Beauty Care: Lethal Cosmetics Scarab, Solitary, Ethology, Biome Pressed Multichrome Shadows Reviews & Swatches

Scarab

Lethal Cosmetics Scarab Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) is a medium-dark blue with cooler undertones and multichrome sparkle that shifted from darker, cooler blue to blue to bluish-teal. It seemed like a weaker multichrome to my eye as the shift was quite subtle.

Opaque coverage
Smooth but more loosely-pressed
Blendable, had light fallout during application
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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

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Terra Moons Moonwalk (P, $17.00).
Clionadh Castle (P, $19.00).
Terra Moons Wanderstar (P, $17.00).
Clionadh Keystone (P, $14.25).
Clionadh Flagstone (P, $9.50).
Fyrinnae Stained Glass (P, $14.50).
Terra Moons Beyond Apollo (P, $8.00).

Formula Overview

$16.50/0.056 oz. - $294.64 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to have "amazing pigmentation and easy blendability" that won't crease or fade. The pigmentation varied from shade to shade as some were intentionally designed with translucent bases, so those were often sheerer initially and tended to use larger, more sparkly particles.

In general, the multichrome shifts were weaker and less apparent as many shades were pearl-like in their sheen, rather than ultra-shiny or intensely metallic as is more typical of multichrome eyeshadow releases. I think those who prefer a subtler sheen and aren't locked in to having the most magical of multichrome shifting formulas will find this a nice option. On the flip side, anyone who already has multichrome eyeshadows from other brands and prefers intensity will likely find these to miss the mark.

Most shades had semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation with fairly blendable formulas that weren't too powdery or too firmly-pressed into their pans, though they were sometimes a little too emollient or too thin. They wore around eight hours on average.

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Multichrome Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Silica, CI 77019 (Mica), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Magnesium Stearate, Kaolin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Copernicia Cerifera Cera (Carnauba Wax), Ethylhexylglycerin. [+/- (May Contain): Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77861 (Tin Oxide), CI 77007 (Ultramarines), CI 77510 (Ferric Ferrocyanide), CI 77288 (Chromium Oxide Greens), CI 77742 (Manganese Violet), CI 77000 (Aluminium)]

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Scarab

PPermanent. $16.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Solitary

Lethal Cosmetics Solitary Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) is a medium-dark red with warmer undertones and subtle, multichrome shimmer that shifted from darker orange to orange-red to red.

Opaque coverage
Smooth but more loosely-pressed
Blendable, had light fallout during application
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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

Top Dupes

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Natasha Denona Dragonfly (LE, $28.00).
Clionadh Monarch (P, $14.50).
Pat McGrath Rose Fire Nectar (LE, $25.00).
JD Glow Urgent (P, $15.00).
Clionadh Heiress (P, $12.50).
Clionadh Kiln (P, $19.00).

Formula Overview

$16.50/0.056 oz. - $294.64 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Multichrome Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Solitary

PPermanent. $16.50.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

8.5

Longevity

Application

90%

Total

Ethology

Lethal Cosmetics Ethology Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) has a pale, yellowy base with moderate, warm undertones and sparkling, multichrome shimmer that shifted from chartreuse to gold to pink paired with a lightly, sparkling finish. It was a weaker multichrome effect.

Opaque coverage
Smooth, soft, not too firmly nor too loosely-pressed
Blendable, easy to work with
Long-wearing (8 hours)

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

Formula Overview
Ingredients

Formula Overview

$16.50/0.056 oz. - $294.64 Per Ounce

Browse all of our Lethal Cosmetics Pressed Multichrome Shadow swatches.

Ingredients

Ethology

PPermanent. $16.50.

Biome

Lethal Cosmetics Biome Pressed Multichrome Shadow ($16.50 for 0.056 oz.) had a reddish-plum base with multichrome shimmer that shifted from pinky-red to purple to blue to green paired with a lightly sparkling, metallic finish.