is supposed to be “long-lasting” and easy to “build, blend, and wear.” They actually specifically out that it should feel “smooth” to the touch and “doesn’t drag the skin on the eye lid.”
It’s an incredibly dry, draggy formula that feels more like an old cream eyeshadow that’s dried out and is on its last legs of usefulness. It was really quite at odds with how shiny/glossy the product looked in the pots, but if you looked closely at the center of each, you could see faint cracks that alluded to it being a drier product.
The texture was dry, thick, and quick to dry down, which was a recipe for uneven application that did not blend, did not build (layering was atrocious!), and really only was feasible to use as an eyeliner where sharper, precise motions were desired and no blending was wanted, but it still lacked the fluidity ideal for working around the curvature of the eye area.
I tried using fingertips and different brushes to apply, and for something all over, using a fluffy brush and diffusing during the initial application yielded less awful results but ultimately, still disappointing. They are nothing like the original Eyes to Mesmerise shades!
I found that they didn’t crease or fade, but they were more prone to flaking as an eyeshadow, so the wear was more like seven to nine hours.
Browse all of our Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, CERA CARNAUBA/COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX/CIRE DE CARNAUBA, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, HYDROGENATED POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE, MICA, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, STEAROYL INULIN, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, METHICONE, LAUROYL LYSINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LAVANDULA STOECHAS EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
8.5
Pigmentation
7
Longevity
1
Application
Smoky Taupe
Charlotte Tilbury Smoky Taupe Matte Eyes to Mesmerise ($34.00 for 0.17 oz.) is a light-medium taupe-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a matte finish. It had semi-sheer to medium color coverage, which did not build up in a practical way as it was prone to applying unevenly, thickening in odd places, and emphasizing skin texture.
The product had a very dry, stiff consistency that made it difficult to apply the product with fingertips or brushes as anything other than an eyeliner, which was still difficult to do as it lacked fluidity. It lasted for eight to nine hours as one layer but had flaking if layered.
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
- Make Up For Ever M549 Dark Taupe (P, $17.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- ColourPop Celtic Pride (LE, $4.50) is more pigmented, better quality (95% similar).
- bareMinerals Vow (LE, ) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Mythosaur (LE, $4.50) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Sweet as Candy #1 (PiP, ) is cooler (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Vertigo (LE, $36.00) is cooler (85% similar).
- ColourPop Comfy (PiP, $4.50) is darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$34.00/0.17 oz. – $200.00 Per Ounce
The brand said that the formula combined the “long-lasting, smoothing powers of [their] iconic Eyes to Mesmerise cream shadows” with a matte formula that is supposed to be “long-lasting” and easy to “build, blend, and wear.” They actually specifically out that it should feel “smooth” to the touch and “doesn’t drag the skin on the eye lid.”
It’s an incredibly dry, draggy formula that feels more like an old cream eyeshadow that’s dried out and is on its last legs of usefulness. It was really quite at odds with how shiny/glossy the product looked in the pots, but if you looked closely at the center of each, you could see faint cracks that alluded to it being a drier product.
The texture was dry, thick, and quick to dry down, which was a recipe for uneven application that did not blend, did not build (layering was atrocious!), and really only was feasible to use as an eyeliner where sharper, precise motions were desired and no blending was wanted, but it still lacked the fluidity ideal for working around the curvature of the eye area.
I tried using fingertips and different brushes to apply, and for something all over, using a fluffy brush and diffusing during the initial application yielded less awful results but ultimately, still disappointing. They are nothing like the original Eyes to Mesmerise shades!
I found that they didn’t crease or fade, but they were more prone to flaking as an eyeshadow, so the wear was more like seven to nine hours.
Browse all of our Charlotte Tilbury Matte Eyes to Mesmerise swatches.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, CERA CARNAUBA/COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX/CIRE DE CARNAUBA, ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE COPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, HYDROGENATED POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE, MICA, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, STEAROYL INULIN, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, METHICONE, LAUROYL LYSINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LAVANDULA STOECHAS EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, [+/- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, 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.
6
Pigmentation
6.5
Longevity
1
Application
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