Chantecaille Mermaid Eye Colors (Temptalia)

Chantecaille Seashell Mermaid Eye Color

Chantecaille Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is supposed to be a “richly pigmented,” “high shine, crease-proof” formula that can be used “wet or dry.” I initially thought it was a cream eyeshadow when I bought it, but it is actually a loosely packed powder–not unlike Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Eyeshadows or L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows. The feel and performance was similar across the four shades. The formula was richly pigmented, smooth, blendable, and easy to apply on the lid, but the one area that was less impressive was wear–I did get noticeable creasing after six hours. I tried it over an eyeshadow primer (Smashbox 24-Hour), and it seemed to solve longevity issues, as it lasted until I took it off (12 hours later). They can be used wet or dry, but I did not really find the two methods to differ in terms of results or ease of application.

Chantecaille Seashell Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a muted, light-medium golden beige with warm undertones and a frosted sheen. It was richly pigmented both wet and dry, and the texture was soft, silky, and dense, so a little went a long way on the lid. The color blended out easily but showed signs of creasing after six hours of wear. LORAC Black #2 (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). bareMinerals Ginger Sugar (LE, $14.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Giorgio Armani Gold Ashes (12) (P, $39.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Colour Pop Koosh (LE, $5.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). MAC Rich Glance (LE, $21.00) is warmer (90% similar). Charlotte Tilbury Norma Jean (P, $32.00) is warmer (90% similar). MAC Fashion Beat (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar). Stila Kitten (P) is lighter (85% similar). Urban Decay Sin (P, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). Make Up For Ever #13 (P, $23.00) is cooler (80% similar). Anastasia Blush (LE, $12.00) is lighter (80% similar). Tarte Crystal Spark (LE) is lighter (80% similar). Too Faced Devotion (P) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Nude Dip #1 (LE) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chantecaille Triton Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium taupe with cooler, gray overtones and warmer, brown undertones paired with a metallic sheen. It was opaque applied both dry and damp, but the damp application made the base color appear deeper and more intense. The powder was smooth to the touch, dense, and adhered well to bare skin while still blending out nicely. On me, it wore well for six and a half hours before creasing. MAC Cloudy Afternoon (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Dior Golden Snow #4 (LE) is lighter (90% similar). MAC Stroke My Ego (P, $18.50) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). BH Cosmetics Foil Eyes #16 (P) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Zoeva Outline (P) is darker, warmer (90% similar). Cle de Peau Champagne Supernova #3 (P) is lighter, warmer (85% similar). Giorgio Armani Terra Sienna #2 (P) is less shimmery (85% similar). NARS Stag Film (LE, $29.00) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Tarte Uncommon (LE) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Satin Taupe (P, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Make Up For Ever I550 Olive Gray (P, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Callisto (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Clarins Nude #3 (P) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Tarte Steel the Scene (LE) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Urban Decay Angel (LE, $19.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Morning Frost (DC, $18.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Dior House of Pinks #4 (LE) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Big Attitude (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar). MAC Divine Rule (LE, $16.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). MAC Vintage Selection (P, $18.50) is warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chantecaille Starfish Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep burgundy-brown with warm, red undertones and a metallic sheen. The texture had a really dense, but smooth, feel to it. As the powder loosened from the surface, it felt more like a loose pigment when applied with how intense the coverage was. This shade wore well for six hours on me. bareMinerals Most Requested (P) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Roach (P, $19.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). Laura Mercier Plumifique (LE) is less shimmery, warmer (85% similar). Chanel Fatal (837) (LE, $32.00) is more shimmery, cooler (85% similar). MAC Universal Appeal (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, cooler (85% similar). Kat Von D Queen (LE) is less shimmery, warmer (80% similar). MAC Oh My Mocha! (P, $16.00) is less shimmery (80% similar). Laura Mercier Cherrywood (LE) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (80% similar). Estee Lauder Violet Underground #2 (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). Giorgio Armani #27 (LE, $33.00) is cooler (80% similar). Sugarpill Countess (P, $13.00) is brighter, cooler (80% similar). bareMinerals Euphoria (P) is less shimmery, darker (80% similar). Natasha Denona Rosewood (51M) (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). Dior Destinee (875) (LE, $32.00) is darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chantecaille Lagoon Mermaid Eye Color ($34.00 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep green-leaning teal with warm, red-brown undertones and a pearly sheen. This was the least shimmery of the four shades. I didn’t notice a difference in coverage or application when applied dry as compared to damp. The texture was smooth, blendable, and dense as it loosened from the surface of the powder. It was fully pigmented and applied well to bare skin. I saw signs of creasing after six and a half hours of wear. Charlotte Tilbury Cleopatra (P, $32.00) is lighter (90% similar). Buxom Twilight Tryst (P, $12.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (90% similar). Too Faced Storm Cloud (LE, $16.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). MAC Deep Blue Green (P, $21.00) is more shimmery, lighter (85% similar). Marc Jacobs Beauty The Siren #7 (LE) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). bareMinerals Editor's Pick (LE) is lighter, more muted (80% similar). Makeup Geek Houdini (P, $9.99) is lighter, cooler (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.

Chantecaille Mermaid Eye Color Seashell