Guerlain Golden Stars Eyeshadow Quad Review & Swatches
Golden Stars (777)
Guerlain Golden Stars (777) Ombres G Quad Eyeshadow Palette ($85.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a new, limited edition holiday quad that included three more metallic shades and one more pearl-like shade (and when really buffed out, it could be satin-like). Three of the four shades were very lovely to work with, while one shade (the fourth) was sheerer and better with a dampened brush.
Ingredients
Golden Stars #1
Golden Stars #1 is a rich, medium copper with strong, warm orange undertones and a smooth, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately-dense, slightly firmer feel but yielding
- Picked up well with dry brush and “melted” while being blended out
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- Marc Jacobs Beauty O MG (P, $29.00).
- Sydney Grace Warm Weather (DC, $8.00).
- Huda Beauty Caramel Brown #7 (PiP, ).
- elf Comet (P, $6.00).
- ColourPop Sequin (P, $6.00).
- Urban Decay Powder Trip (LE, $20.00).
- NYX Rose Dust (P, $6.00).
- LORAC Gold (PiP, ).
- ColourPop High Horse (LE, $4.50).
- Tarte Caramel Apple (LE, $22.00).
Formula Overview
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The formula is supposed to have “intense pigments for long-lasting color” across four finishes: “intense satin,” “deep matte,” luminous metallic,” and “radiant pearl.” The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn’t feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the “radiant pearl” finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The “deep matte” finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense–firm but not stiff–and blended out well as they “melted” on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
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.
Golden Stars #2
Golden Stars #2 is a rich, medium-dark yellow-gold with moderate, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately-dense, slightly firmer feel but yielding
- Picked up well with dry brush and “melted” while being blended out
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- Milani Drenched in Gold (P, $6.99).
- Too Faced Praline (LE, $16.00).
- Glaminatrix Treasure (P, $8.04).
- MAC Gilded Night #2 (LE, $21.00).
- Dior Cosmic Eyes #2 (LE, ).
- Urban Decay Dirtysweet (PiP, $19.00).
- Viseart Buillion (GPV2 #12) (P, ).
- NARS Corcovado (P, $24.00).
- Dior Golden Snow #2 (LE, ).
- Wet ‘n’ Wild Comfort Zone #4 (PiP, ).
Formula Overview
–
The formula is supposed to have “intense pigments for long-lasting color” across four finishes: “intense satin,” “deep matte,” luminous metallic,” and “radiant pearl.” The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn’t feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the “radiant pearl” finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The “deep matte” finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense–firm but not stiff–and blended out well as they “melted” on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
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.
Golden Stars #3
Golden Stars #3 is an intense, medium-dark burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a pearly sheen.
- Opaque pigmentation
- Moderately-dense, slightly firmer feel but yielding
- Picked up well with dry brush and “melted” while being blended out
- Long-wearing (8.5 hours before fading)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- Tarte Cinnamon Latte (LE, ).
- Makeup Geek Venice (LE, $6.00).
- Anastasia Credit (LE, $12.00).
- Lethal Cosmetics Trespass (P, $6.00).
- Makeup Geek Aphrodite (LE, $6.00).
- ColourPop Drama Mama (PiP, $4.50).
- Tarte Drama (PiP, ).
- Ace Beaute Cypress Tree (PiP, ).
- Burberry Mulberry (24) (DC, $29.00).
- ColourPop Sith Lord (LE, $4.50).
Formula Overview
–
The formula is supposed to have “intense pigments for long-lasting color” across four finishes: “intense satin,” “deep matte,” luminous metallic,” and “radiant pearl.” The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn’t feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the “radiant pearl” finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The “deep matte” finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense–firm but not stiff–and blended out well as they “melted” on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
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.
Golden Stars #4
Golden Stars #4 is a light-medium peach base with duochrome sparkle that shifted from gold to pink.
- Semi-sheer, buildable pigmentation
- More loosely-pressed, not as emollient
- Best applied with a fingertip or with a dampened brush
- Long-wearing (8 hours)
FURTHER READING:
Formula Overview
for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
These are likely to be very similar shades based on our duping algorithm.
- Terra Moons Starburst (P, $8.00).
- NABLA Cosmetics Alchemy 2 (PiP, ).
- Urban Decay Y2K (LE, $19.00).
- Terra Moons Venus (P, $17.00).
- Terra Moons Eon (P, $17.00).
- Sydney Grace Winter Rose (DC, $5.00).
- Huda Beauty Blissful (PiP, ).
- Clionadh Opulent (P, $10.00).
- Natasha Denona Awakening (PiP, $29.00).
- ColourPop Healing Water (LE, $4.50).
Formula Overview
–
The formula is supposed to have “intense pigments for long-lasting color” across four finishes: “intense satin,” “deep matte,” luminous metallic,” and “radiant pearl.” The majority of the shades were quite pigmented applied dry, but it seemed, by texture and look of the pan, to be a wet/dry formula to me, so I tried them damp as well. I didn’t feel like using them dampened was necessary except for a few of the “radiant pearl” finish shades, which had more shimmer/sparkle.
The “deep matte” finish tended to have a firmer and more cream-like feel, so using a denser brush to pick up to apply and diffuse color was best, while the other finishes were more moderately-dense–firm but not stiff–and blended out well as they “melted” on my skin. The eyeshadows lasted around eight hours on me before showing signs of fading with a few getting closer to nine hours of wear.
Browse all of our Guerlain Ombres G Eyeshadow swatches.
Ingredients
Mica, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Silica, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Glycerin, Polysorbate 80, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Tin Oxide, Dicalcium Phosphate, Tocopherol, [+/- Ci 77491, Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides), Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)].
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.
