Charlotte Tilbury: Eyes To Mesmerise: Review and Swatches

Charlotte Tilbury has done it again.

I have been itching to get my hands on these ever since I saw sneak peeks online, just hoping that they were actually as beautiful and pigmented as they seemed.

I am very pleased to report that they are.

CT has released 6 new cream eye shadows called the 'Eyes to Mesmerise : Long-lasting Easy Cream Eyeshadow'. They promise highly pigmented, long wearing, glossy eyes with minimal effort but high impact. I think they have achieved this.

L-R: Veruschka and Cleopatra

Out of the 6 shades, there were 5 I was desperate to get my hands on, but I didn't want to order them all at once in case I didn't like the formula. At £22 each, I needed them to be good.

So I ordered 2, in the shades Veruschka and Cleopatra.

Lets start with Veruschka.

Veruschka is described as a 'minky-mossy golden grey-green', it seems like a long winded description but I do agree with this as it is full of complex shimmers, so the base often appears golden with green flecks, but then khaki with golden flecks.

I love it.

Veruschka

I think the swatch will show the colour more accurately, but its a lovely way to wear a golden/green shade that still remains in the neutral territory. it is in no way intimidating and very day time appropriate.

I will say that these fair better with a primer underneath (I use my Urban Decay Primer Potion), which for me isn't a problem at all as I never go without eye primers, but without the colour didn't show as vibrantly and did need more building up. I think if you have oily lids, a primer will be very important as I think these need a clean, matte texture to lie on.

On my left eye (your right) I didn't use a primer and I don't think it looks as even as the right.

These are easy to apply sheer, I dot a bit on with my finger, then gently blend with a buffing brush. For more impact, shown above, I added a couple more layers.

They don't crease on me, and when you touch your eyelids you can't feel anything. I find most cream eye shadows that contain a lot of shimmer often feel dry and crispy (nice). Not here.

Cleopatra is described as a 'Vibrant Peacock'

Cleopatra

Please excuse my lack of blending is this picture, I was more concerned about getting the colour on- trust me when I say these do blend very easily with a brush!

This is my absolute favorite. Just look at that colour, it is utterly stunning.

 I'm wearing it as I write this, I have had it on for about 12 hours now and it is STILL as glossy and vibrant as the picture above.

The moment I saw this swatch online I knew I had to have it.

This colour is obviously a step away from the neutrals, and I love that about it.

I have a few of Charlotte's 'Colour Chameleon Crayons', and although they're lovely, I was really hoping for something more bluey/green and more out there. I'm totally obsessed with this colour.

Charlotte suggests pairing this with the Marlene Midnight eye kohl, which I put on my waterline and it's lovely. You can see a swatch of that pencil here

If you have dark eyes/skin/hair- this will look incredible on you.

Even if this colour scares you, try it on your lower lashline, or put some of Macs 'Texture' in the crease to warm it up. This shade is wearable and not garish.

L-R: Veruschka and Cleopatra

Bottom Line: If you've haven't gathered by now, I love these and they are a very welcome addition to my make up collection. I enjoy their moussey, smooth texture and the fact that they actually last.

A primer will help and 2/3 layers will give you full impact.

I only dipped my finger into the pot once to achieve the swatches above, so these are pigmented, it's just if you blend they will sheer out a bit, so I added a bit more onto my mobile lid.

You can add as much as you want as this forgiving texture is so creamy it never looks cakey or uneven.

The three shades I need to save up for are Bette (amber gold), Mona Lisa (chocolate bronze) and Marie Antoinette (oyster gold), so I can add some warmer shades to the party. 

I love a good cream eye shadow and I own a few from By Terry to Trish Mcevoy to Maybelline and these are quickly becoming a favorite.

These cost £22 and you can buy them here