elf Copper Pop, Dirty Martini, 24K, Mermaid Shimmy Liquid Glitter Eyeshadows Reviews & Swatches

elf Copper Pop Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow

Copper Pop

elf Copper Pop Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a medium, reddish-copper base with flecks of darker gold glitter. This shade contained plastic (PET) glitter.

  • Sheer to semi-sheer coverage
  • Watery, lightweight, thin
  • Difficult to apply evenly, did not distribute product well
  • Had good adhesion once dried down (no visible fallout)
  • Long-wearing (10 hours+)

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

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.1 oz. – $60.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting, quick-drying” and have “one-swipe glitter coverage” that has “minimal fallout.” The Glitter range does contain plastic (PET) glitter, though it is suspended in a gel-based formula that dries down and has pretty good adhesion, so there’s that — but if you’re not comfortable with plastic glitter around the eyes, you’ll want to give the range a skip!

The liquid eyeshadow dried down quickly but I felt like I had enough time to blend out the edges or fix any unevenness without feeling like I was racing against the clock, but I would still recommend working on one eye at a time because the formula does fully dried down and will flake off if one attempts to blend it out after that.

The Glitter range was more prone to sheerness and appying unevenly. I could see these working for someone who is looking for a wash of glitter or would apply over another eyeshadow to add some additional glitter/sparkle. On their own, they were a real challenge to diffuse/blend out evenly, and they definitely did not build up in coverage. I would recommend using a flat, synthetic brush to try to lay down an initial layer, let it dry down a bit, and then try a fluffy, synthetic brush to spread out a little.

They had good hold with no visible fallout (to my eye) after 10 hours of wear.

Browse all of our elf Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Polyethylene Terephthalate, Glycerin, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum, Sorbitan Isostearate Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035)

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.

Copper Pop PPermanent. $6.00.

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5
Product

4
Pigmentation

5
Texture

10
Longevity

2.5
Application

59%
Total

Quick Shop: Ulta, elf cosmetics, Target, e.l.f. (UK)
elf Dirty Martini Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow

Dirty Martini

elf Dirty Martini Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a deep, golden olive with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. This shade contained plastic (PET) glitter, though it didn’t really feel like compared to the other Glitter shades.

  • Nearly opaque coverage
  • Watery, lightweight, thin
  • Applied evenly, blended out well
  • Had good adhesion once dried down (no visible fallout)
  • Long-wearing (10 hours+)

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

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.1 oz. – $60.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting, quick-drying” and have “one-swipe glitter coverage” that has “minimal fallout.” The Glitter range does contain plastic (PET) glitter, though it is suspended in a gel-based formula that dries down and has pretty good adhesion, so there’s that — but if you’re not comfortable with plastic glitter around the eyes, you’ll want to give the range a skip!

The liquid eyeshadow dried down quickly but I felt like I had enough time to blend out the edges or fix any unevenness without feeling like I was racing against the clock, but I would still recommend working on one eye at a time because the formula does fully dried down and will flake off if one attempts to blend it out after that.

The Glitter range was more prone to sheerness and appying unevenly. I could see these working for someone who is looking for a wash of glitter or would apply over another eyeshadow to add some additional glitter/sparkle. On their own, they were a real challenge to diffuse/blend out evenly, and they definitely did not build up in coverage. I would recommend using a flat, synthetic brush to try to lay down an initial layer, let it dry down a bit, and then try a fluffy, synthetic brush to spread out a little.

They had good hold with no visible fallout (to my eye) after 10 hours of wear.

Browse all of our elf Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Polyethylene Terephthalate, Glycerin, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum, Sorbitan Isostearate Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035)

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.

Dirty Martini PPermanent. $6.00.

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A
9
Product

9
Pigmentation

9
Texture

10
Longevity

5
Application

93%
Total

Quick Shop: Ulta, elf cosmetics, Target, e.l.f. (UK)
elf 24K Gold Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow

24K Gold

elf 24K Gold Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow ($6.00 for 0.1 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark gold with warm, more orange-leaning undertones paired with a glittering finish. This shade contained plastic (PET) glitter.

  • Sheer to semi-sheer coverage
  • Watery, lightweight, thin
  • Difficult to apply evenly, did not distribute product well
  • Had good adhesion once dried down (no visible fallout)
  • Long-wearing (10 hours+)

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

Formula Overview

$6.00/0.1 oz. – $60.00 Per Ounce

The formula is supposed to be “long-lasting, quick-drying” and have “one-swipe glitter coverage” that has “minimal fallout.” The Glitter range does contain plastic (PET) glitter, though it is suspended in a gel-based formula that dries down and has pretty good adhesion, so there’s that — but if you’re not comfortable with plastic glitter around the eyes, you’ll want to give the range a skip!

The liquid eyeshadow dried down quickly but I felt like I had enough time to blend out the edges or fix any unevenness without feeling like I was racing against the clock, but I would still recommend working on one eye at a time because the formula does fully dried down and will flake off if one attempts to blend it out after that.

The Glitter range was more prone to sheerness and appying unevenly. I could see these working for someone who is looking for a wash of glitter or would apply over another eyeshadow to add some additional glitter/sparkle. On their own, they were a real challenge to diffuse/blend out evenly, and they definitely did not build up in coverage. I would recommend using a flat, synthetic brush to try to lay down an initial layer, let it dry down a bit, and then try a fluffy, synthetic brush to spread out a little.

They had good hold with no visible fallout (to my eye) after 10 hours of wear.

Browse all of our elf Liquid Glitter Eyeshadow swatches.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Polyethylene Terephthalate, Glycerin, Mica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum, Sorbitan Isostearate Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxide (Ci 77491), Iron Oxide (Ci 77492), Yellow 5 Lake (Ci 19140), Red 40 Lake (Ci 16035)

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.

24K Gold PPermanent. $6.00.

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6
Product

5
Pigmentation

6
Texture

10
Longevity

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